The Golden State Warriors erased a 23-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 on Friday, October 30, because the Emirates NBA Cup group stage opened with 10 video games. Stephen Curry scored 31 factors and made eight three-pointers, whereas Luka Doncic completed with 37 within the loss.
The Warriors matched the Lakers’ 38-15 first-quarter benefit within the second interval to tie the sport at halftime. Golden State turned the primary workforce within the shot-clock period to path by no less than 23 factors after the opening quarter and attain halftime tied or forward.
Curry added six assists and 4 rebounds, whereas Brandin Podziemski scored 21 factors. Doncic recorded 37 factors, seven rebounds and 5 assists. Curry additionally handed Dominique Wilkins on the NBA’s all-time scoring checklist with a fourth-quarter three-pointer.
Miami Warmth 145, Indiana Pacers 125
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 31 factors, 17 rebounds and 10 assists as Miami defeated Indiana within the highest-scoring recreation of the night time. He shot 72.2% from the sphere, changing into the primary Warmth participant to report no less than 30 factors, 15 rebounds and 10 assists whereas capturing 70% or higher.
Quenton Jackson led Indiana with 24 factors, however the Pacers couldn’t match Miami’s scoring output.
Dallas Mavericks 116, Houston Rockets 111
Kyrie Irving scored 35 factors and handed out 9 assists to steer Dallas previous Houston. Cooper Flagg added 32-33 factors, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, together with a late three-point play that helped safe the win.
Kevin Durant scored 28 factors for Houston, which got here up quick within the closing minutes.
Philadelphia 76ers 98, New York Knicks 93
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 27 factors, whereas Anfernee Simons added 21 and LeBron James completed with 20 factors, 9 rebounds and eight assists. James additionally delivered key late baskets because the 76ers closed out the sport.
Jalen Brunson scored 24 factors and Karl-Anthony Cities added 22 factors and 12 rebounds for New York. Brunson briefly put the Knicks forward with a late three-pointer earlier than Philadelphia regained management.
Denver Nuggets 127, Phoenix Suns 120
Jamal Murray scored 39 factors, together with seven three-pointers, and added eight rebounds and 5 assists as Denver gained on the street. Christian Braun contributed 29 factors and made a career-high seven three-pointers.
Miles Bridges scored 24 factors for Phoenix, which couldn’t include Denver’s perimeter assault.
Orlando Magic 121, Toronto Raptors 114
Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 factors on 19-of-34 capturing, including 5 rebounds and 5 assists, however Toronto misplaced on the street. Desmond Bane led Orlando with 28 factors and 6 three-pointers, whereas Franz Wagner recorded 26 factors and 11 assists.
The Magic responded to a latest loss towards Toronto with a seven-point victory.
Boston Celtics 125, Chicago Bulls 111
Payton Pritchard scored 30 factors to steer Boston previous Chicago. Caleb Wilson had 23 factors for the Bulls, who couldn’t maintain tempo with the Celtics’ offense.
Detroit Pistons 110, Brooklyn Nets 94
Cade Cunningham scored 20 factors as Detroit improved to 5-1 with a house victory. The Pistons pulled away with a robust third-quarter run to defeat Brooklyn by 16.
Minnesota Timberwolves 127, LA Clippers 101
Minnesota dominated the Clippers to safe a 26-point win. LaMelo Ball scored 24 factors for the Timberwolves because the workforce managed the competition.
Washington Wizards 95, Charlotte Hornets 79
Anthony Davis recorded 25 factors and 13 rebounds, whereas Trae Younger added 21 factors and 9 assists as Washington held Charlotte to 79 factors. The Wizards secured a 16-point defensive win.
All 10 video games counted towards the Emirates NBA Cup group stage. The opening slate featured Curry’s historic comeback, Antetokounmpo’s triple-double and Barnes’ career-high scoring efficiency.
