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Live Updates: Knicks beat Celtics, Lakers and Luka dominate Minnesota, all of Friday's action

All the action, top moments, stats and more from the 24 teams in action Friday on the NBA

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Luka and the gang show out versus Minnesota with a sharp offensive performance.

Friday’s headlines:

  • Amazon Prime Video housed two marquee matchups, with the Knicks beating the Celtics in a repeat of last year’s Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, and Luka Dončić popping for his biggest performance yet as a Laker.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo continues dominating as the Bucks move to 2-0.
  • Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson exchange big plays in an overtime duel.

Top Performers🏆🏆🏆

1. Luka Dončić — 49 (14-23 FG, 16-19 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists

2. Victor Wembanyama — 29 points (13-23 FG), 11 rebounds, two assists, nine blocks

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo — 31 points (11-14 FG), 20 rebounds, seven assists

4. Kevin Durant — 37 points (9-18 FG, 16-18 FT), three rebounds, three steals

5. Stephen Curry — 35 points (12-22 FG), six rebounds, three assists

Historic start to the season for Luka Dončić

The major storyline is Luka Dončić guiding the Lakers to a dominant win over a top-tier foe in the Western Conference, dispatching Minnesota by a final margin of 128-110. However, the Slovenian’s individual excellence is to be marveled at:

49 points (14-23 FG, 16-19 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists, and only three turnovers.

He joins Anthony Davis, Michael Jordan, and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to start a season with back-to-back 40-point games. Dončić is in the zone, connecting on 27 of 34 two-point attempts thus far. He now holds the all-time NBA record for most points scored in the first two games, passing Jerry West’s 1969-70 opening stretch.

1:13 AM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Clippers in midseason form✅

Kawhi Leonard (27 points, 11-21 FG, five rebounds, five assists) and James Harden (30 points, 8-12 FG, 9-9 FT, seven rebounds, seven assists) led all scorers during the Clippers 129-102 victory over the Suns.

Los Angeles burying 55.2% of 29 3PA will be hard to replicate, but 32 assists on 45 buckets a team points to the fact that this is largely the same team that pushed Denver to seven games in last year’s playoffs.

New addition John Collins (10 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals) finished as a plus-23 in the box score. Bradley Beal (six points, 2-4 FG) was quiet in 20 minutes of action.

12:45 AM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Trail Blazers play spoilers, win 139-119

A crisp 35 points (12-22 FG, 7-14 3PM) from Stephen Curry was overshadowed by a balanced scoring attack featuring eight Portland players with double-digit scoring en route to a 20-point win over Golden State.

The Trail Blazers posted an elite 53.8/47.1/92.0 shooting slash a team, raining in 16 of 34 3PA. Deni Avdija led the way with 26 points (11-18 FG), while Jrue Holiday posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 assists.

Golden State committed 25 turnovers Friday — which represented the second half of a back-to-back set following Thursday’s win over Denver.

Rookie Will Richard is beginning to profile as subtle storyline for the Warriors, logging 24 minutes of action Friday after posting six points, five rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes Thursday. Richard won the NCAA national championship with Florida last season. Portland’s rookie Hansen Yang notched his first NBA bucket Friday.

12:33 AM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Kings’ guards boom, Sabonis steps up late

Light the Beam, Sacramento.

In a back-and-forth affair that featured 11 lead changes and 12 ties, the Kings successfully defend homecourt  with a 105-104 win over Utah.

Lauri Markkanen finished with a game-high 33 points (12-23 FG), but the game-securing rebound slipped between he and Walker Kessler, leading to what was ultimately the game-winning bucket by Domantas Sabonis.

Sabonis finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds while dealing with the tender hamstring that caused him to miss Sacramento’s opener. Throughout Friday’s contest, it was Zach LaVine (31 points, 10-18 FG) and Malik Monk (20 points, 7-14 FG) who led the offense.

DeMar DeRozan finished with a team-high six assists but only seven points (3-9 FG). Dennis Schröder delivered a scoring punch in the form of 17 points (8-16 FG) and three assists.

A deep and versatile Kings’ backcourt also features Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis.

12:21 AM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

EASY 45

Coming off screens, bumping to all his spots, or canning pull-up threes, Luka Dončić has been doing some effortless bucket-getting in an overall masterful night featuring 45 points (13-20 FG), nine rebounds and seven assists.

Scoring or assisting on 63 of Los Angeles’ 119 points midway through the fourth, the Lakers’ offense is humming.

12:10 AM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Kyshawn George pops, Wizards win

A career-high 34 points from second-year forward Kyshawn George propelled the Wizards to a 117-107 win over the Mavericks. In addition to his scoring output, the 21-year-old stuffed the stat sheet, adding 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks in a team-high 35 minutes of action.

Rookie Tre Johnson was Washington’s second leading scorer with 17 points (7-13 FG) as the next generation begins to take shape out of Washington’s blend of rookies and vets.

Dallas rolled with Cooper Flagg (18 points, 6-14 FG) as the team’s primary point guard, leading to mixed results with six assists and five turnovers. Anthony Davis boomed for 27 points (9-19 FG 9-12 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in 38 minutes.

12:01 AM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Dynamic duos on display

Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle each have 26 points as the Timberwolves look to keep up with the Lakers. Los Angeles holds a 108-94 lead after three quarters, fueled by 38 points from Luka Dončić and 23 points from Austin Reaves.

Reaves is also up to 10 assists, catalyzing a 40-point third quarter for the Lakers — who enter the fourth with their largest lead of the night. Los Angeles has rained in 45.8% of 24 3PA thus far while only committing six turnovers.

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11:47 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

PRIME STEPHEN CURRY

Year 17 Curry is aging like fine wine.

After dropping 42 points in Thursday’s game against Denver, Curry is back at it bombing away Friday. More heroics will be needed if Golden State is to overcome Portland’s 101-85 advantage in the final minutes of the third quarter.

11:34 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Knicks crush Celtics on the boards, win by 10

Jalen Brunson delivered 31 points (10-20 FG, 8-9 FT), while a 26-point, 13-rebound double-double from Karl-Anthony Towns and 14 rebounds (six offensive rebounds) from Josh Hart fueled a 105-95 victory over the Celtics on Friday.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 23 points (9-18 FG), but seven turnovers stands out as a damaging figure on a night when the Celtics only had 15 turnovers as a team. The Knicks capitalized better in that regard, notching 23 points off turnovers compared to Boston’s 16.

11:25 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Wembanyama dominates but fouls out, Spurs survive

Victor Wembanyama’s 29-point (13-23 FG), 11-rebound double-double featuring nine blocks was cut short by foul trouble on a night when New Orleans came back to force overtime, but ultimately fell short in a 120-116 loss to San Antonio.

Wembanyama’s production was headlined by alley-oops, but featured everything from inverted pick-and-roll with Luke Kornet to effortless post-ups versus an undersized New Orleans frontcourt.

Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy stuffed the stat sheet, the former finishing with 27 points (8-18 FG), 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals, while the latter had 24 points (8-19 FG), 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals.


11:12 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Dončić shining, Lakers winning at half

In just 17 minutes, Luka Dončić is up to 32 points (9-14 FG, 10-12 FT), propelling a 68-63 lead for the Lakers at the break. Anthony Edwards (15 points) and the Timberwolves have no plans to watch quietly, but the momentum has shifted entirely since Minnesota’s 11-point lead early in the contest.

Julie’s Randall has 14 points (5-9 FG), six rebounds and four assists. Austin Reaves is the only Laker besides Dončić with double-digit scoring, supplying 12 points (5-10 FG).

11:04 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Something in the Texas water👀👀

  • Kevin Durant is thriving in his home debut.
  • Cooper Flagg is stacking highlights.
  • Victor Wembanyama’s dominance continues evolving.

10:57 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Chef Curry early👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

After raining in 16 first-quarter points, Stephen Curry is up to 22 points (8-13 FG, 5-9 3PM) with halftime approaching. Yet, Golden State trails Portland 61-53, with remarkable efficiency in the form of 15 points from Jerami Grant (3-3 FG, 7-8 FT) and 12 points from Deni Avdija (5-10 FG) fueling Portland’s lead.

10:37 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Antetokounmpo does his thing, Cole Anthony steps up late, Bucks win

While Milwaukee entered the season with point-Giannis being the central pillar of the offense, strong contributions from Cole Anthony (23 points, seven assists) and Ryan Rollins (13 points, five rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block) hint at the underlying sidekicks from Friday’s 122-116 victory over the Raptors.

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 31 points (11-14 FG), 20 rebounds and seven assists following up a 37-point, 14-rebound double-double in Milwaukee’s season-opening win over Washington.

The Raptors held their final lead at the 9:30 mark of the fourth quarter, while having the game tied at 107 with just 4:20. They forced 18 turnovers, but only cashed in 16 points off those opportunities.

10:20 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Cleveland survives Brooklyn comeback

In a game that Cleveland led wire-to-wire with a biggest lead of 25 at one point, Brooklyn cut the deficit to one with 3:30 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Key events that follow include an Evan Mobley offensive rebound and dump off to Jarrett Allen, a Jarrett Allen strip of Nicolas Claxton into Donovan Mitchell free throws, and both sides running out of gas after a booming night.

Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 35 points (10-15 FG, 9-12 FT), although he trailed tightly by Cam Thomas’s 33 points (12-23 FG) as well as 31 points from Michael Porter Jr. (13-22 FG).

Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each tacked on 22 points for Cleveland. Second-year swingman Jaylon Tyson started and put forth a solid two-way effort while Darius Garland (toe) remains unavailable.

10:00 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Dominant team effort for Miami

Eight players recorded double-digit scoring in a 146-114 rout of Memphis. Miami’s efficiency was off-the-charts in a game they thoroughly controlled. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with a team-high 19 points for Memphis.

9:34 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Trae Young seals the deal in Hawks win

In a tight game separated only by a big Orlando run in the second quarter, Atlanta responded with a 33-21 fourth quarter advantage to emerge with a 111-107 victory on the road.

Jalen Suggs (11 points, 4-5 FG) tied the game at 107 off a tough left-handed driving layup with under a minute remaining. Trae Young  proceeded to respond immediately,  drawing a foul on Wendell Carter Jr. and sinking both free throws.

Stifling defense  and a key deflection by Dyson Daniels on Desmond Bane prevented Bane from getting a shot off, leading to low-percentage Paolo Banchero three-point miss on what was ultimately Orlando’s final possession.

Ice Trae iced the game with two more made free throws, as the Hawks earn the W on a night when both teams logged 28% shooting from beyond the arc.

Young’s 25 points (7-18 FG, 10-12 FT) led Atlanta, while Franz Wagner’s 27 points (10-17 FG) represented the game-high scoring total.  Orlando was plagued by 21 turnovers in the defeat.

9:15 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Knicks comfortable, Celtics scrapping

New York is growing a 82-61 lead over the Celtics in the final minutes of the third quarter. Jalen Brunson (19 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (18 points) are starring in an impressive two-way effort by the Knicks.

 

Miles McBride’s three is part of the Knicks’ onslaught from deep, as the team is connected on 40% of 35 3PA thus far. Sam Hauser is keeping Boston’s hopes alive with impressive shooting of his own Friday, as his 15 points represent a team-high.

9:04 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Cleveland in control

Donovan Mitchell’s 14 points, five assists and three steals paired with Sam Merrill bombing away (15 points, 5-6 3PM) has helped Cleveland build a 74-55 lead in the opening minutes of the third quarter.

Michael Porter Jr.’s 16 points (7-12 FG) leads Brooklyn’s scoring effort.

8:42 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

New-look Heat doing damage

Bam Adebayo has come out the gates scorching hot Friday, raining in 4-of-5 3PA en route to 18 points early in the second quarter.

His four 3PM already match his career-high total after just 10 minutes of action!

Kel’el Ware started next to Adebayo in Miami’s frontcourt Friday after the duo didn’t play at all together in the season opener. Ware has 10 points (4-5 FG) to profile as the game’s second-leading scorer.

8:26 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

ZION WILLIAMSON OVER WEMBANYAMA. AND-1

Zion Williamson cleared for takeoff✈️✈️

The 25-year-old wasted no time, getting to the rim to kick off Friday’s game.

The Pelicans are in super small-ball mode, starting Trey Murphy,  Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson in the frontcourt. Yves Missi (ankle) and Kevon Looney (knee) are both unavailable.


8:22 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Franz Wagner cooking at the half♨️♨️

Wagner has 19 points (7-9 FG) to lead all scorers as Orlando holds a 61-51 lead over Atlanta at the break.

The Hawks counter with a balanced scoring effort thus far, as Trae Young and Jalen Johnson each have 10 points, followed closely by Nickeil Alexander-Walker (nine points, four assists)

8:15 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

REVENGE GAME POSTER🚨🚨

Jarrett Allen puts the ball on the deck and throws it down versus his former team!

The 27-year-old carving through the Nets’ defense has helped Cleveland jump out to a 34-23 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Evan Mobley’s 11 points (4-5 FG) and four rebounds leads all players in both categories.

8:08 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Raining KATs and 3s

Karl-Anthony Towns has three 3PM including this 4-point play opportunity as the Knicks and Celtics are in a tight duel late in the first quarter on Amazon Prime.

A subtle storyline for the Knicks this season could be Towns’ three-point volume, as the prolific shooting big dipped to just 4.7 attempts per game last season — representing his fewest since 2018 despite 35.0 minutes per game representing his highest total since 2017.

7:49 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Raptors respond

A 35-25 second quarter advantage fuels a 54-52 lead for Toronto at halftime. Brandon Ingram’s 14 points (5-10 FG) leads the scoring effort, while Immanuel Quickley has racked up seven points (3-8 FG), five rebounds, six assists and two steals.

In addition to good ball movement and transition opportunities, defense to offense has been the storyline for the Raptors. Stout perimeter pressure has helped force 12 Milwaukee turnovers at the midway point.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads all scorers and is on pace for a monster double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds thus far.


7:15 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting going

When Antetokounmpo is in town it’s a bad night to be a rim. The 30-year-old led the league in dunks last season and shows no signs of slowing down.

The Bucks have opened up a 29-19 lead over the Raptors in the opening minute of the second quarter, with no other player exceeding seven points yet in the contest.

4:40 PM / OCTOBER 24, 2025

Where to watch Celtics-Knicks and Timberwolves-Lakers?

Eastern Conference matchup between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks can be streamed via NBA on Prime Video, starting at 7:30pm ET. The action will follow when the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Los Angeles Lakers (10pm ET, NBA on Prime).

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Jalen Brown from the Boston Celtics

 

 

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