By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić weren’t on the court, while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama were sidelined due to injuries, but several European stars still took the spotlight.
Deni Avdija shined with 37 points, eight rebounds and six assists, but the Portland Trail Blazers fell to the San Antonio Spurs 102–122.
The Israeli forward shot 12/19 from the field and had an excellent all-around game, while Toumani Camara followed with 10 points and five assists, yet the Trail Blazers still came up short.
Turkish center Alperen Şengün had more luck, helping the Houston Rockets defeat the Golden State Warriors 104–100 on the road.
Şengün contributed 16 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Clint Capela added six points, 12 rebounds and two assists. On the other side, Quentin Post finished with 12 points and five boards.
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued to impress, improving to a spectacular 18–1 record with a 113–105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, as reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 40 points.
Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and seven rebounds, while Ajay Mitchell contributed 13. For Minnesota, Rudy Gobert scored five points but grabbed 12 rebounds.
Spanish forward Santi Aldama also emerged victorious, delivering 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 133–128 overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was the third win in the last four games for Tuomas Iisalo’s team.
Serbian head coach Darko Rajaković is making strides with the Toronto Raptors at the start of the 2025/26 season, as his team reached its ninth consecutive victory by defeating the Indiana Pacers 97–95, with Brandon Ingram scoring the game-winning bucket.
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NBA results and standings:
Charlotte Hornets – New York Knicks 101-129
Miami Heat – Milwaukee Bucks 106-103
Oklahoma City Thunder – Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105
Toronto Raptors – Indiana Pacers 97-95
New Orleans Pelicans – Memphis Grizzlies 128-133 OT
Golden State Warriors – Houston Rockets 100-104
Portland Trail Blazers – San Antonio Spurs 102-115
Sacramento Kings – Phoenix Suns 100-112
Western Conference:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 18-1
2. Denver Nuggets 13-4
3. Los Angeles Lakers 13-4
4. Houston Rockets 12-4
5. San Antonio Spurs 12-5
6. Phoenix Suns 12-7
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 10-8
8. Golden State Warriors 10-10
9. Portland Trail Blazers 8-11
10. Memphis Grizzlies 7-12
11. Utah Jazz 5-12
12. LA Clippers 5-13
13. Dallas Mavericks 5-14
14. Sacramento Kings 5-14
15. New Orleans Pelicans 3-16
Eastern Conference:
1. Detroit Pistons 15-3
2. Toronto Raptors 14-5
3. Miami Heat 13-6
4. New York Knicks 11-6
5. Cleveland Cavaliers 12-7
6. Orlando Magic 11-8
7. Atlanta Hawks 11-8
8. Boston Celtics 10-8
9. Philadelphia 76ers 9-8
10. Chicago Bulls 9-8
11. Milwaukee Bucks 8-11
12. Charlotte Hornets 4-14
13. Brooklyn Nets 3-14
14. Washington Wizards 2-15
15. Indiana Pacers