Clippers edge Warriors 104-101
The LA Clippers held off the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in a preseason game Sunday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. Rui Hachimura led LA with 21 points and Darius Garland chipped in 6 assists; Max Strus exited early with a foot issue. The result gave coach Tyronn Lue a look at rotation options.
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Jazz top Nuggets 109-97
The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 109-97 in Boulder in a preseason opener. Utah got balanced scoring with five players in double figures, led by Lauri Markkanen’s 17 and Keyonte George’s 15. The Jazz defense controlled key stretches and the game offered both teams early looks at depth and matchups.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Nuggets find positives despite 109-97 loss
Denver fell 109-97 but showed encouraging signs in its preseason opener. Julian Strawther led Denver off the bench with 14 points, Aaron Gordon had 12, and Tyus Jones filled the playmaking void with 8 points and 6 assists. The Nuggets’ depth and health updates were the main takeaways as they continue ramping up.
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Giannis debuts for Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his first appearance in a Miami uniform, playing the first half as the Heat beat the Raptors 129-105 in the NBA Canada preseason game. Giannis finished with 9 points and 7 assists before resting the second half; Miami’s balanced attack featured seven players in double figures.
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Spurs list Harris questionable for opener
The San Antonio Spurs announced forward Tobias Harris is questionable for the regular-season opener on Oct. 20 after straining his left calf in training camp. Harris sat out the team’s Silver & Black scrimmage; the club said he will be re-evaluated after the five-game preseason as they monitor his recovery.
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Scout questions Atkinson, Harden fit
An anonymous NBA scout told reporters he had concerns about Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson’s playoff strategy and questioned how James Harden, at 37, will fit long-term in Cleveland’s rotation. The critique appeared in a broader Cavaliers preview examining how the roster will gel this season.
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