NBA October 30 Round up: Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic shine, as Austin Reaves beats the buzzer in action-packed Thursday games

The NBA delivered a jam-packed slate of games on October 30 (PH time), with stars putting up big numbers and several contests coming down to the wire. Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to their second straight victory, Nikola Jokic continued his record-breaking triple-double run, and Austin Reaves lifted the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic buzzer-beater win.

In Toronto, Kevin Durant erupted for 31 points while Jabari Smith Jr. added a season-high 25 as the Rockets rolled past the struggling Raptors, 139–121. Alperen Sengun nearly notched a triple-double with 18 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. Despite 31 points from Scottie Barnes, the Raptors fell to their second straight loss.

Over in Boston, Jaylen Brown powered the Celtics with 30 points, including 13 during a crucial 20–3 run to end the first half, as they cruised past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 125–105, to snap Cleveland’s winning streak. Evan Mobley paced the Cavs with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham starred in Detroit’s 135–116 win over the Orlando Magic, posting 30 points and 10 assists. Paolo Banchero filled the stat sheet for the Magic with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the surging Pistons.

The Atlanta Hawks also came away with a road victory, edging the Brooklyn Nets 117–112 despite losing Trae Young to a knee injury. Jalen Johnson stepped up with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. dropped 32 points and nine boards in a losing effort for the winless Nets.

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At the United Center, rookie Matas Buzelis led the Chicago Bulls to a 126–113 home win over the Sacramento Kings with 27 points. Zach LaVine paced the Kings with 30 points, but Sacramento’s defense couldn’t contain Chicago’s late surge.

In Dallas, reserves Brandon Williams and Dwight Powell carried the load as the Mavericks edged the Indiana Pacers 107–105. Williams scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Powell added 18. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 27 points and 13 rebounds in the narrow loss.

Nikola Jokic continued his dominance in Denver, logging his fourth straight triple-double to open the season — matching an NBA record — with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Nuggets’ 122–88 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans. Rookie guard Jeremy Fears Jr. led New Orleans with 21 points and six assists.

In Utah, Jrue Holiday scored 27 points and nailed four clutch free throws in the final seconds to help the Portland Trail Blazers escape with a 136–134 win over the Jazz. Lauri Markkanen shined for Utah with 32 points, three steals, and three blocks, but the Jazz fell just short at home.

Austin Reaves capped the night with heroics in Minnesota, hitting a 12-foot jumper at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116–115 victory over the Timberwolves. Reaves finished with a double-double of 28 points and 16 assists, while Julius Randle led the Wolves with 33 points and six assists.

Meanwhile in Phoenix, Ja Morant hit a go-ahead jumper with 7.6 seconds left to seal a 114–113 Memphis Grizzlies win over the Suns. Morant delivered a near triple-double with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Marvin Williams led the Suns with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and four steals.

It was a night defined by clutch moments and stellar individual performances — from Jokic’s history-making start to Reaves’ game-winner — reminding fans why the NBA remains the stage where stars shine brightest.

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