Marshall suspended 4 games, Nurkic 3 after fight

Acie Law IV made a fast-break layup with 25 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 94-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night in both teams’ preseason debut. Carlos Arroyo missed one of two free throws that would have tied the game with 15 seconds left. Marvin Williams, who had 19 points, made two free throws to seal the win.

On the eve of his 16th NBA season, even Miami Heat center Shaquille O’Neal sees extra significance in opening night. Standings-wise, it’s just the first of 82 games, the start of the grueling six-month march toward the postseason. But to O’Neal, opening night merely represents the first chance to get into first place — which may explain why he’s only been part of two season-starting losses in his…

LeBron James sought out Jayson Tatum after the NBA Finals-clinching win for the Cavaliers. James then heaped praise on the Boston rookie in his Q&A with the media. “I just love everything about the kid,” he said.

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