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oct 31 2026Ten games, one NBA Cup night, and only one undefeated team standing. The Rockets suffered their first loss in Dallas, leaving the Grizzlies as the league's only remaining unbeaten squad. The rest of the evening featured comebacks, individual performances, and the 76ers' second victory over the defending champions.
Rockets 111-116 Mavericks
The Mavericks handed the Rockets their first loss of the season thanks to a dynamic duo: Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, hitting 5 of 8 three-pointers with 9 assists, and Cooper Flagg added 33 points on 13 of 19 shooting with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Houston, without Alperen Şengün and Reed Sheppard, led at halftime (51-44), but the Texans mounted a comeback with a dominant fourth quarter of 40-27 in a game featuring 9 lead changes and 10 ties. Kevin Durant scored 28. Sergio de Larrea, dealing with a knee sprain, and Santi Aldama remain sidelined.
Knicks 93-98 76ers
In their NBA Cup debut, the 76ers defeated the Knicks again. They controlled most of the game and led by as much as 14, but a three-pointer from Jalen Brunson put them behind with 90 seconds remaining (89-90). LeBron James hit the go-ahead basket and sealed the win with a putback, falling one assist short of a triple-double (20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists). Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 27. Brunson (24) left the game with an ankle injury.
Lakers 95-112 Warriors
The Lakers led 38-15 after the first quarter and built a 25-point advantage, but the Warriors responded with another 38-15 second quarter and dominated the second half. Stephen Curry scored 31 points with eight three-pointers, and Golden State has won three straight after starting 0-3. Luka Dončić, returning from back issues, added 37 points.
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Bulls 111-125 Celtics
The Celtics defeated the Bulls for the second time in five days with a dominant 44-point first quarter that essentially decided the game. They led by as much as 32. Payton Pritchard scored 30 without missing any of his nine free throws, and Jayson Tatum added 26. Boston has won four straight. Hugo González played 15 minutes without scoring.
Pacers 125-145 Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double with the Heat (31 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists) in a night when Miami scored 145 points. The Pacers, without Tyrese Haliburton, won the first quarter (42-36), but the Heat pulled away starting in the second. Bam Adebayo added 27 and Klay Thompson 25, including seven three-pointers.
Pistons 110-94 Nets
The Pistons cruised to victory in Brooklyn (5-1) behind a dominant third quarter of 36-17 and led by as much as 30. Cade Cunningham scored 20 and Ronald Holland II added 18. The Nets remain winless (0-5).
Magic 121-114 Raptors
Two days after losing by 30 in Toronto, the Magic got their revenge on the same floor. Desmond Bane scored 28 with six three-pointers and Franz Wagner added 26 points and 11 assists. Scottie Barnes went off for 41 points on 19 of 34 shooting, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Raptors' loss.
Clippers 101-127 Timberwolves
Without Anthony Edwards, recovering from knee surgery, the Timberwolves dominated the Clippers and led by as much as 29. LaMelo Ball scored 24 and Jaden McDaniels added 23. Darius Garland (24) led the Clippers, who fall to 1-4. Baba Miller played five minutes without scoring.
Nuggets 127-120 Suns
Jamal Murray scored 39 points and Christian Braun added 31 in the Nuggets' victory in Phoenix, a game featuring 11 lead changes. Nikola Jokić, two days after recording his 200th career triple-double, finished with a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists. Miles Bridges (24 points and 10 rebounds) led the Suns.
Hornets 79-95 Wizards
The Wizards dominated the second half and led by as much as 25 against the Hornets, who were held to just 79 points. Anthony Davis recorded 25 points and 13 rebounds, Trae Young added 21 points and 9 assists, and AJ Dybantsa scored 17. Brandon Miller finished with 19 on 7 of 24 shooting.
