Recap of key performances and pivotal moments from a night full of NBA excitement.
The NBA Daily Recap for October 25, 2024, featured a night of exciting matchups as teams battled for early-season supremacy. Here are the highlights from each game:
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 27 points in their 115-107 victory over the 76ers. Jakob Poeltl added 19 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks. Jonathan Mogbo contributed 12 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, helping the Raptors split their first two games of the season.
Kelly Oubre Jr. shined for Philadelphia with 28 points. Tyrese Maxey added 24 points, while Kyle Lowry scored 14. The 76ers fell to 0-2, missing Joel Embiid (left knee management) and Paul George (knee bruise).
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 29 points, guiding them to a 116-101 win against the Nets. Moritz Wagner contributed 18 points, while Paolo Banchero had 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. The Magic improved to 2-0, a feat last achieved in the early 1990s.
Cam Thomas scored 24 points for Brooklyn, and Dennis Schroder added 20. The Nets began their season 0-2, shooting just 42.2 percent. They struggled defensively, committing 31 fouls throughout the game.
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points as the Knicks routed the Pacers 123-98. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each added 21 points, with Towns grabbing 15 rebounds. New York’s defense limited Indiana to 3-of-30 shooting from three-point range.
Benedict Mathurin was the top scorer for the Pacers with 20 points. Tyrese Haliburton struggled, finishing scoreless in nearly 26 minutes. This marked one of the Pacers’ worst three-point shooting performances in recent history.
Trae Young scored 38 points, leading the Hawks to a 125-120 victory over the Hornets. De’Andre Hunter added 24 points and seven rebounds, showcasing Atlanta’s offensive depth. The Hawks maintained control throughout the game, securing a wire-to-wire win.Despite committing seven turnovers, Young made a substantial impact on the game.
For Charlotte, LaMelo Ball shone brightly, scoring 35 points, while Miles Bridges also impressed with 27 points. Tre Mann contributed 17 points off the bench. However, the Hornets found it challenging to keep up with Atlanta’s offensive firepower.
The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 115-100, with Dean Wade and Donovan Mitchell each scoring 19 points. Jarrett Allen posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Evan Mobley added 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals in a strong team effort.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 33 points and six assists despite nine turnovers. Jaden Ivey contributed 22 points, but the Pistons could not close the gap against their former coach, J.B. Bickerstaff.
Buddy Hield scored 27 points, helping the Warriors defeat the Jazz 121-97. Stephen Curry added 20 points, contributing to Golden State’s strong offensive showing. Andrew Wiggins dominated the boards with 13 rebounds while adding 10 points.
The win improved Golden State’s record to 2-0 on their road trip. For the Jazz, John Collins scored 14 points, Lauri Markkanen contributed 13, and Keyonte George and Collin Sexton each added 12. Utah struggled offensively once again, leading to their second consecutive defeat.
The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 128-108, with Tari Eason scoring 13 points off the bench. Jalen Green led Houston with 22 points and six rebounds, showcasing the team’s balanced scoring with seven players in double figures.
Ja Morant led Memphis with 24 points, followed by Desmond Bane with 17 and rookie Zach Edey with 13 points and nine rebounds. The Grizzlies shot poorly in the second half, contributing to their defeat and dropping to 0-2.
Coby White scored 35 points, leading the Bulls to their first victory of the season with a 114-108 win over the Bucks. Zach LaVine contributed 25 points, while Nikola Vucevic recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Damian Lillard chipped in 28 points, but despite strong performances from their stars, the Bucks could not secure the win.
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Brandon Ingram hit a clutch jumper with 5.2 seconds left, leading the Pelicans to a dramatic 102-100 win against the Trail Blazers. Jordan Hawkins led New Orleans with 24 points, scoring 15 in the fourth quarter.
Ingram added 21 points and eight rebounds, while CJ McCollum contributed 20 points. Jerami Grant was the standout for Portland, scoring 34 points but only managing two in the crucial fourth quarter.
Anthony Davis dominated with 35 points and eight rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 128-113 victory over the Suns. Austin Reaves contributed 26 points and eight assists, helping Los Angeles start the season 2-0.
Davis’s performance marked his second consecutive game with over 35 points. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 30 points, while Devin Booker added 23. Phoenix struggled with turnovers, hampering their efforts to keep pace with Los Angeles.
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