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NBA opening week delivers notable debuts and contenders’ early statements
NBA opening week produced several consequential first impressions: Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points with four steals in Toronto’s 43-point win over Chicago, while Damian Lillard returned to Portland with 25 points and six threes in a 124-83 rout of Phoenix. Oklahoma City also opened strongly, beating San Antonio and Denver behind a revamped starting group.
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What matters
- Damian Lillard made a strong return to Portland, while Kawhi Leonard made a strong return for Toronto.
- Oklahoma City’s revamped lineup has opened with two notable wins.
Why this made the edition
Current NBA opening-week results and notable debuts provide consequential group-level news.
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