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Fantasy Basketball News Today: Daily NBA Schedule, Injuries, Odds (Nov. 20)

Justin Carlucci

Justin Carlucci

Last updated: November 20, 2025

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet – Friday, December 19th, 2025

Welcome to our Fantasy Basketball News Today, where we’ll talk about daily NBA news and the injury report for today (November 20th). We’ve got you covered with stats, injury updates, game previews, and fantasy projections for all four games on today’s slate.

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Fantasy Basketball News Today – Thursday, November 20

Thursday’s 4-game NBA slate brings high-stakes matchups, injury chaos, and some of the best betting opportunities of the week. Here’s everything you need to know.

NBA Games Today – Thursday, November 20

Time (ET) Away Team Home Team Spread Total TV
7:00 PM LA Clippers (4-10) Orlando Magic (8-7) ORL -5.5 219.0 NBA TV
8:00 PM Sacramento Kings (3-11) Memphis Grizzlies (4-11) MEM -2.5 225.0 League Pass
8:00 PM Atlanta Hawks (9-6) San Antonio Spurs (9-5) SA -1.5 230.5 NBA TV
8:00 PM Philadelphia 76ers (8-6) Milwaukee Bucks (9-6) PHI -2.5 226.0 TNT

NBA Live Odds Today

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Aaron Wiggins
SG CLE @ OKC
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Alex Caruso
SG CLE @ OKC
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Cason Wallace
PG CLE @ OKC
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Chet Holmgren
C CLE @ OKC
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ OKC
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Dennis Schröder
PG CLE @ OKC
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ OKC
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Evan Mobley
PF CLE @ OKC
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Isaiah Hartenstein
C CLE @ OKC
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Isaiah Joe
SG CLE @ OKC
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James Harden
SG CLE @ OKC
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Jared McCain
PG CLE @ OKC
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Jarrett Allen
C CLE @ OKC
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Jaylin Williams
PF CLE @ OKC
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CLE @ OKC
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Luguentz Dort
SF CLE @ OKC
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Sam Merrill
SG CLE @ OKC
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AJ Green
SG TOR @ MIL
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Al Horford
C DEN @ GS
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Bobby Portis
PF TOR @ MIL
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Brandin Podziemski
SG DEN @ GS
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ MIL
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Bruce Brown
SG DEN @ GS
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Cameron Johnson
PF DEN @ GS
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Cam Thomas
SG TOR @ MIL
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Christian Braun
SG DEN @ GS
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CJ McCollum
PG BKN @ ATL
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Collin Murray-Boyles
PF TOR @ MIL
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Corey Kispert
SF BKN @ ATL
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Danny Wolf
C BKN @ ATL
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Day'Ron Sharpe
C BKN @ ATL
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De'Anthony Melton
SG DEN @ GS
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Draymond Green
PF DEN @ GS
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Dyson Daniels
PG BKN @ ATL
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Egor Demin
PG BKN @ ATL
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Gui Santos
SF DEN @ GS
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ MIL
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Ja'Kobe Walter
SG TOR @ MIL
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Jakob Poeltl
C TOR @ MIL
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Jalen Johnson
PF BKN @ ATL
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Jamal Murray
PG DEN @ GS
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Jamal Shead
PG TOR @ MIL
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Jock Landale
C BKN @ ATL
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Jonas Valančiūnas
C DEN @ GS
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Julian Strawther
SF DEN @ GS
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Kevin Porter Jr.
PG TOR @ MIL
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Kristaps Porzingis
C DEN @ GS
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Kyle Kuzma
PF TOR @ MIL
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Michael Porter Jr.
SF BKN @ ATL
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Moses Moody
SG DEN @ GS
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Myles Turner
C TOR @ MIL
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG BKN @ ATL
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Nicolas Claxton
C BKN @ ATL
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Nikola Jokić
C DEN @ GS
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Noah Clowney
PF BKN @ ATL
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Nolan Traoré
PG BKN @ ATL
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Onyeka Okongwu
C BKN @ ATL
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Pat Spencer
SG DEN @ GS
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RJ Barrett
SG TOR @ MIL
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Ryan Rollins
SG TOR @ MIL
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Spencer Jones
PF DEN @ GS
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF DEN @ GS
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Zaccharie Risacher
SF BKN @ ATL
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Andrew Nembhard
PG DAL @ IND
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Daniel Gafford
C DAL @ IND
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Jarace Walker
PF DAL @ IND
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Jay Huff
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Khris Middleton
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Klay Thompson
SG DAL @ IND
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Max Christie
SG DAL @ IND
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Naji Marshall
SF DAL @ IND
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Pascal Siakam
PF DAL @ IND
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P.J. Washington
PF DAL @ IND
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Tyus Jones
PG DAL @ IND
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Bilal Coulibaly
SG CHA @ WAS
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Brandon Miller
SF CHA @ WAS
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Bub Carrington
PG CHA @ WAS
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Grant Williams
PF CHA @ WAS
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Kon Knueppel
SG CHA @ WAS
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Kyshawn George
SF CHA @ WAS
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LaMelo Ball
PG CHA @ WAS
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
C CHA @ WAS
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Sion James
SG CHA @ WAS
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Tidjane Salaün
PF CHA @ WAS
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Tre Johnson
SG CHA @ WAS
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Tristan Vukcevic
PF CHA @ WAS
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Austin Reaves
SG BOS @ LAL
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Baylor Scheierman
SG BOS @ LAL
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Deandre Ayton
C BOS @ LAL
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Derrick White
SG BOS @ LAL
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Jaylen Brown
SG BOS @ LAL
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LeBron James
SF BOS @ LAL
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Luka Dončić
PG BOS @ LAL
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Luke Kennard
SG BOS @ LAL
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Marcus Smart
PG BOS @ LAL
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Neemias Queta
C BOS @ LAL
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Nikola Vučević
C BOS @ LAL
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Payton Pritchard
PG BOS @ LAL
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Rui Hachimura
PF BOS @ LAL
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Sam Hauser
SF BOS @ LAL
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Anthony Edwards
SG PHI @ MIN
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG PHI @ MIN
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Dominick Barlow
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Donte DiVincenzo
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Jaden McDaniels
PF PHI @ MIN
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Joan Beringer
C PHI @ MIN
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Joel Embiid
C PHI @ MIN
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Julius Randle
PF PHI @ MIN
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Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF PHI @ MIN
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Naz Reid
C PHI @ MIN
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Quentin Grimes
SG PHI @ MIN
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Tyrese Maxey
PG PHI @ MIN
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VJ Edgecombe
SG PHI @ MIN
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG POR @ PHO
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Deni Avdija
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ PHO
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Grayson Allen
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Guerschon Yabusele
PF NY @ CHI
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Isaac Okoro
SF NY @ CHI
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Jalen Brunson
PG NY @ CHI
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Jalen Green
Jalen Green
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Jalen Smith
PF NY @ CHI
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Jerami Grant
PF POR @ PHO
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Josh Giddey
SG NY @ CHI
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Josh Hart
SF NY @ CHI
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Jrue Holiday
PG POR @ PHO
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF NY @ CHI
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
PHO C POR @ PHO
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Matas Buzelis
SF NY @ CHI
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Mikal Bridges
SF NY @ CHI
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OG Anunoby
SF NY @ CHI
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF POR @ PHO
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Scoot Henderson
PG POR @ PHO
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ PHO
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Vít Krejčí
SG POR @ PHO
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Anthony Black
PG ORL @ LAC
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG ORL @ LAC
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Brook Lopez
C ORL @ LAC
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Derrick Jones Jr.
SF ORL @ LAC
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Desmond Bane
SG ORL @ LAC
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Jalen Suggs
SG ORL @ LAC
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Kawhi Leonard
SF ORL @ LAC
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Kris Dunn
PG ORL @ LAC
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Nicolas Batum
PF ORL @ LAC
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Paolo Banchero
PF ORL @ LAC
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ LAC
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NBA Injuries Today – Thursday, Nov. 20

We’ll highlight some of the biggest stars around the league. Let’s check out their statuses, see if they’re on tonight’s schedule, and what the DFS/betting implications are.

OUT

  • Joel Embiid – PHI – F/C – Knee
  • Kawhi Leonard – LAC – F – Ankle
  • Paolo Banchero – ORL – F – Groin
  • Trae Young – ATL – G – Knee
  • Victor Wembanyama – SAS – F/C – Calf
  • Ja Morant – MEM – G – Calf
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo – MIL – F – Groin
  • Jaren Jackson – MEM – F/C – Ankle
  • Stephon Castle – SAS – G – Hip
  • Derrick Jones Jr. – LAC – F – Knee
  • Adem Bona – PHI – C – Ankle
  • Jordan Miller – LAC – G/F – Hamstring
  • Jordan McLaughlin – SAS – G – Hamstring

QUESTIONABLE

  • Domantas Sabonis – SAC – F/C – Knee
  • Kelly Oubre – PHI – G/F – Knee
  • Kristaps Porzingis – ATL – F/C – Knee
  • Zaccharie Risacher – ATL – F – Hip
  • Keegan Murray – SAC – G/F – Thumb

Editor’s Note: This article was published in the morning–check the official NBA.com injury report for more updates.

What Happened In The NBA Last Night – Nov. 19 Recap

Check out what happened on Wednesday in the Association.

Houston Rockets 114, Cleveland Cavaliers 104 

  • Alperen Sengun: 28 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast
  • Rockets improve to 10-3. Cavaliers drop to 10-5 (first loss at home this season)

Indiana Pacers 127, Charlotte Hornets 118 

  • Bennedict Mathurin: 24 pts, 12 reb (career-high rebounds)
  • Pacers snap losing skid, improve to 2-13. Hornets fall to 4-10.

Toronto Raptors 121, Philadelphia 76ers 112 

  • Tyrese Maxey: 24 pts, 2 reb, 9 ast (still no Embiid)
  • Raptors improve to 9-5. 76ers drop to 8-6.

Miami Heat 110, Golden State Warriors 96 

  • Norman Powell (Heat): 25 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast
  • Brandon Podziemski (Warriors): 20 pts, 8 reb
  • Heat improve to 9-6. Warriors drop to 9-7.

Oklahoma City Thunder 113, Sacramento Kings 99

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 pts, 8 reb,
  • Dennis Schröder (Kings): 21 pts
  • Thunder improve to 15-1 (best record in NBA). Kings fall to 3-11 on L7 streak.

Denver Nuggets 125, New Orleans Pelicans 118 

  • Payton Watson: 32 pts, 12 reb, 3 ast
  • Derek Queen (Pelicans): 30 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
  • Nuggets improve to 11-3. Pelicans drop to 2-13 on L7 streak.

Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Washington Wizards 109 

  • Timberwolves improve to 10-5
  • Julius Randle: 32 pts, 10 reb
  • Wizards fall to 1-13 (worst record in East)

New York Knicks 113, Dallas Mavericks 111 

  • Jalen Brunson: 28 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast
  • Knicks improve to 9-5 (now 1-4 on road). Mavs fall to 4-12.

Chicago Bulls 122, Portland Trail Blazers 121

  • Nikola Vucevic: 27 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast
  • Jerami Grant (Blazers): 33 pts, 9 reb
  • Bulls win another nail-biter, improve to 8-6. Blazers fall to 6-9.

NBA Standings Update – Nov. 20, 2025

It’s never too early to take a glimpse at the NBA standings.

Eastern Conference

Rank Team W L PCT Home Road Streak
1 Detroit Pistons 13 2 .867 7-1 6-1 W11
2 Cleveland Cavaliers 10 5 .667 6-3 4-2 L1
3 Toronto Raptors 9 5 .643 5-2 4-3 W4
4 New York Knicks 9 5 .643 8-1 1-4 W1
5 Miami Heat 9 6 .600 6-3 3-3 W1
6 Milwaukee Bucks 9 6 .600 5-3 4-3
7 Atlanta Hawks 9 6 .600 5-2 4-4
8 Chicago Bulls 8 6 .571 4-3 4-3 W1
9 Philadelphia 76ers 8 6 .571 4-2 4-4 L1
10 Orlando Magic 8 7 .533 5-3 3-4
11 Boston Celtics 8 7 .533 5-3 3-4 W3
12 Charlotte Hornets 4 10 .286 3-4 1-6 L1
13 Indiana Pacers 2 13 .133 1-7 1-6 W1
14 Brooklyn Nets 2 12 .143 0-7 2-5 L1
15 Washington Wizards 1 13 .071 1-5 0-8 L12

Western Conference

Rank Team W L PCT Home Road Streak
1 Oklahoma City Thunder 15 1 .938 8-1 7-0 W7
2 Denver Nuggets 11 3 .786 6-1 5-2 W1
3 Los Angeles Lakers 11 4 .733 8-1 3-3 W3
4 Houston Rockets 10 3 .769 5-1 5-2 W5
5 San Antonio Spurs 10 4 .714 7-2 3-2 W2
6 Minnesota Timberwolves 10 5 .667 6-2 4-3 W2
7 Phoenix Suns 9 6 .600 5-3 4-3 W1
8 Golden State Warriors 9 8 .529 5-3 4-5 L1
9 Portland Trail Blazers 6 9 .400 4-4 2-5 L1
10 Utah Jazz 5 9 .357 3-4 2-5 L1
11 LA Clippers 4 10 .286 1-5 3-5 L2
12 Memphis Grizzlies 4 11 .267 3-5 1-6 L5
13 Dallas Mavericks 4 12 .250 3-8 1-4 L2
14 Sacramento Kings 3 12 .200 2-5 1-7 L7
15 New Orleans Pelicans 2 13 .133 1-7 1-6 L7

Biggest Props & NBA Betting Situations – Thursday, Nov. 20

Prop lines and lines to keep an eye on!

Tyrese Maxey Higher/Lower 28.5 Points

Maxey is averaging 31.9 PPG without Embiid. The Bucks are playing at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA, and they’re ranked 19th in defensive efficiency. Maxey had 34 points vs the Clippers on Nov 17. He’s been money all season.

Orlando Magic -5.5 vs Clippers

The Clippers are 4-10 and have lost 3 straight. They’re on a 7-game road trip and are 3-5 on the road. Orlando is 8-7 and has won 4 of their last 5 games. Franz Wagner is averaging 24+ PPG with Banchero out. The Magic are 5-3 at home.

DFS Projections for DraftKings & PrizePicks

Let’s analyze some of the NBA DFS projections for today.

Tyrese Maxey DFS Projection

  • Conservative: 28 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast = 40-44 fantasy pts
  • Expected: 32 pts, 5 reb, 8 ast = 45-52 fantasy pts
  • Ceiling: 38+ pts, 6 reb, 10 ast = 55+fantasy pts

Franz Wagner DFS Projection

  • Conservative: 22 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast = 38-42 fantasy pts
  • Expected: 26 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast = 43-50 fantasy pts
  • Ceiling: 32+ pts, 7 reb, 8 ast = 52+ fantasy pts

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