Basketball

Dennis Schroder leads new-look Raptors to season-opening 97-94 win over Timberwolves

TORONTO — Ice cold water was dumped over Darko Rajakovic instead of champagne or sports drink to celebrate his first-ever win as a head coach in the NBA. It may have been a fitting way to mark a new era for the Toronto Raptors.

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Donovan Mitchell scores 27 points as Cavaliers top Nets 114-113 in season opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-113 on Wednesday night for the Cavaliers' first road win in a season opener since 2000.

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Schroder scores 22, Anunoby has 20 as Raptors beat Timberwolves 97-94 in season opener

TORONTO (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 22 points in his Toronto debut, O.G. Anunoby had 20 and the Raptors gave new coach Darko Rajakovic a victory in his first game by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-94 on Wednesday night.

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Cole Anthony scores 20 points to help Orlando Magic beat Houston Rockets 116-86 in opener

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony had 20 points and eight rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Houston Rockets 116-86 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

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PJ Washington scores 25, rookie Brandon Miller provides spark as Hornets top Hawks 116-110 in opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has commanded a lot of the headlines in the NBA offseason. But fellow rookie Brandon Miller proved in the season opener that he can play a little, too. P.J.

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Heat waste almost all of 19-point lead, scramble to hold off Pistons 103-102

MIAMI (AP) — To open a new season, the Miami Heat revisited their go-to move from last season: winning close games.

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Bruce Brown boosts Pacers offense as Indiana routs Washington 143-120 in record-setting opener

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers signed Bruce Brown for his defense. His scoring punch Wednesday night was an added bonus.

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Doncic cleared to play in Mavericks' season opener against Wembanyama, Spurs

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic will play in Victor Wembanyama’s debut with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Doncic was listed as questionable with a left calf strain he sustained Oct.

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Canadian connection: Timberwolves' Miller learning NBA ropes from Alexander-Walker

TORONTO — When Leonard Miller was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves he knew he had a natural mentor in Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

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NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West format

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game is going back to its roots, with the best of the East playing the best of the West. Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Wednesday, revealing this season’s All-Star Game on Feb.

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