Published 00:19 IST, October 30th 2019
NBA: Kyrie Irving, Kristaps Porzingis and other debuts to take note of
NBA: Quite a few stars made their debut for their new teams already in the 2019-20 season. Here's a look at their displays after some exciting season openers.
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It's safe to say that 2019-20 season of NBA has started with a bang. After an off-season that saw plenty of tres and switches, re were quite a few debuts to look forward to. And NBA did t disappoint. Here's a look at some of stars who stole helines on ir debuts for ir new teams in NBA this season.
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Kyrie Irving
Who better to start with than a man who went down in history books after his debut? Much was expected of Kyrie Irving before Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves game. Interestingly, Irving surpassed se expectations. former Boston Celtics star netted 50 points on his debut for Nets, thus setting record for most points registered on NBA debut.
Kristaps Porzingis
A total of 23 points may seem low compared to Irving's 50-point showing, but Kristaps Porzingis did enjoy a productive debut for Dallas Mavericks. Kristaps Porzingis h t played in over 600 days, but if re was any rustiness, it did t show. former New York Knicks star started game with a comfortable first bucket and ended game even better, after netting a basket from distance.
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Al Horford
Facing your former team on a debut for your new team could be a daunting task for some. For Al Horford, however, it was just ar day in office. former Boston Celtics star started game in typical Al Horford fashion, scoring 16 points in just over 31 minutes of action.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoyed a fruitful debut against Utah Jazz. After moving from Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander h 23 shot attempts on his debut. He also finished with 26 points in game despite ending on losing side.
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Markelle Fultz
12 points, six assists and two steals summed up Markelle Fultz's debut for Orlando Magic. former 1 overall pick saw 24 minutes of action and me his presence felt in his first game after nearly a year. Could former Philelphia point guard propel his new team to Eastern Conference playoffs?
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Julius Randle
A reported three-year $63 million contract meant that re were expectations resting on shoulders of Julius Randle. An efficient display on his debut for New York Knicks will mean that move could very well pay off. 25 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals summed up a fruitful debut for former Pelicans power forward.
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