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October 21, 2021

Jokic scores 27 points, Nuggets beat Suns 110-98

Nikola Jokic was up to his old tricks Wednesday night, scoring on a crafty array of hook shots, 3-pointers and flat-footed jumpers.

October 21, 2021

Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has loosened things up on the court after years of structure and it resulted in another successful opener for the Spurs.

October 20, 2021

Knicks withstand Brown's 46, outlast Celtics 138-134 in 2 OT

Julius Randle scored 35 points, Evan Fournier made the go-ahead 3-pointer in the second overtime and added 32 against his former team, and the New York Knicks outlasted Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics 138-134 on Wednesday night.

October 20, 2021

Morant, Melton lead Grizzlies to opening win over Cavs

Ja Morant had 37 points and six assists, De’Anthony Melton added 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth for a 132-121 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

October 20, 2021

Joel Embiid, Furkan Korkmaz help 76ers beat Pelicans 117-97

Joel Embiid had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Furkan Korkmaz hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to also score 22 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers pulled away for a 117-97 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

October 20, 2021

Edwards energizes Wolves in opening 124-106 win over Rockets

Anthony Edwards energized the first full-size home crowd of his nascent career with 29 points in 31 minutes for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who cruised to a 124-106 victory over the Houston Rockets to start the season on Wednesday.

October 20, 2021

Beal has 23, Wizards top Raptors 98-83, spoil Toronto return

Bradley Beal scored 23 points, Montrezl Harrell had 22 in his Wizards debut and Washington spoiled Toronto’s homecoming, beating the Raptors 98-83 on Wednesday night.

October 20, 2021

LaVine scores 34 points, Bulls beat Pistons 94-88 in opener

Zach LaVine can still score in bunches when needed.

October 20, 2021

Ball scores 31 to rally Hornets past Pacers 123-122

LaMelo Ball scored 31 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets used a 24-0 third period run to battle back and beat the Indiana Pacers 123-122 on Wednesday night.

October 20, 2021

Charles Barkley lashes out at Kyrie Irving: 'You don't get vaccinated just for yourself'

Charles Barkley wasn’t holding back when it came to talking about Kyrie Irving.