No German basketball player has kicked off the North American professional league with his team NBA be able to win. the Dallas Mavericks around Maxi Kleber gave up a 21-point lead.
The Texans lost to them Phoenix Suns 105:107. The Mavericks were superior to the Suns in the first half and went into the break 62-45. After that, however, the Suns worked their way back and took the lead a good three minutes before the end. Slovenian star Luka Doncic was the best shooter with 35 points, Kleber had two points and five rebounds and a template.
Isaiah Hartenstein with the New York Knicks conceded a 112:115 defeat against the Memphis GrizzliesDaniel Theis was missing at 107:114 Indiana Pacers against the Washington Wizards officially because of knee problems, Dennis Schröder was the 109:123 Los Angeles Lakers the day before against the Golden State Warriors not there after his thumb surgery.
Ranchero causes a stir
Franz Wagner lost with the Orlando Magic 109:113 against the Detroit Pistons. Paolo Ranchero caused quite a stir in his Magic debut. In the first NBA game of his career, he took first place in the drafts selected Forward 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists. At least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists on his NBA debut, only Grant Hill and LeBron James came before him in league history. Franz Wagner also had a good game with 20 points, five assists and four rebounds.
Zion Williamson also had a strong evening. With the New Orleans Pelicans he won 130:108 at the Brooklyn Nets. Williamson missed the whole of last season injured and now has 25 points.