The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114 despite a standout performance from LeBron James, who recorded 39 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. James became the oldest NBA player to score 35+ points and make 5+ three-pointers, adding another milestone to his legendary career. The game featured a heated exchange and intense back-and-forth scoring battle with Ja Morant, whose energy and inspiration to younger fans earned praise from James in his post-game interview.
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The Golden State Warriors demonstrated their championship pedigree with a thrilling 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics. Stephen Curry led with 27 points, while key contributions from Kevon Looney and Buddy Hield helped seal the victory. The Celtics, even without Jaylen Brown, showcased their depth and fought hard. Golden State now prepares for a tough matchup against the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, who continue their historic start with a 9-0 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans, driven by Donovan Mitchell’s 29 points. Cleveland’s impressive 52.6% shooting from the field and strong bench contribution, totaling 50 points, highlight their depth and cohesion under coach Kenny Atkinson.
The Denver Nuggets narrowly edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-122, handing them first loss of the season, thanks to Nikola Jokic’s historic 23-point, 20-rebound, 26-assist triple-double. Russell Westbrook led the Nuggets with 29 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s late attempt to force overtime was denied by a clutch block from Peyton Watson. The win boosts Denver to 5-3 despite injury challenges.
Meanwhile, Zaccharie Risacher shined in the Atlanta Hawks’ 121-116 victory over the New York Knicks, dropping 33 points, the most for a rookie this season and continuing his impressive start to his NBA career.