In the sixth attempt of the NBA season, Moritz Wagner and the Brooklyn Nets secured their first victory, defeating the Indiana Pacers 98:90 after holding a 43:40 halftime lead.
Brooklyn Secures First Win in Indianapolis
The New York-based franchise traveled to Indiana and broke their early-season skid behind strong bench play and a decisive surge. The victory leaves the Sacramento Kings as the only remaining winless team across the North American professional basketball league. Moritz Wagner contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds in his reserve role, marking his fourth double-digit scoring performance. The Nets opened the second half with a 9:0 run to establish a double-digit lead and maintained control through the final whistle. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn in scoring with 23 points.
Orlando Magic Drop Another Home Contest
While the Nets celebrated their breakthrough, Moritz’s brother Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic fell 97:108 to the Boston Celtics, trailing 50:55 at halftime. European champion Tristan da Silva delivered another strong performance off the bench for Orlando, scoring 23 points—just three shy of his career high of 26. Franz Wagner added 14 points for the Magic, who remain winless through their first three home games of the season.
Luka Doncic and the Lakers Roll Past Toronto
In Los Angeles, Luka Doncic orchestrated a 131:125 victory over the Toronto Raptors, building a 66:54 halftime lead before pushing the advantage to 22 points heading into the fourth quarter. The league’s leading scorer posted 45 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals, marking his fourth game with at least 37 points. The win lifts the Lakers to a 5-2 record after seven games.
Unresolved Questions in the Early NBA Standings
With Sacramento standing as the lone winless team and Orlando searching for answers on their home floor after three home games, the opening month of the schedule continues to test bottom-line consistency across both conferences. Whether Brooklyn can build momentum off their second half in Indianapolis or if the Magic can arrest their home slide remains to be seen as the regular-season schedule rolls forward.
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