Cavaliers 105, Nets 100 – Cleveland Stages Comeback to Extend Perfect Start
Evan Mobley powered the Cleveland Cavaliers with 23 points and 16 rebounds, leading a furious fourth-quarter rally to overcome a 13-point deficit and defeat the Brooklyn Nets 105-100. Cleveland extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games, marking the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-breaking 24-0 start in 2015-16.
Donovan Mitchell contributed 22 points and Darius Garland added 20, helping Cleveland outscore Brooklyn 35-18 in the final quarter. The Cavaliers shot an impressive 54.1% from the field, including 77.8% in the last 12 minutes, to close out the game. Brooklyn’s Cameron Johnson led the Nets with 23 points, while Dennis Schroder and Cam Thomas each scored 22. Despite holding a 96-89 lead with 4:24 remaining, Brooklyn couldn’t withstand Cleveland’s final surge.
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Bulls 125, Hawks 113 – Chicago Rallies Past Atlanta to Snap Losing Streak
Zach LaVine returned to the lineup and scored 18 points, sparking a fourth-quarter rally that helped the Chicago Bulls erase a 17-point deficit and defeat the Atlanta Hawks 125-113, ending a four-game losing streak. Chicago showcased balanced scoring, with eight players reaching double figures, including Ayo Dosunmu, who led the team with 19 points. Nikola Vucevic added a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Coby White also scored 18.
For Atlanta, Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela each scored 20 points, with Capela adding nine rebounds. Zaccharie Risacher scored 17, and Trae Young posted a double-double with 14 points and 16 assists, but Chicago’s late-game surge proved too strong.
Jazz 111, Spurs 110 – Sexton, Clarkson Seal Utah’s Close Win Over San Antonio
Collin Sexton led the Utah Jazz with 23 points, while Jordan Clarkson iced the game by hitting four clutch free throws in the final 12 seconds, lifting Utah to a 111-110 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Lauri Markkanen added 20 points, and John Collins contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 24 points and 16 rebounds in an impressive outing, while Stephon Castle scored 23. Devin Vassell added 21 points for the Spurs, but they fell short as Utah held steady in the closing moments.
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Clippers 105, Raptors 103 – Harden, Powell Lead LA Past Toronto
The Los Angeles Clippers edged the Toronto Raptors 105-103, with Norman Powell and James Harden each scoring 24 points. Harden added 12 rebounds and seven assists, helping the Clippers extend their winning streak to four games. Kevin Porter Jr. came off the bench to provide additional support with 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
Toronto’s Immanuel Quickley delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance with 12 points, matching teammate Ochai Agbaji’s team-high 21 points for the game. Gradey Dick scored 15, while Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett added 14 and 13 points, respectively, as the Raptors dropped their third consecutive game to start a five-game road trip.
