NBA Round Up: 19-Year-Old Suspended for Violent Act, Luka Doncic’s Insane Record, Warriors Rookie Joins Wilt Chamberlain, & More

The NBA weekend featured Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings receiving a one-game unpaid suspension after elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head during a 121-99 loss. Elsewhere, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic posted 45 points in a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first player in league history with at least four steals and four three-pointers in a single first quarter.

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up in Stephen Curry's absence, scoring 37 points against the Los Angeles Clippers to join Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only players in franchise history to average 20-plus points through their first seven career games. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets claimed their first victory of the season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 98-90.