Thursday, October 31 – NBA scores, news, stats and highlights

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It was another busy day in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action.

A full schedule meant there was no shortage of storylines to follow. We have you covered with the best of the best from the day.

Click to jump down to each game.

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Knicks vs. Magic Timberwolves vs. 76ers
Bucks vs. Celtics Pacers vs. Nets Pistons vs. Raptors
Rockets vs. Wizards Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Clippers vs. Jazz
Hornets vs. Kings   Suns vs. Warriors

Cleveland Cavaliers def. Chicago Bulls, 117-111

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Cavs frontcourt led the way, with Tristan Thompson recording 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Love added 17 points, 20 rebounds and six assists

Orlando Magic def. New York Knicks, 95-83

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 21 points and 13 rebounds, but it was Aaron Gordon who came up big down the stretch, scoring 10 of his 15 points in the final 5:35 of the game to seal the W. 

Philadelphia 76ers def. Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-95

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY  | RECAP

The 76ers continue their unbeaten start (4-0) to the season, with all five starters scoring in double figures. 

Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns were both ejected after getting tangled up midway through the third quarter, with both sets of players rushing in to break up the brawl.

Milwaukee Bucks. vs Boston Celtics

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Celtics rally from 19 points down to pull off an impressive comeback win over the Bucks at home, led by 32 points from Kemba Walker.

Indiana Pacers def. Brooklyn Nets, 118-108

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Domantas Sabonis scored 29 points and Jeremy Lamb 25 as the Pacers take over in the second half to secure their first win of the season.

Toronto Raptors def. Detroit Pistons 125-113

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY  | TAKEAWAYS

Pascal Siakam continues his hot start to he season, leading the Raptors with 30 points as they get their first win against against former coach Dwane Casey.

Houston Rockets def. Washington Wizards, 159-158

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY  | RECAP

It was an offensive explosion in Washington, which came right down to the wire, with James Harden sealing the one-point win at the free-throw line.

Harden scored a game-high 59 points, while Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 46.

Portland Trail Blazers def. Oklahoma City Thunder, 102-99

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Blazers caught fire from the three-point line, connecting on 17-of-35 from deep in the win. 

Damian Lillard scored a game-high 23 points and 13 assists, while CJ McCollum added 22 points .

Utah Jazz def. LA Clippers, 110-96

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY  | RECAP

Mike Conley finally found the touch, going for 29 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field and 5-for-8 from 3-point range against the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers.

Charlotte Hornets def. Sacramento Kings, 118-111

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

P.J. Washington came up big for the Hornets once again. The rookie finished with a game-high 23 points while missing only three shots. 

With the loss, the Kings fall to 0-5 on the season.

Phoenix Suns def. Golden State Warriors, 121-110

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY  | Curry suffers broken left hand

Aron Baynes dominated Golden State's frontcourt to the tune of 24 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

Unfortunately, it appears as though the Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for some time — the two-time MVP left the game with an injury that has since been diagnosed as a broken left hand.

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