NBA: Scores, updates and highlights from all the games on October 24

NBA season kicked off with a bang as a total of 22 teams featured on Thursday, October 24 for an action-packed mid-week for NBA fans around world. Here is a look at all fixtures that took place on Thursday. 

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Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Kyrie Irving made his much-awaited debut for Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Much was expected of six-time All-Star and former Celtics star did t disappoint. Irving was all around court as he put in a dominant display, racking up 50 points during his debut for Nets. In doing so, Irving also went on to set record for most points scored in an NBA debut. His 50-point display was just seventh 50-point display in Nets' history. 

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Ben Simmons dominated proceedings to make sure that Philadelphia 76ers opened ir NBA season with a victory. 76ers romped to a 107-93 win over Boston Celtics. 24 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists summed up Simmons' dominance during win over Celtics. Al Horford, who faced his former team during game, finished game with 16 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds.

San Antonio Spurs Vs New York Knicks

It was an unfortunate day for Knicks as y succumbed to a 120-111 defeat against San Antonio Spurs. R.J. Barrett made his debut on day and did t disappoint as rookie racked up 21 points, five rebounds and two assists. Despite holding a lead in third quarter, Knicks failed to hold on to ir lead as Spurs mounted a late resurgence to secure a win. 

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets

A rematch of last season's Western Conference finals promised to be an exciting contest and it did t disappoint. Blazers, like Knicks, held a lead going into third quarter. However, Nikola Jokic's late show stole victory from jaws of defeat for Nuggets. game ended 108-100.

Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons

Andre Drummond was a force to reckon with during Pistons win over Indiana Pacers. 32 points on 12-18 shooting, 23 rebounds, four blocks and three steals summed up Drummonds' dominant display. Drummonds was so good during win against Pacers that absence of six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin was hardly felt by Pistons. 

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