NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
Exhausted Wemby espn.com led a stunning comeback as the Spurs rallied from a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112. Victor Wembanyama said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the emotional win. Meanwhile, the Warriors espn.com pulled off an overtime surprise in Houston as Draymond Green delivered after receiving an encouraging text from Stephen Curry. Despite rust espn.com, Trae Young dazzled in his Wizards debut with 12 points, thrilling the D.C. crowd and showing why he's the type of player Washington hasn't had since John Wall.
Injury Updates
Nuggets' Murray espn.com hobbled off with an ankle injury against the Knicks and is set for testing Saturday. Ayton espn.com injured his knee in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets, while LeBron James complained of a sore elbow afterward and said his status for Friday's game against the Pacers was uncertain. Celtics' Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery on a fractured ring finger and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. Pistons' Thompson espn.com left Thursday's loss to the Spurs with a sprained right ankle. Grizzlies' Morant espn.com remains out at least two more weeks recovering from a sprained elbow ligament.
Notable Returns & Debuts
Flagg espn.com returned from injury for the Mavericks after missing eight games with a midfoot sprain, contributing 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Magic. The Warriors continue to reckon with the future espn.com as a mysterious illness sidelines Kristaps Porzingis, who debuted February 19 but hasn't played since. Meanwhile, speculation grows about Tatum's return espn.com to Boston after his devastating Achilles injury and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks remaining in the season.
Off-Court Developments
A federal judge issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Beasley espn.com in a contract dispute with his former agency. As the trade deadline approaches, analysts are debating whether fantasy managers should keep espn.com players like Nikola Vucevic and Miles Bridges