Author: Alex MacMillan

Washington and Charlotte have both produced encouraging early-season results and come into Monday with two wins in their first three games. Washington just beat Chicago on the road, while Charlotte responded to a difficult loss to Atlanta by beating Miami. Neither team resembles the version that opened last season, so…

Minnesota arrives in Cleveland unbeaten after dismantling Toronto 117-94 on Sunday. Anthony Edwards scored 26 in only 27 minutes, and LaMelo Ball added 15 points and eight assists despite limited minutes due to foul trouble. The Timberwolves have won their first three games by at least 22 points. Cleveland has…

Miami is still chasing a first win after losses to Minnesota and Detroit, but the Heat have a favorable spot to find their offensive rhythm. Dallas has struggled to keep its rotations intact, particularly in the frontcourt and on the wing. The Mavericks travel to Miami following a loss to…

Chicago visits Boston after an uneven opening stretch: the Bulls were overwhelmed 135-92 in Toronto, rebounded to beat Milwaukee 132-125 and then lost a home game to Washington. Boston also has had mixed results but responded to an opening loss in Detroit by edging the Knicks 107-103. This matchup pairs…

Oklahoma City has opened with defensive victories over San Antonio and Denver, then edged the Clippers 108-101 on Sunday. Phoenix, meanwhile, was held to 83 points in a 124-83 opening loss at Portland before its offense began to settle. The Thunder are on the second night of a back-to-back, and…

Indiana makes the short trip to Milwaukee on the second night of a back-to-back after routing Brooklyn 136-109 on Sunday. Tyrese Haliburton had 24 points and 10 assists in that win, with Pascal Siakam adding 21. Milwaukee is looking for its first victory after three losses in which opponents have…

Atlanta and Houston have both started strongly. The Hawks enter off victories over Orlando and Charlotte, while the Rockets have beaten Dallas and San Antonio and followed with another win in Atlanta on Saturday. Houston is rightly favored at home, but the more interesting question is whether the Rockets can…

Denver returns to Ball Arena after a wild 141-135 overtime victory over New Orleans, with Jamal Murray delivering 42 points. Golden State has opened 0-3, losing by 22 to the Lakers, three to Memphis and nine to Phoenix. The Warriors have scored enough in stretches, but a young and patchwork…

Detroit reaches Madison Square Garden with a 3-0 start after winning 106-93 in Philadelphia on Sunday despite missing two starters. Cade Cunningham produced 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Pistons led from start to finish. New York has endured a difficult opening week as the defending champions,…

The Lakers return home after opening the season with a series of impressive offensive displays, including a 127-105 victory over Golden State and a 132-123 win in Utah on Sunday. Portland has brought a radically different backcourt into the season, with Ja Morant and Damian Lillard sharing playmaking and scoring…