Premier NBA Highlights From Saturday (August 1, 2020)

The first handful of games in August saw marksman three-point shooting from Paul George and a red-hot Miami Heat squad. This was followed by the Pacers pushing past the Sixers thanks to Warren’s career night, and Lowry doing it all against the Lake Show.

Enjoy the best NBA highlights from Saturday all in one place:

*Via @NBA on Twitter/YouTube

Warren’s Career Night

T.J. Warren was locked in from tip-off, racking up 19 quick points in the first quarter and 29 at halftime. His diverse shot selection kept the 76ers defense honest all night long as he finished with a career-high 53 points (20-29 FG). This is the third-most points scored by a Pacer ever and only the fourth time a player put up 50+ points despite going to the free throw line less than five times.

TJ Warren had a career night vs. Philly 🔥

53 PTS
20-29 FG
9-12 3 PT pic.twitter.com/KRNlUSAcu1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 2, 2020

Clippers Made History

After suffering a close loss to their L.A. rival, the Clippers set out on a mission to redeem themselves this time around. They wasted no time as they dialed up a team record 16 first-half threes and 25 in total, also a team record. They knocked in over half their attempts with a ludicrous 53.2% three-point FG rate to boot.

2⃣5⃣ 👌s!

The @LAClippers set a franchise record. #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/fpLzy2GG65
— NBA (@NBA) August 2, 2020

Rated PG-13

The Clippers’ vicious assault from behind the arc was in due part to the deadeye shooting of Paul George. He drilled three-straight threes to start the game and made 8-11 in total as if he were using real-life 2K sliders to pour in the buckets.

Makes that 8⃣ threes for Paul George (28 PTS)❗️#WholeNewGame on ESPN pic.twitter.com/Hn6VzchbHQ
— NBA (@NBA) August 1, 2020

.@Yg_Trece gets us started with three-straight threes. 👌🏾

📺 @FoxSportsWest pic.twitter.com/rYHQOP6FQM
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 1, 2020

Sixers’ Talented Trio

The Philly trio of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Tobias Harris each had stellar performances adding 90 combined points to their team’s total. The former Kansas Jayhawk, Embiid was especially lethal notching 41 points paired with 21 boards despite the loss to Indiana.

💪 @JoelEmbiid (41 PTS, 21 REB, 3 BLK) becomes the first @sixers player with multiple 40+ PT/20+ REB games since Charles Barkley!#WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/gfx2X7aiYY
— NBA (@NBA) August 2, 2020

Comin' through.

📺 @NBCSPhilly pic.twitter.com/xvISsomaor
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2020

Lowry Let Loose

On a career-high rebounding night, the Philadelphia native Kyle Lowry elevated his Raptors over the Lakers. He did so while logging 33 points using a combination of three-point daggers and aggressive rim runs as he showcased his veteran savviness and vocal leadership throughout the night.

🙌 @Klow7 does it all in the @Raptors W over LAL! #WholeNewGame

33 PTS | 14 REB (career high) | 6 AST | 5 3PM pic.twitter.com/qyvf6sPfKs
— NBA (@NBA) August 2, 2020

Miami Heating Up

The dynamic pairing of Adebayo and Butler picked up right where they left off pre-NBA shutdown. The two All-Stars posted fantastic overall numbers, serving up dishes on a silver platter in addition to 22 points apiece.

Butler & Bam lead the @MiamiHEAT!@JimmyButler: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST, 3 STL@Bam1of1: 22 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST pic.twitter.com/y3gXBMY3yo
— NBA (@NBA) August 1, 2020

The Olynyk Clinic

The stretch big, Kelly Olynyk fully stepped into a sixth man role in the final period for the Miami Heat. His shooting barrage from deep added fuel to the fire and catapulted the Heat to a decisive 20-point win over the injury-ridden Nuggets.

Kelly Olynyk had 20 points IN THE FOURTH QUARTER 😳

This three-pointer was his third in a row and the dagger for the Heat. pic.twitter.com/oPpo9v2acH
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 1, 2020

Thunder Struck

OKC’s balanced scoring distribution had no hiccups from the hiatus with six players in double figures. The charge was led by floor general Chris Paul and young gun Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as both maneuvered around the court with their slick crossovers and superb vision against one of the NBA’s best defenses.

CP3 & SGA power OKC! ⛈️@CP3: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL@shaiglalex: 19 PTS, 6 AST, 3 STL pic.twitter.com/rNAW9MLjuO
— NBA (@NBA) August 1, 2020

Block Party

The Los Angeles Lakers turned their game into a rejection fiesta during last night’s proceedings. This swat-happy group averages 6.8 blocks per game (1st in the NBA), and they accumulated 12 blocked shots against the Raptors on Saturday!

LeBron chasedown with an AD encore 🤚🤚

(📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/qhMtWkT4PT
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 2, 2020

Denver’s Dynamic Dimes

Not only did this game resemble an All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge, but the participants were all 6’11 or taller. The Nuggets have fully embraced a tall ball play style, going against the grain of the league’s small ball revolution.