The Mike Brown era begins in the mouth, despite the unfortunate slump.

french Victor Wenbanyama He returned on Wednesday and played in his first game since February, posting a double-double of 40 points and 15 rebounds, surpassing Cooper Flagg’s debut. dallas mavericksan NBA day marked by a rookie’s historic performance VJ EdgecomThe main character who scored 34 points in the 76ers’ victory in Boston. Similarly, knicks They defeated the Cavaliers in a great game. sans They did the same thing against the Kings.

After Tuesday’s aperitif, Oklahoma City thunder They opened the NBA with a double overtime victory over the Houston Rockets. warriors They defeated Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers, and 24 franchises made their new season debuts this Wednesday.

All focus was on the debut cooper flagwas the absolute No. 1 in the last draft with the Dallas Mavericks, but the former Duke was met with a fiery return in Wembang Yama. The Frenchman, who missed the second half of last season due to a vein thrombosis in his shoulder, crushed the Mavs with 40 points (15-of-21 shooting) and added 15 rebounds and three blocks. This was Spurs’ best performance in the season opener. San Antonio beat Dallas 125-92 against Flagg, with a modest 4-of-13 shooting performance and no more than 10 points and 10 rebounds.

No playing time for Hugo González

Spaniard Hugo did not play any minutes in the game at TD Garden. gonzalezHe was selected with absolute number 28 in the last draft by the Celtics. González, a guard from Madrid and former Real Madrid player, averaged 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 16.3 minutes per game in the preseason, which included a strong Summer League season.

of celticsThey won’t be able to rely on Jayson Tatum this season due to an Achilles injury, but they’re starting a year full of unknowns after letting Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford go to free up salary space. Yes, the Canary had minutes and a victory. Santi Aldama35 points from Ja Morant helped lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a five-point, six-rebound victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Knicks win, Fernandez-led Nets lose

In the East without a clear owner, the Knicks and Cavaliers start with the option to go all the way. These teams met at Madison Square Garden, with the local team winning 119-111. Mike Brown’s era as the Knicks’ new coach following the departure of Tom Thibodeau began with a trio of stars. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby.

Anunoby recorded a double-double with 24 points and 14 rebounds, Towns, who recovered from illness, had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Brunson contributed 23 points for the New Yorkers. The New Yorkers trailed 22-37 in the third quarter and were on the verge of wasting a 15-point lead. Yabusele He didn’t have a full day, finished the game without making a single shot, and contributed just one rebound.

coach cavs kenny atkinson Despite Donovan Mitchell scoring 31 points, 21 of which came in the third quarter, and Evan Mobley scoring 22 points, they conceded. The Knicks’ New York neighbors, the Brooklyn Nets, got off to a memorable start with a 117-136 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Giannis gets off to a strong start

At the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the Bucks laid down the law against the modest Washington Wizards, powered by Giannis’ double-double of 37 points and 14 rebounds. Antetokounmpo. After months of speculation about his future, the Greek did not give the Wizards the option of sending rival Khris Middleton (23 points) back to Milwaukee.

Other results of the night include: sans He debuted in a win against the Kings after Booker’s exhibition. orlando magic They defeated the Miami Heat (119-115). chicago bulls They defeated the Detroit Pistons (115-111); toronto raptors They won the game against the Hawks in Atlanta (138-118) without Spaniard Eli Ndiaye.