28.10.2023
Sacramento Kings 114 - 122 Golden State Warriors
Curry scored 41 points to lead the Warriors to a 122-114 victory over the Kings in a playoff rematch. This was the first game at Golden 1 Center since Curry's 50-point performance in last season's playoffs, sparking a Northern California rivalry. Despite a late rally by the Kings, Curry's back-breaking 3-pointer sealed the win for the Warriors. Thompson added 18 points and Paul had a double-double in his second game with the team. Fox scored 39 points for Sacramento. The Warriors will visit Houston next, while the Kings will host the Lakers.
Portland Trail Blazers 97 - 102 Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic secured their second straight win of the season, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 102-97. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 23 points, while Cole Anthony added 18 points off the bench. Shaedon Sharpe stepped up for the Blazers in place of the injured Anfernee Simons, scoring 24 points. Despite a late surge from Portland, the Magic held on for the victory. Simons will be out for up to six weeks with a thumb injury, leaving a gap in the Blazers' lineup. The Magic will continue their road trip against the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Trail Blazers will face the Philadelphia 76ers next.
Memphis Grizzlies 104 - 108 Denver Nuggets
Despite a fourth-quarter rally by the Memphis Grizzlies, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a 108-104 victory. Jokic finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, while Murray also scored 22 points. The defending champions held off a tough Grizzlies team, with Reggie Jackson adding 16 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets. Denver's defense and clutch plays down the stretch secured their second straight win of the season, as they now prepare to face the Oklahoma City Thunder next.
Cleveland Cavaliers 105 - 108 Oklahoma City Thunder
In a stunning 108-105 comeback win, rookie Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Holmgren, who added 16 points, 13 rebounds, and seven blocks, made a key 3-pointer in the final moments to secure the win. Cleveland, missing key players due to injuries, saw Donovan Mitchell score 43 points but ultimately fall short as the Thunder outlasted them. Despite the loss, the Cavs honored former player Bobby "Bingo" Smith and victims of a recent mass shooting. With the win, the Thunder move to 2-0 on the season and are set to face the defending champion Denver Nuggets next, while the Cavaliers will host the Indiana Pacers.
Boston Celtics 119 - 111 Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics outlasted the Miami Heat in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals with a final score of 119-111. Derrick White scored 28 points, including crucial plays in the fourth quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 27 points and Jayson Tatum contributed 22. Miami's Tyler Herro had 28 points and Bam Adebayo added 27 in the closely contested game. The Celtics showed poise late in the game and honored the victims of a recent mass shooting in Maine. Boston improved to 2-0 with the win, while Miami looks to bounce back on the road against Minnesota.
Atlanta Hawks 120 - 126 New York Knicks
BRUNSON SINKS 8 3S, SCORES 31 POINTS AS KNICKS HOLD OFF HUNTER, HAWKS 126-120 in a game where the New York Knicks relied on a strong supporting cast to defeat the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Brunson had a career-high 8 three-pointers and 31 points, while RJ Barrett added 26 points and Julius Randle contributed 17 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. The Knicks made 20 three-pointers and had 30 assists in the victory. De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points, but it wasn't enough as the Knicks held off Atlanta's comeback attempt in the final seconds to secure the win.
San Antonio Spurs 126 - 122 Houston Rockets
Final Score: Team A 105, Team B 98. In a closely contested match, Team A emerged victorious over Team B with a final score of 105-98. Despite a strong showing from both teams, Team A's offense proved to be too much for Team B to handle, as they capitalized on turnovers and fast break opportunities to secure the win. Player X led the way for Team A with a double-double performance, racking up 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Player Y of Team B also put up an impressive 30 points in a losing effort. The game featured highlight reel dunks, clutch three-pointers, and intense defensive battles, making it a thrilling matchup from start to finish.
Charlotte Hornets 99 - 111 Detroit Pistons
In a physical game, Alec Burks scored 24 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to their first victory of the season, beating the Charlotte Hornets 111-99. Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 14 points and 17 rebounds, while the Pistons bench outscored the Hornets 58-19. The Pistons' tough defense and aggressive play on the glass led to their win, as they outrebounded the Hornets 52-41 and scored 16 second-chance points. LaMelo Ball had 20 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists for the Hornets, but it wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's physical play. The Pistons will face the Chicago Bulls next, while the Hornets will host the Brooklyn Nets.
Chicago Bulls 104 - 103 Toronto Raptors
In a thrilling game that saw wild swings in momentum, Alex Caruso nailed a 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left in overtime to give the Chicago Bulls a 104-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 33 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, while Scottie Barnes recorded a triple-double for the Raptors. Caruso also had 13 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals in the win, as the Bulls bounced back from a season-opening loss to Oklahoma City. Both teams will play back-to-back games on Saturday, with the Raptors hosting Philadelphia and the Bulls visiting Detroit.
Utah Jazz 120 - 118 LA Clippers
The Utah Jazz pulled out a thrilling 120-118 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to Jordan Clarkson's clutch 3-pointer and defensive stop on Kawhi Leonard. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 35 points and 12 rebounds, while Kelly Olynyk added 15 points. Paul George scored 36 points for the Clippers, who made a late surge but ultimately fell short. The win was the Jazz's first of the season, as they went 16 for 41 from beyond the arc. The Clippers have now lost 12 straight regular season games in Utah.
Dallas Mavericks 125 - 120 Brooklyn Nets
Luka Doncic scored 49 points, including a tiebreaking right-handed 3-pointer with 26.3 seconds left, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Doncic hit the shot over former teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, who he shared a friendly exchange with after the game. Cam Thomas led the Nets with 30 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 23 points. The game marked the first meeting between the teams since the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas. The Mavericks next play the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Nets will face the Charlotte Hornets.