It was a night packed with runaway wins, fierce comebacks, and one unforgettable buzzer-beater. Five games delivered five very different storylines, giving us plenty to sort through as teams continue to stake their claims in the standings.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat NBA game to be played on December 6, 2025 on ESPN.

BOSTON — The Celtics dominated the Lakers 126-105 on Friday at TD Garden, overwhelming the shorthanded visitors. The C’s won their fourth straight game to improve to 14-9. The Lakers dropped to 16-6 in a crowded West standings.

The NBA’s second-highest scoring team heads West on Wednesday night, as the Miami Heat pay a visit as a road favorite over the Dallas Mavericks. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about a month as the two-time MVP recovers from a strained right calf. Initial reports indicated Antetokounmpo would be out two to four weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his 16th game of the season on Friday at the Boston Celtics with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis.

The Miami Heat face the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season NBA game on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 (12/3/25) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.