Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook have huge opening nights

James Harden ... point guard?

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The Rockets guard stepped in to play the point for Houston and has 17 assists (along with 28 points) after three quarters against the Lakers.

Anthony Davis has monster game

The Pelicans center scored a whopping 50 points in New Orleans' season opener. According to ESPN Stats & Information, he's the fifth player in the last 50 seasons with 40 points and 10 rebounds in a season opener. According to Elias, Davis is the first player to notch 50 points in a season opener since Michael Jordan in 1989. One of Davis' standout plays tonight was this ferocious dunk:

Westbrook narrowly misses triple-double

In his first game without Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and this dunk in a 103-97 win over the 76ers.

Raptors teammates run wild

If you're wondering who the only teammates in NBA history with a 40-point game and 30-point game in a season opener are, it's?DeMar DeRozan (40 points) and Jonas Valanciunas (32), according to Elias. Behind that tandem,? Toronto beat Detroit 109-91.

Worth the wait?

Joel Embiid missed his first two NBA seasons because of injuries, but finally made his regular-season debut for the 76ers Wednesday night, and his first bucket sent Philly fans into a tizzy. He scored 20 points in the game, which, according to ESPN Stats & Information, was a point total he never reached in 28 games at Kansas.

Pregame styles on point

The Thunder are in Philly, and Russell Westbrook is upholding his reputation as the NBA's fashionista. Meanwhile, in Boston, Gerald Green (and his hair) are ready for their return to the Celtics.