October 21 scoreboard: Hawks open with a win; Flyers and Senators prevail

NBA

Atlanta 132, Orlando 125 — Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points as the Hawks pulled away from an Orlando team led by Paolo Banchero's 35. Atlanta's closing execution decided an opener in which both teams topped 120 points.

Washington 128, Milwaukee 116 — Anthony Davis opened his Wizards season with 34 points, while Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 24. Washington created the decisive separation after halftime and protected the advantage down the stretch.

Minnesota 131, Miami 106 — Anthony Edwards poured in 45 points and the Timberwolves turned a competitive start into a rout. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 for Miami, but Minnesota's sustained offense controlled the second half.

Charlotte 110, Brooklyn 103 — Jarrett Allen led Charlotte with 21 points. Julius Randle scored a game-high 33 for Brooklyn, but the Hornets made the more effective late-game possessions to secure the opener.

Toronto 135, Chicago 92 — Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley each scored 23 points in a balanced Raptors performance. Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 17 as Toronto built an early cushion and kept expanding it.

Memphis 123, Utah 103 — Ty Jerome scored 45 points to power the Grizzlies. Keyonte George had 22 for Utah, but Memphis converted Jerome's scoring burst into a comfortable second-half margin.

Indiana 123, New Orleans 120 — Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Indiana survived a close finish. Dejounte Murray led New Orleans with 23, but the Pacers made the final winning plays in a one-possession game.

Houston 128, Dallas 110 — Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points apiece for Houston. Cooper Flagg answered with 32 for Dallas, but the Rockets' two-pronged scoring and stronger finish decided the intrastate opener.

Los Angeles Lakers 127, Golden State 105 — Luka Dončić scored 28 points as the Lakers opened a decisive margin against the Warriors. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 23, but Los Angeles maintained control after taking the lead.

Portland 124, Phoenix 83 — Damian Lillard scored 25 points and Portland delivered the night's widest Western Conference result. Devin Booker had 23 for Phoenix, which could not keep pace once the Trail Blazers broke the game open.

Los Angeles Clippers 121, Sacramento 96 — Darius Garland scored 30 points for the Clippers, while Zach LaVine led Sacramento with 28. Los Angeles' balanced attack and defense turned the opener into a comfortable win.

NHL

Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 1 — Cole Knuble scored twice and Trevor Zegras added the other Flyers goal. Jason Zucker scored for Buffalo. Dan Vladař made 27 saves for Philadelphia and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 23 for the Sabres; Knuble's second goal supplied the insurance.

Ottawa 5, Florida 1 — Brady Tkachuk put Florida in front, but Ottawa answered with five straight goals from Tim Stützle, Claude Giroux, Shane Pinto, Warren Foegele and Stephen Halliday. Linus Ullmark made 17 saves before Samuel Ersson stopped one shot in relief, while Akira Schmid recorded 25 saves for Florida. Ottawa's response after the opening goal changed the game.

MLS

FC Cincinnati 2, D.C. United 1 — David Douděra scored for D.C. United in the 14th minute before Kimito Nono equalized in the 38th and Teenage Hadebe put Cincinnati ahead in the 55th. Roman Celentano made two saves for Cincinnati and Alex Bono made four for D.C. The comeback moved Cincinnati to 10-11-9 and 39 points; D.C. stood at 7-11-12 and 33 points.