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NBA Weekend Recap: Nuggets’ Historic Comeback, Thunder’s Streak Rolls On, and More

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As the NBA season hits its stride, this weekend delivered a flurry of dramatic finishes, eye-popping streaks, and a historic comeback that will live long in fans’ memories. Here’s a breakdown of the most significant storylines you need to know from the latest round of action.

Nuggets Stage Jaw-Dropping Comeback Over Hawks

The Denver Nuggets pulled off one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the season, overcoming a staggering 23-point deficit to edge out the Atlanta Hawks, 134-133. This comeback stands as the second-largest of the NBA season so far, underscoring Denver’s resilience and ability to deliver under pressure. The Hawks, who just snapped a three-game skid with a win over the Wizards, again found themselves on the wrong side of a tight contest, dropping to 14-1 after the loss (NBA.com).


NBA Weekend Recap: Nuggets' Historic Comeback, Thunder's Streak Rolls On, and More

Thunder Extend Sizzling Win Streak

Oklahoma City continues to solidify its status as one of the league’s hottest teams, notching their 14th consecutive victory with a dominant 132-111 win over the Mavericks. The Thunder’s blend of youth and athleticism has made them must-watch basketball, and their momentum shows no sign of slowing down (NBA.com).

Pistons Surge to the Top of the East

Detroit’s renaissance season rolled on as the Pistons claimed a 124-112 victory over the Bucks, improving their record to an impressive 19-5. With back-to-back wins over the Bucks and Trail Blazers, Detroit sits atop the Eastern Conference, showing both consistency and the ability to close out tight games (NBA.com).

Other Notable Results

  • The Warriors grinded out a 99-94 win against the Cavaliers, evening their record at 12-12 (NBA.com).
  • The Nets snapped a tough streak, defeating the Pelicans 119-101 for their sixth win of the year.
  • The Grizzlies upended the Clippers 107-98, moving to 10-13 and keeping their playoff hopes flickering.

Looking Ahead

With teams like the Thunder and Pistons surging and thrilling finishes becoming the norm, the NBA season is shaping up to be one for the ages. Will Denver’s comeback spark a run of their own? Can OKC and Detroit maintain their torrid pace? Stay tuned for more highlights as the season unfolds.

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    Fact-Check Analysis

    This article contains a critical factual error that undermines its credibility. According to the source material from NBA.com (dated December 7, 2025), the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 131-116 and improved to 14-1 after snapping a three-game losing streak. However, the article states the Hawks "dropped to 14-1 after the loss" to the Nuggets in the comeback game. This is mathematically impossible—a team cannot "drop to" a 14-1 record after a loss; they would have been 15-0 before the loss to reach 14-1. The article confuses the Hawks’ record after their win over the Wizards with their record after the loss to the Nuggets.

    The other major claims check out accurately: The Nuggets did overcome a 23-point deficit to defeat the Hawks 134-133 (confirmed as the second-largest comeback of the season), the Thunder extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 132-111 victory over the Mavericks, and the Pistons improved to 19-5 with a 124-112 win over the Bucks. The Warriors, Nets, and Grizzlies results are also accurately reported. While the article correctly captures most game outcomes and the dramatic nature of the weekend’s action, the Hawks’ record error represents a significant factual mistake that should be corrected.

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