It was an exciting Sunday in the NBA with eight games on the schedule. The action-packed night saw the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their perfect start to the season, while the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs both suffered their first losses. Key players like Luka Dončić and Jalen Brunson also delivered standout performances for their teams.
⚡️ Thunder Stay Perfect as Undefeated Teams Tumble
The Oklahoma City Thunder are now the only undefeated team left in the league, improving their record to 7-0 with a dominant 137-106 win over the Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was brilliant again, scoring 30 points. This was his 79th straight game with 20 or more points, tying the third-longest streak in NBA history. Meanwhile, two other undefeated teams, the Bulls and the Spurs, both lost their first games of the season, ending their perfect runs.
🪄 Dončić Dazzles with Triple-Double in Lakers Win
Luka Dončić put on a spectacular performance to lead the Lakers to a 130-120 victory against the Heat. He recorded his first triple-double of the season with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Lakers also got great support from Austin Reaves, who had 26 points and 11 assists, and Jake LaRavia, who added 25 points from the bench. Their combined effort helped the Lakers pull away in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
🗽 Knicks Hand Bulls First Loss of the Season
The New York Knicks delivered the Chicago Bulls their first defeat of the season, winning the game 128-116. The Knicks had a strong team effort, with three players scoring over 20 points. Jalen Brunson led the way with an impressive 31 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a solid double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds. OG Anunoby added 21 points and played excellent defense to help seal the victory for New York.
🔥 Hot Shooting and Standout Performances
The Phoenix Suns were on fire in their 130-118 win over the Spurs, ending San Antonio’s unbeaten streak. The Suns shot an incredible 58.2% from the field, including making 19 of their 33 three-point attempts. Devin Booker was outstanding for Phoenix, finishing with 28 points and 13 assists. Elsewhere, Donovan Mitchell had a huge night for the Cavaliers, scoring 37 points to lead his team to a win over the Hawks.
