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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.


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.


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.


'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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