Brook Lopez returns; Grizzlies, Rockets set marks

Brook Lopez scored 18 points in his first regular-season game in about 11 months, leading the Brooklyn Nets to the biggest home-opening romp in franchise history, a 116-85 victory over the injury-depleted Thunder on Monday night.

Alan Anderson added 18 points and Deron Williams had 17 points and nine assists for the Nets.

Reggie Jackson scored 23 points in his season debut after missing the first three games with a sprained right ankle.

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Rockets 104 Sixers 93

James Harden had 35 points and nine rebounds and Dwight Howard added 11 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets past the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Rockets are off to their best start since 1996 thanks in part to a lightweight schedule.

Trevor Ariza hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points to help Houston improve to 4-0. Tony Wroten led the winless Sixers (0-4) with 20 points and K.J. McDaniels had 14.

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Pelicans 81 Grizzlies 93

The Pelicans were averaging 102.5 points and shooting 42 percent entering Monday night's game, but the Grizzlies limited New Orleans to 34 percent shooting.

For the Grizzlies, the win was their 16th straight at home to set a franchise record. Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 16 points and Zach Randolph had 15.

Tyreke Evans led the Pelicans (1-2) with 21 points. New Orleans was 4 of 24 from 3-point range.

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