Doncic leads Lakers rout as Houston and Minnesota win openers

Doncic powers Lakers past Warriors

Luka Doncic scored 28 points across three quarters as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105. His performance included a banked half-court shot at the halftime buzzer.

Doncic also had an extended on-court exchange with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who received a technical foul during his NBA debut. Lendeborg criticised Doncic’s conduct and approach to drawing fouls at his postgame news conference, while Doncic said he had tried to avoid responding and collecting a technical foul of his own.

Houston opens with comfortable Dallas win

The Houston Rockets began their season with a 128-110 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The game was the first of the NBA season for both teams.

Minnesota spoils Antetokounmpo’s Miami debut

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first appearance for the Miami Heat ended in a 131-106 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota led 34-32 after the first quarter and extended its advantage in each subsequent period, winning the second 35-27, the third 30-22 and the fourth 32-25.