31.10.2023
Charlotte Hornets 121 - 133 Brooklyn Nets
Cam Thomas scored 33 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 133-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, securing their first win of the season. The Nets built a 21-point lead in the first quarter and maintained their advantage throughout the game, shooting 56.3% from the field. Rookie Brandon Miller impressed for the Hornets with a career-high 22 points, but LaMelo Ball struggled, finishing with just eight points on 3-of-12 shooting. Spencer Dinwiddle left the game with a sprained ankle for the Nets, while Cam Johnson was out with a calf strain. The Hornets will look to bounce back on the road against Houston, while the Nets continue their road trip in Miami.
Milwaukee Bucks 122 - 114 Miami Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo dressed as The Incredible Hulk for Halloween and scored 33 points to help the Bucks build a 25-point lead against the Miami Heat, only to see it almost disappear in a late rally by the Heat's reserves. Damian Lillard added 25 points as the Bucks held on for a 122-114 victory. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 35 points in the absence of Bam Adebayo. The game carried extra intrigue due to the postseason and offseason connections between the teams, with the Bucks seeking revenge after the Heat upset them in last season's playoffs. The Bucks now look ahead to a matchup against the Toronto Raptors, while the Heat will face the Brooklyn Nets next.
Los Angeles Lakers 106 - 103 Orlando Magic
In a thrilling comeback, D'Angelo Russell scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic. LeBron James added nine points in the final period as well. Anthony Davis contributed 26 points and 19 rebounds for the Lakers, who finished on a 12-5 run in the last four minutes to hand the Magic their first loss of the season. Jalen Suggs led Orlando with 15 points, while Gary Harris Jr. scored 17 points with five 3-pointers. The Lakers showed resiliency after a tough overtime loss the previous night, with Russell, James, and Davis combining to score the team's final 30 points. Los Angeles will face the Clippers next, while Orlando will take on the Clippers and then host the Lakers in their upcoming games.
Denver Nuggets 110 - 102 Utah Jazz
Nikola Jokic recorded his 107th career triple-double, tying him with LeBron James and Jason Kidd for fourth all-time, as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz 110-102 for their fourth straight win. Jokic finished with 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Jamal Murray added 18 points and 14 assists. The Nuggets, who are off to their first 4-0 start since 2018, have only trailed for four-and-a-half minutes this season and are averaging 30.5 assists per game. Denver led by as many as 17 points before the Jazz made a comeback, but key plays from Jokic and Gordon secured the victory. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 27 points and 14 rebounds. The Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves next, while the Jazz will host the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies 110 - 125 Dallas Mavericks
Luka Doncic's 58th career triple-double led the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, with Doncic finishing with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. The Mavericks improved to 3-0 while the Grizzlies fell to 0-4, their worst start since 2004. Derrick Jones Jr. stepped up with 22 points in place of Kyrie Irving, who was a late scratch with a foot injury. Despite Memphis rallying in the fourth quarter, Dallas held on for the win. The Grizzlies continue to play without key players due to injuries, while the Mavericks will face the Chicago Bulls next.
Toronto Raptors 91 - 99 Portland Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant led the Portland Trail Blazers to their first win of the season with 22 points, while Deandre Ayton had a career-high 23 rebounds in a 99-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Ayton's dominant presence on the boards, particularly in the second half, helped Portland outscore Toronto and secure the win. Malcolm Brogdon added 21 points for the Trail Blazers, while Scottie Barnes had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Raptors. Despite the efforts of Barnes and Pascal Siakam, who scored 20 points, Toronto struggled from beyond the arc shooting a season-worst 4 for 29 from 3-point range. Portland snapped a three-game losing streak, while Toronto suffered their third straight loss. The Trail Blazers will face the Detroit Pistons next, while the Raptors will host the Milwaukee Bucks.
Oklahoma City Thunder 124 - 112 Detroit Pistons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back with 32 points after a tough shooting night as the Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Detroit Pistons 124-112. Rookie Ausar Thompson impressed by guarding Gilgeous-Alexander, while Josh Giddey added 21 points for the Thunder. Detroit's Jaden Ivey scored 20 points off the bench, but the Pistons couldn't overcome Oklahoma City's 53% shooting. The Thunder's strong defensive effort held the Pistons to 35.4% shooting in the first half. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance helped Oklahoma City get their first home win of the season.
New Orleans Pelicans 102 - 130 Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry put on a show for fans in New Orleans, scoring 42 points and hitting 7 3-pointers as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 130-102 victory over the Pelicans. Chris Paul came off the bench to lead a pivotal run for the Warriors, while Zion Williamson contributed 19 points for the Pelicans. The game marked Curry's first appearance in New Orleans in over two years, and fans were treated to a spectacular performance from the 35-year-old star. Both teams were missing key players due to knee soreness, but the Warriors emerged victorious and improved to 3-0 on the road.
Atlanta Hawks 127 - 113 Minnesota Timberwolves
Dejounte Murray tied his career high with 41 points as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 19-point halftime deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113. Murray scored 22 points in the third quarter alone, with Trae Young adding 24 points to help seal the victory and bring the Hawks back to .500 on the season. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 31 points, but was held to just 11 points in the second half due to Murray's defensive effort. The Hawks outscored the Timberwolves 67-34 in the second half to secure the win.
Washington Wizards 107 - 126 Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum added 33 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 126-107, marking their third straight win to start the season. Brown was 8 for 13 from 3-point range and the Celtics had a 37-point lead in the third quarter, allowing coach Joe Mazzulla to rest his starters for the final 12 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis, in his return to Washington, scored 15 points for the Celtics. This victory marks the second straight season Boston has started with three consecutive wins, with their last win streak of more than three to start a season occurring in 2009. The Wizards, without center Daniel Gafford, attempted to stop the Celtics' dominance with five timeouts in the first 30 minutes. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 21 points. The Celtics will host the Indiana Pacers next, while the Wizards will face the Atlanta Hawks on the road in their upcoming game.
Indiana Pacers 105 - 112 Chicago Bulls
Nikola Vucevic led the Chicago Bulls to a 112-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers with 24 points, including nine in the fourth quarter. The Bulls rallied back from a five-point deficit with Vucevic's key layups and DeMar DeRozan's late-game heroics. Zach LaVine added 23 points as the Bulls split their first four games of the season. The Pacers struggled with their 3-point shooting, making just 26.1% of their attempts. Myles Turner led Indiana with 20 points, while Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and 13 assists. The Bulls will face the Dallas Mavericks next, while the Pacers will take on the Boston Celtics.