Tim Duncan set an all-time record of NBA wins with one team after recording his 954th victory with the San Antonio Spurs, who beat the New York Knicks 94-84.

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 19 points as Kawhi Leonard had 18 and 14 rebounds at Madison Square Garden.

However, the night belonged to 39-year-old Duncan, who joined the San Antonio franchise in 1997 as the number one overall pick.

The five-time NBA champion contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a historic game, with long-time team-mate Tony Parker also finishing with a 16-point haul.

Carmelo Anthony top scored for the Knicks with 19 points but struggled to just four-of-17 shooting.

Rookie Kristaps Porzingis had 13 points and 14 rebounds before hurting himself late on.

Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to their first loss of the season as they were beaten 110-105 by the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

James Harden scored 37 points to help Houston to their first win of the season with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook's 54-point combined tally not enough.

LeBron James became the youngest player to score 25,000 career points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

James had 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds as the Cavs rallied from an early 15-point deficit.

Jahlil Okafor top scored on the night for the 76ers with 24 points.

The Golden State Warriors thrashed the Memphis Grizzlies 119-69 at Oracle Arena.

Steph Curry scored 21 of his 30 points in an emphatic third quarter as the reigning NBA MVP sat out the fourth.

The Warriors have started the season with four straight wins.

Marc Gasol put 13 points on the board for the Grizzlies and nine rebounds on a disappointing night for Memphis.

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their unbeaten run with a 102-96 win against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center to record their best start to a season since 1985-86.

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-101 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the Brooklyn Nets 103-96.