The Detroit Pistons have been hit with multiple injury setbacks ahead of their game against the OKC Thunder. Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Duncan Robinson are all out. Ausar Thompson is available for Detroit.
Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Chicago Bulls 129-114. The win marked the Spurs’ ninth consecutive victory. Wembanyama also secured the third-fastest double-double since 1997-98.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New York Knicks 111-100. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points to 135. The Thunder outscored the Knicks 31-13 from the free-throw line.
Julio Rodríguez ended his 0-for-10 start to the season with a game-tying hit in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough as the Mariners fell to the Guardians. Luke Raley homered for the third straight day. Chase DeLauter’s late home run sealed the victory for Cleveland.
Mason Miller, named the Padres’ closer last month, debuted his entrance music on Saturday night. The lights at Petco Park shut off as Korn’s “Blind” blared through the ballpark’s sound system. He proceeded to retire the side with a pair of strikeouts, finishing the Padres’ first win of the season.
Kyle Filipowski scored 26 points and secured nine rebounds in the Jazz’s 134-109 defeat to the Suns. He proved to be one of Utah’s only bright spots in the crushing defeat. Filipowski has been a consistent presence following Jusuf Nurkic’s season-ending injury.
The Golden Knights have fired coach Bruce Cassidy. General manager Kelly McCrimmon said the players had lost their spark. John Tortorella has been hired to replace Cassidy.
The San Jose Sharks are looking to emulate the Columbus Blue Jackets’ recent form. San Jose is four points behind the Nashville Predators for the last wild card spot in the West. The Sharks snapped a six-game losing streak after edging the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2.
Wizards vs Lakers look to seize control of thrilling Wizards vs Lakers. Every team in the Wizards vs Lakers has two wins apiece as we go into the final two game weeks. Wizards vs Lakers will host Wizards vs Lakers at Durban’s Kings Park Stadium.
Harrison Bader has been cleared from a hamstring injury. He started Tuesday’s exhibition game against the Sultanes de Monterrey. This is an encouraging sign for his status heading into Opening Night.