Luka Doncic dishes a behind-the-back dime for a Lakers bucket
Luka Doncic dishes a behind-the-back dime for a Lakers bucket.
NBA: Pacers 123, Pelicans 120
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, including 18 in the final quarter, Tyrese Haliburton added 23 in his first regular-season game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon 16 months ago, and the Pacers beat the Pelicans on Wednesday night.
NBA: Warriors 105, Lakers 127
Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds during his debut for the Lakers in a victory over the Warriors on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic scored 28 points in three quarters and Austin Reaves added 23 as Los Angeles began life after LeBron James with a thrashing of Golden State.
Armstrong analyzes Kawhi's season debut in Raptors' rout of Bulls
NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to share his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's performance on Wednesday night as well as Immanuel Quickley's impressive outing against the Bulls.
NBA: Bulls 92, Raptors 135
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also had 23 apiece, and the Raptors routed the Bulls on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Doncic lets Lendeborg hear it after half-court buzzer-beater
Luka Doncic lets Yaxel Lendeborg hear it after draining a half-court buzzer-beater.
Bilal Coulibaly throws down thunderous putback slam for Wizards
Bilal Coulibaly throws down a thunderous putback slam for the Wizards.
LaMelo Ball's first Timberwolves triple is from the logo
LaMelo Ball's first Timberwolves triple is from the logo.
NBA: Timberwolves 131, Heat 106
Anthony Edwards hit nine three-pointers and scored 45 points to join an elite club, LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut, and the Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game with Miami by beating the Heat on Wednesday night.
Shaq on 76ers' Finals hopes: 'They can't do it without Joel Embiid'
Shaquille O'Neal shares his thoughts on the 76ers' chances of making the NBA Finals and says that they won't be able to do it without Joel Embiid.
LaMelo: Joining Timberwolves has been 'amazing'
Point guard LaMelo Ball explains what it's been like to be a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves so far.
Armstrong feels the Raptors have a legitimate chance to be a top 4 team in the East
TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to share where he sees the Raptors finishing in a competitive Eastern Conference, and how real the buzz is surrounding the team heading into the season.
Armstrong on Kawhi: 'If he's healthy this year, he makes this team go to the next level'
TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to discuss how Kawhi Leonard can raise the Raptors' ceiling this season, and how Scottie Barnes can build on his playoff run and reach an all-NBA level.
What Wilbon needs to see from Luka this season
Michael Wilbon explains what he needs to see from Luka Doncic this season.
Shams: Warriors 'exploring trade routes' for Kristaps Porzingis
Shams Charania says the Warriors are "exploring trade routes" for Kristaps Porzingis.
Stephen A. shares his one concern with the 76ers
Stephen A. Smith shares his one concern with the 76ers.
Jay Williams: It's championship or bust for the 76ers, LeBron
Jay Williams says it's championship or bust for the 76ers and LeBron James this season.
'This year people are expecting us to be good': Raptors embracing pressure to perform
Last season, the Raptors surprised NBA fans with their strong defensive structure that helped earn them a playoff spot, where they fell in seven games to the Cavaliers. Now with a familiar face rejoining the team, the Raps say that while they have learned a lot, they are embracing the expectations of fans and critics heading into the season.
NBA: 76ers 106, Knicks 100
The 76ers sent an opening-night message that they'll be a contender for the Knicks' NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a victory. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being acquired from Boston. James began his NBA-record 24th season by finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
NBA: Thunder 116, Spurs 104
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points, and the Thunder opened their season with a victory over the Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defence last season.
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