Bucks 98, Thunder 87

At Oklahoma City, Michael Redd, Richard Jefferson and Charlie Villanueva each scored 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks spoiled the Thunder's debut with a 98-87 win.

Playing their opener after moving from Seattle in the offseason, the Thunder made it interesting by cutting a 24-point deficit to 11 in the fourth quarter.

The late rally gave a sellout crowd of 19,136 something to cheer about after a miserable start by the Thunder.

Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant was held scoreless in the first half, finishing with 12 points on 5-for-14 shooting.

Nets 95, Wizards 85

At Washington, Vince Carter scored 21 points to lead his rebuilding New Jersey Nets to a 95-85 season-opening victory over a Wizards team missing Gilbert Arenas.

Carter, elected captain before the game, made a 16-foot fadeaway jumper over Caron Butler to put the visitors ahead 90-82 with a minute left and effectively settle the game.

Carter had plenty of help, with 17 points from Yi Jianlian and 14 from former Wizards player Jarvis Hayes.

Six Wizards scored in double-figures, led by Jamison and DeShawn Stevenson with 14 apiece. All-Star forward Caron Butler shot 3-for-11 and finished with 13 points.

Hawks 99, Magic 85

At Orlando, Florida Joe Johnson scored 25 points to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Magic rally in the season opener for both teams.

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