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Shead's expanded role meets a Sixers reset as Raptors head to Philadelphia
Toronto's Jamal Shead has delivered 27 assists across two games as injuries reshape the Raptors' backcourt. Philadelphia, beaten by Boston, must improve its shot selection and perimeter defence before Thursday's meeting.
NBA Fantasy
Porziņģis Still Out Indefinitely: Kerr’s Small-Ball Warriors Are the Real Fantasy Story
Golden State have formally confirmed Kristaps Porziņģis remains out indefinitely. Steve Kerr is leaning towards Draymond Green at centre, while Yaxel Lendeborg, Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski are building a case for opening-night roles. The minutes matter more than a premature return prediction.
Fred VanVleet Returns From ACL Injury With 17 Points and Seven Assists
Fred VanVleet scored 17 points with seven assists and two steals in Houston’s preseason win over Dallas, giving the Rockets a productive first look at their returning starting point guard.
Isaiah Stewart Out at Least Two Weeks With Left Ankle Sprain
Memphis will reevaluate Isaiah Stewart in two weeks after a moderate left ankle sprain, leaving him unlikely to face Utah in the season opener and opening centre minutes for Zach Edey and Quinten Post.
Aday Mara Is 15-for-15 in Preseason. Is a Bigger Thunder Role Next?
Aday Mara scored 22 points without missing a field goal against Milwaukee. His perfect preseason start deserves attention, but Oklahoma City’s available centre minutes remain the key fantasy question.
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Goodwin sparks Suns as 81 bench points bury Clippers in 133–110 rout
Phoenix overwhelmed the Clippers 133–110 behind 81 bench points and 22 threes, with Jordan Goodwin drilling six triples in his return from injury.
Knicks crush Bucks 117–85 as Towns leads a rebounding masterclass
Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 16 rebounds as New York overwhelmed Milwaukee 117–85, using a huge rebounding advantage and another fourth-quarter surge to claim its fourth straight win.
Pelicans seek defensive reset against Nets as Murphy eyes return
New Orleans hosts Brooklyn after both teams suffered heavy defeats. Trey Murphy III is probable, and the Pelicans’ wing rotation and defensive response are firmly in focus.
Bulls face Wembanyama’s two-way test as Spurs take nine-game streak to Chicago
San Antonio heads to Chicago riding nine straight wins after Victor Wembanyama’s 40-point, nine-block display. The Bulls must solve the rim-protection and rebounding puzzle to compete.
Pacers seek first home win as Wizards test their defensive resolve
Indiana returns home still searching for its first victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Washington brings Anthony Davis and its own four-game losing streak, making possession control the central battle.
Williams avoids hamstring tear as Warriors weigh their guard rotation
Brandon Williams reportedly avoided structural hamstring damage, easing Golden State’s injury fears. His absence still poses a backcourt challenge as the Warriors protect an eight-game winning streak.
Peterson faces a bigger creation test as depleted Jazz host Heat
Darryn Peterson returns home after a career-high 26 points, but Utah needs more than his shooting with Keyonte George sidelined. Miami’s visit will test the Jazz’s spacing, decision-making and ball security.
Thunder bring defensive squeeze to Portland as Blazers face two-night test
Oklahoma City visits Portland for the first of two games on consecutive nights. The Thunder’s recent defensive dominance meets a Blazers side looking to recover from losses to the Lakers and Spurs.
Knicks eye fourth straight win as struggling Bucks face a rebounding test
New York brings three straight wins and one of the NBA’s stingiest defences into its home meeting with 1–9 Milwaukee. The Bucks need cleaner defensive possessions and more consistent scoring to interrupt a six-game slide.
Warriors crush Pelicans by 51 as Podziemski and Lendeborg fuel eighth straight win
Golden State routed New Orleans 138–87, with Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski scoring 25 each and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg adding 23. The Warriors’ depth turned a fast start into a historic eighth straight victory.
Pistons beat Wizards despite Davis’ 44 as Jenkins drives Detroit’s balanced attack
Anthony Davis scored 44 points, but Detroit beat Washington 122–111 behind Daniss Jenkins, 31 team assists and a decisive third-quarter surge. The Pistons’ ball movement made the difference.
Flagg and Irving combine for 78 as Mavericks turn back Pacers in tense finish
Cooper Flagg scored 43 and Kyrie Irving added 35 as Dallas rallied from a 10-point half-time deficit to beat Indiana 125–122. Their late scoring partnership, not just the individual totals, shaped a third straight Mavericks win.
Rockets survive Denver’s 18–2 surge as Durant and Şengün restore control
Houston squandered a 19-point lead against Denver but responded with timely defence, offensive rebounds and balanced scoring to claim a 110–100 victory.
Dončić returns, but Lakers’ supporting cast decides Atlanta road win
Luka Dončić returned with 32 points and 10 assists as the Lakers beat Atlanta 124–114. Sandro Mamukelashvili, Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton made the difference with Austin Reaves sidelined.
Wembanyama’s 40 points and eight blocks bury Suns as Spurs win ninth straight
Victor Wembanyama dominated Phoenix with 40 points and eight blocks in 25 minutes as San Antonio won 122–96. The Spurs’ depth and third-quarter control made it nine victories in a row.
Jerome and Boozer keep Memphis perfect on the road as Raptors fade late
Ty Jerome scored 27 and Cameron Boozer added 22 as Memphis beat Toronto 118–102, staying unbeaten away from home. Two sharp runs, rather than one sustained surge, decided it.
Hornets hit 23 threes to end six-game slide as Cavaliers lose the glass
Charlotte snapped a six-game losing streak with a 124–112 win over Cleveland, combining 23 three-pointers with a decisive rebounding advantage as Grayson Allen and Naz Reid led the way.
Brown and Tatum reunite as Sixers–Celtics rivalry gets a new shape
Philadelphia hosts Boston on Tuesday with both sides near the top of the East. Jaylen Brown faces Jayson Tatum in the regular season for the first time since their teams reshaped the rivalry, while the Sixers face a frontcourt depth test.
Jenkins and Huerter spark Detroit comeback, but a 24-point first-quarter hole proves costly
Daniss Jenkins hit eight threes and scored 31 as Detroit pushed the Lakers late. The Pistons’ bench supplied 55 points, but a 38–14 opening quarter and a free-throw deficit cost them.
Pacers rally from 27 down, but Denver’s Mexico City head start proves decisive
Indiana dragged a 27-point deficit back to seven against Denver in Mexico City, but a damaging second quarter and the Nuggets’ balanced attack decided a 114–102 defeat.
Wagner drives Magic comeback, but shot-making gap lets Warriors escape in overtime
Franz Wagner had 30 points and 11 assists as Orlando erased a 16-point half-time deficit, only to lose 126–119 in overtime. The Magic dominated the offensive glass but couldn’t match Golden State’s finishing.
Daniels steals the show as Hawks erase 17-point deficit against Nets
Dyson Daniels grabbed six steals and 10 rebounds as Atlanta beat Brooklyn 124–121. Jalen Johnson scored 30, but the Hawks’ turnover pressure and paint scoring decided the comeback.
Giddey creates 15 assists, but Bulls lose the rebound battle and a seventh straight game
Josh Giddey delivered 15 assists against Philadelphia, but Chicago lost 127–121 after surrendering 20 offensive rebounds and a huge second-chance scoring gap.
Brunson ignites Knicks as possession control leaves Mitchell and Cavaliers chasing
Jalen Brunson scored 31 and Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 as New York beat Cleveland 109–97. The Knicks’ middle-quarter surge and cleaner possessions mattered as much as their stars’ scoring.