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Kyrie Irving hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss
With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.
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Jason Cadee: "He's gone through things that none of us ever will understand."
ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Jason Cadee discuss Ben Simmons' devastating season-ending injury on the eve of the NBA season and the deflating feeling for basketball fans worldwide in Simmons' dashed comeback attempt.
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Kawhi-less Clippers roll past the Kings in a wire-to-wire season-opening rout
— Darius Garland scored 30 points and the Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings 121-96 on Wednesday night in Los Angeles' first season opener without
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Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers: Game Highlights
Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers: Game Highlights
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Walker Kessler has perfect Lakers debut with 12-for-12 shooting in 127-105 win over Warriors
— Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds during his auspicious debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
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Tyrese Haliburton leads Pacers' opening-night win in emotional return from injury
An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he led the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.
