NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Lakers earned a rare victory espn.com against the Knicks 110-97 without LeBron James. The Celtics espn.com beat the Cavaliers 98-93 in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. The Spurs espn.com stunned the Clippers 116-112 after overcoming a 25-point deficit. The Pistons espn.com dropped their fourth straight game Sunday to the Heat. The Heat espn.com saw Bam Adebayo join Dwyane Wade as the only two players to reach 10,000 points with the team.
Player Injuries & Updates
Tyrese Maxey espn.com suffered a right fifth finger sprain and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back games. Jamal Murray espn.com has been listed as questionable for Monday's game with an ankle sprain. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again after recovering from illness. Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery to repair a fractured ring finger and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. LeBron James espn.com was downgraded from questionable to out before Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Trade & Transaction News
The Hornets espn.com are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade. The Lakers espn.com will be without LeBron James and two big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber against the Pacers.
Fantasy Basketball Insights
Eric Karabell espn.com lays out five keys to winning in the fantasy basketball playoffs. The Bulls backcourt espn.com ranks among top waiver-wire options for filling roster holes. Victor Wembanyama said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs' comeback win.
Historical Reflections
NBA stars espn.com are reflecting on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left in the Celtics' win.