Opening Night 2.0

October 20, 2022 Opening Night 2.0

By: Carlos Alvarez

12 Games On Opening Night 2.0 Tip-Off 2022-23 NBA Season

The NBA returned on Tuesday night with an opening-night doubleheader, but a dozen games on Wednesday delivered the real action for NBA fans. The Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan was the high-point man with a 37-point outing in Chicago’s win. The early MVP candidates for the Mavs and Grizzlies — Luka Doncic (35-9-6) and Ja Morant (34-9-4) — were both sensational in close games. A 25-point night from Zion Williamson helped the Pelicans blow out the Nets in Brooklyn. And to top things off, Magic rookie Paolo Banchero (27-9-5) set a handful of rookie records in his NBA debut. Check out all the scores and top performers from Opening Night 2.0.

 

NBA Scores & Highlights

Pistons def. Magic (113-109)

Wizards def. Pacers (114-107)

Hawks def. Rockets (117-107)

Pelicans def. Nets (130-108)

Bulls def. Heat (116-108)

Raptors def. Cavaliers (108-105)

Grizzlies def. Knicks (115-112, OT)

Timberwolves def. Thunder (115-108)

Hornets def. Spurs (129-102)

Jazz def. Nuggets (123-102)

Suns def. Mavericks (107-105)

Blazers def. Kings (115-108)

 

Top Performers (Wednesday)

D. DeRozan (CHI): 37 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists

L. Doncic (DAL): 35 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists

J. Morant (MEM): 34 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists

D. Fox (SAC): 33 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists

K. Durant (BKN): 32 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

S. Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 32 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists

D. Mitchell (CLE): 31 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Bucks at 76ers (7:30 pm ET)

Clippers at Lakers (10:00 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

CBS Sports: Magic Rookie Paolo Banchero Scores Most Points by No. 1 Pick in NBA Debut Since Allen Iverson in 1996

Yahoo! Sports: Suns Rally From 22-Point Deficit to Beat Mavericks in Playoff Rematch

USA Today: Ben Simmons Scores 4 Points, Fouls Out in First Game in 16 Months

 

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