Basketball

CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson lead Pelicans past Grizzlies 111-104 in season opener

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 23 points and seven rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 111-104 on Wednesday night in the season-opener for both teams.

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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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