Nets overwhelm Wizards, Kings rap winless Lakers
WASHINGTON — New Jersey’s Kris Humphries finished with 21 points and 16 rebounds to help the Nets overcome a big deficit and beat the Washington Wizards 90-84 on Monday in the NBA season opener for both teams.
Deron Williams had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for New Jersey, which trailed by as much as 21 points in the second quarter, but began to turn things around with a 16-2 run.
Backup shooting guard Nick Young led Washington with 16 points in just 18 minutes.
KINGS 100, LAKERS 91
In Sacramento, Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as Sacramento opened its season in grand fashion, beating the Los Angeles at home for the first time in more than three years.
Tyreke Evans added 20 points for the Kings, who had lost nine of 10 to the Lakers and five straight at home.
WARRIORS 99, BULLS 91
In Oakland, Stephen Curry had 21 points and 10 assists as Golden State beat Chicago, giving new coach Mark Jackson his first victory.
Monta Ellis scored 26 points for the Warriors, who lost their opening game on Christmas Day.
BOBCATS 96, BUCKS 95
In Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte erased a 14-point deficit to beat Minnesota by the narrowest margin.
D.J. Augustin scored 19 points while rookie Kemba Walker added 13, including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining.
MAGIC 104, ROCKETS 95
Ir Orlando, Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points to lead five Magic players in double figures as Orlando beat Houston.
PACERS 91, PISTONS 79
In Indianapolis, Roy Hibbert had 16 points and 14 rebounds to help Indiana defeat Detroit.
David West, Indiana’s big free agent addition, had 11 points and 12 rebounds, even though he made just 3 of 12 field goals.
RAPTORS 104, CAVALIERS 96
In Cleveland, rookie Kyrie Irving scored just six points and hardly played like the No. 1 draft pick as Toronto spoiled the Cleveland guard’s NBA debut.
THUNDER 104, TIMBERWOLVES 100
In Minneapolis, Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead Oklahoma City to victory over Minnesota.
Russell Westbrook added 28 points, six assists and six rebounds for the Thunder, who have started off a season loaded with expectations at 2-0.
NUGGETS 115, MAVERICKS 93
In Dallas, Ty Lawson scored 20 of his 27 points in the first half for Denver, which faced little resistance on its way to victory over Dallas.
The reigning champions were drubbed for a second straight game, routinely giving up easy baskets in both. They allowed Denver to score 20 unanswered points in the second quarter and were down by 33 late in the third.
HORNETS 85, SUNS 84
In Phoenix, Eric Gordon made a 20-footer from the top of the key with 4.2 seconds to play in his New Orleans debut to give the Hornets a victory over Phoenix.
SPURS 95, GRIZZLIES 82
In San Antonio, Manu Ginobili scored 24 points as San Antonio got some payback after its stunning playoff collapse last season, beating Memphis.
Tony Parker added 15 points and seven assists for the Spurs.
TRAIL BLAZERS 107, 76ERS 103
In Portland, LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and seven rebounds as Portland opened its season with a win over Philadelphia.
Gerald Wallace added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers, who let an early lead slip away but regained the upper hand in the second half by going small and picking up the pace. /ap
