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Best from a 10-game night in the NBA, featuring Austin Reaves' game-winner

Follow the action from a 10-game night in the NBA with all the top moments, plays and stats of the night.

Ben Lambert, NBA.com

Austin Reaves’ game-winner lifted the Lakers over the Timberwolves in the second half of our ESPN doubleheader.

Enjoy the best of Wednesday’s 10-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.

Austin Reaves’ game-winner is the top story of the night. Read on to learn more!

What we know after Wednesday night’s games:

  • The Celtics knocked down 21 3-pointers to defeat the Cavaliers 125-105 in the opening half of our ESPN doubleheader.
  • Austin Reaves then continued his tremendous run in the nightcap, hitting a floater to beat the Timberwolves 116-115 at the buzzer. He has 120 points over his last three games and tied his career high in assists Wednesday night with 16.
  • Nikola Jokić joined Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players to begin a season with four-straight triple-doubles in a win over the Pelicans.
  • Ja Morant hit a floater with 7.3 seconds remaining to lift the Grizzlies over the Suns.
  • The Bulls moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2021-22 by beating the Kings at home in the United Center.
  • Trae Young and Anthony Davis left their respective games early with leg injuries.

12:52 AM / OCTOBER 30, 2025

Reaves delivers a special night for the Lakers

12:26 AM / OCTOBER 30, 2025

Ja snags one for the Grizzlies

After missing a floater on the possession prior, Ja Morant made sure he didn’t err twice, showing off his clutch touch in the lane to give the Grizzlies a 114-113 win.

12:20 AM / OCTOBER 30, 2025

Suns and Grizzlies are close late

Memphis is up 109-108 with 2:00 to go.

Devin Booker has 10 of the last 13 points for Phoenix.

12:07 AM / OCTOBER 30, 2025

Reaves wins it at the buzzer

A trademark floating jumper from Austin Reaves stuns the Timberwolves! Lakers win it 116-115.

Reaves (28 points, 16 assists) is the second Laker with 25 points and 5 assists in the first five games of the season, joining Jerry West (1970).

He has now tallied 120 points over his last three games and tied his career high in assists tonight. The Arkansas native gave credit to his teammates after the win.

“For us to come in here, against a team that’s been to back-to-back Western Conference Finals… it’s a really good win,” said Reaves. “I love to play the game… I have so much joy playing basketball.”

“Reaves’ magic continues for LA,” said Mike Breen. “What a wild game.”

“A perfect game from Austin Reaves,” said Richard Jefferson.

12:03 AM / OCTOBER 30, 2025

Randle gives the Timberwolves the lead

Julius Randle (33 points) just slashed to the rim to give the Timberwolves a 115-114 lead, capping a 14-2 run.

Lakers ball with the game on the line.

12:00 AM / OCTOBER 30, 2025

DiVincenzo keeps the Timberwolves in it

After Austin Reaves (26 points) hit a three to push the Lakers’ lead back to double digits, a slam from Rudy Gobert and three from Donte DiVincenzo cut the margin to 112-106.

The finish is coming up on ESPN, followed by ‘Inside The NBA.’

11:57 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Booker beats the buzzer

The Grizzlies and Suns are in a close one out West, with Memphis up 87-84 with 9:33 remaining.

Devin Booker ended the third in style with a trademark fading jumper.

11:52 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Blazers beat Jazz with balanced effort

The Trail Blazers held off the Jazz 136-134 behind Jrue Holiday’s 27 points.

Portland had six players in double figures; Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 32 points.

11:42 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Jazz and Blazers going down to the wire

11:38 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Lakers opening up a lead in Minnesota

With just over nine minutes to play, the Lakers are up 102-88 over the Timberwolves.

Jake LaRavia has been on fire tonight, helping spark Los Angeles with his shooting and activity.

Reaves found LaRavia, who set a career-high with 32 points last season against the Cavaliers, earlier in the evening with this long-range outlet pass. Austin’s got 15 assists on the night.

“Austin Reaves is manipulating the defense and creating shots for his teammates,” said Tim Legler after Reaves found LaRavia for his fifth 3-pointer moments ago.

11:30 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Bones Hyland is balling

11:11 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Cooper Flagg flashes the wingspan

The Mavericks held off the Pacers to win 107-105 at home in the American Airlines Center.

Cooper Flagg had 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory, showing out on both ends.

10:59 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Jokić can do it all

Nikola Jokić (21 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) has joined Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players to begin a season with four-straight triple-doubles.

He’s third in the NBA’s all-time rankings for the stat behind the aforementioned guards.

10:50 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Ja knew it was in

10:45 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Lakers up 62-58 at the half on ESPN

No thanks to this spectacular alley-oop dunk from Rudy Gobert.

Julius Randle has 22 points at the break for the Timberwolves, while Austin Reaves has 18 for the Lakers.

10:36 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Oh, a spectacular move by Matas Buzelis!

A Bull switching hands in mid-air for a layup? Special stuff.

Chicago is 4-0 after defeating the Kings 126-113.

10:34 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Rudy rocks the rim

The Lakers and Timberwolves are tied at 53 with 2:29 to go in the second quarter, live on ESPN.

10:31 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Diving to the rim in Dallas

Dwight Powell stands at 18th on the all-time scoring list for the Mavericks, between Devin Harris and James Donaldson.

10:25 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Coward finds the range

The No. 11 pick rose to second on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder before nailing this 3-pointer.

10:15 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Lauri goes coast-to-coast in style

Fresh off a 51-point outing, Markkanen is once again leading the Jazz attack tonight.

He has 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, but Utah trails the Blazers 79-73 at the break.

10:11 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Julius catches fire early

The second half of tonight’s doubleheader is live now on ESPN.

10:09 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Compliments to the Chef

Lionel Messi offered praise to LeBron and Steph in a recent interview. Greatness recognizes greatness.

10:07 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Ready for Halloween?

10:04 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Buzelis shows off the handle for the Bulls

Chicago’s up 15 points in the fourth quarter and looking likely to defend their unbeaten record tonight.

This zinging dime from Tre Jones helped matters.

10:01 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

“Jaylen Brown can’t miss!”

JB was the leading man in Boston tonight.

9:54 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

A poster jam in Brooklyn

Jalen Johnson can jump with the best of them.

9:50 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Kevin Durant gets buckets

KD delivered in the Rockets’ 139-121 victory over the Raptors tonight.

9:44 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Climbing the charts in Chicago

Michael Jordan is the Bulls’ all-time leader in rebounds with 5,836. Tom Boerwinkle is second with 5,745; Scottie Pippen is third with 5,726.

Vučević, in his sixth season with Chicago, is at 3,587 after his fifth rebound tonight.

9:38 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Boston’s long-range barrage beats Cleveland

The Celtics have defeated the Cavs 125-105 in the first game of our ESPN doubleheader.

Jaylen Brown had 30 points to lead all scorers, dropping 18 in the second quarter.

Boston knocked down 21 threes — tied for the most by any NBA team in a game this season — in the win.

“This is impressive against a team many expect to go to the NBA Finals,” said Doris Burke.

9:31 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Harmony from the Jazz

Tremendous patience from Walker Kessler here.

9:29 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

A moment between champions in Denver

9:24 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Brown is the man for Boston

9:21 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Another look at LaVine

Soaring for the slam.

9:14 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Potentially the play of the night

“That’ll bring the house down,” George Blaha said of this stupefying block from Cade Cunningham.

Cade has 31 points, 10 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks so far tonight in Detroit.

9:12 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Porter Jr. with the pure jumper

9:08 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

The Leprechaun smiles in Boston

Anfernee Simons enjoyed the home bounce on this 27-foot 3-pointer, but the Cavaliers are battling back, cutting into the Celtics lead.

It’s 109-96 with just over eight minutes to go in the fourth.

9:05 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Zach on the rack attack

Few can get up like LaVine.

It’s 64-62 Kings at the half, as the Bulls seek to remain unbeaten. Catch the second half on League Pass!

9:02 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Trail Blazers are in the groove

Enjoy the rhythm of the evening with the Blazers’ social media team.

8:59 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Mid-range mastery

8:55 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Rip City memories

Trail Blazers-Jazz at 9 ET on League Pass.

8:53 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Cooper Flagg is a grown man

A strong move from the No. 1 pick.

8:48 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

A clash at the summit

Mount Arvon is the highest natural point in the state of Michigan at 1,979 feet.

Cade Cunningham will meet you there, Jalen Suggs.

8:44 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Sengun is smooth

The Rockets are up 15 with 7:00 to go in the fourth quarter in Toronto.

Witness Alperen Sengun showing off his shooting touch.

8:42 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Reaves is ready to keep rolling

The man’s scored 92 points over his last two games.

Watch Austin Reaves warm up before tonight’s game against the Timberwolves.

8:40 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

LaVine in the Windy City

8:38 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

The float game from Giddey

“Magic Giddey, boy,” said Stacey King.

The undefeated Chicago Bulls are in a battle with the Kings on League Pass.

8:36 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

The Celtics rain alley-oops

Boston’s up 84-69 over Cleveland with just under eight minutes to go in the third quarter. Check it out on ESPN!

8:34 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Momentum in Milwaukee

A pulsating look back at last night’s 121-111 Bucks victory over the Knicks, set to the words of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

8:29 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

The Franz floater is fantastic

8:21 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Defending Denver

The vibes are high as Nikola Jokić chases triple-double history tonight.

 

8:18 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Check the Rockets’ ball movement

Houston’s up 91-82 with just over four minutes to go in the third.

8:11 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Celtics close the half on a 20-3 run

To take a 75-60 lead into the break.

Check out the second half on ESPN after Ernie, Chuck, Kenny and Shaq take you through halftime!

8:05 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Cade Cunningham goes to work

Love the jump hook in the post.

7:58 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

KD in his element

14 first-half points for the 15-time NBA All-Star. Rockets are up 11 with 8:44 to go in the third.

7:51 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Making it look easy

The Cavaliers hit 10 first-quarter 3-pointers — most by any team in a first quarter this season — including this absurd three from Spida.

7:45 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Tyrese Maxey speaks on VJ Edgecombe

“We have a competitive nature. That’s what I realized about VJ from day one,” Maxey told Kenny Smith on ESPN. “(When he was pushing me in camp), that’s when I knew.”

That competitive focus has rubbed off on the team.

The Sixers went 0-26 last season when trailing by double digits entering the 4th quarter. This year, they already have three such comebacks.

Edgecombe’s starred in the early season, rising to the top of the latest Kia Rookie Ladder.

7:41 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Brandon Ingram has it going

GloRilla approves.

7:35 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

That Magic connection

Orlando’s opened up a seven-point lead over the Pistons with 2:40 to go in the first quarter, 27-20, thanks in part to this delivery.

7:31 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

A sweet stroke from Sam

Hauser’s in an easy rhythm tonight for Boston — but Donovan Mitchell’s 3-for-3 from deep as well.

Celtics and Cavs are tied at 32 with 2:00 to go in the first quarter.

7:22 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Eason hits from Edmonton

7:10 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Paolo is in his zone

The Magic star is ready to take on the Pistons tonight on League Pass.

6:15 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

The Bulls are in the running

Nikola Vučević and the Chicago Bulls will defend their 3-0 record against the Sacramento Kings tonight in the United Center.

There are four undefeated teams remaining in the NBA this season — the Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls boast their zero thanks to a stalwart defense and eager ball movement, abiding by head coach Billy Donovan’s strategies.

They’re second in defensive rating (104.4), third in assist-to-turnover ratio (19.7) and seventh in pace (105.8), making for an exciting watch so far this season.

Guards Josh Giddey, Tre Jones and Ayo Dosumu have all gotten out to flying starts.

Giddey — who joined Nikola Jokić and LeBron James as one of three players to record over 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists last season — is back at it again, averaging 19.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.

Jones is averaging a career-high 8.3 assists per game, outdoing his teammate, while Dosumu has hit a series of big threes for the Bulls on his way to 16.3 points per game.

Nikola Vučević has also been huge so far. He’s sixth in the NBA in rebounding at 13.0 per game while also knocking down 54.5 percent of his 3.7 three-point attempts per game.

Swingman Matas Buzelis is also always a threat to throw down a ridiculous jam.

Donovan is enjoying the team’s chemistry.

“This group, we can go on a bus ride and we’re laughing, talking about the NBA. It’s more a brotherhood because we relate to each other more,” said Donovan.

Will Chicago stay undefeated after matching up with former Bull Zach LaVine and the Kings tonight? Tune in at 8 ET on League Pass to find out.

5:30 PM / OCTOBER 29, 2025

Welcome to a 10-game Wednesday night!

Julius Randle leads the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in the second half of our ESPN doubleheader.

As Halloween — and the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 — draws near, settle in for a 10-game night of hoops across the National Basketball Association, featuring Eastern and Western Conference rivals facing off in an ESPN doubleheader.

In our opening national TV contest, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics travel to Cleveland to face Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.

The Celtics have turned into a scrappy, defensively-focused squad without superstar Jayson Tatum, who remains sidelined with an Achilles tear.

In his absence, Brown (26.0 ppg) and a balanced crew of young talents have begun to come together, earning the Celtics’ first win of the season against the Pelicans on Monday night.

Boston is ninth in the NBA in defensive rating at 111.7, fourth in turnover percentage at 13.1 percent and 28th in pace, staying in games by keeping control of the flow.

Watch for former Timberwolf Josh Minott, who made an impact with his hustle and athleticism in the Celtics’ win over New Orleans. He was a team-high +42 in the victory, picking up the opposing point guard full-court and throwing down some thunderous dunks.

The Cavaliers are out to a 3-1 start, buoyed by the talents of Donovan Mitchell, who’s taken greater command of the team with Darius Garland unavailable (turf toe).

Mitchell’s scored at least 31 points in each of the Cavs’ last three games — all wins.

With sharpshooter Sam Merrill out tonight (hip contusion), he’ll take on an even greater burden for Cleveland.

“I think he’s underrated,” Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said of Mitchell. “First-team All-NBA. I don’t know why people don’t talk about him more. Probably because he’s no controversy, low-key, humble. Does that equal you get underrated because of the personality?”

In the second half of our ESPN doubleheader, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers face Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Reaves has been a scoring force in the absence of Luka Dončić and LeBron James, scoring 51 points against the Sacramento Kings Sunday and 41 points against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday.

His efficiency hasn’t slipped a notch — he’s shot 56.8 percent from the field in the two contests, as he shows off his trademark slithering drives and long-range shooting.

The Lakers have been scoring around the rim with ease so far this season. They’re fourth in points in the paint per game (57), third in field goal percentage (52 percent) and third in points off drives (35.5).

Four-time Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert could have something to say about that.

Opposing teams have seen their effective field goal percentages drop by 13.6 percent with Gobert on the floor so far this season.

Former Laker Julius Randle has kept the Timberwolves’ offense humming in the absence of Anthony Edwards, dropping 31 points in their win over the Pacers on Sunday. He’s knocking down his threes, hitting 42.9 percent from long-range so far this season. Gobert added 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and 18 rebounds in the win.

The Lakers won the initial contest between these two teams 128-110 last Friday. Who will take the rematch tonight?

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