New York — December 5, 2025
The NBA delivered a full slate of confirmed results on December 4, with official league box-scores documenting several tight finishes — including a one-point thriller in Philadelphia — and high-scoring blowouts across both conferences. All game outcomes and statistics below come directly from NBA.com, ESPN, or CBS Sports official game data.
The closest finish of the night came in Philadelphia, where the 76ers edged the Golden State Warriors 99–98. According to the official record posted by ESPN, rookie VJ Edgecombe secured the win with a put-back basket with less than a second remaining, preserving a one-point home victory. Additional box-score data from CBS Sports confirms the final score and late-game sequence.
In Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Raptors 123–120 in another offense-heavy matchup. The complete box-score published by NBA.com documents the final score and late scoring run that separated the teams down the stretch.
Boston controlled its matchup wire-to-wire, defeating Washington 146–101. The official NBA.com stat sheet reflects a decisive Celtics performance marked by wide scoring margins across all four quarters.
Utah added another home win by defeating Brooklyn 123–110. The result is confirmed via the league’s posted scoreboard for December 4, showing a steady Jazz lead across the second half.
Minnesota closed the night with a 125–116 victory over New Orleans, also verified through the official NBA scoreboard data. The Timberwolves maintained control through the final minutes to secure the nine-point win.
All results above come from official, first-hand NBA statistical feeds or directly affiliated reporting partners. No projections, interpretations, or editorial commentary are included.
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Sources (All First-Hand / League-Affiliated)
- NBA.com — Official Box Scores & Game Pages
- ESPN — Official NBA Game Recap & Statistics
- CBS Sports — Official NBA Box-Score Data
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