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Edwards hits late free throws to lift the Timberwolves past the Kings, 117-115

Anthony Edwards hit a pair of free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining and the Timberwolves spoiled Sacramento’s opener by beating the Kings 117-115.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 102-87 win over Nuggets in season opener

An extra point for the Warriors: NBA finds a missed free throw actually went in

Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors

Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause

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Detroit hosts Boston in conference showdown

Detroit and Boston will hit the court in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Denver plays conference rival Los Angeles

Los Angeles visits Denver for a Western Conference matchup Saturday. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Minnesota hosts Toronto in cross-conference game

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference matchup. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Memphis faces Orlando in non-conference play

Memphis takes on Orlando in out-of-conference action. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

Bulls host the Thunder in cross-conference contest

Chicago hosts Oklahoma City in out-of-conference play. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Washington and Cleveland square off for conference showdown

Washington and Cleveland will take the floor in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

Los Angeles plays Sacramento in conference matchup

Los Angeles and Sacramento will face off in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Saturday’s meeting is the first this season for the two squads.

Houston travels to San Antonio for conference showdown

Houston plays San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Saturday. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Miami faces Charlotte for conference matchup

The Hornets will take on conference opponent Miami. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.

Dallas travels to Phoenix for conference matchup

Dallas faces Phoenix for a Western Conference matchup Saturday. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season between the squads.

Doncic scores 28, Thompson adds 22 in Dallas debut as Mavs top Spurs 120-109

Luka Doncic had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 22 in his Dallas debut, and the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in the opener for both teams.

Tatum, Brown help Celtics rout Wizards 122-102 in first road game

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Pacers center James Wiseman has torn left Achilles tendon after brief season debut

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman tore his left Achilles tendon in the season opener. Wiseman was playing in his first game with the Pacers when he was hurt in the first quarter of their 115-109 victory at Detroit.

Hawks G Kobe Bufkin partially dislocates right shoulder for 2nd time

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin has partially dislocated his right shoulder for the second time. The Hawks say Bufkin sustained a shoulder subluxation during practice last weekend.

Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling announces decision to retire as NBA referee, citing knee issues

The toughest call Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling made as an NBA referee was the last one that she made in her career. That is, the one where she decided to retire.

NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid’s playing status after 76ers star misses season opener

The NBA is now investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s nationally televised season-opener against Milwaukee.

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Oct. 25 - Oct. 31

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Atlanta plays Charlotte in conference matchup

Atlanta plays Charlotte in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

Portland faces conference foe New Orleans

New Orleans travels to Portland for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

Los Angeles takes on Phoenix in conference matchup

The Lakers will take on conference foe Phoenix. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

Philadelphia travels to Toronto for conference matchup

Toronto hosts Philadelphia in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Friday’s meeting is the first of the season for the squads.

Orlando takes on Brooklyn in conference matchup

Orlando takes on Brooklyn in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

Cleveland and Detroit meet in conference matchup

Detroit heads to Cleveland for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday. Friday’s matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

Utah takes on conference rival Golden State

Utah and Golden State will face off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents. Friday’s matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

Houston faces conference rival Memphis

Houston plays Memphis in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Friday’s matchup is the first of the season for the two teams.

Milwaukee and Chicago square off for conference matchup

Milwaukee takes on Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Friday’s meeting is the first this season for the two squads.

New York takes on Indiana in conference showdown

The Knicks will take on conference foe Indiana. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season. New York is 0-0 at home, and Indiana is 1-0 on the road.

Ja Morant “excited to be back” after successful season debut, injury return in Grizzlies’ win

Ja Morant’s ability to take over a game hasn’t diminished. Morant didn’t miss a beat in leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-124 season-opening victory over the Utah Jazz.

Durant, Beal lead Suns to 116-113 OT victory over Clippers, spoiling LA’s Intuit Dome opener

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Bradley Beal added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Clippers 116-113 in overtime Wednesday night, spoiling Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome debut in the opener for both teams.

Curry leads Golden State Warriors in 140-104 season-opening rout of the Portland Trail Blazers

Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds before sitting for the fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 140-104 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers.