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Victor Wembanyama eyes bounce back from rough opener as Spurs face Rockets
If the NBA fans were shocked about the output from San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama in the Spurs' season-opening home loss to rival Oklahoma City on Tuesday, join the club. ,Wembanyama was just as stunned.,The great thing about the NBA is that its packed schedule doesn't give players much time to ...
76ers rally from 29 down to stun Cavaliers
PHILADELPHIA -- Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points as the Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit in a wild 114-106 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.,Joel Embiid added 24 points for Philadelphia, which dominated the second half for the second straight game after opening the ...
Heat, Pistons look to build on contrasting openers
Fresh off a historic comeback victory to open the NBA season, the Detroit Pistons will try to avoid another slow start Friday when they visit the Miami Heat, who are looking to rebound from a lopsided opening loss.,Detroit pulled off the largest comeback on the first day of the NBA season in the pla...
Wizards host Raptors after win with No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa out
The Washington Wizards liked what they saw from Anthony Davis in his team debut.,The Wizards, however, will have to wait at least another day for the debut of top overall pick AJ Dybantsa, who has been ruled out for the second straight contest in Friday's game against the visiting Toronto Raptors.,D...
Timberwolves look to build on strong opener against Magic
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season with a convincing victory and an encouraging debut from their new-look backcourt.,Minnesota will try to improve to 2-0 when it faces the host Orlando Magic on Friday night in its second straight road game.,The biggest development for Minnesota has been ...
Pacers host Mavs with Tyrese Haliburton back on home court
Indianapolis will welcome back Tyrese Haliburton, who helped transform the Indiana Pacers into contenders, while Cooper Flagg will look to continue his emergence for the visiting Dallas Mavericks when the teams square off Friday.,It will be the first home game in 490 days for Haliburton, who missed ...
LeBron James, 76ers ready for home opener despite 'outside noise'
PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles were sent scrambling when blood clots sidelined Jalen Hurts, likely for the year. The Flyers opened their season with nine losses in a row.,Now, with an all-time great on the premises, the stage is set for Philadelphia to be a 76ers city.,Three months after LeBron James re...
Hawks, Hornets collide searching for a 2-0 start
On top of winning the first game of their seasons, the best parts for the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets might be that things can become much better.,The two teams meet Friday night in Charlotte, where the Hornets will play their home opener.,The Hornets opened by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 11...
Bulls, Bucks coaches aim to rebound from disappointing debuts
After losing their openers with their new teams, both coaches will be looking for their first victories Friday when the visiting Chicago Bulls face the Milwaukee Bucks.,The Bulls aren't projected to contend in the Eastern Conference under first-year coach Tiago Splitter, but a 43-point season-openin...
Wizards' AJ Dybantsa, top overall pick, out vs. Raptors
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will miss his second straight game to begin the season due to a sprained left ankle.,Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, has been ruled out of Friday's home game against the Toronto Raptors.,He remains day-to-day with the injury sustained in...
NBA roundup: Wolves' Anthony Edwards puts up 45 to beat Giannis, Heat
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphatic 131-106 season-opening win Wednesday night.,Edwards became just the third player in NBA history to record multiple 40-point games in season openers,...
Darius Garland's 30 points propel Clippers past Kings
Darius Garland scored 30 points, Brook Lopez added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers moved on from a tumultuous offseason to earn a 121-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday in Inglewood, Calif.,Isaiah Jackson contributed 13 points...
Damian Lillard shines in return to Blazers during rout of Suns
Damian Lillard made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points in his first game in nearly 18 months, and the Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with 21 consecutive points en route to a 124-83 dismantling of the visiting Phoenix Suns in the season opener for both teams Wednesday.,Lillard, who tore his ...
Luka Doncic, Lakers open with dominant win vs. Stephen Curry, Warriors
Luka Doncic scored 28 points and Walker Kessler added 26 on 12-of-12 shooting in his Los Angeles debut as the Lakers routed the visiting Golden State Warriors 127-105 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,Austin Reaves scored 23 points, while Jake LaRavia and Quentin Grimes had 10 apiece...
Nuggets bring revamped bench into tricky opener against Thunder
With a new-look bench unit, the Denver Nuggets open the season Thursday night on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder.,"We've had a lot of classic games with them over the years," Nuggets coach David Adelman said. "Have tons of respect for them, the team, the coaching staff. So yeah, we know w...
Rockets' dominant second quarter sinks Mavs in season opener
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 53, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 128-110 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks in the teams' season opener Wednesday night.,The Rockets shot 53.4% from the floor, led by Durant (10-for-16), Sengun (9-for-15) ...
Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 in return as Pacers edge Pelicans
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Tyrese Haliburton paired 23 points with 12 assists in his return as the Indiana Pacers defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 in both teams' season opener Wednesday.,Obi Toppin added 20 off the bench, Andrew Nembhard posted 18 points and nine assists, and I...
Ty Jerome puts up career-best 45 points as Grizzlies stomp Jazz
Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,Jerome stepped into the starting point guard role following the departure of two-time All-Star Ja Morant, who was traded to Portla...
Kawhi Leonard, Raptors open season with romp past Bulls
Kawhi Leonard, Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes scored 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 135-92 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,RJ Barrett added 20 points, and Quickley dished out seven assists. Leonard rejoined the Rapt...
Grayson Allen, Naz Reid power Hornets past Nets
Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench, while Naz Reid totaled 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the newcomers made strong first impressions in the Charlotte Hornets' 110-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in New York.,Acquired from Phoenix in an offseason deal for...