African basketball, BAL and NBA

Grizzlies hold off Jazz fightback to stay unbeaten in NBA

Memphis beat Utah (110–105) for a fourth straight win. Coward shone and Jerome closed it out, despite the Jazz fightback and 14 points from Mo Bamba.

United States

Dončić scores 52 as Lakers erase 18-point deficit to beat Jazz in Utah

Trailing 47-29 after the first quarter, the Lakers turned the game around to beat the Jazz 132-123 in Salt Lake City on Sunday 25 October. Luka Dončić scored 52 points and added 10 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 29 points for a Los Angeles side that remains unbeaten.

United States

NBA: Dončić takes over in Utah to earn our MVP of the night

With 52 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds in the Lakers' win at Utah (132–123) on Sunday 25 October, Luka Dončić is the Sport News Africa newsroom's MVP of the night.

United States

Jerome's perfect night at the line steers Memphis past Sacramento fightback

Memphis won their third straight game by beating Sacramento 123–112 on Sunday 25 October. Ty Jerome scored 31 points, going a perfect 14 of 14 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies pulled clear again after the Kings levelled in the fourth quarter. Zach LaVine scored 37 points but could not prevent a third defeat in three games for Sacramento.

United States

Cunningham leads Pistons past Sixers as Philadelphia's perfect start ends

Detroit won the battle of the unbeaten sides in Philadelphia, 106–93, on Sunday, 25 October. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Duncan Robinson added 21 points. In front from the first quarter, the visitors held off Tyrese Maxey's 29 points and handed the Sixers their first defeat of the season. Detroit stay perfect with three wins.

United States

Thunder see off Clippers, but Jalen Williams' stretcher exit overshadows the win

Oklahoma City beat the Clippers 108–101 on Sunday 25 October to make it three wins from three games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and Ajay Mitchell added 18 off the bench. The Thunder's night was nonetheless clouded by Jalen Williams leaving the court on a stretcher after a fall late in the game. No immediate medical diagnosis was announced at the final whistle.

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NBA: Edwards, Kuminga and Minnesota overpower Toronto

Minnesota continued their perfect start to the season with a 117–94 win over Toronto. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 13 and the Timberwolves built a decisive lead in the third quarter.

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NBA: Wagner inspires fourth-quarter surge as Magic stun Knicks

Powered by a 40–27 fourth quarter, Orlando won 111–102 at the Knicks. Franz Wagner finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists; New York remain winless after three games.

United States

Haliburton and Siakam lead Pacers' rout of Nets in Brooklyn

Indiana won 136–109 at Brooklyn on Sunday, 25 October. Tyrese Haliburton had 24 points and 10 assists, Pascal Siakam added 21 points and the Pacers made the difference in the second and third quarters.

United States

Wembanyama and Harper finally get Spurs going with win in Dallas

San Antonio beat Dallas 122–106 on 24 October. Wembanyama and Harper carried the Spurs, who made the difference in the final quarter to claim their first win.

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Fantasy NBA: why Kessler already has 124 points

Two Lakers games, 124 SNA points: Walker Kessler's debut shows why rebounds, steals and blocks count in Fantasy NBA too.

Fantasy NBA: three players to weigh up before your week ahead

Kessler, Jerome and Tatum merit a closer look ahead of the week of 26 October. Schedule, positions and league rules should guide your Fantasy NBA decisions.