1. Lebron James Leads the Way as Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat the Chicago Bulls 97-95

Lebron James put on a show in the season opener for the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 25 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists in the team's 97-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls. His highlight play of the night came in the closing minutes of the game when he drove to the basket, spun past his defender, and finished with a reverse layup to give the Cavaliers the lead for good.

2. Stephen Curry's Buzzer-Beater Lifts the Golden State Warriors Over the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95

The reigning MVP, Stephen Curry, showed why he's one of the league's most dynamic players on Thursday night, scoring 40 points, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the third quarter, in the Golden State Warriors' 111-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry's deep range and deadly accuracy from beyond the arc make him a constant threat on the court.

3. Blake Griffin's Monster Dunk and One Sparks the Los Angeles Clippers to Victory Over the Sacramento Kings 111-104

There's no denying that Blake Griffin is one of the most explosive players in the NBA, and he proved it once again on Thursday night in the Los Angeles Clippers' 111-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. In the fourth quarter, Griffin took a pass from Chris Paul, drove to the basket, and threw down a vicious one-handed dunk while getting fouled. The crowd went wild, and the Clippers went on to win the game.

4. Derrick Rose's Last-Second Jumper Lifts the Chicago Bulls Over the Brooklyn Nets 115-100

It was a thrilling finish in Brooklyn on Thursday night as Derrick Rose sank a last-second jumper to give the Chicago Bulls a 115-100 victory over the Nets. Rose finished the game with 15 points and 3 assists, but it was his clutch play in the final seconds that sealed the deal for the Bulls.

5. Anthony Davis Scores 18 Points in Four Minutes, But Can't Lift the New Orleans Pelicans Past the Golden State Warriors

Anthony Davis is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA, and he showed why on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. In just four minutes in the third quarter, Davis scored 18 points, knocking down three straight three-pointers and dominating the paint. However, his heroic effort wasn't enough to lift the Pelicans past the Warriors, who won the game 111-95.

6. Kobe Bryant Rolls Back the Clock in Lakers' 112-111 Loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

Despite the loss, Lakers fans had plenty to cheer about on Thursday night as Kobe Bryant rolled back the clock and put on a vintage performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bryant scored 24 points and showed off his trademark footwork, hitting a number of difficult fadeaway jumpers and driving to the basket for tough layups. It wasn't enough, however, as the Timberwolves squeaked out a 112-111 victory.

7. Justise Winslow's Clutch Three-Pointer Helps the Miami Heat Defeat the Charlotte Hornets 104-94

The Miami Heat got a big boost from their rookie Justise Winslow on Thursday night as he hit a clutch three-pointer in the fourth quarter to help the team pull away from the Charlotte Hornets. Winslow finished the game with 13 points and 5 rebounds, and his late-game heroics helped the Heat secure a 104-94 victory.

8. Damian Lillard Puts Up 21 Points and 11 Assists to Lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 112-94 Win Over the New Orleans Pelicans

Damian Lillard is quickly becoming one of the most exciting point guards in the NBA, and he showed why on Thursday night against the Pelicans. Lillard put up 21 points and 11 assists, orchestrating the offense and dishing out some highlight-reel passes. The Blazers dominated the game from start to finish, winning 112-94.

9. DeMarcus Cousins Scores 33 Points, But Can't Lift the Sacramento Kings Over the Los Angeles Clippers

DeMarcus Cousins may be one of the most dominant big men in the NBA, but even his 33 points and 9 rebounds couldn't lift the Sacramento Kings over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The Clippers were too strong on both ends of the court, winning the game 111-104.

10. Marc Gasol's Late-Game Heroics Help the Memphis Grizzlies Top the Indiana Pacers 112-103

Marc Gasol was the hero for the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, scoring 20 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the team's 112-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Gasol's dominance in the paint and clutch play in the fourth quarter helped the Grizzlies seal the win and start the season off on the right foot.

Overall, October 29th, 2015 was an exciting start to the 2015-2016 NBA season, with some of the league's biggest stars putting on impressive performances and delivering some memorable highlight-reel plays.