Luisa Morales
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Elsewhere in the NBA, Jaylen Brown scored 30 points in a win for the Boston Celtics against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Chicago Bulls retained their undefeated record, while Kevin Durant continued to shine for the Houston Rockets. | Photo: Chicago Bulls / Houston Rockets
The Chicago Bulls stayed perfect on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time) as 20 teams saw action across the NBA with the regular season now in full swing.
Meanwhile, the big performances keep coming with multiple players registering standout performances.
BULLS STILL FLAWLESS, PISTONS RIDE CUNNINGHAM BURST
- Chicago Bulls (4-0) def. Sacramento Kings (1-4), 126-113: The Chicago Bulls continued on their red-hot start for the year, taking the victory over a slumping Kings side. Josh Giddey had 20 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists.
- Detroit Pistons (3-2) def. Orlando Magic (1-4), 135-116: The Detroit Pistons rode a strong second half en route to a double-digit win over the Orlando Magic at their home court.
- Count on Cunningham: Cade Cunningham dazzled against the Magic with 30 points and 10 assists to help buck a slow start.
- Atlanta Hawks (2-3) def. Brooklyn Nets (0-5), 117-112: The Atlanta Hawks kept the Brooklyn Nets winless in a game where they lost star guard Trae Young to injury. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard picked up the slack.
- Denver Nuggets (3-1) def. New Orleans Pelicans (0-4), 122-88: Nikola Jokic tallied a triple-double for Denver as the Pelicans remain winless despite Zion Williamson returning.
[READ: NBA: Jokic triple-double powers Nuggets past Pelicans at home]
DURANT WINS BATTLE VS BARNES; MAVERICKS, TRAIL BLAZERS WIN THRILLERS
- Houston Rockets (2-2) def. Toronto Raptors (1-4), 139-121: Kevin Durant and Scottie Barnes each scored 31 points in a battle between their two teams that was won by the Rockets with six other Rockets in double-digit scoring.
- Dallas Mavericks (2-3) def. Indiana Pacers (0-4), 107-105: The Dallas Mavericks added to the woes of last year’s finalists thanks to Brandon Williams’ 20 points.
- Flagg raised: Top rookie Cooper Flagg finished with a double-double of 15 points and 10 boards.
- Portland Trail Blazers (3-2) def. Utah Jazz (2-2), 136-134: The Portland Trail Blazers were able to hold off a Utah comeback, thanks to Jrue Holiday’s late free throws.
- Memphis Grizzlies (3-2) def. Phoenix Suns (1-4), 114-113: Ja Morant out-battled Devin Booker as the two stars dazzled with 28 and 32 points, respectively, in the cardiac victory for Memphis.
- Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) def. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-3), 116-115: Austin Reaves hit the game-winning shot to tow the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in enemy territory.
[READ: NBA: Austin Reaves continues run, sinks game-winner for Lakers past Timberwolves]
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Luisa Morales is a sports writer with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team, and mixed martial arts.