Hawks edge Thunder
The Atlanta Hawks held off the Oklahoma City Thunder, 113-110, in a back-and-forth preseason game on Oct. 12. A chaotic fourth quarter — eight lead changes — decided the outcome as the Hawks closed the night by protecting a late possession to seal the win.
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Wolves rout Knicks in NYC
The Minnesota Timberwolves rolled past the New York Knicks, 122-104, in Madison Square Garden on Oct. 12. Minnesota’s balanced attack produced a decisive margin as the Wolves controlled the paint and pushed the tempo to build a comfortable lead in the second half.
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Nets top Wizards 131-122
Brooklyn improved in preseason with a 131-122 win over Washington on Oct. 12. The Nets pushed the pace and finished with a high score, turning a close first half into a sustained offensive surge that Washington couldn’t match in the third quarter.
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Blazers cruise past London Lions
The Portland Trail Blazers opened their Oct. 12 preseason by beating the London Lions, 119-66. Portland’s depth showed as the starters set a fast tempo and reserves kept scoring, sending the Blazers to 2-0 in exhibition play with a dominant team effort.
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Jokić leads Nuggets past Bulls
Denver defeated Chicago 133-128 on Oct. 12. Nikola Jokić paced the Nuggets, recording a triple-double (22 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) as Denver’s third-quarter surge proved decisive in holding off the Bulls in a high-scoring preseason contest.
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Bulls fall in tight preseason
Chicago lost to Denver, 128-133, on Oct. 12 despite flashes from its young core. The Bulls saw Caleb Wilson provide scoring (17 points) and a half-time buzzer heave that energized the crowd, but Denver’s depth carried the visiting Nuggets to the win.
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Mavericks bench show sparks
Dallas announced on Oct. 12 that reserve guard Christie delivered an efficient outing off the bench and may start the season in a key reserve role. The club also noted Kyrie Irving’s return to action recently, leaving Dallas encouraged about rotation options heading into the opener.
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Spurs rest players after ankle scare
San Antonio reported on Oct. 12 that guard Bryant exited the weekend loss after rolling his right ankle and would sit the following preseason game as a precaution. The team stressed the rest was precautionary while monitoring Bryant’s recovery ahead of the regular season.
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