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Victor Wembanyama started slow in his return but finished with a game-high 25 points to rally the Spurs from 17 points down to defeat the Warriors on Saturday.
Ball's career-best 50 not enough as Hornets fallAt 23, LaMelo Ball became the third-youngest player in NBA history with 50 points and 10 assists in a game, but it wasn't enough as the Bucks won 125-119.
'Phenomenal' Pippen Jr. shines in dad's ex-arenaScotty Pippen Jr. already had plenty of fond memories of watching his Hall of Fame father at the United Center. Pippen, son of former Bulls great Scottie, had a career night to lead the Grizzlies past the Bulls, 142-131.
With Embiid out, 'rookie of the year' McCain starsDespite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.
Sources: Zion (hamstring) not close to returningPelicans star Zion Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to action, sources told ESPN on Friday.
NBA follows NFL in warning players on burglariesThe NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.
Panic meter: 11 teams already on alertYes, we're almost a month into the season, but the Pelicans, Mavericks and Wolves are three of 11 teams that are veering off their playoff paths.