Knicks Shut Down Pacers for 123-98 Win
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds as the New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-98 at home. The Knicks, who limited Indiana to just 3-for-30 from 3-point range, bounced back from a tough opener against the Celtics. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 20 points off the bench, while Tyrese Haliburton struggled, going scoreless in 26 minutes.
Raptors Hold Off 76ers, 115-107
Scottie Barnes scored 27 points as the Toronto Raptors topped the Philadelphia 76ers 115-107 in Toronto. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers with 28 points in a game where Joel Embiid and Paul George sat out due to injuries. Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl added 19 points and nine rebounds, helping the Raptors even their record at 1-1.
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Magic Top Nets 116-101 Behind Wagner’s 29 Points
Franz Wagner scored 29 points, leading six Orlando Magic players in double figures in a 116-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Paolo Banchero contributed 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, while Cam Thomas led the Nets with 24 points. The Nets fell to 0-2 for the first time in their NBA history.
Trae Young Leads Hawks to 125-120 Win Over Hornets
Trae Young scored 38 points with five 3-pointers, and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 125-120 at home. Young added 10 assists and eight rebounds in a well-rounded performance. Miles Bridges scored 27 points for Charlotte, but Atlanta held on for the win.
Cavaliers Spoil Bickerstaff’s Return, Beat Pistons 113-101
Dean Wade and Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points each as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-101, spoiling former Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff‘s return to Cleveland. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 33 points but committed nine turnovers as Detroit struggled to keep up in the fourth quarter.
Warriors Cruise Past Jazz, 127-86
Buddy Hield scored 27 points and Stephen Curry added 20 as the Golden State Warriors dominated the Utah Jazz 127-86. Golden State controlled the boards, with Andrew Wiggins grabbing 13 rebounds. Utah’s John Collins led with 14 points, but the Jazz dropped their second game at home.
Rockets Roll Over Grizzlies, 128-108
The Houston Rockets scored 22 straight points in the third quarter to secure a 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jalen Green led Houston with 22 points, and Tari Eason provided a spark off the bench. Ja Morant paced Memphis with 24 points, but the Grizzlies struggled with their shooting in the second half.
Bulls Get First Win, Defeat Bucks 133-122
Coby White led the Chicago Bulls with 35 points, including seven 3-pointers, as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-122. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 38 points for Milwaukee, while Damian Lillard added 28. Chicago opened the second half with a 16-8 run to pull ahead for good.
Lakers Rally to Beat Suns 123-116
Anthony Davis scored 35 points and Austin Reaves added 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers came back to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116. The Lakers improved to 2-0, while Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 30 points. Devin Booker added 23, but the Suns fell short in the final minutes.
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Ingram Lifts Pelicans Over Trail Blazers 105-103
Brandon Ingram hit a clutch jumper with 5.2 seconds left, and Herbert Jones blocked a last-second shot to give the New Orleans Pelicans a 105-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jerami Grant led all scorers with 34 points for Portland, but New Orleans erased a 16-point deficit to win.
