Lakers xxx, Timberwolves xxx
In a rough shooting night for both teams, the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday in the season opener for both teams.
The Lakers secured the victory in the debut of JJ Redick as head coach.
The game also marked the debut for Bronny James, who took the floor with LeBron James for the first time when the father-son duo checked in together late in the second quarter. Bronny played three scoreless minutes when the Lakers ensured that the anticipated debut would not linger beyond the first game of the season.
While the James family made headlines, Anthony Davis was the star on the court in a 36-point, 16-rebound performance to lead the Lakers’ efforts. By the end of the night, Davis heard MVP chants from the home Lakers crowd.
The Timberwolves struggled for scoring in their first game since trading Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota with 27 points, six rebounds and three assists. No other Minnesota player scored more than 14 points.
Celtics 132, Knicks 109
There’s no championship hangover in Boston.
The Celtics hung their 18th banner and tried on their new rings in a pregame ceremony Tuesday night. They then proceeded to beat the New York Knicks, picking up where they left off in June with a 132-109 win to open the new NBA season, tying a 3-point record in the process.
Jayson Tatum started the game with a 3-pointer in the opening 10 seconds of the game. It was a sign of things to come when Boston torched the Knicks with a 29-of-61 effort from 3-point range, setting a new NBA record for 3s made in a single game. The Milwaukee Bucks previously set the record with 29 3-pointers in a 144-97 rout over the Miami Heat in 2020.
Tatum, who spent most of his summer in Paris on the bench as a little-used Olympian, led the way and once again showed off his chops as the centerpiece of a championship team. He finished the game with 37 points, 10 assists, and four rebounds while shooting 14 of 18 from the field and 8 of 11 from 3.
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Wed, 23 October 2024 at 10:03 GMT+5:30
Lakers win, 110-103
There was no comeback for the Timberwolves. In a great night for Anthony Davis, the Lakers secured a 110-103 victory over the Timberwolves in JJ Redick’s debut as NBA head coach.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 9:53 GMT+5:30
Laker extends lead back to 10
The Lakers answered the Timberwolves run to extend their lead to 103-93 with 3:37 remaining. Minnesota needs some stops down the stretch.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 9:36 GMT+5:30
Timberwolves cut the Lakers’ lead to 4
Minnesota opened the fourth quarter with a 7-3 run to cut the Laker’s lead to 85-81 and force a timeout. Naz Reid’s 3 capped a 12-3 run that extended into the third quarter.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 9:29 GMT+5:30
Lakers 82, Timberwolves 74 after 3 quarters
The Timberwolves cut the Lakers lead to single digits with a 7-2 run to end the third quarter and stay within striking distance.
Anthony Davis is the best player on the court through 3 quarters with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 19 points and 5 five rebounds. He made 4 of 9 3-point attempts. Minnesota will need a big fourth quarter from its young star to mount a rally.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 9:15 GMT+5:30
Do Timberwolves miss Kat?
The Timberwolves traded away an All-Star level scorer and rebounder in Karl-Anthony Towns. They have allowed 14 offensive rebounds to the Lakers so far and face a 74-55 discrepancy in field goal attempts.
They are still within striking distance, as the Lakers hold a 77-65 lead late in the third quarter. But they struggle on offense and on the boards.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 9:03 GMT+5:30
Anthony Davis denies Rudy Gobert
Anthony Davis has been one of the NBA’s best defenders since he first stepped on an NBA court. He never won Defensive Player of the Year. This block on dominance and four-time DPOY Rudy Gobert probably felt good.
Wed, October 23, 2024 at 8:54 GMT+5:30
The second half takes place. Can the Timberwolves make it a game?
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:49 GMT+5:30
Lebron’s pep talk with Bronny
Here’s LeBron getting Bronny ready from the bench just moments before their father-son debut on the court.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:44 GMT+5:30
Half-time statistics, observations
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers at halftime with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Rui Hachimura has 11 points. LeBron James has eight. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored five quick points in his first NBA action off the bench. Bronny James posted 0 points on two shots and tallied a single rebound in a brief appearance alongside his father late in the half.
Anthony Edwards was mostly a one-man show for the Timberwolves with 14 points and 3 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is Minnesota’s next leading scorer with 7 points off the bench.
The Lakers are shooting just 41.5% (22 of 53) from the field and 15.8% from 3 (3 of 19), but have limited Minnesota to 16 field goals on just 39 attempts (41%) while forcing 10 Timberwolves turnovers.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:37 GMT+5:30
Laker takes a 55-42 lead into half
The Lakers opened the second quarter with a 29-9 run to open a 51-32 lead late in the second quarter. The Timberwolves fought back to cut into their deficit and trail the Lakers, 55-42 at halftime.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:34 GMT+5:30
Bronny back to the bench
Bronny James’ first turn in the rotation as an NBA player lasted 2:41. He took and missed two shots including a 3-point attempt on a pass from LeBron and headed back to the bench with 1:19 left in the half. He recorded a rebound before leaving the game.
The James had his moment. Will we see Bronny again tonight in something other than garbage time?
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:26 GMT+5:30
LeBron, Bronny makes his debut
With the Lakers holding a 51-35 lead and four minutes remaining in the second quarter, the long-awaited moment for the James family has arrived. LeBron James and his son Bronny recently came off the bench together to make their father-son debut on an NBA court in a regular-season game.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:18 GMT+5:30
Dalton Knecht makes the first 3-point attempt in the NBA
Lakers rookie and former Tennessee star Dalton Knecht is off to a strong start to his NBA career. He curled a screen and pulled up to drill a 3-pointer from the top of the key on his first NBA field goal attempt.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:14 GMT+5:30
Lakers run forces TWolves timeout
The Lakers opened the second quarter with a 12-4 run to take a 34-27 lead. The Timberwolves called a timeout to stop the bleeding.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 8:05 GMT+5:30
END OF Q1: Timberwolves 23, Lakers 22
Minnesota ends the quarter on an 11-4 run to take its first lead as the first quarter ends. Anthony Edwards leads all scorers with eight points.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 7:57 GMT+5:30
Lakers seem more active on the boards
One thing that JJ Redick has talked about improving with the Lakers is an emphasis on offensive rebounding, where they last season in the NBA last season. Early returns on that are solid, with four boards on 13 misses despite elite defensive rebounder Rudy Gobert being on the other team.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 7:46 GMT+5:30
Laker lead 11-7 at the first intermission
The Lakers may not have made many personnel changes during the offseason, but LeBron James still looks like LeBron James is handsome. The Timberwolves offense still looks like a work in progress after trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, with as many turnovers as baskets.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 7:44 GMT+5:30
Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. in the house to watch LeBron and Bronny make history
Bronny James signing on and becoming the younger half of the NBA’s first on-court father-son duo is being treated as a possibility. Two of the few people who can relate are present.
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 7:42 GMT+5:30
Lakers, and Rui Hachimura in particular, off to a good start
Wed, 23 October 2024 at 7:37 GMT+5:30
Timberwolves-Lakers inform
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