An action-packed 10-game night on Friday did not disappoint, delivering on plenty of highlights and thrilling games.
Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights from today's action right here.
Game of the Night
There were plenty to choose from for the 'Game of the Night. There was the entertaining overtime game in Washington D.C. where the Wizards won despite missing Bradley Beal but got to go with the marquee contest in Philadelphia.
The 76ers led for 47 of the 48 minutes of the game but in the end, the Nets' 16-1 game-sealing run over the final 5:30 minutes of the game won them the contest 114-109.
📼 Well-earned first dub 📼 pic.twitter.com/M0uYXBwKtN
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 23, 2021
Brooklyn trailed by as many as 14 but never gave up. The final minutes had a playoff atmosphere to it as the Nets spoiled the 76ers' home opener and recorded their first win of the season.
Highlight of the Night
Take a look at this extension from Jarrett Allen!
Jarret Allen THROWS IT DOWN on League Pass 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WYDSy1EYKz
— NBA (@NBA) October 22, 2021
Performance of the Night
Kevin Durant was quite the candidate but difficult to look past Spencer Dinwiddie.
The 6-5 guard posted a game-high points tally in just his second game back from an ACL injury just three games into last season. Despite missing key players like Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura and Thomas Bryant, Dinwiddie scored eight in the final 2:17 of regulation that helped the Wizards force overtime against the Indiana Pacers.
Then, in the extra session, he scored or assisted on 10 of the team's 12 points which was key to the Wizards winning 135-134.
34 PTS, 9 AST and an OT victory for @SDinwiddie_25 and the @WashWizards! pic.twitter.com/eE82ZpJ2oU
— NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2021
His performance helped the Wizards overcome Myles Turner's 40-point night.
Fantasy Basketball lines of the Night
LaMelo Ball - 17 PTS, 6 ASTS, 5 STLS, 3 REBS
Julius Randle - 21 PTS, 10 REBS, 7 ASTS, 2 STLS
Myles Turner - 40 PTS, 10 REBS, 3 BLKS
Spencer Dinwiddie - 34 PTS, 9 ASTS, 6 REBS
Kevin Durant - 29 PTS, 15 REBS, 12 ASTS, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Lonzo Ball - 17 PTS, 10 REBS, 10 ASTS, 3 STLS
Brandon Ingram - 26 PTS, 8 REBS, 8 ASTS
Christian Wood - 31 PTS, 14 REBS, 3 BLKS
Nikola Jokic: 32 PTS, 16 REBS, 7 ASTS, 3 STLS
Chris Paul: 23 PTS, 14 ASTS, 5 REBS, 2 STLS
NBA Scores: Friday, Oct. 22, 2022
Charlotte Hornets 123, Cleveland Cavaliers 112
New York Knicks 121, Orlando Magic 96
Washington Wizards 135, Indiana Pacers 134 [OT]
Brooklyn Nets 114, Philadelphia 76ers 109
Toronto Raptors 115, Boston Celtics 83
Chicago Bulls 128, New Orleans Pelicans 112
Houston Rockets 124, Oklahoma City Thunder 91
Denver Nuggets 102, San Antonio Spurs 96
Phoenix Suns 115, Los Angeles Lakers 105
Utah Jazz 110, Sacramento Kings 101
NBA Schedule: Saturday, Oct. 23, 2022
Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers
Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors
Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs
Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers
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