The Cavaliers put on an impressive performance, defeating the Bucks 136-111 and getting back on the winning track after their loss in Atlanta. The Bucks led 25-24 in the first quarter, but Cleveland exploded for 48 points in the second quarter, went into the locker room leading 72-46, and never looked back.
Evan Mobley led the winners in scoring with 27 points, while Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 11 rebounds. Mario Hezonja also had a very strong performance, recording 8 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists in 20:17 minutes, shooting 3-for-6 from the field, 1-for-3 from three-point range, and 1-for-2 from the free-throw line, while also grabbing four offensive and seven defensive rebounds, committing two turnovers, and posting a +15 in plus-minus. Donovan Mitchell had 15 points and James Harden had 13 along with 7 assists.
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In Charlotte, the 76ers defeated the Hornets 109-104, despite playing without LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey was instrumental with 38 points, while Anfernee Simons added 19, and Philadelphia came back from a 7-point deficit in the final five minutes. Grayson Allen and Brandon Miller scored 27 and 24 points, respectively, for Charlotte.
The Pelicans defeated the Hawks 121-99, securing their second consecutive win after starting the season 0-4. Santhik Bay came off the bench to score 25 points, while Jeremiah Fears had 20. New Orleans pulled away early, with Atlanta paying the price for a dismal 8-for-46 shooting performance from three-point range.
The Grizzlies remained undefeated, crushing the Kings 136-105 to improve to 6-0, matching the best start in their history. Rookie Cameron Boozer had 27 points and 9 rebounds, Isaiah Stewart had 24, and GG Jackson had 21 on 5-for-5 shooting from three-point range. For Sacramento, Darus Akaf Jr. finished with 38 points, but couldn’t prevent the 0-6 start.
With Victor Wembanyama on a tear, the Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 121-111 and extended their winning streak to four games. The Frenchman finished with 43 points, 7 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 4 assists, with Dylan Harper contributing 25 points. Minnesota, without Edwards and Gobert, was led in scoring by Agio Dosunmu with 27 points.
Finally, the Rockets defeated the Thunder 119-98, with Jabari Smith Jr. scoring 30 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Marcus Smart added 24 points on 7-for-10 shooting from three-point range, and Alperen Sengun nearly recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists. For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points, but the Thunder suffered their second consecutive loss following their 4-0 start.
The results:
Jazz-Blazers 90-112
Hornets-76ers 104-109
Pelicans-Hawks 121-99
Grizzlies-Kings 136-105
Bucks–Cavaliers 111–136
Spurs vs. Timberwolves 121-111
Rockets-Thunder 119-98
*Photo source: AP
