The Washington Wizards have started a preseason encounter with the Chinese CBA team, Guangzhou Long-Lions. As expected, it was a one-sided duel, so the Wizard of the Wizards, Scott Brooks, spared John Wall and reasonably split the minutes between the players. Only eight minutes left Bradley Beal on the dance floor, and little Marcin Gortat.
Kyrie Irving made his debut in the Boston Celtics, but was not impressed by the Charlotte Hornets. A former Cleveland Cavaliers player gave 11 throws in 19 minutes, but only four of them finished the nine-point lead. The Celtics nevertheless left the Horns illusions, controlled the game and triumphed 94:82.
First preseason victories also included the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies. The second to triumph over Orlando Magic was led by veteran Mario Chalmers, who made 20 points on the bench. Utah Jazz rivals Australia, Sydney Kings, Sacramento Kings won San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter, and for the second time they have had to swallow the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time.
