DeMarcus Cousins scored 14 points, including a thunderous dunk in the first quarter, in Friday's win over the Clippers. Afterward, he called it "one of the best days of my life."
Evander Kane made an immediate impact in his San Jose debut by assisting on two goals during a four-goal second period and delivering a few big hits that helped the Sharks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Isaiah Thomas said he didn't want to mess anything up for the Lakers, but the newly acquired guard showed flashes of his old form, even though the team had its four-game win streak snapped against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Jimmy Garoppolo debuted at quarterback for the 49ers -- and threw a touchdown pass -- late in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Seahawks after starter C.J. Beathard went down hard during a pass play and left the game.
Chargers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams told reporters Friday that he expects to make his NFL debut Sunday on the road against the Raiders.
Oakland Raiders first-round draft pick Gareon Conley, who missed all of training camp with a shin injury, will make his NFL debut on Sunday against the New York Jets .
