NBA: Suns shine to upstage Kawhi's Clippers, Giannis' Bucks feel the Heat

After a 2-0 start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers went down to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, while Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks.

Published : Oct 27, 2019 12:05 IST

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had led his side to back-to-back wins to start the campaign, however, it went down to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had led his side to back-to-back wins to start the campaign, however, it went down to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.
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Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had led his side to back-to-back wins to start the campaign, however, it went down to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered its first defeat of the NBA season after losing 130-122 to the Phoenix Suns.

Kawhi Leonard had led the Clippers to back-to-back wins to start the campaign, however, they went down to the Suns on Saturday.

Devin Booker scored 30 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 as the Suns snapped a 12-game losing streak to the Clippers.

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Leonard put up 27 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the visiting Clippers in Phoenix.

The Miami Heat spoiled the Milwaukee Bucks' home opener after prevailing 131-126 in overtime.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks held a 21-point lead in the third quarter but still lost to the rallying Heat, who were led by Goran Dragic's 25 points off the bench.

Reigning MVP Antetokounmpo finished with 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to go with eight turnovers before fouling out late in overtime.

- Westbrook surpasses Magic -

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook passed Magic Johnson for second place on the NBA's all-time triple-doubles list with his 139th. Westbrook had 28 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in the 126-123 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Trae Young might not have won Rookie of the Year last season, but he might be the NBA's MVP through two games (take that for what you will). The Atlanta Hawks guard scored 39 points while adding nine assists and seven rebounds in a 103-99 win over the Orlando Magic.

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Kemba Walker scored 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting in the Boston Celtics' 118-95 victory against the New York Knicks.

- Osman underwhelms despite Cavs win -

Cedi Osman's four-year extension with the Cavaliers netted Cleveland one point and one rebound in 28 minutes in a 110-99 win over the Indiana Pacers.

- DeRozan dazzles -

DeMar DeRozan produced a nice layup through traffic to seal the deal for the San Antonio Spurs with five seconds remaining in a 124-122 win over the Washington Wizards.

- Trail Blazers at Mavericks -

The Kristaps Porzingis era is off to a great start in Dallas as the Mavericks are unbeaten through two games. But Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has come out strong, too, and he presents a very interesting backcourt matchup opposite Luka Doncic.

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