Washington 105, Orlando 98
John Wall collected 30 points and 12 assists and Marcin Gortat added 20 points and 12 rebounds as visiting Washington held off Orlando.
Minnesota 97, Detroit 91
Thaddeus Young scored 19 points and Minnesota held off a furious rally to win its home opener.
New York 95, Cleveland 90
Carmelo Anthony led the way with 25 points as visiting New York held off Cleveland and spoiled LeBron James’ return.
Dallas 120, Utah 102
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Dallas opened up a 25-point halftime lead and rolled past visiting Utah.
L.A. Clippers 93, Oklahoma City 90
Blake Griffin scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half as host Los Angeles held off injury-plagued Oklahoma City, which lost point guard Russell Westbrook.