Recap · 2026-10-21
2026-10-21
12 games were played.
11 NBA games were played.
1 WNBA game was played.
- Atlanta Hawks 132, Orlando Magic 125 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
Alexander-Walker leads Hawks past Magic 132-125
Atlanta won the October 21 regular-season opener behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 31 points. His late 3-pointer established a 128-123 lead with 51 seconds left. Paolo Banchero had 35 points and 10 assists.
- Milwaukee Bucks 116, Washington Wizards 128 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
Davis scores 34 in Wizards’ 128-116 win over Bucks
Washington won the October 21 regular-season opener behind Anthony Davis’ 34 points and 12 rebounds in his team debut. The Wizards took control early in the fourth quarter.
- Minnesota Timberwolves 131, Miami Heat 106 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves defeat Heat 131-106
Minnesota won its October 21 regular-season opener behind Anthony Edwards’ 45 points and 9 3-pointers. LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 in his Miami debut.
- Charlotte Hornets 110, Brooklyn Nets 103 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Chicago Bulls 92, Toronto Raptors 135 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Utah Jazz 103, Memphis Grizzlies 123 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Indiana Pacers 123, New Orleans Pelicans 120 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
Siakam and Haliburton lead Pacers past Pelicans 123-120
Indiana won its October 21 regular-season opener. Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter. Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 in his return to regular-season action following an Achilles rupture.
- Dallas Mavericks 110, Houston Rockets 128 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Golden State Warriors 105, Los Angeles Lakers 130 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Phoenix Suns 83, Portland Trail Blazers 124 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Sacramento Kings 96, LA Clippers 121 · Final · Oct 21 · NBA
- Golden State Valkyries 71, Atlanta Dream 97 · Final · Oct 21 · WNBA
Dream beat Valkyries 97-71 to take 2-1 Finals lead
Atlanta won WNBA Finals Game 3 at State Farm Arena on October 21. Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Rhyne Howard scored 16.