November 2, 2023 Games

Toronto Raptors 99 (2-4) @ Philadelphia 76ers 114 (3-1)

Kelly Oubre Jr played well today and has been demonstrating his value on his new team the 76ers. Joel embiid led all players with 28 points today, 12 of which came at the free throw line, as he got there by drawing fouls inside the paint. As we'll see for most of the season, the Raptors had a tough shooting night in addition to 19 turnovers.

Detroit Pistons 116 (2-4) @ New Orleans Pelicans 125 (4-1)

Nice start to the season for the Pelicans led by CJ Mccollum who had 33 points tonight and is averaging 23 to start the season, right in-line with what can expect from him this season. The biggest question for them will be their health this season. Although it was a solid win tonight they were without two of their three best players, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.

Orlando Magic 115 (3-2) @ Utah Jazz 113 (2-4)

What a fun finish. Larui Markkanen of the Jazz with the go-ahead 3 with 19 seconds left, then right after Paolo Banchero of the Magic with a bucket to give them back the lead and eventual win. Paolo is one of my favorite young players, he led all players in this game today with 30 points. They've got a solid core and will continue to learn this season.

San Antonio Spurs 132 (3-2) @ Phoenix Suns 121 (2-3)

OMG WEMBY!!! After never leading except in the last 1 second of the previous game a couple days ago, the Spurs led for most of the game today. It was a surprsingly very dominating performance by the Spours today. The Suns struggled with shooting early in the game and that carried over with them throughout the game until Devin Booker took over and got them back into the game. Wemby aslo had a very postiive outing today as well as he finished with 38 points as he led the Spurs to a win. He completely took over in the fourth quarter with a combination of all kinds of shots, it was a thing of beauty. They were setting him up with the same play and it worked. Wemby has shown he can come alive in the 4th. The Suns will be fine, it's just one of those early rough shooting nights, they got good looks and have good plays drawn up.