Scoreboard
Wizards 108, Hornets 100
Rockets 134, Magic 127
Pistons 112, Thunder 103
Pacers 129, Pelicans 122
Sixers 100, Suns 88
Hawks 117, Bucks 98
Blazers 110, Heat 107
Bulls 111, Raptors 97
Celtics 109, Grizzlies 106
Knicks 120, Timberwolves 107
Nuggets 115, Spurs 109
Mavericks 96, Nets 94
Warriors 116, Kings 113
Jazz 139, Lakers 116
Clippers 119, Cavaliers 117
What went down
Heading into the game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Milwaukee Bucks were on a dominant run to start the season with an undefeated 9-0 record.
Without Trae Young (right shin soreness), the Bucks were expected to add another W but the Hawks had other plans.
It was a close game until halftime with Atlanta staring at a six-point deficit. But the Hawks turned it up in the third period, forcing Milwaukee to six turnovers and 0-of-8 from deep to move into the driver’s seat. Once the Hawks seized the lead they never let go of it, eventually getting the — win.
Dejounte Murray stepped up in Trae’s absence with a double-double of 22 points and 11 assists and AJ Griffin provided a huge boost off the bench with 20 markers and three steals.
The Bucks suffered their first loss, which means bad news for their next opponents.
Big-time ballers
There were a lot of amazing performances but I’m going for the two rising stars who went head-to-head today.
It was a duel between Filipino-American Jalen Green, last season’s No. 2 pick, and Paolo Banchero, this year’s No. 1 pick. And man did we get a treat.
Green finished with 34 points (on 12-of-18 shooting), including 5 3s. He also had three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and the win. Banchero, on the other hand, dropped 30 on 50 percent shooting, to go along with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Here’s a cool sequence involving the two: Banchero with a nice pass and Green with a nicer block.
Jalen Green FECHANDO a porta no garrafão de Houston! 🚫 #Rockets pic.twitter.com/pVH2HDHfRz
— NBA Brasil (@NBABrasil) November 8, 2022
But I also wanna give a shoutout to Steph Curry for scoring 47 points (anchored on seven 3s), grabbing eight boards, and dishing out eight assists in the Warriors' win over the Kings.
What he said
Guess who’s taking his talents to Taiwan?
Did you see that?
Let’s end this Rundown with two nasty plays. First up: Beam me up, Scottie!
SCOTTIE BARNES PUT HIM ON A POSTER 😤 pic.twitter.com/mJ5wiqWowV
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 8, 2022
Then, a Josh Hart dagger to seal the deal for Portland.
The final 8.5 seconds of Blazers/Heat leading up to Josh Hart's #TissotBuzzerBeater will have you on the edge of your seat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6v92EExJ2A
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2022
