With 10 games and 20 teams in action, there were plenty of highlights, stats, and numbers to catch up on.
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LA Clippers 124, Dallas Mavericks 73
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.
13 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST.. all in a quarter's work for Luka.@dallasmavs | @NBATV pic.twitter.com/LfA1IDEu3s
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2020
Charlotte Hornets 106, Brooklyn Nets 104
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.
🐝 @gordonhayward (28 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST) lifts the @hornets to victory! #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/40RfDnmHTn
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
Washington Wizards 120, Orlando Magic 113
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.
Career-high 26 PTS for @MarkelleF (10 in 4Q) to lead the @OrlandoMagic comeback W! #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/qFRwA7CiDn
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
The 17-point comeback is the third-largest fourth-quarter comeback in franchise history.
New Orleans Pelicans 98, San Antonio Spurs 95
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.
The CLUTCH denial to win the game. 💥@PelicansNBA | @EBled2 | #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/pbtxrEt2mW
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
Spurs had five score in double figures, led by Rudy Gay's 22, but lose their first game of the season.
💪 @B_Ingram13 powers @PelicansNBA.
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
28 PTS | 11 REB | 6 AST | #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/ede50o335n
Cleveland Cavaliers 118, Philadelphia 76ers 94
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.
A bit of everything from @AndreDrummond as the @cavs move to 3-0! #KiaTipOff20
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
24 PTS | 14 REB | 3 STL | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/aZfBbR2NrQ
New York Knicks 130, Milwaukee Bucks 110
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.
27 points on 12-16 shooting for @elfrid! 🔥@nyknicks | #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/8ksjKjGMeP
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
Indiana Pacers 108, Boston Celtics 107
Domantas Sabonis' clutch and-one play helps the Pacers edge the Celtics, thus, improving to an unbeaten 3-0 for the season.
Domantas Sabonis. CLUTCH. pic.twitter.com/ThXVNWg0VA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2020
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.
another night, another #PacersWin 🔥@MalcolmBrogdon7: 25p/5r/5a@Dsabonis11: 19p/10r/5a@TonyWarrenJr: 17p/5r@Original_Turner: 10p/7r/5b@dougmcdermott: 16p/3r@JustHolla7: 13p/4r pic.twitter.com/gD9sHHuJm2
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 28, 2020
Golden State Warriors 129, Chicago Bulls 128
Seconds after Zach LaVine's clutch bucket, Damion Lee knocks down the clutch game-winning three.
DAMION LEE FTW ♨
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2020
WARRIORS GET THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR pic.twitter.com/gJooQB5Nrr
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.
36 for Steph! 💦@StephenCurry30 (36 PTS, 6 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK) leads the @warriors to the comeback win. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/rivFprzS8y
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
Phoenix Suns 116, Sacramento Kings 100
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.
Poetry from one side of the court to the other pic.twitter.com/6UIMvtxMeL
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 28, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers 127, Minnesota Timberwolves 91
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.
EFFICIENT KUZ in the 1st half on @NBATV! ✨
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2020
20 PTS | 8-11 FGM | #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/8Rocv7rYdj
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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