Grizzlies close on a 17-0 run to win at Golden State, and the Hawks win by 47: NBA Friday roundup
Memphis was down 106-94 with 3:47 left and did not allow another basket. Utah beat New Orleans by a point, Alperen Şengün scored 14 in the fourth in Austin, and the Bulls made all 10 of their late free throws in Milwaukee.
By Marcus OyelaranDesk name · October 23, 2026 · 9 min read

De'Anthony Melton hit a 23-foot three with 3:47 left, and the Golden State Warriors led the Memphis Grizzlies 106-94. They did not score again until 0.5 seconds were left. Memphis scored the next 17 points and won 111-108 on Friday at Chase Center.
Friday had 12 games. Jayson Tatum's 36 in Boston's win over the Knicks has its own story. Here are the other 11. Eight of Friday's winners are 2-0: Memphis, Houston, the Lakers, Portland, Toronto, Detroit, Minnesota and Atlanta.
Grizzlies 111, Warriors 108
Jaylen Wells started the run with a three and a free throw. Cameron Boozer made four free throws, two of them after Zach Edey stole the ball from Brandin Podziemski. Ty Jerome hit a 23-foot three from Edey at 1:24, and it was 106-105.
Edey blocked a 28-foot three by Stephen Curry. Wells tied it at the line at 54.7, and Curry and Podziemski missed threes. Boozer hit a nine-foot turnaround with 20.1 seconds left for Memphis's first lead since the third quarter. Draymond Green was then called for an offensive foul, and a technical foul followed. Jerome made the technical free throw and a driving layup at 10.2: 111-106.
Jerome scored 28, 14 in the third quarter, and Boozer 25. Curry led Golden State with 24.
Jazz 120, Pelicans 119
Dejounte Murray scored with 1:01 left to put New Orleans ahead 119-118. At 50.5, Trey Murphy III fouled Darryn Peterson, who made both free throws. Zion Williamson was called for an offensive foul at 35.9, and a Pelicans challenge did not change it. Jaren Jackson Jr. missed at 14.3, and Murray missed a 19-foot pull-up with 1.4 seconds left.
Jackson scored 24 for Utah, nine in the fourth quarter. Williamson had 23 points and Saddiq Bey 20. The Pelicans had trailed 67-52 early in the third quarter and taken the lead with a 12-0 run. Utah is 1-1, New Orleans 0-2.
Rockets 114, Spurs 110
The lead changed hands 14 times at Moody Center in Austin, the last on a basket by Alperen Şengün with 3:49 left: 105-104. Şengün then scored, was fouled and made the free throw at 2:42.
San Antonio got within 109-108 on an alley-oop from De'Aaron Fox to Victor Wembanyama. Kevin Durant answered with a 25-foot three from Şengün at 1:34. Dylan Harper dunked at 46.1 to make it 112-110, but the Spurs did not score again. Fred VanVleet made two free throws with 0.6 seconds left, and Amen Thompson blocked Wembanyama's layup at 0.1.
Şengün scored 29, 14 in the fourth quarter. Wembanyama had 25 for San Antonio and Harper 20, 11 in the fourth. Houston is 2-0, San Antonio 0-2.
Bulls 132, Bucks 125
Milwaukee led 26-11 in the first quarter. Chicago scored 44 points in the second, with a 16-0 run, and the game was tied six times.
The Bucks went ahead 123-122 on a basket by Myles Turner with 2:51 left. Then the Bulls got to the line. Caleb Wilson made two at 1:16 and two more at 35.5, Norman Powell made two, and Tre Jones made four. Chicago made all 10 of its free throws in the last 1:16 and won the afternoon game at Fiserv Forum.
Powell scored 25, Wilson 21 and Leonard Miller 19. Tyler Herro scored 34 for Milwaukee, 13 in the fourth quarter.
Lakers 125, Clippers 117
The Lakers took the lead for good early in the third quarter and scored 12 straight to make it 89-76. Austin Reaves scored 13 in the quarter and finished with 28. Luka Dončić had 23 and Walker Kessler 22.
The Clippers cut a 15-point lead to 119-113 with 3:21 left but got no closer. Darius Garland scored 26 for the Clippers, 13 in the fourth quarter, and Brook Lopez 22. The Lakers are 2-0.
Trail Blazers 128, Kings 120
Sacramento led 21-9 in the first quarter and 64-59 early in the third. Portland then scored 15 straight and led the rest of the way. Deni Avdija scored 26, 11 in the third quarter, and Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara 19 each. The Kings got within 118-115 with 4:51 left.
Darius Acuff Jr. scored 33 for Sacramento, 22 of them after halftime, and Domantas Sabonis 27. Portland is 2-0, Sacramento 0-2.
Raptors 112, Wizards 102
Toronto led from its first basket to the end. Washington got within four early in the fourth quarter, at 83-79. Scottie Barnes scored 28, 11 in the fourth, and RJ Barrett 23. Trae Young scored 22 for the Wizards. Toronto is 2-0.
Pistons 128, Heat 111
Detroit scored the first 11 points, scored 41 in the first quarter and never trailed. John Collins scored 23 and Paul Reed 19. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 for Miami, 16 of them in the third quarter. Detroit is 2-0, Miami 0-2.
Timberwolves 115, Magic 93
Orlando never led. Minnesota led by 26 late in the third quarter, and nine Timberwolves scored at least nine points, led by Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards with 15 each. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 20 for Orlando, 15 in the fourth quarter. Minnesota is 2-0, Orlando 0-2.
Mavericks 121, Pacers 105
Dallas scored 44 points in the first quarter and led by 37, at 77-40, late in the first half. Indiana never led. Kyrie Irving scored 24 and P.J. Washington 20. Pascal Siakam scored 23 for the Pacers, and Tyrese Haliburton 18. Both teams are 1-1.
Hawks 128, Hornets 81
Charlotte led 2-0. Atlanta led for good from 8:27 of the first quarter, scored 18 straight across halftime to go from 56-43 to 74-43, and led by 49, at 128-79, with 58.2 seconds left. Jalen Johnson and Aaron Wiggins scored 19 each. Naz Reid scored 17 for the Hornets. Atlanta is 2-0, Charlotte 1-1.
Scoring
Scoring: Memphis 111-108 Golden State
Memphis: Ty Jerome 28, Cameron Boozer 25, Jaylen Wells 17, Cam Spencer 11, Zach Edey 8, Scotty Pippen Jr. 8, Jerami Grant 6, Isaiah Stewart 4, GG Jackson 2, Quinten Post 2, Kris Murray 0.
Golden State: Stephen Curry 24, Yaxel Lendeborg 18, Brandin Podziemski 18, Graham Ike 10, De'Anthony Melton 10, Gary Payton II 7, Draymond Green 5, Gui Santos 5, Georges Niang 4, Brandon Williams 4, Al Horford 3, Will Richard 0.
By quarter: Memphis 33, 27, 24, 27. Golden State 34, 22, 34, 18.
Scoring: Utah 120-119 New Orleans
Utah: Jaren Jackson Jr. 24, Keyonte George 19, Jaxson Hayes 17, Lauri Markkanen 16, Darryn Peterson 15, Brice Sensabaugh 10, Isaiah Collier 10, Ace Bailey 6, Svi Mykhailiuk 3, Kyle Filipowski 0.
New Orleans: Zion Williamson 23, Saddiq Bey 20, Dejounte Murray 16, Derik Queen 12, Jordan Poole 12, Trey Murphy III 9, Jeremiah Fears 7, Karlo Matković 7, Yves Missi 6, Bennedict Mathurin 4, Herbert Jones 3.
By quarter: Utah 31, 31, 24, 34. New Orleans 28, 24, 38, 29.
Scoring: Houston 114-110 San Antonio
Houston: Alperen Şengün 29, Kevin Durant 20, Amen Thompson 20, Fred VanVleet 14, Tari Eason 12, Jabari Smith Jr. 7, Marcus Smart 5, Steven Adams 4, Bogdan Bogdanović 3.
San Antonio: Victor Wembanyama 25, Dylan Harper 20, De'Aaron Fox 19, Stephon Castle 15, Devin Vassell 10, Keldon Johnson 8, Luke Kornet 7, Julian Champagnie 6, Harrison Barnes 0, Carter Bryant 0.
By quarter: Houston 32, 29, 24, 29. San Antonio 27, 32, 22, 29.
Scoring: Chicago 132-125 Milwaukee
Chicago: Norman Powell 25, Caleb Wilson 21, Leonard Miller 19, Jalen Smith 14, Buddy Hield 13, Isaac Okoro 12, Tre Jones 11, Matas Buzelis 7, Josh Giddey 6, Noa Essengue 4.
Milwaukee: Tyler Herro 34, Jaime Jaquez Jr. 19, Kyle Kuzma 14, Myles Turner 12, Ryan Rollins 11, Kel'el Ware 11, AJ Green 11, Kasparas Jakučionis 7, Ousmane Dieng 3, Brayden Burries 3.
By quarter: Chicago 17, 44, 41, 30. Milwaukee 32, 30, 42, 21.
Scoring: L.A. Lakers 125-117 LA Clippers
L.A. Lakers: Austin Reaves 28, Luka Dončić 23, Walker Kessler 22, Ziaire Williams 14, Matisse Thybulle 13, Quentin Grimes 13, Sandro Mamukelashvili 7, Collin Sexton 5, Kevon Looney 0.
LA Clippers: Darius Garland 26, Brook Lopez 22, Derrick Jones Jr. 16, Rui Hachimura 16, Keaton Wagler 13, Kris Dunn 7, Isaiah Jackson 6, Gradey Dick 6, Kobe Sanders 5.
By quarter: L.A. Lakers 27, 37, 39, 22. LA Clippers 31, 33, 26, 27.
Scoring: Portland 128-120 Sacramento
Portland: Deni Avdija 26, Toumani Camara 19, Damian Lillard 19, Sidy Cissoko 15, Robert Williams III 13, Ja Morant 12, Jrue Holiday 12, Donovan Clingan 8, Scoot Henderson 4, Vit Krejci 0.
Sacramento: Darius Acuff Jr. 33, Domantas Sabonis 27, Zach LaVine 22, Precious Achiuwa 14, Keegan Murray 12, Emanuel Sharp 5, De'Andre Hunter 4, Daeqwon Plowden 3, Malik Monk 0, Nique Clifford 0.
By quarter: Portland 27, 32, 44, 25. Sacramento 33, 31, 26, 30.
Scoring: Toronto 112-102 Washington
Toronto: Scottie Barnes 28, RJ Barrett 23, Kawhi Leonard 16, Immanuel Quickley 12, Collin Murray-Boyles 8, Ja'Kobe Walter 7, Jakob Poeltl 6, Jamison Battle 5, Jamal Shead 5, Allen Graves 2, Trayce Jackson-Davis 0, Jaden Bradley 0, Alijah Martin 0.
Washington: Trae Young 22, Tre Johnson 20, Kyshawn George 11, Bilal Coulibaly 11, Anthony Davis 9, Justin Champagnie 8, Alex Sarr 7, Khris Middleton 6, Deandre Ayton 4, Bub Carrington 3, Felix Okpara 1, Anthony Gill 0, Reece Beekman 0, Tre Mann 0, Will Riley 0.
By quarter: Toronto 34, 26, 21, 31. Washington 21, 31, 25, 25.
Scoring: Detroit 128-111 Miami
Detroit: John Collins 23, Paul Reed 19, Duncan Robinson 17, Cade Cunningham 16, Daniss Jenkins 15, Isaiah Joe 12, Ronald Holland II 8, Javonte Green 5, Kevin Huerter 5, Jalen Duren 4, Ausar Thompson 4, Tolu Smith 0.
Miami: Giannis Antetokounmpo 36, Davion Mitchell 18, Bobby Portis 11, Andrew Wiggins 8, Tim Hardaway Jr. 8, Pelle Larsson 7, Klay Thompson 6, Nikola Jović 5, Bam Adebayo 4, Nick Richards 3, Dru Smith 3, Ryan Conwell 2, Simone Fontecchio 0, Myron Gardner 0.
By quarter: Detroit 41, 24, 38, 25. Miami 26, 27, 27, 31.
Scoring: Minnesota 115-93 Orlando
Minnesota: Jaden McDaniels 15, Anthony Edwards 15, Rudy Gobert 14, Ayo Dosunmu 14, Terrence Shannon Jr. 13, LaMelo Ball 12, Jonathan Kuminga 11, Trey Lyles 9, Joan Beringer 9, Bones Hyland 3, Cody Williams 0, Isaiah Evans 0, Jaylen Clark 0.
Orlando: Wendell Carter Jr. 20, Franz Wagner 18, Paolo Banchero 14, Jalen Suggs 14, Colin Castleton 7, Jase Richardson 6, Desmond Bane 5, Tristan da Silva 5, Goga Bitadze 4, Jamal Cain 0, Nikola Vučević 0, Jevon Carter 0, Alex Morales 0.
By quarter: Minnesota 26, 31, 29, 29. Orlando 20, 25, 15, 33.
Scoring: Dallas 121-105 Indiana
Dallas: Kyrie Irving 24, P.J. Washington 20, Max Christie 16, Naji Marshall 15, Cooper Flagg 14, Zaccharie Risacher 11, Morez Johnson Jr. 8, Marcus Sasser 6, Daniel Gafford 4, Moussa Cisse 3, Tobi Lawal 0, Sergio de Larrea 0, Walter Clayton Jr. 0.
Indiana: Pascal Siakam 23, Tyrese Haliburton 18, Andrew Nembhard 16, Obi Toppin 13, Ivica Zubac 9, Aaron Nesmith 9, Quenton Jackson 8, Jalen Slawson 4, Kelly Oubre Jr. 3, Jarace Walker 2, Larry Nance Jr. 0, Jay Huff 0, Kobe Brown 0.
By quarter: Dallas 44, 33, 21, 23. Indiana 27, 16, 33, 29.
Scoring: Atlanta 128-81 Charlotte
Atlanta: Jalen Johnson 19, Aaron Wiggins 19, Nickeil Alexander-Walker 14, CJ McCollum 13, Dyson Daniels 11, Corey Kispert 11, Onyeka Okongwu 10, Luguentz Dort 9, Jock Landale 8, Kingston Flemings 5, Dorian Finney-Smith 3, Asa Newell 3, Zuby Ejiofor 3.
Charlotte: Naz Reid 17, Tidjane Salaün 11, Grayson Allen 11, Brandon Miller 6, Royce O'Neale 6, Hannes Steinbach 6, Ryan Kalkbrenner 6, Moussa Diabaté 5, Dennis Schröder 4, Liam McNeeley 4, Sion James 3, Christian Anderson 2, PJ Hall 0.
By quarter: Atlanta 33, 35, 29, 31. Charlotte 20, 23, 19, 19.
What is next
Eleven of these teams played again on Saturday: Saturday's roundup and the Nuggets' overtime win over New Orleans. On Sunday, October 25, the Lakers visit Utah at 5 p.m. ET, the Raptors visit Minnesota, the Magic visit the Knicks and the Clippers visit Oklahoma City at 7 p.m. ET, the Pistons visit Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the Grizzlies visit Sacramento at 9 p.m. ET.
Update: on Sunday Luka Dončić scored 52 as the Lakers won at Utah 132-123, and the Magic beat the 0-3 Knicks.
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