Eight minutes into the season opener, it looked like Duke was going to turn Monday night’s game against Maine into the same type of annihilation we saw in the preseason games. “It was the first time we’ve really been hit back hard,” coach Jon Scheyer said. Coinciding with what was great about the experience was Duke’s response to being hit.
Anthony Davis unsure if lingering foot injury will continue to hamper him
Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has been dealing with a foot injury he sustained over the summer that he aggravated during a loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Payne scores 18, Jacksonville beats Trinity Baptist 78-65
Stephon Payne III's 18 points helped Jacksonville defeat Trinity Baptist 78-65 on Monday night. Payne added 13 rebounds for the Dolphins. Zach Bell scored 11 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Johnson has 19 in Hampton’s 110-53 victory against Mid-Atlantic Christian
Daniel Johnson scored 19 points as Hampton beat Mid-Atlantic Christian 110-53 on Monday night in a season opener. Johnson shot 8 for 15, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Pirates. George Beale scored 15 points, going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line.
Hand’s career-high double-double leads Boston College to a 69-60 win over The Citadel
Donald Hand Jr. scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, both career highs, as Boston College held off The Citadel 69-60 in a season opener on Monday night. Hand was 4 of 14 shooting from the field but was 3 of 8 from long range and 11-for-11 from the line. Chad Venning scored 15 points and Elijah Strong knocked down his first four shots, including a 3-pointer, to finish with 11 points.
Steph reveals irrational fear he’d be Warriors’ ‘weak link’ in return
The Golden State Warriors had been playing so well without Stephen Curry that he had only one thing on his mind when in his return against the Washington Wizards.
Knicks’ two-game winning streak snapped with 109-97 loss to Rockets
The Knicks (3-3) lost to the Houston Rockets (4-3) on Monday night, 109-97, to snap their two-game winning streak and fall back to .500 on the season.
Dennis Schroder, Cam Johnson each score 20 as Nets beat Grizzlies, 106-104
Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, and the Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night in Brooklyn.
Cooper Flagg makes Duke debut and shows off his versatile skill set
Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor reacts to Cooper Flagg's Duke debut and if the hype surrounding the projected #1 NBA draft pick is warranted.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James can’t mask Lakers’ issues in loss to Pistons
Despite a 37-point effort from Anthony Davis and a strong game from LeBron James, the Lakers struggle on defense yet again in a 115-103 loss to Detroit.
What we learned as Steph’s return ignites Warriors’ win vs. Wizards
Warriors superstar Steph Curry's return from injury fueled Golden State's 125-112 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday at Capital One Arena.
George good to go for Sixers debut, takes Lowry’s place in starting lineup
Paul George joined the Sixers' starting lineup for the first time Monday night in Phoenix.
Cooper Flagg stats: How did Duke freshman phenom do in his college basketball debut?
Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg offered plenty of excitement in Duke's season-opening win against Maine on Monday night.
Watch Ja Morant’s spinning 360 layups — yes, plural — Monday night
The man is a walking highlight show.
Draymond, Poole trade taunts at end of first half in Warriors-Wizards
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole couldn't resist the chance to take shots at each other Monday night.