Recapping NBA’s Opening Night

Basketball is back! Missed the opening night action? Here’s a recap of all three games to begin the 2012-13 NBA Season. Cavaliers Beat Wizards, 94-84 Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Washington Wizards in the opening game of the season. Without John Wall and Nene, this was always going to be a tough one to win. The Cavs got off to a fast start and stretched the lead early, until Washington rallied late. Cleveland was led by Irving and Anderson Varejao were able to hold them off and pick up the victory at home. Varejao put on an amazing performance, dominated the Wizards down low, finishing with nine points, 23 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks. Heat Beat Celtics, 120-107 On the night when the Miami Heat received their rings and Ray Allen made his debut with his new team, the Boston Celtics came to town looking for revenge. Impressive first halves from LeBron James and Paul Pierce saw the Heat take the lead at halftime. The Celtics made a late push but Miami sealed the game in the final minutes. James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Allen combined for 93 of the Heat’s 120 points. Rajon Rondo led the way for Boston with 20 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds. Mavericks Beat Lakers, 99-91 Possibly one of the most anticipated opening games in recent years, with Dwight Howard and Steve Nash making their debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even without Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Kaman, the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of Los Angeles’ poor free-throw shooting and picked up the upset win. Six Dallas players scored in double digits, while for the Lakers, Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant and Howard combined for 64 points. The post Recapping NBA’s Opening Night appeared first on FootBasket.