Game previews, recaps and daily roundups
New York erased Detroit’s fast start with a 63-25 surge across the second and third quarters, turning a 13-point first-quarter deficit into a controlled 111-97 win. The Knicks improved to 1-3 by leaning on free throws, rebounding and ball movement despite 18 turnovers.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles Lakers 136-129 at Crypto.com Arena, closing the regular season matchup with a 36-26 fourth quarter. Portland’s 18 made 3s, 38-31 rebounding edge and 30 assists helped offset a hot Lakers start.
Hapoel Tel-Aviv enters Round 8 of the regular season at 5-2 with the Euroleague’s top CourtFrame Power Index profile, while Anadolu Efes arrives at 3-4 with a faster pace but a negative net rating. The matchup at Arena Botevgrad centers on whether Efes can speed up the game without feeding Hapoel’s more efficient half-court offense.
Besiktas hosts Olympiacos on October 28 at TBF Development Center - Main court in Round 8 of the regular season, with both teams entering without significant injury concerns. The matchup centers on Besiktas’ elite shooting efficiency against an Olympiacos side that owns the stronger record, rebounding profile and CourtFrame Power Index position.
A 13-game slate across Euroleague, NBA and NBA W produced several clear separation points, led by Real Madrid’s 104-86 win at Baskonia and Golden State Warriors’ 134-114 road result in Denver. Boston Celtics survived Brooklyn Nets 125-124, while Golden State Valkyries W held Atlanta Dream W to 55 points.
The Memphis Grizzlies moved to 3-0 with a 110-105 win over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center, using a 16-made-3-point night and late free-throw precision to hold off Utah. The Jazz won the rebounding battle and blocked eight shots, but Memphis’ perimeter efficiency and cleaner ball security carried the result.
Golden State turned a four-point first-quarter deficit into a 20-point road win behind a 22-for-44 night from 3-point range. Denver generated 31 assists and forced 18 turnovers, but the Nuggets could not offset a 13-rebound deficit or the Warriors’ shot-making surge.
Crvena zvezda hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv on October 27 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Round 8 of the regular season, with both teams entering on five days of rest. The matchup centers on whether Crvena zvezda’s stronger defensive baseline and home-court position can contain a Maccabi attack producing elite shooting efficiency despite a 2-5 record.
Dubai hosts Paris at Coca-Cola Arena in Round 8 of the regular season with a 5-2 record, a top-five CourtFrame Power Index profile and a major efficiency advantage. Paris enters at 1-6 but brings the faster tempo, higher assist volume and enough perimeter volume to test Dubai’s defensive structure.
Boston delivered the night’s most lopsided result with a 134-99 win over Chicago, while Cleveland survived Minnesota in a 127-125 finish. Memphis and Dallas won on the road, and Charlotte held off Washington at home.
Detroit beat Philadelphia 106-93 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, moving to 3-0 while handing the 76ers their first loss after a 3-1 start. The Pistons controlled the glass, protected the rim and opened the game with a 34-point first quarter that Philadelphia never fully answered.
Memphis beat Sacramento 123-112 at Golden, moving to 3-0 while the Kings fell to 0-3. A 42-point second quarter, cleaner late-game execution and a decisive edge at the foul line carried the Grizzlies through the regular season matchup.
Cleveland returns to Rocket Arena at 1-1, while Minnesota arrives 3-0 with a deeper scoring profile and a top-five CourtFrame Power Index ranking. The matchup centers on whether Donovan Mitchell and Cleveland’s frontcourt can offset Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and a Timberwolves team averaging 121 points.
The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards both enter the regular season matchup at 2-1, but they arrive with different early profiles. Washington has scored 118 points per game behind Trae Young and Anthony Davis, while Charlotte brings a rest advantage and a deeper injury list into Spectrum Center.
Sunday’s 17-game slate across the ACB and NBA produced several clear separation wins, led by Real Madrid’s 122-86 road result at Forca Lleida and Indiana Pacers’ 136-109 win at Brooklyn Nets. The NBA portion featured six road wins, while the ACB slate included three teams reaching at least 100 points.
Houston moved to 3-0 with a 121-114 win over Atlanta at State Farm Arena, using stronger perimeter efficiency and free-throw accuracy to offset 16 turnovers. The Hawks generated 34 assists and won the turnover margin, but 13-for-48 shooting from three left too much ground to recover.
Phoenix beat Golden State 131-122 at Mortgage Matchup Center, using a 45-point third quarter and a 33-assist night to secure its first win of the regular season. The Suns overcame 17 turnovers by shooting 50-for-86 from the field and controlling the game’s offensive flow after halftime.
Bilbao enters Round 5 of the regular season at 2-2 with a perfect 2-0 home record and 101.5 points per game at Bilbao Arena. MoraBanc Andorra is 1-3 overall and 0-2 away, but its early offensive efficiency and J. Akinjo’s playmaking give this matchup a sharper tactical edge than the records suggest.
Basquet Girona and Joventut Badalona enter Round 5 of the regular season at 2-2, but the matchup tilts on contrasting profiles: Girona’s perfect home start against Joventut’s superior ball security and playmaking. With both teams healthy, the game at Pavello Fontajau should be shaped by pace control, turnover margin and whether Girona can protect its defense from repeated half-court creation.
Road teams controlled much of the night on Oct. 24, with San Pablo Burgos, Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Valkyries W all winning away from home. Barcelona, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers delivered the strongest home responses in a slate defined by high-scoring NBA margins and tight late-game separation.
The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 2-0 with a 125-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. A 39-point third quarter, cleaner shot creation and a disruptive defensive night helped the Lakers overcome 21 turnovers in the regular season matchup.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Sacramento Kings 128-120 on October 24, 2026, using a 44-point third quarter to overturn Sacramento’s halftime edge. Portland moved to 2-0 in the regular season while Sacramento fell to 0-2 despite a strong free-throw night and a competitive offensive showing at Golden.
Atlanta Dream W host Golden State Valkyries W on October 24 at Gateway Center Arena with a 30-14 record, the No. 1 CourtFrame Power Index ranking and a 2-1 lead in the Final. Golden State Valkyries W arrive at 32-12, but Atlanta’s recent defensive profile and cleaner half-court execution create the central matchup tension.
Manresa enters Round 5 of the regular season at 0-4, with San Pablo Burgos arriving at 1-3 and carrying the better early efficiency profile. Both teams are fully available, putting the focus on Manresa’s half-court execution, San Pablo Burgos’ rebounding edge and a pace environment that has already pushed both offenses into the mid-to-high 80s.
