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Victor Wembanyama scores 36 as Spurs beat Jazz in overtime
Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-111 overtime victory over a short‑handed Utah Jazz on Oct. 29, 2026, tallying 36 points and 14 rebounds. The win extends the Spurs’ streak to three games, showcasing Wembanyama’s dominant performance at the Delta Center.
Nikola Jokic records 200th triple-double as Nuggets beat Pelicans
Nikola Jokic hits his 200th career regular‑season triple‑double, posting 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets steamroll the winless New Orleans Pelicans 104‑91 at the Smoothie King Center on Oct. 29, 2026.
Stephen Curry scores 44 as Warriors hold off Timberwolves
Stephen Curry erupts for a season‑high 44 points, powering the Golden State Warriors to a 119‑114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Oct. 29, 2026. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributes 26 points as the Warriors clinch their second straight victory. The close contest showcases Curry’s scoring dominance and a strong supporting performance from the rookie.
Fred VanVleet scores 24 as Rockets crush Bucks to go 5-0
Fred VanVleet scored 24 points and Amen Thompson added 23 as the Houston Rockets remained undefeated with a 132-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. The post Fred VanVleet scores 24 as Rockets crush Bucks to go 5-0 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Brunson drops 38 as Knicks rally past Bulls
Jalen Brunson ignites a comeback, pouring in 38 points and delivering seven assists as the New York Knicks erase a 19‑point hole to defeat the Chicago Bulls 133‑127 at the United Center on Oct. 29, 2026. The win snaps a three‑game season‑opening skid and marks the Knicks' second straight victory, highlighting Brunson's clutch performance in a high‑scoring thriller.
Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett lead Raptors to 30-point rout of Magic
Scottie Barnes pours in 28 points and RJ Barrett adds 25 as the Toronto Raptors dismantle the Orlando Magic 129-99 at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 29, 2026. The win lifts Toronto to a 3-1 start and kicks off a two‑game series with a dominant 30‑point margin.
Tyrese Maxey’s late 3-pointers lift 76ers past Pacers after comeback
Tyrese Maxey erupts for 27 points, including two decisive three‑pointers in the last 90 seconds, as the Philadelphia 76ers erase a 13‑point hole to down the Indiana Pacers 114‑109 on Oct. 29, 2026. The late heroics secure a dramatic comeback win for Philly, highlighting Maxey’s clutch shooting and the team's resilience.
Pistons erase halftime deficit as Cade Cunningham drops 30 vs. Hornets
Cade Cunningham scored 30 points as the Detroit Pistons overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. The post Pistons erase halftime deficit as Cade Cunningham drops 30 vs. Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Cavaliers rally past Wizards
AJ Dybantsa scored 19 points in his NBA debut, but the Washington Wizards could not hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rallied for a 121-111 victory on Wednesday night at Rocket Arena.
Antetokounmpo and Adebayo lead Heat past Hawks for first win
Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Miami Heat's season‑opening victory, tallying 24 points and 18 rebounds as the Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 129‑117 on Oct. 29, 2026. The win ends a four‑game skid and marks Miami's first triumph in the 2026‑27 NBA campaign, with Bam Adebayo also playing a key role in the comeback.
Zalgiris beats Virtus as Jonas Valanciunas posts double-double
Zalgiris Kaunas overturned an early deficit to beat Virtus Bologna 91-74 on the road Wednesday, ending the Italian side’s unbeaten home run and securing back-to-back EuroLeague victories for the first time this season. The post Zalgiris beats Virtus as Jonas Valanciunas posts double-double appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
ASVEL stuns Partizan as Jae Crowder leads late 24-4 comeback
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne overturns an 11‑point fourth‑quarter hole to beat Partizan Mozzart Bet 82‑75 on Oct. 28, securing its third EuroLeague win. A decisive 24‑4 run, sparked by veteran Jae Crowder, fuels the comeback and stuns the Serbian club.
Hapoel routs Anadolu Efes by 30 as Blakeney scores 35
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv demolishes Anadolu Efes 118-88 on October 28, 2026, posting a club‑record 30‑point margin and a 35‑point night from Jordan Blakeney. The victory pushes Hapoel’s EuroLeague run to four straight wins and lifts them to a 6-2 record after Round 8.
Olympiacos beats Besiktas as Vezenkov leads depleted Reds
Olympiacus clinches an 81-73 victory over Besiktas on Oct. 28, despite missing Jean Montero, Tyler Dorsey, Evan Fournier and Nikola Milutinov. Nikola Vezenkov spearheads the depleted Reds, delivering their fifth win in six EuroLeague road games.
Tyrese Haliburton suffers hamstring strain, Pacers await timeline
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffers a left hamstring strain and is out indefinitely, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The team is now working with Haliburton to determine a clear timeline for his return, leaving the Pacers' rotation in flux ahead of the upcoming season.
Ernie Johnson announces final season hosting ‘Inside the NBA’
Ernie Johnson reveals he will host his final season of "Inside the NBA" in 2026-27, concluding a 37‑year tenure as the program’s anchor. The veteran broadcaster announced the decision in a video on October 28, 2026, emphasizing it’s his own choice and that he will remain active on other sports projects. Johnson’s departure marks the end of an era for the celebrated basketball studio show.
Mark Cuban reflects on lessons from Mavericks sale
On the Build or Break podcast, former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban says selling his controlling stake forced him to confront tough realities about his role in basketball operations. He explains how his expectations of staying involved clashed with the new ownership structure and shares the key lessons he’s taken from the deal, which closed earlier this year.
Walter Clayton Jr. discusses fresh start with Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Walter Clayton Jr. says his move to Dallas marks a fresh start after an “up‑and‑down” rookie season split between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz in 2025‑26. He reflects on the inconsistencies of his first year and expresses optimism about the opportunity to contribute in Dallas.
Dusty May makes bold Cooper Flagg prediction
Cooper Flagg returns from a sprained left shoulder to spark the Dallas Mavericks' 113-109 road win over the Miami Heat on Monday, delivering a versatile performance that shows no lingering limits. In the same piece, Coach Dusty May issues a daring forecast about Flagg's future impact. The article highlights Flagg's key stats, the tight game finish, and May’s prediction, offering insight into the Mavericks’ evolving lineup.
Santi Aldama nears Mavericks debut after surgery
Dallas Mavericks forward Santi Aldmeno is edging closer to his first NBA appearance after a right‑knee arthroscopic surgery. The club announced on Tuesday that he has been assigned to the Texas Legends, the Mavericks’ G‑League affiliate, to take part in practice sessions as part of his return‑to‑play protocol. The move signals that Aldema’s rehab is progressing well, bringing fans hope he could debut later this season.
Rockets coach provides update on Alperen Sengun injury
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka says center Alperen Sengün will miss several games with a back injury. Sengün felt discomfort during the Rockets' recent win over the Atlanta Hawks but stayed in the game and contributed to the victory. The Turkish star’s condition remains uncertain, and Udoka expects him to sit out until the soreness eases.
Timberwolves re-sign Enrique Freeman
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed 26‑year‑old forward Enrique Freeman to a two‑way deal, after waiving him late in the preseason. The club retained a two‑way roster spot, enabling the quick comeback ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Freeman, who spent the previous year on a similar contract, returns to provide depth and flexibility for Minnesota’s frontcourt as the team prepares for opening night.
Tracy McGrady reveals biggest regret involving Kobe Bryant
Former NBA star Tracy McGrady says his greatest career disappointment was missing a chance to play Kobe Bryant in the 2009 playoffs. At the time McGrady was with the Houston Rockets, but a knee injury that led to microfracture surgery forced him out of the postseason, ending his season prematurely. He reflects on the missed matchup as a lingering regret, highlighting how the injury altered his playoff aspirations.
Mike D’Antoni: Knicks nearly released Jeremy Lin
Mike D’Antoni reveals that Jeremy Lin was on the brink of being cut by the New York Knicks in 2012, just before the Linsanity phenomenon erupted. According to D’Antoni, Lin saw scant minutes and was kept on the roster mainly as insurance amid point‑guard injuries, meaning the franchise almost let him go before his breakout season.
Damian Lillard shares secret behind shooting range
Damian Lillard reveals his go‑to long‑range drill: he must sink five consecutive deep threes without the ball ever touching the rim, usually at the end of a workout when fatigue sets in. The veteran guard says the exercise forces him to maintain shooting form under pressure, helping preserve his elite range.
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