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Nikola Jokic scores 40, Nuggets rally from 15 down to beat Raptors for first win of season

TORONTO (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored seven of his 40 points in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 127-125 on Monday night.
LaVine, Vucevic key fourth-quarter rally as Bulls defeat Grizzlies 126-123

LaVine, Vucevic key fourth-quarter rally as Bulls defeat Grizzlies 126-123

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter to key a Chicago comeback as the Bulls defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 126-123 on Monday night. Nikola Vucevic finished with 22 points for the Bulls.
Kuzma scores 25 as the Wizards pick up their first win with a 121-119 victory over Hawks

Kuzma scores 25 as the Wizards pick up their first win with a 121-119 victory over Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-119 on Monday night for their first win this season.
Jaylen Brown scores 30 points, Payton Pritchard makes 8 3s as Celtics beat Bucks 119-108

Jaylen Brown scores 30 points, Payton Pritchard makes 8 3s as Celtics beat Bucks 119-108

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard came off the bench and hit eight 3-pointers en route to 28 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-108 on Monday night.
Garland scores 34 points to rally Cavaliers past the Knicks 110-104 for a 4-0 start

Garland scores 34 points to rally Cavaliers past the Knicks 110-104 for a 4-0 start

NEW YORK (AP) — Darius Garland scored a season-high 34 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 4-0 by beating the New York Knicks 110-104 on Monday night.
Paolo Banchero stars as the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-115

Paolo Banchero stars as the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-115

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored a career-high 50 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-115 on Monday night. Banchero also had 13 rebounds and nine assists in a terrific performance .
Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98

Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night. Tyler Herro scored 19, Bam Adebayo added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Paolo Banchero ties Magic record with a 37-point first half. He finishes with a career-high 50

Paolo Banchero ties Magic record with a 37-point first half. He finishes with a career-high 50

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had the best night of his career on Monday night. Banchero tied the Orlando Magic record for points in a half, scoring 37 in the first two quarters against the Indiana Pacers.
Dwyane Wade is aware of the feedback about his statue. He's defending the look and the process

Dwyane Wade is aware of the feedback about his statue. He's defending the look and the process

MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade's new statue celebrates a moment where he won a game with his offense. The feedback to the statue had him playing defense.
Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury

Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games for the Golden State Warriors nursing an injured ankle that he hurt in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.