Atlanta 114, Washington 99
The Atlanta Hawks have added some new pieces to their lineup this year, but on opening night it was an old reliable veteran who made the difference.
Chicago 105, Boston 99
The Chicago Bulls didn't shoot very well, but they opened the season with a 105-99 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night thanks to rebounding and the "Three Alphas."
San Antonio 102, Sacramento 94
After five championships and 1,091 regular-season victories, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich doesn't impress too easily. Neither is he big on superlatives.
L.A. Clippers 114, Portland 106
If the Los Angeles Clippers are going to advance far in the NBA playoffs this season, they're going to have to win on nights when not everything is clicking.