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  1. NBALuka Dončić scores 53 and the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.
  2. NBALeBron James scores eight in his return to Cleveland as the Cavaliers rout the 76ers 119-95.
  3. NBAWembanyama scores 30 as Spurs beat Kings 124-109 for seventh straight win.
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Chicago Bulls header: the Chicago skyline behind an arena, arena dark for an away game. Last game: Bulls 105 at Knicks 135, final.

L at Knicks · Wed, Nov 4 · Final

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CHI21312726105
NY43412922135

CHI Jones 14 pts · Miller 6 reb · Giddey 6 ast
NY Brunson 33 pts · Towns 12 reb · Kolek 5 ast

Record1–7

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Next Sun, Nov 8 3:30 PM ET vs 76ers

Knicks' bench guard depth is a good problem, Posting and Toasting argues, with several players competing for minutes.

Tyler Kolek and Jose Alvarado compete for backup ball-handler minutes, and Jordan Clarkson and Deuce McBride for bench two-guard minutes. The site says Landry Shamet's play is pushing Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart over their minutes, and that the Knicks got back to .500 after starting 0-3.

Source: Posting and Toasting

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TeamWLGB
Pistons62-
Cavaliers541.5
Pacers363.5
Bulls175
Bucks185.5

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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Luka Dončić scores 53 and the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.

A huge third-quarter run from the Lakers helped overturn a woeful first half and send the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Blazers. Luka Dončić was brilliant yet again with another scoring outburst, including 20 in that second period to finish with 53.

Sources: LA Times · ESPN · USA TODAY Sports · NY Post Sports

No. 2 in the 30-second version

LeBron James scores eight in his return to Cleveland as the Cavaliers rout the 76ers 119-95.

James received a warm welcome from the Cleveland crowd before going 3-for-12 with six turnovers in his first game back as a Philadelphia player. Donovan Mitchell had 23 points and 8 assists, and Evan Mobley added 22 points for Cleveland. ESPN reported the final as 119-96, while other outlets reported 119-95.

Sources: ESPN · USA TODAY Sports · Fear The Sword · Liberty Ballers

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Wembanyama scores 30 as Spurs beat Kings 124-109 for seventh straight win.

Wembanyama added 14 rebounds and two blocks, and Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each scored 19. Domantas Sabonis led Sacramento with 17 points and 12 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox received a mix of boos and cheers in his return to Sacramento, where he spent eight seasons before the trade.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · Pounding The Rock

Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted out of Milwaukee but did not ask for a trade.

On Bill Simmons' podcast, Rivers said Antetokounmpo wanted the Bucks to trade him rather than make the request himself, and called him difficult to coach. Jason Kidd disagreed with Rivers' comments on ESPN. Antetokounmpo was later traded to Miami in an offseason deal that sent Tyler Herro and others to Milwaukee.

Sources: NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · ESPN

Jayson Tatum scores 34 as the Celtics rout the Hornets 119-80 for their second NBA Cup win.

Tatum scored 24 of his points in the first half. Charlotte was missing several players, including Kon Knueppel and Moussa Diabate, and Brandon Miller left at halftime with groin soreness. Boston is 2-0 in NBA Cup East Group C and leads the group by record, according to SB Nation. Per CelticsBlog and SB Nation, coach Joe Mazzulla hugged Neemias Queta during a timeout instead of yelling at him after Queta fouled.

Source: CelticsBlog

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