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Celtics 120, Cavaliers 117
Jayson Tatum carried the Boston Celtics with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, as the Celtics ended Cleveland’s season-opening 15-game winning streak.
The Cavaliers were chasing history, aiming to join the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors (24-0) as the only teams to start a season 16-0. Boston had other plans, though, shooting an impressive 53.7 percent from the field, including 22-for-41 from 3-point range.
Key Highlights:
- Boston: Al Horford scored 20 points with seven rebounds, while Derrick White added 19 points.
- Cleveland: Donovan Mitchell’s 35 points kept the Cavaliers close, with Evan Mobley contributing 22 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
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Nets 116, Hornets 115
Cameron Johnson erupted for a season-high 34 points, hitting six triples, as the Nets outlasted Charlotte in a nail-biter in Brooklyn.
Charlotte had a chance to tie or win in the closing seconds, but Brandon Miller’s 3-point attempt missed, and Grant Williams tipped it in to finish the game.
Key Highlights:
- Brooklyn: Jalen Wilson supported with 17 points, hitting five threes.
- Charlotte: Miller led the Hornets with 29 points, while Miles Bridges chipped in 21.
Nuggets 122, Grizzlies 110
Jamal Murray scored 27 points, and Russell Westbrook notched the 200th triple-double of his career to help Denver beat Memphis.
Westbrook, the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles, had 12 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and 11 boards.
Key Highlights:
- Denver played its third straight game without Nikola Jokic, who was out due to personal reasons.
- Memphis’ Santi Aldama tied a career high with 28 points and added 11 rebounds.
Spurs 110, Thunder 104
Despite missing Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, the Spurs pulled off a win over Oklahoma City.
Keldon Johnson led San Antonio with 22 points, while Chris Paul added 14 points and 11 assists, including a clutch late-game 3-pointer.
Key Highlights:
- Oklahoma City: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points.
- San Antonio: Harrison Barnes chipped in 20 points.
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Mavericks 132, Pelicans 91
The Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic’s 26 points, dominated New Orleans in their biggest win of the season. Dallas led by as many as 41 points, showcasing offensive firepower with seven players scoring in double figures.
Key Highlights:
- Dallas: Klay Thompson added 19 points, and Kyrie Irving contributed 18.
- New Orleans: Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 19 points, but it wasn’t enough to avoid their eighth loss in nine games.
Lakers 124, Jazz 118
Dalton Knecht made history for the Lakers, tying the NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers in a career-high 37-point performance. Knecht scored 22 straight points for Los Angeles during a stretch between the third and fourth quarters.
The Lakers extended their winning streak to six games and remain undefeated in NBA Cup play since the tournament’s inception.
Key Highlights:
- Los Angeles: LeBron James contributed 26 points and 12 assists, while Anthony Davis added 26 points and 14 rebounds.
- Utah: Lauri Markkanen scored 25 points, but the Jazz dropped their third straight game.
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Looking Ahead
With winning streaks halted and records set, the season’s intensity continues to build as teams fight for playoff positioning and NBA Cup supremacy. Stay tuned!
