New York can’t stay with Toronto in second half, and Raptors win first of season.
New York makes only 3-of-36 attempts from long range vs. Toronto
Fred Vanvleet scored 25 points and Toronto, playing without star forward Pascal Siakam, beat New York 100-83 for its first victory of the season.
New York’s bid for a threegame win streak was ruined by 3-for-36 shooting from 3-point range.
Siakam, who left the court promptly in frustration Tuesday night after fouling out of a game at Philadelphia, was on the Toronto bench but not in uniform. Norman Powell started at small forward and finished with 17 points after making three of Toronto’s first four baskets.
Julius Randle had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks.
Bulls 133, Wizards 130: Otto Porter scored 28 points, Zach Lavine added 22 and Chicago, playing without four players who were in the NBA health and safety protocol, beat winless Washington. The Bulls played without Lauri Markkanen, their second-leading scorer and top rebounder, as well as forward Chandler Hutchison and guards Ryan Arcidiacano and Tomas Satoransky. Russell Westbrook had his fourth straight triple-double in his four games with Washington, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
76ers 116, Magic 92: Joel Embiid had 21 points and nine rebounds in three quarters and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Orlando Magic their first loss. The Magic were the NBA’S last undefeated team. Nikola Vucevic finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, while rookie guard Cole Anthony scored 16 points off the bench.
Pacers 119, Cavaliers 99: Domantas Sabonis had 25 points and made two of Indiana’s 16 3-pointers in the Pacers’ victory over Cleveland. Collin
Sexton led the Cavaliers with 28 points.
Pelicans 113, Thunder 80: Brandon Ingram had 20 points and seven rebounds before being ejected in the third quarter and New Orleans beat Oklahoma City. Eric Bledsoe added 17 points, and Lonzo Ball had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Steven Adams, in his first game against the Thunder after being traded during the offseason, had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Hart added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Al Horford led the Thunder with 17 points and six rebounds.
Note: Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn will rest his right ankle for two weeks after having arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage.