Eight games took place tonight (Saturday through Sunday) in the NBA, with the focus on Dallas and its star - Luca Doncic's first win over Portland and the vice-champion Phoenix's embarrassing loss to Portland.
Toronto (2: 1) - Dallas (1: 1) 103: 95
After a disappointing season opener and a hesitant first half, during which the host had already climbed to a 14-point lead, Luca Doncic began to warm up and show what the fans are waiting for.
The Slovenian was close to a triple-double when he finished with 27 points, 12 assists and 9 rebounds while Hardaway Jr. assisted him with 25 points, 13 of them in the final quarter and Kristaps Forzingis added a double-double of 18 and 10 rebounds alongside 4 blocks.
At Toronto he stood out or G. Anonobi with 23 points.
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Portland (1: 1) - Phoenix (2: 1) 105: 134
In recent days Phoenix men, the runner-up have been mostly preoccupied with allegations against owner Robert Sarber of sexual harassment and racism, which could perhaps explain in part their narcissistic and weak performance tonight in front of Damien Lilliard and his friends.
The Blazers star finished with 19 points and eight assists, with CJ McCollum leading the hosts with 28 points.
Devin Booker was the best in the Suns' ranks when he finished with 21.
Liliad, Tonight vs. Phoenix, Photo: USA TODAY Sport
Indiana (2: 1) - Miami (1: 1) 91: 102 (overtime)
In the first two games of the season the Pacers led by a promising advantage but went down undefeated, which caused great frustration already at the start of the season but tonight they managed to achieve a first victory thanks to a great character and overtime in which they were the only team on the floor.
Chris Duarte stood out with 19 points for the hosts, O'Shea Brist added 17 points of his own and 9 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon assisted them with 18, 14 rebounds.
The hit was highlighted by Taylor Hiro with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Hiro stops Brogdon, tonight, Photo: EP
Other games:
Cleveland (2: 1) - Atlanta (1: 1) 95: 101, Chicago (0: 3) - Detroit (2: 0) 82:97, Minnesota (0: 2) - New Orleans (3: 0 ) 89:96, San Antonio (2: 1) - Milwaukee (1: 2) 121: 111, LA Clippers (2: 0) - Memphis (0: 2) 120: 114
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