The first two days of the NBA regular season featured exciting matchups, impressive performances, and close finishes.
Summary of the results from October 22 and October 23
Day 1 – October 22 NBA Results:
- Boston Celtics 132 – 109 New York Knicks
The Celtics started their campaign with a commanding win, overpowering the Knicks with relentless offence and strong ball movement. - Los Angeles Lakers 110 – 103 Minnesota Timberwolves
Lakers pulled off a hard-fought win over the Minnesota, using their balanced attack and late-game defence to hold off a comeback effort.
Day 2 – October 23 NBAResults:
- Indiana Pacers 115 – 109 Detroit Pistons
Indiana held off Detroit in a thrilling encounter, with the Pacers’ depth proving crucial down the stretch. - Atlanta Hawks 120 – 116 Brooklyn Nets
In a high-scoring affair, Atlanta edged Brooklyn with key plays in crunch time, spoiling Brooklyn’s season opener. - Orlando Magic 116 – 97 Miami Heat
The Magic stunned the Heat with a dominant performance, controlling the game from start to finish. - Milwaukee Bucks 124 – 109 Philadelphia 76ers
The Bucks’ new-look offence proved too much for the 76ers as they secured a solid win behind impressive performances from their stars. - Cleveland Cavaliers 136 – 106 Toronto Raptors
Cleveland crushed Toronto, showing their potential as an emerging force in the Eastern Conference. - Charlotte Hornets 110 – 105 Houston Rockets
The Hornets edged the Rockets in a tight contest, showcasing early-season resilience. - New Orleans Pelicans 123 – 111 Chicago Bulls
The Pelicans outplayed the Bulls with their fast-paced offence and efficient shooting. - Memphis Grizzlies 126 – 124 Utah Jazz
In one of the most exciting games of the night, Memphis edged Utah in a two-point thriller. - Phoenix Suns 116 – 113 LA Clippers
Phoenix came out on top in a closely contested match, with clutch shots sealing the win over the Clippers. - Golden State Warriors 140 – 104 Portland Trail Blazers
The Warriors dismantled the Blazers with a dominant performance, signalling their intent to contend this season.