As the 2024-25 NBA regular season wrapped up on Sunday, fans were treated to thrilling finishes, breakout performances, and critical tune-ups for the upcoming Play-In Tournament and playoffs. Here's a complete roundup of every game, top scorers, and key moments.
Atlanta Hawks 117, Orlando Magic 105
Top Performer: Keaton Wallace – 15 PTS, 15 AST, 11 REB (Triple-double)
Magic Leader: Anthony Black – 20 PTS, 10 REB, 3 STL
The Hawks closed the regular season strong behind Keaton Wallace’s triple-double, defeating the Magic. The two teams will face off again in the Play-In Tournament for the East’s No. 7 seed.
Boston Celtics 93, Charlotte Hornets 86
Top Performer: Payton Pritchard – 34 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Hornets Leader: Jusuf Nurkić – 14 PTS, 9 REB, 3 STL
Pritchard powered the Celtics past Charlotte with a 34-point effort as Boston rests key starters ahead of the postseason.
New York Knicks 113, Brooklyn Nets 105
Top Performer: Landry Shamet – 29 PTS
Nets Leader: Trendon Watford – 20 PTS, 7 REB
The Knicks finished strong behind Shamet’s scoring surge and head into the playoffs with momentum.
Indiana Pacers 126, Cleveland Cavaliers 118 (2OT)
Top Performer: T. Bradley – 14 PTS, 14 REB, 5 BLK
Cavs Leader: J. Tyson – 31 PTS, 7 REB, 3 STL
The Pacers outlasted the Cavs in double-overtime, with standout defense and clutch shooting securing the win.
Washington Wizards 119, Miami Heat 118
Top Performer: Tristan Vukčević – 28 PTS, 11 REB
Heat Leader: Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 41 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST
Rookie Bub Carrington hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to lift the Wizards in a stunner over Miami.
Chicago Bulls 122, Philadelphia 76ers 102
Top Performer: Talen Horton-Tucker – 17 PTS, 6 AST
Sixers Leader: Lonnie Walker IV – 31 PTS, 6 REB
Kevin Huerter hit five 3-pointers as the Bulls prepped for a Play-In matchup against the Heat, while the Sixers' tough season ended with just 24 wins.
Milwaukee Bucks 140, Detroit Pistons 133 (OT)
Top Performer: Pat Connaughton – 43 PTS, 11 REB
Pistons Leader: Malik Beasley – 23 PTS
Connaughton exploded for a career-high 43 to lead the Bucks in a wild overtime win.
Denver Nuggets 126, Houston Rockets 111
Top Performer: Nikola Jokić – 18 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Rockets Leader: Amen Thompson – 15 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
The Nuggets dominated early and cruised past the Rockets, closing the season strong.
Memphis Grizzlies 132, Dallas Mavericks 97
Top Performer: Jay Huff – 22 PTS, 6 REB, 6 BLK
Mavs Leader: Daniel Gafford – 20 PTS, 7 REB
Memphis overwhelmed Dallas, with Huff delivering a career night on both ends.
Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Utah Jazz 105
Top Performer: Anthony Edwards – 43 PTS, 6 REB, 3 STL
Jazz Leader: Oscar Tshiebwe – 18 PTS, 12 REB, 3 STL
Edwards closed out the season in MVP-caliber form as the Timberwolves beat the struggling Jazz.
Oklahoma City Thunder 115, New Orleans Pelicans 100
Top Performer: Andrew Wiggins – 28 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Pelicans Leader: Austin Reaves – 20 PTS, 6 REB
The Thunder sealed the league’s best record (68-14) with a win over New Orleans.
San Antonio Spurs 125, Toronto Raptors 118
Top Performer: Keldon Johnson – 23 PTS, 9 REB
Raptors Leader: Scottie Barnes – 35 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST
The Spurs finished strong, holding off a monster all-around game from Barnes.
LA Clippers 124, Golden State Warriors 119 (OT)
Top Performer: James Harden – 39 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST
Warriors Leader: Stephen Curry – 36 PTS, 6 AST
The Clippers locked in a playoff berth behind Harden’s near triple-double, while Curry’s late push fell short.
Portland Trail Blazers 109, Los Angeles Lakers 81
Top Performer: Dalano Banton – 23 PTS, 7 AST
Lakers Leader: Dalton Knecht – 27 PTS, 8 REB
Portland stunned the Lakers in a dominant finale as LA’s offense sputtered late.
Sacramento Kings 109, Phoenix Suns 98
Top Performer: Domantas Sabonis – 20 PTS, 12 REB, 6 AS
Suns Leader: Grayson Allen – 20 PTS
Sacramento secured a winning record with a strong home finish led by Sabonis’ double-double.
Key Play-In Matchups Set:
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic – Tuesday (East No. 7 Seed)
- Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat – Wednesday (East Elimination Game)
