A wide range of professional and amateur athletes delivered high-scoring performances on November 13, 2026. From overtime battles in the NBA to decisive wins in the NHL, the day's results spanned major leagues and local junior circuits across the United States and Canada.
Major league highlights
Professional leagues saw several intense matchups decided by narrow margins. In the NBA, the Detroit Pistons secured a 144-140 victory over the Washington Wizards in double overtime, while the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-112. The NFL also saw action, with Washington beating the NY Giants 24-21.
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In the NHL, several games required extra time to find a winner:
- Ottawa defeated Colorado 4-3 in overtime.
- Chicago beat Buffalo 3-2 in overtime.
- St. Louis edged Utah 1-0 in a shootout.
Junior and college updates
Canadian junior hockey remained active with notable wins in the OHL, where Kitchener beat Erie 6-2 and Windsor defeated Niagara 4-1. The GOHL and PJHL also reported scores, including a high-scoring 10-4 win for Elmira over Brantford.
College athletics saw dominance from several top-ranked teams. In women's basketball, No. 4 UConn secured an 87-55 win against No. 17 Ohio State, while No. 1 South Carolina defeated Clemson 65-44. In men's basketball, No. 23 BYU earned an 86-71 victory over Montana State.
What is next for fans?
Fans have a packed schedule of upcoming games to watch. The NHL will feature the NY Rangers at Vancouver at 9 p.m., and the NBA continues with matchups such as Golden State at San Antonio at 9:30 p.m. and Oklahoma City at the LA Clippers at 10:30 p.m. In college football, No. 4 UCLA will host Illinois at 9 p.m.
FAQ
Which NBA team had the highest score?
The Detroit Pistons scored 144 points during their double overtime win against Washington.
Did any NHL games end in a shootout?
Yes, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Utah Mammoth 1-0 in a shootout.
