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Having a team full of talented, but young players can mean a season full of up and downs. "It hurt, but there's nothing we can do about it," Lakers guard DeAngelo Russell told ESPN.com. Los Angeles will get another chance on Sunday to earn their first road win when they take on the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Continue to Article

October 29, 2016 5:18:pm EST

Before panic could set in following an awful defensive performance than many predicted would be common given their roster construction, the Houston Rockets delivered on Friday night a performance that produced a measure of redemption. In their 106-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, the Rockets (1-1) avoided the repeated gouging of their defense that marred their season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers two nights earlier. The teams will play again on Sunday night in Houston. Continue to Article

October 29, 2016 2:15:pm EST

Before panic could set in following an awful defensive performance than many predicted would be common given their roster construction, the Houston Rockets delivered on Friday night a performance that produced a measure of redemption. In their 106-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, the Rockets (1-1) avoided the repeated gouging of their defense that marred their season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers two nights earlier. The teams will play again on Sunday night in Houston. Continue to Article

October 29, 2016 2:15:pm EST

Jared Johnson breaks down all the action from Friday's eight-game slate. Continue to Article

October 29, 2016 3:42:am EST