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📰 NBA News via ESPN
Ty Jerome' s career-high 45 points leads Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over Jazz
— Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a third-quarter rally enroute to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
ESPN · Oct 21, 11:15pm
Kawhi Leonard scores 23 points in Toronto return as Raptors rout Bulls
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto as the Raptors routed the Bulls 135-92 in their regular season opener on Wednesday.
ESPN · Oct 21, 11:10pm
Siakam and Haliburton lead the Pacers past the Pelicans, 123-120
— Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, including 12 in the final quarter, Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists in his first regular-season game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon 16 months ago and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans...
ESPN · Oct 21, 11:09pm
Nickeil Alexander-Walker pours in 31, leads Hawks to season-opening 132-125 win over Magic
— Nickeil Alexander-Walker punctuated a 31-point night with a pair of 3-pointers, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson each finished with 20 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 132-125 in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.
ESPN · Oct 21, 10:55pm
Naz Reid has 20 points and 11 rebounds in his Charlotte debut as the Hornets beat the Nets 110-103
— Naz Reid had 20 points and 11 rebounds in his Charlotte debut, Grayson Allen added 21 points off the bench and the Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-103 on Wednesday night.
ESPN · Oct 21, 10:48pm
Kawhi Leonard scores 23 points in Toronto return as Raptors rout Bulls 135-92
— Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also had 23 apiece and the Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 135-92 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
ESPN · Oct 21, 10:44pm
Anthony Edwards scores 45, Wolves roll past Heat 131-106 to spoil Giannis' opener
— Anthony Edwards hit nine 3-pointers and scored 45 points to join an elite club, LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut and the Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game with Miami by beating the Heat 131-106 on Wednesday night.
ESPN · Oct 21, 10:37pm
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets: Game Highlights
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets: Game Highlights
ESPN · Oct 21, 10:32pm
📊 NBA Standings
Eastern Conference
Team WLPCTGBL10Strk
1DET 60 22 .732 - W3
2ATL 46 36 .561 14 L1
3BOS 56 26 .683 4 W2
4PHI 45 37 .549 15 W2
5ORL 45 37 .549 15 L1
6TOR 46 36 .561 14 W1
7CLE 52 30 .634 8 W1
8NY 53 29 .646 7 L1
9MIA 43 39 .524 17 W2
10CHA 44 38 .537 16 W1
11WSH 17 65 .207 43 L10
12IND 19 63 .232 41 L2
13BKN 20 62 .244 40 L3
14CHI 31 51 .378 29 L2
15MIL 32 50 .390 28 L1
Western Conference
Team WLPCTGBL10Strk
1LAL 53 29 .646 11 W3
2SA 62 20 .756 2 L1
3POR 42 40 .512 22 W2
4PHX 45 37 .549 19 W1
5MIN 49 33 .598 15 W2
6HOU 52 30 .634 12 W1
7DEN 54 28 .659 10 W12
8GS 37 45 .451 27 L3
9LAC 42 40 .512 22 W1
10SAC 22 60 .268 42 L1
11UTAH 22 60 .268 42 L1
12MEM 25 57 .305 39 L8
13NO 26 56 .317 38 L2
14DAL 26 56 .317 38 W1
15OKC 64 18 .780 - L2
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▸What NBA player props does PlayTakers project?

NBA projections cover the main counting stats — points, rebounds, assists, threes made, steals, blocks — plus combos like PRA, PR, PA and RA. You can view projections against the current sportsbook line on the NBA Projections page and drill into any matchup.

▸How often is the NBA data updated?

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▸How do you calculate edge on a player prop?

Edge compares our projection for a player's stat line to the sportsbook total on the same prop, then converts the gap to an implied percentage edge relative to the fair price. Projections blend recent form, season averages, matchup context and pace or game-script signals per sport.