NBA scores, stats, and highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

NBA.com Staff

NBA scores, stats, and highlights from Monday's 10-game slate image

With 10 games and 20 teams in action, there were plenty of highlights, stats, and numbers to catch up on.

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We've got you covered with all that, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

LA Clippers 124, Dallas Mavericks 73

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The Mavericks made light work of the Clippers, who were playing without Kawhi Leonard (mouth laceration), cruising to a 51-point win.

Dallas came out of the gate on fire, setting an NBA record for the largest half-time lead in NBA history, leading 77-27 after 24 minutes in their home opener.  

Luka Doncic led the wat with 24 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while Josh RIchardson added 21 points. 


Charlotte Hornets 106, Brooklyn Nets 104

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The Nets close the game on a 23-9 run but they can't complete the comeback as the Nets lose their first game of the season. 

Meanwhile, the Hornets pick up their first win behind Gordon Hayward's 28-point performance. Five other players score in double figures as well. 

Washington Wizards 120, Orlando Magic 113

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The Orlando Magic remain unbeaten in this young season, improving to 3-0 behind a huge fourth quarter. They outscored the Westbrook-less Wizards 43-19 in the final period, recovering from a 34-15 drubbing in the third.

With 26 points apiece, Markelle Fultz and Terrence Ross led the team's scoring charts while Bradley Beal was the pick of the hosts with 29 points and seven assists.

The 17-point comeback is the third-largest fourth-quarter comeback in franchise history.

New Orleans Pelicans 98, San Antonio Spurs 95

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Brandon Ingram (28 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists) and Zion Williamson (18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals) were the duo to watch for in this game but the contest might not have gone their way, if not for Eric Bledsoe's clutch block. 

Spurs had five score in double figures, led by Rudy Gay's 22, but lose their first game of the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers 118, Philadelphia 76ers 94

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Without Joel Embidd, the 76ers suffered their first loss of the season. In the process, the Cavaliers improve to 3-0 for the young season. 

Andre Drummond stuffs the stat sheet with 24 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks.

New York Knicks 130, Milwaukee Bucks 110

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En route to their first win of the season, the Knicks blowout the two-time reigning MVP and the Bucks at the MSG! 

Giannis Antetokounmpo finishes with 27-13-15 for the Bucks but it wasn't enough. Elfrid Payton (27 points, 7 assists) and Julius Randle (29 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists) were the stars for the hosts. 

Indiana Pacers 108, Boston Celtics 107

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Domantas Sabonis' clutch and-one play helps the Pacers edge the Celtics, thus, improving to an unbeaten 3-0 for the season. 

Sabonis finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists for the game while Malcolm Brogdon finished as the game's top-scorer with 25.

Golden State Warriors 129, Chicago Bulls 128

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Seconds after Zach LaVine's clutch bucket, Damion Lee knocks down the clutch game-winning three. 

That was Lee's fourth made 3-point shot on his fifth attempt. All his 12 points came from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry was the game's top scorer with 36.

Phoenix Suns 116, Sacramento Kings 100

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The Suns won for the second time in three games, behind 22 from Mikal Bridges and 21 from Cameron Johnson. 

Chris Paul dishes out 12 assists as they hand the Kings their first loss of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers 127, Minnesota Timberwolves 91

  BOX SCORE  PLAY-BY-PLAY

No AD, no problem for the Lakers against a Timberwolves squad playing without Karl-Anthony Towns.

Six Lakers scored in double digits led by Kyle Kuzma's 20, all of which came in the first half.

Fantasy lines of the night

Gordon Hayward:  28 PTS (12-20 FGs), 7 ASTS, 6 REBS, 1 STL

Lonzo Ball:  16 PTS (7-14 FGs), 8 REBS, 5 ASTS, 5 STLS

Brandon Ingram:  28 PTS, 11 REBS, 6 ASTS, 1 BLK

Andre Drummond:  24 PTS, 14 REBS, 3 ASTS, 3 STLS, 2 BLKS

Giannis Antetokounmpo:  27 PTS, 13 REBS, 5 ASTS, 3 STLS

Julius Randle:  29 PTS, 14 REBS, 7 ASTS, 1 BLK

Jayson Tatum:  25 PTS, 11 REBS, 5 ASTS, 1 BLK

Zach LaVine:  33 PTS, 7 REBS, 3 ASTS, 2 STLS, 2 BLKS

Stephen Curry:  36 PTS, 6 ASTS, 2 REBS, 2 STLS, 2 BLKS

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