Opening night in the NBA always brings optimism, fresh jersey designs, and the promise of a championship chase. However, for six franchises, the new season started in historically embarrassing fashion. For the first time in NBA history, six different teams…
For the first time in league history, six NBA teams suffered blowout losses of at least 20 points during their season openers on the same slate. The heavy defeats were headlined by the Chicago Bulls losing 135-92 to the Toronto Raptors and the Phoenix Suns falling 124-84 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Other notable routs included Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 35 points in his Miami Heat debut during a 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Golden State Warriors 127-105, while the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103, and the Sacramento Kings dropped their game by 25 points.
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