After a three-game night on Tuesday, the NBA schedule picks up in a major way on this Wednesday night. Not only are there 11 games on the docket, but some big time matchups. Early on, we’ll see two of the top rookies go head-to-head when Luka Doncic leads his Mavericks against Trae Young and the Hawks. Also part of the early slate, Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves will battle Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors in an interesting contest.
Later on, we’ll see a big-time Western Conference showdown between the Jazz and Rockets, as well as an Eastern Conference jamboree between the Sixers — who will get Ben Simmons back — and the Bucks. And of course, we have LeBron James in action as the Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns.
If that wasn’t enough, the night will close with a very interesting Wizards-Warriors contest.
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s action.
NBA scores for Wednesday, Oct. 24
All times Eastern
- Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m. (GameTracker) — ESPN
- Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Minnesota Timberwolves at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
- New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets, 8 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Indiana Pacers at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks, 9:30 p.m. (GameTracker) — ESPN
- Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns, 10 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings, 10 p.m. (GameTracker)
- Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
Doncic, Young square off in Atlanta
It’s always interesting when two top-five picks meet for the first time in their NBA careers, but the matchup on Wednesday night between Luka Doncic and Trae Young should be extra special. Not only were the two traded for each other on draft night, but they’re also both off to impressive starts. Plus, considering this is the Hawks’ home opener, the atmosphere should be electric in Atlanta.
Simmons back for Sixers
The Sixers missed Ben Simmons on Tuesday night, as they lost a heart-breaker in overtime to the Pistons. But the good news is that his absence will be short-lived. Simmons, who missed out against the Pistons due to a sore back, is expected to return to the lineup for their game against the Bucks. That’s big for Philly, because not only is Simmons one of their best players, but also — even early in the season — this is a crucial matchup against an Eastern Conference foe.
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