NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Highlights
Knicks espn.com overcame an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. The team was "lifeless for the first three quarters" before awakening when it mattered most. In another exciting finish, Jalen Green espn.com hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic. Cade Cunningham espn.com made a strong MVP case with 42 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in the Pistons' 126-111 win over the Knicks.
Injury Updates
The Suns face significant personnel issues after Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando, with sources indicating he'll miss an extended period. Adding to their woes, Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain. The Bulls will be without Jaden Ivey espn.com for at least two weeks due to soreness in his left knee. De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent season-ending surgery for a detached retina, becoming the third Kings player to have season-ending surgery recently. Stephen Curry espn.com will miss at least five more games with a persistent right knee injury.
Team News & Developments
Lakers espn.com appear fully healthy for the first time recently with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton all expected to play against the Clippers. Despite a potentially different roster, Clippers espn.com coach Tyronn Lue stated the organization's goals remain unchanged. Suns espn.com owner Mat Ishbia criticized tanking, calling it "a losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal." The league is planning anti-tanking rules espn.com for next season according to sources. Victor Wembanyama espn.com has the Spurs heading for the playoffs one year after a blood clot ended his season.
Business & League News
Lakers espn.com confirmed they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. Longtime Dodgers executive Lon Rosen espn.com is joining the Lakers' front office following the team's sale. Pau Gasol espn.com has been chosen by Olympic athletes to represent them on the IOC executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Jaylen Brown espn.com is considering legal action against Beverly Hills after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend. Cooper Flagg espn.com's debut jersey sold for $1 million, setting a record for a Mavericks rookie collectible.
MVP Race & Player Outlook
The MVP race espn.com could take a sharp turn with many contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold. Tyrese Maxey espn.com is projected by some analysts to potentially become the league's top points scorer. Teams will need to rely on players who can remain