Yesterday

T.J. Ford put on a clinic in an overtime contest between the Raptors and Celtics, but Ray Allen hit the game-winning three-pointer to give the C’s a 98-95 victory. T.J. scored 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting, adding five assists and a steal.

The Seattle SuperSonics and their young star Kevin Durant are still searching for their first win on the year after falling to the Clippers, 115-101. KD scored 24 points in 38 minutes, hitting 3-of-6 from behind the arc. He also pulled down eight rebounds to go with five assists and a blocked shot.

Daniel Gibson picked up five fouls in a 103-92 loss to the Phoenix Suns, but still played 38 minutes for Mike Brown’s Cavs. D-Gib scored six points and had four rebounds, but turned the ball over four times in the loss.

Chris Mihm and Maurice Evans provided a combined 19 minutes off the bench for Phil Jackson as the Lakers defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 119-109. Dueces were wild for Mo, who scored two points, logged two steals, and grabbed two rebounds. Mihm missed his only shot on the night, but hit one of two free throw attempts.

Tonight

There’s only one game on the NBA slate, and there are no Longhorns involved. But because it’s a tussle between the Mavs and Rockets, I’m sure there will be a ton of Texas fans interested in the outcome.

Last night

The Trail Blazers made a 4th-quarter push, but fell short in Houston, 89-80. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. He was also a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe.

Royal Ivey and the Bucks won their first game on the year, taking down the Bulls 78-72 in Milwaukee. Ivey played only four minutes in this one, missing both of his shots. He did pull down one rebound for the winning cause.

Today

The Raptors and T.J. Ford host the rejuvenated Boston Celtics and their “PGA Tour.” (1:30 PM Central)

Kevin Durant takes his first trip to L.A. as the Sonics battle the Clippers and Chris Kaman, the missing link. (2:30 PM Central)

D-Gib and the Cavs tangle with the up-tempo Suns at U.S. Airways Arena. (7 PM Central, NBA TV)

Chris Mihm, Maurice Evans, and the Lakers host the Utah Jazz. (8:30 PM Central)

Last night

T.J. Ford and the Raptors moved to 2-0 after absolutely destroying the Nets in East Rutherford, 106-69. Ford played only 22 minutes in the game, but scored eight points and logged seven assists.

LaMarcus Aldridge struggled in the Big Easy as the Trail Blazers lost to the Hornets, 113-93. LA scored only eight points on 4-of-12 shooting and missed both of his free throw attempts. He did add nine rebounds after grabbing only three in the season opener.

Maurice Evans played a full 20 minutes for the Lakers as they pulled off a 119-98 road victory in Phoenix. Mo scored eight points, dished out three assists, and pulled down a rebound in the winning effort. Chris Mihm did not play for the Lakers.

Royal Ivey provided eight minutes off the bench for the Bucks, who lost 102-99 to the Charlotte Bobcats. Ivey scored two points and added an assist and steal.

Tonight

LaMarcus Aldridge continues his season-opening tour through the south as the Trail Blazers visit the Rockets. (7:30 PM Central, NBA TV)

Royal Ivey plays before the home Bucks crowd for the first time when Milwaukee hosts the Bulls (7:30 PM Central)

Before we get to the results and upcoming games, a bit of news regarding another Horn trying to crack an NBA roster. In last night’s Developmental League draft from New York City, Jason Klotz was selected in the 3rd round by the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The D-League team, which is affiliated with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Bobcats, will open their season on November 16th against the Dakota Wizards.

Last night

Kevin Durant led all scorers with 27, but the veteran Phoenix Suns took over in the 4th quarter and earned a 106-99 victory in Seattle. KD was absolutely lights out in the first half, scoring 18 points on nearly 50% shooting. He also added five rebounds on the night, but unfortunately had six turnovers — including two big ones in the final minutes as the Sonics folded under the Phoenix pressure.

Tonight

The Milwaukee Bucks and Royal Ivey look for their first win as they travel to Charlotte. (6 PM Central)

T.J. Ford leads the Toronto Raptors to New Jersey. (6:30 PM Central)

Cleveland, LeBron, and Daniel Gibson try to bounce back from their season-opening loss as they host the Knicks. (6:30 PM Central)

LaMarcus Aldridge and the young Trail Blazers travel to New Orleans to take on the Hornets. (7 PM Central)

Chris Mihm and Maurice Evans visit Phoenix as the Lakers and Suns tangle in a nationally-televised game. (9:30 PM, ESPN)

Last night

T.J. Ford started off the season on the right foot, logging a double-double in the 106-97 Raptors victory. Ford had 14 points, 12 assists, and a pair of both rebounds and steals in his 31 minutes on the floor.

Kevin Durant’s first NBA point came just a minute and twenty-four seconds in Seattle’s 120-103 loss to the Nuggets. K-Smoove added 17 other points in his 32 minutes on the floor, although his shooting was uncharacteristically off. He hit only 7-of-22 from the floor, but added five rebounds and three steals.

Daniel Gibson and the Cavs had a rough night after hanging their Eastern Conference Championship banner. Cleveland fell behind by fourteen at the end of the first quarter, and the Mavs coasted to a road victory, 92-74. D-Gib played 33 minutes in the season opener, scoring eight points on 50% shooting with four assists and two rebounds.

Royal Ivey didn’t see much action in Wednesday night’s season opener as the Bucks fell to the Magic in Orlando, 102-83. Royal played for only 2 minutes and 54 seconds, but hit the only shot he took and added a rebound.

Tonight

Kevin Durant and the Sonics return home a night after their road loss, hosting the high-tempo Phoenix Suns. (9:30 Central, TNT)