The Heat remain winless after four games in the NBA. This time, they lost 113-109 at home in Miami to the Mavericks, starting the season 0-4 for the fifth time in their history but the first time since the 2008-09 season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo did everything in his power to bring about the first smiles, but it… wasn’t enough. The Greek Freak recorded his first triple-double with his new team, scoring 29 points (3-for-7 from the free-throw line, 10-for-19 from the field, 2-for-4 from three-point range), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, and 5 turnovers in 39 minutes. Davion Mitchell added 21 points, but Bam Adebayo and Klay Thompson were again held to 8 and 6 points, respectively.
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For Dallas, which evened its record at 2-2 despite trailing 37-17 and falling behind by 10 in the first half, Cooper Flagg had a great game with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks, while P.J. Washington scored 20 and Kyrie Irving followed with 18.
Quarter scores: 27-23, 52-53, 84-83, 109-113
In other games, the Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime despite Anthony Edwards’ 47 points. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, while Mario Hezonja played for 15 minutes and scored 3 points. The Warriors, led by rookie Jaxel Lendeborg’s 31 points and Steph Curry’s 24, handily defeated Denver 134-114, while Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray each scored 19 for Denver.
The rest of the results:
Cleveland Cavaliers – Minnesota Timberwolves 127–125 (OT)
Boston Celtics – Chicago Bulls 134-99
Oklahoma City Thunder – Phoenix Suns 125–114
Milwaukee Bucks – Indiana Pacers 110–102
Houston Rockets – Atlanta Hawks 120–110
Utah Jazz – Memphis Grizzlies 105–110
Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards 110–103
Denver Nuggets – Golden State Warriors 114–134
*photo source: AP
