Ja'Kobe Walter finished with three steals in Toronto's first game of the season, and laughed that while he wants to lead the team in steals, Kawahi Leonard got four. The Raptors spoke about how being competitive on the defensive end helps the group elevate, and when they take gambles defensively, the rest of the team has each other's back.
Scottie Barnes finished with 23 points in Toronto's opening season win, and was taking a number of mid-range jump shots. Having drained a number of them, Barnes admitted to having worked on it at length over the off-season and is happy with the results so far.
While there was excitement amongst Raptors fans with the lopsided win to start the season, there was a lot of buzz on social media over Scottie Barnes' hair style, which included the CN Tower braided in. Barnes spoke about it, saying he was surprised his hairstylist did it.
Luka Doncic dishes a behind-the-back dime for a Lakers bucket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luka Doncic lets Yaxel Lendeborg hear it after draining a half-court buzzer-beater.
Bilal Coulibaly throws down a thunderous putback slam for the Wizards.
LaMelo Ball's first Timberwolves triple is from the logo.
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.
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.
Point guard LaMelo Ball explains what it's been like to be a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves so far.
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.
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.
Michael Wilbon explains what he needs to see from Luka Doncic this season.
Shams Charania says the Warriors are "exploring trade routes" for Kristaps Porzingis.
Stephen A. Smith shares his one concern with the 76ers.
Jay Williams says it's championship or bust for the 76ers and LeBron James this season.
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