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The NBA saw several significant matchups on December 20, 2024, with some teams making strong statements.

In a stunning display, the Memphis Grizzlies demolished the Golden State Warriors 144-93. This game marked a historic low for the Warriors, with Steph Curry and Draymond Green failing to make a field goal in the same game for the first time in their careers. Curry went 0-for-7, scoring only two points from free throws, while Green had a dismal night with no points, rebounds, or assists, and four turnovers and four fouls.

The Brooklyn Nets secured a crucial win against the Toronto Raptors, finishing strong with a 101-94 victory. Ben Simmons showed flashes of his best form, contributing 12 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and five turnovers. Cam Johnson was particularly impressive, scoring a team-high 29 points, while Dorian Finney-Smith made a crucial block to seal the win for the Nets.

In another thrilling matchup, the San Antonio Spurs edged out the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 in overtime. Victor Wembanyama had a dominant performance with 42 points on 13-of-24 shooting, including seven triples, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and five blocks. Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan also contributed significantly with 23 and 20 points, respectively. Despite Trae Young's strong performance with 23 points and 16 assists, the Hawks fell to 14-13, while the Spurs improved to 13-13.

Top Performers:
- Victor Wembanyama: 42 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks
- Cam Johnson: 29 points
- Ben Simmons: 12 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
- Trae Young: 23 points, 16 assists

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