There were 14 games around the league on Wednesday. Let’s get to the highlights.
DeMarcus Cousins turned in his first double-double performance of the season, going for 30 points and 14 rebounds in the Kings’ season-opening win over the Nuggets.
“(@BoogieCousins) is one of the best big men in the League … He got going & once he gets low, he’s kind of unstoppable.” – Isaiah Thomas
Patrick Patterson had 3 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals in the win. Chuck Hayes pulled in 4 boards and a steal for the Kings.
Jodie Meeks had 14 points and 3 rebounds in 22 minutes in a start for the Lakers on Wednesday. Warriors beat the Lakers 125-94.
Eric Bledsoe recorded 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the Suns’ 104-91 win over the Blazers. Archie Goodwin was scoreless in his 8 minute NBA debut.
John Wall finished with 20 points, 2 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 steals in the Wizards’ 113-102 loss to the Pistons.
Anthony Davis is poised for a breakout season. He had 20 points and 12 rebounds in a tough 95-90 opening night loss to the Pacers. He also dropped this soaring one-handed alley-oop:
Thunder held off the Jazz 101-98. Enes Kanter turned in a strong season debut, logging 14 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in 29 minutes.
Tayshaun Prince scored 9 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in a 101-94 loss to Spurs.
Brandon Knight strained his right hamstring in the opening minutes of the Bucks opener. Knight played just 2 minutes against the Knicks and pulled in one rebound.
MKG had 7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 1 steal. The Bobcats dropped the opener to Houston 96-83.
The Sixers pulled off a surprising 114-110 win over the Heat. Daniel Orton chipped in 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 block and 1 steal in his 15 minutes of play.
Rajon Rondo is recovering from ACL surgery, but he is doing what he can to support his team. http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/10/31/5050130/rajon-rondo-coach-boston-celtics-2013
FYI: NBA League Pass is offering a free preview week through Nov. 5. Catch all the games on http://www.nba.us/leaguepass/ or on Time Warner Cable beginning on ch. 568 in Lexington. Check cable listings in your area.
*Amazing gallery image via @NBAPICTURES1
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