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Spurs open title defense with 102-91 win over Nuggets
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-11-02 14:38
In Philadelphia, Michael Redd scored 30 points, including a clutch
three-pointer to force overtime and Andrew Bogut had 13 points and nine rebounds
in his NBA debut leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-108 season opening win
over the 76ers.
San Antonio Spurs
guard Tony Parker (L) drives the lane against Denver Nuggets guard Andre
Miller during the fourth quarter of their NBA game in San Antonio, Texas
November 1, 2005. The Spurs defeated the Nuggets 102-91.
[Reuters] | Bobby Simmons contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds to the Bucks' total while
T.J. Ford narrowly missed out on a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 14
assists and nine rebounds to help give Terry Stotts a win on his Milwaukee
coaching debut.
Bogut, the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, proved a solid addition
to the Bucks' starting lineup going 6-of-9 from the floor and 1-1 at the
free-throw line.
Allen Iverson had 35 points and nine assists and Chris Webber added 32 points
and 14 rebounds for Philadelphia.
In Oklahoma City, P.J. Brown scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, as the
New Orleans Hornets stormed to a 93-67 season-opening win over the Sacramento
Kings in front of a capacity crowd at their temporary home.
J.R. Smith had 10 points and Chris Paul, the fourth overall pick in the 2005
draft, had 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists in his debut as the
Hornets celebrated a win in the first of 35 home games they will play at the
Ford Center after being relocated to Oklahoma City because of Hurricane Katrina.
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