On Sunday, the NBA continued the early part of the season as some teams played in their tenth games on the slate. Among the big winners were Milwaukee, Orlando, Phoenix, Toronto, and Washington, with several clubs getting their second win for the season and others looking dominant.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to play like one of the best teams in the league, thanks to Greek Freak. On Sunday, he recorded a triple-double of 26 points, 15 boards, and 11 assists to help defeat the Kings 144-109.
“He’s a great guy….I’ve met his family. I’ve met his mother. It’s going be kind of awkward when we go back to Greece and talk again, but you gotta do what you gotta do.”
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 5, 2018
- @Giannis_An34 the play that had everyone talking: pic.twitter.com/rXl5Mnx4wV
Serge Ibaka - Toronto Raptors
Toronto paid a visit to LeBron James and the Lakers on Sunday and came away with another win. Serge Ibaka finished the game with a solid double-double of 34 points and 10 rebounds as well as two assists. Toronto is now 9-1 for the season and 3-1 on the road.
Serge Ibaka goes 15-17 from the field en route to a career-high 34 PTS in the @Raptors 9th win of the season! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/VNPRIIzfeX
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2018
Jusuf Nurkic - Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are among the early contenders in the Western Conference. That's not only thanks to their stellar backcourt, but also players in the front court. On Sunday it was big man Jusuf Nurkic with a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds in a 30-point win over Minnesota.
Jusuf Nurkic patrols the paint for the @trailblazers with a team-high 19 PTS in the W! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/N8ek4pK0AV
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2018
John Wall - Washington Wizards
The Wizards are off to a disappointing start and almost looked as bad as the Cleveland Cavaliers. They picked up their second win on Sunday. It was a 108-95 win over NY thanks to John Wall's 26 points, seven assists, and two boards.
John Wall & Bradley Beal combine for 48 PTS in the @WashWizards victory over NYK! #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/WTnCmcQ2Ri
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2018
Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are another team that picked up their second win on Sunday. Devin Booker didn't just lead in scoring with 25 points, he also hit the game-winning field goal at the buzzer. Phoenix is now 2-7, but how long will Booker want to be on this roster?
Devin Booker puts up 25 PTS, 7 AST & nails the game-winning jumper for the @Suns! #TimeToRise pic.twitter.com/oeEfoc84tM
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2018