Wembanyama lifts Spurs
San Antonio beat Dallas 122-106 on Oct. 24, rallying in the fourth after a tight third quarter. Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and four blocks while Dylan Harper added 22 to help the Spurs avoid an 0-3 start and close strong on the road.
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Jokic’s OT triple-double
Denver rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat New Orleans 141-135 in overtime on Oct. 24. Nikola Jokic had a 35-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and Jamal Murray poured in 42 points, including late 3s in OT, as the Nuggets completed a dramatic comeback.
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Reaves sparks Lakers
Los Angeles beat the Clippers 125-117 on Oct. 24 as Austin Reaves led the way with 28 points and nine assists. The Lakers balanced scoring across starters and a recently added center made a strong interior impact, helping L.A. secure the crosstown victory.
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Young lifts Wizards
Washington edged Chicago 124-120 on Oct. 24 as Trae Young scored 25 points and handed out nine assists. Kyshawn George added 22 points and nine rebounds to support a solid road performance, and the Wizards held off a late Bulls push to finish with the win.
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Hornets hold off Heat
Charlotte won 115-110 over Miami on Oct. 24 after the Heat rallied from a large deficit. Miami climbed back with a 27-4 run late to tie, but the Hornets finished stronger in the final minutes to snap the Heat’s early momentum and pick up a road-boosting win.
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Cavs fend off Nets
Cleveland held on for a 125-121 victory over Brooklyn on Oct. 24 after building a lead as large as 22 points in the fourth quarter. The Cavs weathered a late Brooklyn surge and closed out the game at home, preserving their margin in a tightly contested finish.
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Thunder sign Micah Peavy
On Oct. 24 the Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Micah Peavy to a two-way contract, the team announced. Peavy appeared in 61 games last season and the two-way deal gives OKC roster flexibility heading into the regular season while keeping the young wing available.
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Cooper Flagg out with sprain
The Dallas Mavericks announced on Oct. 24 that Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg will miss the home game versus San Antonio after an MRI showed a mild left-shoulder sprain. The team said Flagg will be re-evaluated next week as he rests and receives treatment.
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