Yaxel Lendeborg on Luka Doncic: "I had a lot of respect for him ... but being in there first hand, watching all the whining and complaining, I lost all respect for him." (🎥 via @anthonyVslater)

Ty Lue after the Clippers' opening night win: "That win was for Mr. Ballmer. Just want to say thank you for everything. We're still fighting for him."

Lowest FG% in a rookie debut in NBA history (min. 20+ FGA): Sidney Wicks - 18.5% FG (1971) Darius Acuff Jr. - 20.8% FG (tonight) Elmore Smith - 23.8% FG (1971) OJ Mayo - 25% FG (2008) Acuff had 12 PTS on 5-24 FG, 0-7 3PT

Luka Doncic on his exchange with Yaxel Lendeborg and halfcourt shot response: "He was talking crazy ... I knew that was going before I got it in my hands. I work on those."

Walker Kessler in Lakers debut: 26 PTS 9 REB 2 BLK 12-12 FG Most dunks in a game by a Laker (10) since Shaq in 2003.

Damian Lillard's first game back from Achilles injury: 25 PTS 6 AST 6-10 3PT Ja Morant in Blazers debut: 14 PTS 8 AST 6-8 FG Blazers beat the Suns by 41.

Status alert: Oso Ighodaro (hip) won't return Wednesday.

Luka Doncic responds to Yaxel Lendeborg's trash talk

Yaxel Lendeborg jawing with Luka Doncic already

Anthony Edwards on LaMelo Ball: "I think he's the best point guard in the league." (via @JonKrawczynski)

DAME'S BACK. HEAT CHECK.

Tyrese Haliburton getting emotional in the postgame interview after his first game back. 23 PTS and 12 AST in a win.

Ty Jerome getting MVP chants with 45 points on Opening Night

Worst plus-minus in a debut in NBA history: Caleb Wilson: -45 (tonight) Jalen Green: -37 (2021) Amen Thompson: -34 (2023) Raptors beat the Bulls by 43.

Players in NBA history with multiple 40-point season openers: Anthony Edwards Wilt Chamberlain Michael Jordan Ant had 45 PTS, 10 REB in the win.

Status alert: Alperen Sengun (back) has returned to Wednesday's game.

Status alert: Alperen Sengun (back) has returned to Rockets' bench Wednesday.

Status alert: Alperen Sengun (back) headed to locker room Wednesday.

Lineup alert: Kings will start Acuff Jr., LaVine, Hunter, Murray, Sabonis on Wednesday.

Paolo Banchero in loss to the Hawks: 35 PTS 10 AST 7 REB 10-12 FG 3-4 3PT 12-16 FT Most efficient 30-point game of his career.