Pelicans bag first win of the season, Blazers handed first loss! Son of former NBA star posts triple-double /VIDEO/
In a clash of two undefeated teams, the Memphis Grizzlies comfortably secured a 124-103 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The matchup was headlined by this year's third overall pick, Cameron Boozer—son of former NBA star Carlos Boozer—who logged his first career triple-double with 18 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Alongside Boozer, Isaiah Stewart also chipped in 18 points for the victors, while Cedric Coward added 17.
On the opposing side, Deni Avdija led Portland with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, but his strong performance was not enough to prevent the Blazers from suffering their first loss of the season.
The New Orleans Pelicans claimed a 132-120 home win over the Sacramento Kings in a duel between two sides searching for their first victory of the campaign.
Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 22 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds, while Zion Williamson matched him with 22 points, and Trey Murphy III contributed 19.
Darius Acuff Jr. shone for the Kings with 34 points and 14 assists, supported by 24 points each from Precious Achiuwa and De'Andre Hunter, and 21 from Zach LaVine. However, Sacramento lacked bench production, slumping to their fifth straight defeat since opening night.
The most thrilling finish came in Atlanta, where the Hawks edged out the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111.
Onyeka Okongwu anchored the Hawks with 29 points and 12 rebounds, receiving solid backing from Nickeil Alexander-Walker (25 points) and Aaron Wiggins (20 points).
James Harden led Cleveland with 24 points, while Donovan Mitchell finished with 22.
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