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oct 24 2026Friday was the longest night of the NBA's first week, with twelve games, and the tightest finishes. There was a decisive block in the final second, two victories by three points or fewer, and a dominant performance by Jayson Tatum against the defending champions. For Spanish players, it was a quiet night: Hugo González played 3.5 minutes with the Celtics with one assist, and Sergio de Larrea barely one minute in the Mavericks' victory. Santi Aldama remains out following knee surgery and Baba Miller did not play in the Los Angeles derby.
Rockets 114-110 Spurs
The game of the night was played in Austin and decided in the final second. With the Rockets up by two, Wembanyama hit a deep three-pointer that didn't count because his coach, Mitch Johnson, had called a timeout an instant before. On the final possession, Amen Thompson blocked the tying layup with less than a second remaining, and Fred VanVleet sealed the game from the free throw line. Alperen Şengün led all scorers with 29 points, eight of them consecutive in the fourth quarter, and Kevin Durant, in his return to his college town, added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Wembanyama finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Spurs fall to 0-2.
Knicks 103-107 Celtics
Three days after his poor performance in Detroit, Jayson Tatum redeemed himself with 36 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Celtics broke the game open in the third quarter (24-33) and led by as much as 12, but the Knicks, with 20 points and 6 of 8 from three-point range from Miles McBride, cut it to one with 1:41 remaining (98-99). Tatum scored seven straight points to seal it, and Jalen Brunson missed two free throws with 3.6 seconds left. The defending champions remain winless.
Clippers 117-125 Lakers
The Lakers won the first Los Angeles derby and remain undefeated. After a 64-64 halftime tie, a 26-39 third quarter decided the game. Austin Reaves had 28 points and 9 assists, Walker Kessler 22 points and 8 rebounds, and Luka Dončić 23 points and 7 assists. Darius Garland (26) and Brook Lopez (22, with 8 of 9 from the field) led the Clippers.
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Pelicans 119-120 Jazz
The Jazz's home debut was decided from the free throw line. Rookie Darryn Peterson made both free throws that gave Utah the lead with 50 seconds remaining, and the referees later confirmed an offensive foul on Zion Williamson. DeJounte Murray, who had scored 12 straight points in a 31-13 run that erased a 15-point deficit, missed the final shot. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Keyonte George added 19 points and 10 assists. Zion led the Pelicans with 23.
Grizzlies 111-108 Warriors
The Grizzlies won in San Francisco in a heated contest. Draymond Green and Beef Stew received double technical fouls, and Brandin Podziemski and Zach Edey had a confrontation near the Memphis bench. The Grizzlies went into halftime leading 60-56 and held on in a tight finish. The Warriors fall to 0-2.
Bulls 132-125 Bucks
The Bulls bounced back from the Toronto blowout by rallying in Milwaukee. They trailed 17-32 at the end of the first quarter, but a 44-30 second quarter got them back in the game, and they won the fourth 30-21 thanks to their free throw shooting. Norman Powell scored 25 points and rookie Caleb Wilson added 21. Tyler Herro, back in his hometown after the Giannis trade, had 34 points for the Bucks. The game was moved up four hours because the Brewers were playing Game 1 of the World Series that night.
Pistons 128-111 Heat
The Pistons dominated the Heat with a 41-26 first quarter and led by as much as 23. John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed had 19 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and Cade Cunningham distributed 8 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only one who responded in Miami, with 36 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.
Mavericks 121-105 Pacers
The Mavericks bounced back from their Houston loss with a dominant first quarter (44-27) and led by as much as 37. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points and P.J. Washington had 20 points and 13 rebounds. In Indiana, Pascal Siakam added 23 and Tyrese Haliburton had 18 points and 7 assists in his second game back from injury. Sergio de Larrea played the final 56 seconds.
Raptors 112-102 Wizards
The Raptors remain undefeated after winning in Washington. Scottie Barnes had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, RJ Barrett added 23 and Kawhi Leonard 16 and 9 rebounds. Trae Young, with 22 points and 12 assists, led the Wizards, who remain without AJ Dybantsa, sidelined with an ankle sprain.
Hawks 128-81 Hornets
The blowout of the night came from Charlotte. The Hawks won every quarter and led by as much as 49 points. Jalen Johnson had 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, and Aaron Wiggins added 19 more. Naz Reid, with 17, led the Hornets.
Timberwolves 115-93 Magic
The Timberwolves cruised to victory in Orlando, with a 29-15 third quarter that put the game away and a lead that reached 26 points. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels each scored 15, and Ayo Dosunmu had 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. For the Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Trail Blazers 128-120 Kings
The Trail Blazers won in Sacramento thanks to a 44-point third quarter. Deni Avdija had 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara each added 19, and Ja Morant had 12 points and 7 assists. For the Kings, rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double with 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.
