The seventh matchday of Week 1 of the 2021-22 NBA season has concluded and it’s time to take a look back at the scores and highlights of the matches and standings of the teams.
A total of nine fixtures were conducted with the teams settling into their grooves in the first week of action after a lengthy off-season.
Hornets 129 – 140 Celtics
The Charlotte Hornets’ winning streak ended at 3 as they succumbed to defeat against Boston Celtics. The Celtics, after already having been subjected to overtime this season, ended up on the winning side following an onslaught in the extended period.
They outscored the Hornets 18-7 in overtime to claim a topsy-turvy game on their side. Mikal Bridges and LaMelo Ball recorded 25 points each. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum led the proceedings with a 41-point display.
Pacers 109 – 119 Bucks
Defending NBA champions Milwaukee Bucks recorded a comfortable win over the Indian Pacers, a contest where they outscored their opponents across three quarters.
Giannis Antetokoumnpo top scored with 30 points and missed out on a triple-double by a single assist. He, however, led his side in points, rebounds, and assists with Khris Middleton chipping in with 27 points of his own.
Nets 104 – 90 Wizards
Brooklyn Nets notched a win to bring their 0.500 record back in a season that has started with inconsistency. Kevin Durant top-scored in the contest by recording 25 points. James Harden notched 14 points while Patty Mills put in another impressive 21-point showing.
No one among the Wizards crossed the 20-point barrier with Bradley Beal coming the closest with 19 points.
Hawks 122 – 104 Pistons
Detroit Pistons’ dismal start to the season continued as they slumped to defeat against Atlanta Hawks. Trae Young led the proceedings with a 32-point display.
Raptors 108 – 111 Bulls
The Chicago Bulls’ fairytale start to the season following an eventful off-season continues as they win four in a trot. The franchise have recorded a 4-0 start for the first time in 25 years.
The Bulls evaded a fourth-quarter rampage from the Raptors and ended up on the winning side by 3 points. Fred VanFleet recorded 17 assists for the hosts, but it ended in vain. DeMar DeRozan notched 26 points to be the top scorer and was ably supported by the rest of the side.
Heat 107 – 90 Magic
Jimmy Butler thumped in 36 points to make easy work of Heat’s state rivals Orlando Magic. A poor shooting effort by Magic saw no player score over 15 points.
Timberwolves 98 – 107 Pelicans
Karl Anthony-Towns’ 32 point, 14 rebound display ended up being in a losing cause as Pelicans recorded their first win of the season. Brandon Ingram recorded 27 points for the win.
Nuggets 87 – 99 Cavaliers
Denver Nuggets faced their first defeat this season after having won their first two games. They were undone by a sparkling performance by Kevin Love, who scored 22 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic amassed 24 points and 19 rebounds in a losing cause.
Clippers 116 – 86 Trailblazers
Los Angeles Clippers got their season rolling with a win over the Portland Trailblazers. Luke Kennard put in a brilliant shift from the bench and scored 23 points in 24 minutes.
Damian Lillard was far from his best after putting in a shift that only brought 12 points and 3 assists.
NBA Standings 2021-22
Eastern Conference
- Chicago Bulls
- Charlotte Hornets
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat
- Washington Wizards
- Atlanta Hawks
- Brooklyn Nets
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Boston Celtics
- Toronto Raptors
- Orlando Magic
- Indiana Pacers
- Detroit Pistons
Western Conference
- Golden State Warriors
- Utah Jazz
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Denver Nuggets
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Dallas Mavericks
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Sacramento Kings
- Phoenix Suns
- Houston Rockets
- San Antonio Spurs
- Portland TrailBlazers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Oklahoma City Thunder
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