The Blazers Opened With a Statement — Lillard and Morant Made the Suns Look Overmatched
Portland’s season started with a demolition of the Suns. The Trail Blazers controlled the game from the jump, built a massive lead early, and never let Phoenix back in. Damian Lillard and Ja Morant shared the floor in the starting…
Anthony Davis Showed Up for Washington — And the Wizards Finally Looked Like a Real Team
The Wizards opened the season at home and beat the Bucks 128-116. Anthony Davis scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his first game with Washington. Trae Young added 20 points and 13 assists. The Bucks led for stretches,…
Kawhi Leonard Is Back in Toronto — But the Raptors’ Real Engine Was the Whole Group
The Raptors opened the season at home and blew out the Bulls 135-92. Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, but the story was not one guy. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also finished with 23 apiece,…
Tyrese Haliburton Is Back — And the Pacers Finally Have Their Engine Again
Tyrese Haliburton played his first real NBA game in 486 days Wednesday night in New Orleans. The Pacers won 123-120 over the Pelicans, and Haliburton finished with 23 points and 12 assists. That is not a “welcome back” line. That…
