Scoreboard
76ers 114, Raptors 99
Pelicans 125, Pistons 116
Magic 115, Jazz 113
Spurs 132, Suns 121
What went down
The San Antonio Spurs had a lot to worry about as Devin Booker was available for the Suns after getting sidelined with an injury. However, Victor Wembanyama put on a masterclass by mounting a career-high 38 points alongside 10 boards and two monster blocks.
It’s only been five games for the wunderkind but Wemby is already showing everyone why he’s good as advertised.
EVERY HIGHLIGHT from Victor Wembanyama's dominant night in the Spurs' W 🎬
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2023
38 PTS (career-high)
10 REB
2 BLK pic.twitter.com/E7FXwDlX9A
The 76ers, meanwhile, remained perfect at home as they took down the Toronto Raptors, 114-99. The Sixers are looking good and seem to have adjusted immediately in their first game following the James Harden trade.
Other games of the day featured the Pelicans outlasting the Pistons behind Cade Cunningham’s double-double of 22 points and 11 assists and the Orlando Magic snatching a win from Utah Jazz after a clutch layup by Paolo Banchero.
Big-time baller
The biggest baller of the night would be Paolo Banchero.
Banchero led the way for the Magic with 30 points, including the game-winning drive.
Paolo Banchero called game for the Magic 🤩 pic.twitter.com/lgJmeOkcqw
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 3, 2023
What he said
KD on Wemby:
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2023
"He is going to create his own lane, much different than anybody who's ever played."
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We definitely loved every second of the Wemby-KD matchup. Kevin Durant is the player that Wemby may arguably have the closest similarity to in terms of skill and size. The former MVP knows that but he believes the star rookie is a unique player that will do great things..
Did you see that?
We always see reels of Nikola Jokic making incredible passes. But this time, reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, shows us he has that in his bag as well.
Joel Embiid has eyes in the back of his head 👀
— NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) November 3, 2023
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Extra pass
Tomorrow, the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament is set to tip off.
After years of planning by Commissioner Adam Silver and the league, we will now be enjoying watching the teams compete for a second trophy this season. All 30 teams will participate in the group stage where each team will play four games.
Some of the exciting matchups tomorrow will be the Mavericks against the Nuggets, the Warriors against the Thunder, and the Bucks versus the Knicks.
You can catch some of the marquee games live on NBA TV Philippines.
