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Brandon Ingram scores 33, and the Pelicans beat the Bulls 123-111 without Zion Williamson

Brandon Ingram scores 33, and the Pelicans beat the Bulls 123-111 without Zion Williamson

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 33 points, icing the game with a baseline turnaround jumper with 1:46 to go, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame Zion Williamson's absence to defeat the Chicago Bulls 123-111 on Wednesday night in both clubs
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Dejounte Murray injures his hand in his Pelicans debut and his timeline for returning is uncertain

Dejounte Murray injures his hand in his Pelicans debut and his timeline for returning is uncertain

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray injured his left hand during the fourth quarter of New Orleans' season-opening 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night and his timeline for returning is uncertain.
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Ja Morant has 22 points and 10 assists in return, leads Grizzlies to season-opening win over Jazz

Ja Morant has 22 points and 10 assists in return, leads Grizzlies to season-opening win over Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ja Morant had 22 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in his return to action to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
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Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win

Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win

HOUSTON (AP) — LaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotte’s opener on Wednesday night. Playing in a regular-season game for the first time since Jan.
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Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

ATLANTA (AP) — For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise. A wide-open look from outside the 3-point stripe. Nothing but net .
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Clippers honor the late Jerry West with video tribute and memorial seat during opener against Suns

Clippers honor the late Jerry West with video tribute and memorial seat during opener against Suns

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers honored the late Jerry West with a video tribute midway through the first quarter of their opener against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
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Mobley scores 25, Mitchell adds 21 as Cavaliers rout Raptors 136-106 in season opener

TORONTO (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell had 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Toronto Raptors 136-106 on Wednesday night.
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Young scores 30, Okongwu adds career-high 28 as Hawks open with 120-116 win over Nets

Young scores 30, Okongwu adds career-high 28 as Hawks open with 120-116 win over Nets

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had 30 points, Onyeka Okongwu added a career-high 28 and the Atlanta Hawks opened the season with a 120-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
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Lillard and Antetokounmpo power Bucks past short-handed 76ers 124-109

Lillard and Antetokounmpo power Bucks past short-handed 76ers 124-109

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 30 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-109 in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night.
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Banchero scores 33, Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-97 on opening night

Banchero scores 33, Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-97 on opening night

MIAMI (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Gary Harris added 18 for Orlando, all on 3-pointers.
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