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2021-22 NBA Preseason: Top performers, biggest storylines, highlights, scores from Day 13

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum in action on the final day of preseason

The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed.

A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.

If you missed any of the action we've got you covered right here with all the scores, news, stats and highlights!

Notable performers

Jerami Grant (DET): 24 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST

Jayson Tatum (BOS): 23 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL

Jimmy Butler (MIA): 25 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST

Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): 26 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST

Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): 29 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST

Zach LaVine (CHI): 31 PTS, 6 REB, 6 REB

CJ McCollum (POR): 26 PTS, 4 AST, 2 STL

Stephen Curry (GSW): 41 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL

Biggest storylines

Randle at the buzzer!

2021-22 looms as a big season for Julius Randle, as the All-Star forward looks to bounce back from a disappointing postseason.

The Knicks shocked many by claiming home court in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, before being eliminated comfortably by the Atlanta Hawks.

Randle was unable to produce his best in that series, but an early season game winner to wrap up the preseason may provide a spark heading into the regular season.

The midrange stepback set the Madison Square Garden alight and capped off a 21-point, 10-rebound night for Randle.

Stars get final tune up

It wasn't just Randle that made the most of the final day of preseason, with a host of stars putting up big numbers.

Stephen Curry confirmed he has well and truly worked off the rust, pouring in 41 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated Portland. Curry finished 13-for-23 from the field and 7-for-14 from long range in the scoring explosion.

Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to show off his jumpshot against the Dallas Mavericks, needing only 25 minutes to put up 26 points and 10 rebounds. Antetokounmpo hit a series of midrange turnarounds and also connected on both of his long range attempts.

Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum each topped 20 points as the Heat battled the Celtics, while 

The Bulls are back?

The Chicago Bulls completed a perfect preseason by handling the Memphis Grizzlies, 118-105.

Zach LaVine led the way with 31 points, while Nikola Vucevic added 23 and DeMar DeRozan 19.

It's hard to project how preseason form with translate to the regular season but the expected offensive firepower of the Chicago lineup had been on full display. Behind theire version of the big three and Lonzo Ball, the Bulls have averaged 118 points per game.

Perhaps more impressively they have held their opponents to an average of 96.5 points per game. It's a nice start, now let's move on to the real stuff. 

Top Highlights

Steph is in midseason form...

Air LaVine!

Vintage Kemba.

Your nightly Obi Toppin dunk.

The Bucks played so you know there's a Giannis dunk on the highlight reel.

Taco time!

Final scores

Cleveland Cavaliers 110, Indiana Pacers 94

Philadelphia 76ers 108, Detroit Pistons 112

Boston Celtics 100, Miami Heat 121

Washington Wizards 113, New York Knicks 115

Memphis Grizzlies 105, Chicago Bulls 118

Dallas Mavericks 114, Milwaukee Bucks 103

Houston Rockets 98, San Antonio Spurs 126

Portland Trail Blazers 97, Golden State Warriors 119

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