Recap Roundups
October 22, 2021
Charlotte 123, Cleveland 112
Miles Bridges scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets used a dominating stretch at the beginning of the fourth quarter to run away with a 123-112 victory against the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
New York 121, Orlando 96
and sank four of New York's 24 3-pointers -- as the Knicks spoiled the Orlando Magic's home opener on Friday with a 121-96 victory.
Washington 135, Indiana 134
Spencer Dinwiddie scored eight of his team-high 34 points in the final 2:17 of regulation to force overtime, and the host Washington Wizards went on an 11-2 run in the extra frame to power past the Indiana Pacers 135-134 on Friday night.
Brooklyn 114, Philadelphia 109
Kevin Durant had 29 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists to lift the Brooklyn Nets past the host Philadelphia 76ers 114-109 on Friday.
Toronto 115, Boston 83
Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in his second NBA game, Gary Trent Jr. added 20 points and the Toronto Raptors spoiled the home opener of the Boston Celtics with a 115-83 win on Friday night.
Chicago 128, New Orleans 112
Zach LaVine scored 32 points and Lonzo Ball had a triple-double against his former team as the host Chicago Bulls routed the New Orleans Pelicans 128-112 on Friday night.
Houston 124, Oklahoma City 91
Christian Wood poured in 31 points, Eric Gordon scored 22 points off the bench and the host Houston Rockets rolled to a 124-91 wire-to-wire victory in their home opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
Denver 102, San Antonio 96
Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 16 rebounds, Monte Morris scored 13 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 102-96 on Friday night.
Phoenix 115, L.A. Lakers 105
A historic night for Chris Paul was marred by two incidents, one an altercation between Lakers teammates Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard, during the visiting Phoenix Suns' 115-105 triumph over Los Angeles on Friday night.