While LeBron James made NBA history, the Detroit Pistons continued their hot streak, extending the league's best active winning streak to 11 games.
LA Lakers star LeBron James is off to a strong start in his record-setting 23rd season, while the Detroit Pistons are on a roll, marking their longest winning streak in 17 years.
LEBRON JAMES MAKES LONG-AWAITED SEASON DEBUT; PISTONS STAY RED-HOT
- LA Lakers (11-4) def. Utah Jazz (5-9), 140-125: LeBron James collected a double-double of 11 points and 12 assists in the first game of his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, helping the Lakers take care of business against the visiting Jazz.
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- Detroit Pistons (13-2) def. Atlanta Hawks (9-6), 120-112: Cade Cunningham and the red-hot Pistons extended the league-best winning streak to 11 games, holding off the Hawk’s late comeback.
Cunningham recorded 25 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds in his return from a three-game absence, helping Detroit secure its first 11-game winning streak since the 2007-08 season.
- San Antonio Spurs (10-4) def. Memphis Grizzlies (4-11), 111-101: Sans Victor Wembanyama, Harrison Barnes scored seven of the Spurs' 11-0 closing run to down the Grizzlies.
De'Aaron Fox uncorked 26 points, leading San Antonio to their best start since the 2016-17 season.
- Orlando Magic (8-7) def. Golden State Warriors (9-7), 121-113: Anthony Black fired a season-high 21 points off the bench, steering the Magic back to the win column after flattening the weary Warriors.
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- Boston Celtics (8-7) def. Brooklyn Nets (2-12), 113-99: Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard added a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double and the Celtics overpower the Brooklyn Nets to move above .500 for the first time this season.
- Phoenix Suns (9-6) def. Portland Trail Blazers (6-8), 127-110: Devin Booker paced six Suns players in double digits with 19 points, leading Phoenix to a dominant outing over the Trail Blazers and a swift return to the win column.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.