In a late thriller in Salt Lake City, Simone Fontecchio hit the game winner and the Utah Jazz stunned the Golden State Warriors (123-124).
Off a Malik Beasley steal, Fontecchio made the dunk in the final play and handed the Utah Jazz a much-needed win over the reigning champions.
SIMONE FONTECCHIO FOR THE WIN OFF THE STEAL!@utahjazz WIN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yyclOCRtAg
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2022
In Memphis, Ja Morant was unstoppable once again (26 ponts, 13 rebounds, 11 assists) and made Grizzlies history, becoming the franchise leader in triple-doubles.
In the other games, the LA Lakers fell to 2-2 in their Eastern Conference road trip, while the New Orleans Pelicans climbed to the top of the West (16-8) following the blowout home loss (125-98) of the Phoenix Suns (16-9) to the league leaders Boston Celtics (21-5).
🔥 26 PTS
🔥 13 REB
🔥 11 AST@JaMorant became the @memgrizz franchise leader in triple-doubles in their win! #BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/l5uJnwUNa0— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2022
LA Clippers (14-12) vs Orlando Magic (6-20): 111-116
Terance Mann 19 point, 9 rebounds – Moritz Wagner 20 points, 13 boards
Charlotte Hornets (7-18) vs Brooklyn Nets (14-12): 116-122
Kelly Oubre Jr. 28 points, 8 rebounds – Kyrie Irving 33 points, 9 assists
Atlanta Hawks (13-12) vs New York Knicks (12-13): 89-113
Trae Young 19 points, 6 assists – Julius Randle 34 points, 17 boards
LA Lakers (10-14) vs Toronto Raptors (13-12): 113-126
Russell Westbrook 16 points, 9 rebounds – Pascal Siakam 25 points, 10 boards, 7 assists
Washington Wizards (11-14) vs Chicago Bulls (10-14): 111-115
Kristaps Porzingis 28 points, 9 rebounds – Nikola Vucevic 25 points, 11 boards
OKC Thunder (11-14) vs Memphis Grizzlies (16-9): 102-123
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 26 points, 7 assists – Ja Morant 26 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists
Sacramento Kings (13-10) vs Milwaukee Bucks (18-6): 113-126
Domantas Sabonis 23 points, 12 boards, 7 assists – Giannis Antetokounmpo 35 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Indiana Pacers (13-12) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (12-12): 115-121
Tyrese Haliburton 26 points, 15 assists – Anthony Edwards 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 steals
Anthony Edwards was picking pockets in the @Timberwolves win!
🔒 @theantedwards_: 26 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST, 6 STL pic.twitter.com/QmD4Y09wi1
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2022
Detroit Pistons (7-20) vs New Orleans Pelicans (16-8): 98-104
Killian Hayes 17 points, 12 assists – Zion Williamson 29 points, 10 rebounds
Golden State Warriors (13-13) vs Utah Jazz (15-12): 123-124
Jordan Poole 36 points, 8 assists – Jordan Clarkson 22 points, 9 assists
The @utahjazz were down by 4 with 13.3 remaining in Q4… then this happened 👀#TakeNote W pic.twitter.com/SjCFmnFzqj
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2022
Boston Celtics (21-5) vs Phoenix Suns (16-9): 125-98
Jaylen Brown 25 points, 7 rebounds – Josh Okogie 28 points, 7 boards
Jayson Tatum 🤞 Jaylen Brown
The @celtics duo was locked in for their 3rd straight win!
☘ @jaytatum0: 25 PTS, 5 REB, 2 STL
☘ @FCHWPO: 25 PTS, 7 REB pic.twitter.com/3r8amrIUi2— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2022