Recap Roundups
October 23, 2021
Cleveland 101, Atlanta 95
Ricky Rubio scored 23 points and lifted the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first win of the season, a 101-95 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Indiana 102, Miami 91
Rookie Chris Duarte turned a foul on a 3-point shot into three critical free throws in overtime Saturday night as the Indiana Pacers gave coach Rick Carlisle his first win at his new job with a 102-91 victory over the visiting Miami Heat.
Dallas 103, Toronto 95
Luka Doncic compiled 27 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds as the visiting Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 103-95 on Saturday night.
Chicago 97, Detroit 82
An overwhelming defensive effort powered the host Chicago Bulls to their first 3-0 start in five years after a 97-82 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
Minnesota 96, New Orleans 89
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 25 points, Anthony Edwards finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 96-89 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Milwaukee 121, San Antonio 111
Khris Middleton scored 28 points as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks played their best in the final quarter on the way to a 121-111 win over the weary San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
Portland 134, Phoenix 105
CJ McCollum scored 28 points, including knocking down six 3-pointers, and the host Portland Trail Blazers cruised past the Phoenix Suns 134-105 on Saturday night.
Memphis 120, L.A. Clippers 114
Ja Morant took his high-flying act on the road, as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies ran past the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Saturday night.