Recap Roundups
October 17, 2018
Milwaukee 113, Charlotte 112
Giannis Antetokounmpo came within two assists of a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 113-112 victory over the host Charlotte Hornets in the season opener for both teams.
Detroit 103, Brooklyn 100
Andre Drummond totaled 24 points, 20 rebounds and came up with a significant defensive play in the final seconds as the Detroit Pistons held on for a 103-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets in their first game under new coach Dwane Casey.
Indiana 111, Memphis 83
The host Indiana Pacers held the Memphis Grizzlies to 18 points in the first 17 minutes of their season, running off to a big lead and coasting to a 111-83 victory in the NBA opener for both teams Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Orlando 104, Miami 101
Aaron Gordon had 26 points and 16 rebounds, leading the host Orlando Magic to a 104-101 win over the Miami Heat in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.
New York 126, Atlanta 107
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 16 of his game-high 31 points during New York's record-setting 49-point second quarter Wednesday night, when the host Knicks cruised to a 126-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the season opener for both teams.
Toronto 116, Cleveland 104
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his Raptors debut, helping Toronto defeat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
New Orleans 131, Houston 112
Anthony Davis had 32 points and 16 rebounds, and Elfrid Payton had a triple-double as the retooled New Orleans Pelicans routed the host Houston Rockets 131-112 in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night.
San Antonio 112, Minnesota 108
DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 28 points in his San Antonio debut, as four of his teammates scored in double figures as the host Spurs held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-108 Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
Utah 123, Sacramento 117
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points while Joe Ingles added 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting to lift the visiting Utah Jazz to a 123-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Denver 107, L.A. Clippers 98
Nikola Jokic scored 21 points, including a tiebreaking putback with 1:24 left, and the Denver Nuggets rallied late to beat the host Los Angeles Clippers 107-98 on Wednesday night.
Phoenix 121, Dallas 100
Devin Booker poured in 19 of his game-high 35 points during the crucial fourth quarter, including 14 in a row, as the host Phoenix Suns staved off the Dallas Mavericks 121-100 Wednesday night in both teams' season opener.
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