On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Clippers pulled off an impressive 126-122 victory against the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a standout performance by James Harden. The Clippers' guard scored 39 points, including a perfect 13-of-13 from the free-throw line, and came close to recording a triple-double with 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Harden also contributed three three-pointers in the first half, reaching 3,000 for his career.

After winning 41 games last season, the Houston Rockets were seen as a team on the rise, hoping to secure a playoff spot. However, by the season's quarter mark, no one could have predicted that the Rockets would be leading in rebounds, second in defensive rating, and fourth in net rating while dominating various hustle metrics.

On a night of stellar performance, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Julius Randle scored 18 points, while Rudy Gobert contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds, playing a crucial role in the victory.

The Dallas Mavericks continue to prove they can be a competitive team, even without their superstar Luka Dončić. On Wednesday, they defeated the New York Knicks 129-114, improving their record to 4-1 this season without Dončić, who is out due to a right wrist injury.

Jayson Tatum was the standout player of the night, scoring 35 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a thrilling 138-129 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Cup game.