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oct 25 2026Saturday's NBA action had a Spanish flavor. Sergio de Larrea, who had played just six minutes all season, capitalized on the Mavericks' injuries to score 21 points against the Spurs in his best game yet. It was a seven-game night in which the 76ers and Rockets remain undefeated while the Warriors hit rock bottom.
Spurs 122-106 Mavericks
With Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and Santi Aldama sidelined, Sergio de Larrea played 33 minutes and delivered with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 9 of 15 from the field and 3 of 4 from three-point range. He was the leading scorer for a Mavericks team that competed for three quarters and entered the fourth down just three (92-89), but the Spurs dominated that period 30-17 to secure their first victory. Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 4 blocks, and Dylan Harper scored 22.
Suns 131-122 Warriors
Devin Booker scored 43 points, shooting 17 of 25 from the field, with 7 rebounds and 7 assists, in the Suns' home opener. The Warriors, playing their third game in four days, arrived in Phoenix without Stephen Curry, who has right knee soreness, and without Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford, all dealing with back issues. They started 1 of 15 from three-point range in the first quarter and, despite 26 points and 6 three-pointers from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, fall to 0-3—a mark they haven't seen in 19 years.
Bucks 116-127 76ers
Without LeBron James, who rested due to lower back soreness, Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double of 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Bucks led in the second quarter, but Philadelphia pulled away in the second half and sealed it with an 8-0 run when Milwaukee had closed to within three (114-117). Jaylen Brown scored 27 and Tyrese Maxey added 26. The 76ers improve to 3-0 while the Bucks fall to 0-3.
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Rockets 121-114 Hawks
The Rockets remain undefeated after winning in their home opener against the Hawks. They led by as much as 20 and held off Atlanta's second-half comeback. Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Reed Sheppard added 19 with five three-pointers and 7 assists, and Alperen Şengün recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 16 assists.
Heat 110-115 Hornets
Brandon Miller celebrated his contract extension with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The Hornets dominated through three quarters and led by as much as 23 after a dominant third quarter (17-30), but the Heat responded with a 35-19 fourth quarter to get back in it. It wasn't enough. Dennis Schröder added 25 and Naz Reid scored 23 for Charlotte. In Miami, Davion Mitchell recorded 22 points and 10 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 14.
Nets 121-125 Cavaliers
The Cavaliers won by 22 and nearly blew it. The Nets scored 41 points in the fourth quarter and came within four, led by Michael Porter Jr. (28), Julius Randle (23) and Egor Dëmin (22) in the comeback attempt. Cleveland, coming off a loss to the 76ers despite leading by 29, held on with Donovan Mitchell (22), Jarrett Allen (21) and Evan Mobley (20 and 10 rebounds).
Wizards 124-120 Bulls
A dominant third quarter of 40-20 gave the Wizards a 21-point lead in Chicago. The Bulls mounted a fourth-quarter comeback (27-38), led by Caleb Wilson, who scored 30 points with 14 rebounds, but fell short of completing the rally. Trae Young added 25 points and 9 assists, Kyshawn George scored 22 and Anthony Davis added 19. AJ Dybantsa remains out with an ankle sprain.
