Luka Doncic continued his torrid start to the season, scoring 49 points in Friday night’s 128-110 win over the Wolves to give him a franchise-record 92 points through the first two games.
Many Mavericks fans vented their frustration Friday night, again chanting “Fire Nico!” as the final minute played out in a 117-107 loss to the Wizards that dropped Dallas to 0-2 on the season.
Kevin Durant said Rockets players and coaches are “pissed off” as they fell to 0-2 with a 115-111 loss to the Pistons on Friday night, but also views that early-season frustration as a good thing.
Few players wanted to talk before the Blazers’ game Friday night against the Warriors, one day after the arrest of head coach Chauncey Billups in an alleged poker scheme.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “deeply disturbed” by the allegations that were presented by federal authorities against Heat guard Terry Rozier and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.