Raptors Secure First Home Win; Thunder Remain Undefeated in NBA Season
The NBA season continues with mixed fortunes for several teams. The Toronto Raptors secured their first home win, while the Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated. Meanwhile, injuries and losses have affected other squads.
The Raptors' latest victory came against the Memphis Grizzlies, with RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram leading the scoring with 27 and 26 points respectively. This win was their first at home this season.
In other news, the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their perfect start to the season, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 137–106. The Thunder, under the guidance of head coach Mark Daigneault, are the sole undefeated team after seven straight wins.
However, not all teams fared well. The Chicago Bulls suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the New York Knicks 116–128. Similarly, the San Antonio Spurs tasted defeat for the first time, losing 118–130 to the Phoenix Suns. NBA star Jakob Poeltl missed his third consecutive game due to persistent back issues.
The Raptors will next face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, looking to build on their recent win. Meanwhile, the Thunder will aim to maintain their perfect record. Other teams will look to bounce back from their losses and return to winning ways.
