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Game state source: whynba · Retrieved Oct 9, 5:36 pm EDTNBA live updates, October 8: overnight final and Thursday schedule
October 8 NBA coverage: the overnight final, Thursday’s scheduled Eastern start times and venue details, with dated checks and Game Center links.
Moda Center in Portland, July 26, 2019 (archive photo). Photo: CrispyCream27 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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This page follows verified developments for October 8, 2026, from midnight to midnight America/New_York (EDT). The opening entries distinguish the previous night’s game from today’s scheduled fixtures.
October 8 scores
Scores · October 8
From the whynba Game Centers · scores checked
- PreseasonBoston Celtics124Cleveland Cavaliers113Final
- PreseasonNew Orleans Pelicans118Miami Heat128Final
- PreseasonPhiladelphia 76ers108Brooklyn Nets114Final
- PreseasonWashington Wizards111New York Knicks109Final
- PreseasonAtlanta Hawks123San Antonio Spurs116Final
- PreseasonSacramento Kings110Los Angeles Lakers114Final
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Late recap: Lillard’s return
In Portland’s October 7 preseason win over Golden State, Damian Lillard scored 15 points in 19 minutes on his return from an Achilles injury. Ja Morant added eight points and five assists in his first game for Portland.
Late report: Bridges ankle update
October 7 development: Miles Bridges left Phoenix’s preseason game against Chicago with a right-ankle injury and was ruled out for the second half.
Duane Rankin reported Suns coach Jordan Ott would consider Bridges for Saturday against San Antonio depending on his condition. His availability remains unconfirmed.
Irving’s Macao return plan
After Thursday’s practice in Macao, coach Dusty May said Kyrie Irving would play in one of Dallas’s two preseason games against Houston, Grant Afseth reported. The team had not decided which game, with May citing how Irving feels and jet lag. The plan does not establish which game he will play or what his workload will be.
Late-added: Nurkić reassessment
October 7, 9:55 p.m. EDT release: Jusuf Nurkić faces four-week reevaluation for an October 4 right-foot injury. Reassessment is not clearance.
Thursday’s scheduled starts
All times EDT (UTC−4), October 8. Scheduled times do not establish player availability. Open each Game Center for details and later changes.
- Boston at Cleveland — 7 p.m.; Rocket Arena.
- New Orleans at Miami — 7:30 p.m.; Kaseya Center.
- Philadelphia at Brooklyn — 7:30 p.m.; Barclays Center.
- Washington at New York — 7:30 p.m.; Madison Square Garden.
- Atlanta at San Antonio — 8 p.m.; Frost Bank Center.
- Sacramento at Los Angeles Lakers — 10:30 p.m.; Crypto.com Arena.
Overnight final: Trail Blazers 123, Warriors 118
October 7 game, verified after midnight October 8.
For the previous day’s coverage, see October 7 NBA updates.
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