Game RecapsMonday, Nov 2, 2026

LeBron James took a sip of a fan's wine during the 76ers 126-107 win over the Bulls, saying he wanted to try "how good it was."

Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.

Oakland vs. Michigan tips off Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in Ann Arbor.

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women's basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the Golden State Valkyries' historic 2026 WNBA championship and the key factors that fueled their title run. They highlight the team culture that set the foundation for success, Natalie Nakase's ability to make critical adjustments, Gabby Williams' star power and Kiah Stokes' defensive impact in slowing down Angel Reese.

His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7.

The Heat started the season with an 0-4 record but have won their past two games to move to 2-4. While perennial All-Defensive center Bam Adebayo struggled on offense during that initial stretch, he was also one of the driving forces behind the two-game winning streak, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Adebayo says […]

Game Details Date Monday, November 2 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Madison Square Garden, New York How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: New York Home Broadcast MSG Brooklyn Away Broadcast YES Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Knicks fans in local market DAZN Nets fans in local market DAZN Out-of-market fans NBA League ...

New South Carolina Gamecock Jordan Lee. | Getty Images While No. 13 Notre Dame’s 99-75 victory over Villanova in Rome technically served as the official tip off of the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season (all with an extra dose of Catholicism), today is the real opening day, with tons of teams taking a first step towards a national championship, an NCAA Tournament bid, a better finish in conference play or, at minimum, a few more wins than last season. The most high-profile action will,...

Paul George said winning an NBA championship is his only priority in his 17th season after the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 on Sunday, November 1. The post Paul George makes championship goal clear: “It’s all I care about” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Nets got their first win but won’t have long to savor it.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes the Denver Nuggets team that won the 2023 NBA championship would defeat the 2026 New York Knicks in a hypothetical playoff series, predicting a 4-2 victory for his former team. The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope favors Nikola Jokic over Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Gabby Williams. | Getty Images WNBA Finals MVP in hand, Gabby Williams’ name has ascended far past it’s previous heights. She’s stood under brief spotlights as a two-time NCAA national champion at UConn and Olympic silver medal winner for France, but her reputation had always come short of her potential. Now, at the pinacle of women’s basketball success, her career deserves a double-take. Were there ever signs that Gabby Williams could become a Finals-winning No. 1 option? The Gabby Williams ...

The Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Indiana Pacers 98-90 to get their first win of the season on Sunday night. The post Porter, Randle lead Nets rout short-handed Pacers 98-90 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Boston Celtics dethroned the Orlando Magic 108-97 to obtain their fifth straight victory on Sunday. The post Tatum, George lift Celtics outlast Magic 108-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Game Details Date Monday, November 2 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Rocket Arena, Cleveland How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast NBCSN Cleveland Home Broadcast WOIO-CBS/RESN Oklahoma Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Cavaliers fans in local market DAZN Thunder fans in local market Peacock...

The Detroit Pistons dominated the Charlotte Hornets 124-91 to earn their third consecutive victory on Monday night. The post Cunningham’s 33 leads Pistons to dominate Hornets 124-91 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES – To say Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is on a hot streak would be an understatement. The early MVP candidate has been averaging 39.6 points in his last five games. That includes games of 52, 45 and 41 points. The Lakers have gotten off to a 5-2 start to the season […] The post Luka Doncic drops incredibly humble reaction to recent scoring blitz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball has not gotten off to the best of starts to begin his tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves following the blockbuster offseason trade that saw him get shipped off from the Charlotte Hornets. Entering play on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Ball is averaging just 14.4 points and 6.3 assists per contest in his […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball makes personal history with 1,000th made career-3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks fans still have a lot of love for power forward Julius Randle — even though the Brooklyn Nets star is now playing for another New York team. When the former Kentucky Wildcats star was introduced before Monday’s game between the Nets and the reigning NBA champions Knicks at his old stomping grounds, […] The post Watch Knicks fans give Nets’ Julius Randle a classy treatment at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 20: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 20, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Gradey Dick #9 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 1, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

One taunt. One title. One brutal comeback.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 28: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Delta Center on October 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Vetera...

When: Monday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBCSP, PCK-PHI Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Follow: @LibertyBallers

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 30: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBA...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Georges Niang #32 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Who: Phoenix Suns (1-...

The WNBA champs were in the building on Sunday for the Warriors' contest against the Clippers.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Aaron Wiggins #2 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via...