The Chance they returned to winning ways, comfortably winning 126-104 against the Jazz. Kevin Durant led the way with 26 points, while Eric Gordon added 21 for Phoenix, which was again without the injured Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Chefs in the victories did the Sixers who passed 114-107 from Toronto with the duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each having 34 points. Nick Nurse is back as a rival for the Raptors, whom he led to a championship in 2019 before being fired in April.
The Timberwolves beat the Heat 106-90 with Naz Reed scoring 25 points off the bench and Anthony Edwards adding 19. Tyler Hero’s 22 points and Bam Adebayo’s 19 points couldn’t prevent the loss for rested Miami Jimmy Butler.
The Pacers showed why they are considered by many to be the team that can surprise this year, as they got past cleveland 125-113. Aaron Nesmith had 26 points as a “reserve”, while Tyrish Haliburton stood out with 21 points, 13 assists and 8 rebounds.
The 2-0 was made by Pelicans who “bent” the Knicks with 96-87 having a big night with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson with 26 and 24 points respectively. ARJ Barrett had 18 and Jaylen Brunson 14 points for the New Yorkers, who dropped to 1-2.
The third defeat in as many matches Grizzlies, 113-106 in Washington, with 27 points from Jordan Poole. Desmond Bain had 26 points for Memphis, which is without the suspended Ja Morad.
Finally, Zach LaVine’s 51 points weren’t enough for the Bulls, who lost 118-102 in Detroitwhich was led by Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Duren with 25 and 23 points respectively.
NBA results in detail
Pelicans-Knicks 96-87
Wizards-Grizzlies 113-106
Pistons-Bulls 118-102
Raptors-Sixers 107-114
Cavaliers-Pacers 113-125
Timberwolves-Heat 106-90
Sans-Jazz 126-104
Source: Sport Fm
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