Scoreboard
Celtics 126, Wizards 107
Bulls 112, Pacers 105
Nets 133, Hornets 121
Trail Blazers 99, Raptors 91
Hawks 127, Timberwolves 113
Thunder 124, Pistons 112
Warriors 130, Pelicans 102
Bucks 122, Heat 114
Mavericks 125, Grizzlies 110
Nuggets 110, Jazz 102
Lakers 106, Magic 103
What went down
Today was only the 29th sports equinox – when all four big North American sports leagues (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB) have a game – in history. The NBA had a full slate with a couple of bangers.
The closest contest of the day was the last game on the schedule with the Los Angeles Lakers escaping the Orlando Magic.
The young Magic had most of the game under control until LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell took over late in the fourth quarter.
Wild sequence late in LA!
— NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2023
LeBron 3.
Suggs 3.
DLo 3.
Lakers lead by 1 under a minute left on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/u19kCCrjP7
It’s been a rocky start for the retooled Lakers with this being their second win. With LeBron James all out of all-time leaderboards to climb, Los Angeles has to find other ways to justify their top billing this season.
Out East, the Milwaukee Bucks built a big lead in the first three quarters and staved off a late run from the Miami Heat to secure their second win in three games.
The Bucks were up by 24 points late in the third quarter, but the Heat bench chipped away. Nikola Jovic and Tyler Herro got the lead down to eight, 113-105, with three minutes to go. But the Bucks just had too much of their new formula going.
FREAKY FLUSH. pic.twitter.com/fNhAbZbyrv
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 31, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points while Damian Lillard added 25 points and five assists.
Big-time baller
If you know ball, you know that Luka Doncic is the best player on the Dallas Mavericks. Today, the Memphis Grizzlies had nothing for the Slovenian, who dropped a casual 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Luka Doncic did Luka Doncic things on way to a @dallasmavs W 💪🔥
— NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2023
35 PTS
12 REB
12 AST pic.twitter.com/JJOn6dYxgf
Through his first three games, Doncic is averaging 39.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 9.7 assists. Though the Mavs still have Kyrie Irving, it’s clear whose magic they’re counting on every game.
What he said
Does Kevin Durant actually like their In-Season Tournament court? You be the judge.
El Valle.
— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2023
KD reacts to the new Suns' In-Season Tournament court 👀 https://t.co/nHTYjQdSVg pic.twitter.com/1rb7Oqh7HX
Did you see that?
A little past lunchtime, the annual James Harden trade happened. The Sixers sent the disgruntled star to the Los Angeles Clippers for a package of draft picks and capable veterans.
The Sixers are acquiring Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, multiple draft picks and a pick swap for James Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/fSOkgO5xd3
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2023
Extra pass
From tomorrow’s 13-game slate, the Sacramento Kings visiting the Golden State Warriors should be fun. They went toe-to-toe in a seven-game series in the first round of last season’s playoffs with the Warriors needing an all-time performance from Steph Curry to escape the Kings.
They’ve already faced off this season with the Warriors winning in Sacramento off more Curry heroics. Catch tomorrow’s game live on NBA TV Philippines at 10:00 AM.
