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Minnesota faces Atlanta for non-conference showdown

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (1-2, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -2.5; over/under is 234.

San Antonio visits Phoenix for conference showdown

San Antonio Spurs (1-2, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (2-1, fourth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Phoenix and San Antonio face off.

Cleveland faces conference foe New York

New York Knicks (1-2, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York visits Cleveland for an Eastern Conference matchup.
Monk delivers in OT as Kings beat Lakers 132-127 on 20th anniversary of James' NBA debut

Monk delivers in OT as Kings beat Lakers 132-127 on 20th anniversary of James' NBA debut

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Monk delivers in OT as Kings spoil 20th anniversary of James' NBA debut with win over Lakers

Monk delivers in OT as Kings spoil 20th anniversary of James' NBA debut with win over Lakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey drop double-doubles as Harden watches the 76ers beat winless Portland

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey drop double-doubles as Harden watches the 76ers beat winless Portland

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid closed his final stat line in the third quarter. The numbers in the NBA MVP's home debut: 35 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, six blocked shots.
Curry scores 24 with four 3's late to lead Warriors to 106-95 win over Rockets

Curry scores 24 with four 3's late to lead Warriors to 106-95 win over Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry had 24 points, with four 3-pointers down the stretch, and Klay Thompson added 19 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 106-95 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Hawks use balanced scoring, hold Lillard to six points and cruise past Bucks 127-110 for first win

Hawks use balanced scoring, hold Lillard to six points and cruise past Bucks 127-110 for first win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trae Young scored 20 points to lead eight players in double figures, and the Atlanta Hawks limited Damian Lillard to six points while routing the listless Milwaukee Bucks 127-110 on Sunday night for their first victory of the season.
Harden sits out third straight game, Embiid gets the start for 76ers in home opener

Harden sits out third straight game, Embiid gets the start for 76ers in home opener

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden was out for the 76ers. Joel Embiid was in, after the reigning NBA MVP skipped a chance to rest and started Sunday night in Philadelphia’s home opener.
Bucks rookie coach Adrian Griffin faces his son as Milwaukee hosts AJ Griffin and the Hawks

Bucks rookie coach Adrian Griffin faces his son as Milwaukee hosts AJ Griffin and the Hawks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Adrian Griffin tried to lead his Milwaukee Bucks to a second straight victory to start the season Sunday night, he knew he would have an eye on one opposing player in particular.