NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Key Injuries
Blazers' Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's game with a flaring lower back issue, further complicating the Trail Blazers' lineup. Pacers star Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss time, while Suns' Booker espn.com will also be sidelined with a hip strain. Bulls' Simons espn.com will undergo imaging for a wrist injury, and Bulls' Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with a sore knee.
Game Results
Nikola Jokic espn.com delivered a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, but the Denver Nuggets still fell to the undermanned Warriors. Anthony Towns espn.com led a 18-point fourth-quarter rally to secure the Knicks' upset win over the Rockets. Jalen Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beater to force double overtime in the Suns' victory over the Magic.
Rivalry and Honors
Le Bron James espn.com publicly backed Jaylen Brown for MVP after the Celtics' win over the Lakers, highlighting the ongoing rivalry. The Lakers espn.com unveiled a statue of Pat Riley in an Armani suit, celebrating his legacy.
Other Updates
Neemias Queta espn.com shocked the league with a dunk over Luka Doncic in the Celtics-Lakers matchup. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com and Draymond Green were ruled out for the Warriors' game against the Nuggets. De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent surgery for a detached retina, ending his season. Pau Gasol espn.com will represent Olympic athletes on the IOC board through 2028.
Entrata is collaborating with Goldman Sachs on an IPO, while Francisco Partners completed a $2.2B take-private of Jamf. The S&P 500 saw volatility, with Ecuador planning a $4B bond sale.