NBA Preseason Day 11: LeBron James makes preseason debut in loss; OKC wrap up schedule with win

Chicago Bulls 108-94 Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James hadn't played in any of the Cavaliers' earlier three preseason games, as he was nursing his ankle, however, even his return to the line-up couldn't help the team register their first win. He put up 17 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out three dimes in 30 minutes of action. He also recorded eight turnovers in his first NBA action since Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals.

The other big contributor from the Cavs' starters was Derrick Rose, who registered 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in his 27 minutes on the floor. The defending Eastern Conference Champions play their one remaining preseason game on Friday (Saturday IST) against the Magic in Orlando.

For the young and rebuilding Bulls, this was their third win of the five preseason games played so far. Justin Holiday was their top performer with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals. Chicago also has just one preseason game left and that's against the Toronto Raptors on Friday (Saturday IST).

Oklahoma City Thunder 96-86 Denver Nuggets

Russell Westbrook

The Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up their preseason with a win over the Nuggets in Denver. Playing their first road game together, the Thunder Big 3 of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony combined for 55 points. George had more to show on his box score with 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals.

After losing their first game to the Houston Rockets, the Thunder have won their next three games to finish the preseason with a 3-1 record. They will next play to tip-off the regular season with a home opener against the New York Knicks

The Denver Nuggets also wrapped up their preseason with this game. They finished their schedule with a 3-2 record. This preseason finale was their game at home of the five games played. Will Barton played outstanding in this game, scoring 26 points and recording 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in 30 minutes.

Utah Jazz 105-99 Los Angeles Lakers

Rudy Gobert was the star in the Jazz's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers

With just a week to go for the regular season top tip-off, the Jazz capped off their preseason schedule with a win as well. They went 5-0 through their warmup games, with the final win coming at the Staples Center. Their center Rudy Gobert finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks in 33 minutes on the court.

Despite the big game from Gobert, the Jazz needed a clutch three from rookie Donovan Mitchell to put away the game. The rookie finished the game with 26 points in 33 minutes.

Meanwhile, for the Lakers, their bench starred for them once again led by Kyle Kuzma and Alex Caruso, both having 18 points apiece. The purple and gold franchise play their final preseason game against city rivals the LA Clippers on October 13th.

Detroit Pistons 94-116 Toronto Raptors

Jonas Valanciunas (TOR): 18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

Ish Smith (DET): 22 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds

Orlando Magic 103-98 San Antonio Spurs

Aaron Gordon (ORL): 27 points, 11 rebounds

Dejounte Murray (SAS): 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists

Haifa Maccabi 89-108 Indiana Pacers

Thaddeus Young (IND): 11 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals