NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Saturday's Thrilling Finishes
Towns espn.com powered the Knicks to an 18-point fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 18 points in the final frame to secure a 108-106 victory over the Rockets. Earlier in the day, Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer from the right corner to give the Suns a 113-110 double-overtime win against the Magic.
Injury Updates Rock Multiple Teams
The Suns suffered a major blow when Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period. This compounds their earlier loss of Booker espn.com, who will miss at least one week with a right hip strain. The Bulls also face challenges as Ivey espn.com will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to left knee soreness. Meanwhile, the Kings' injury woes deepened when Hunter espn.com had season-ending surgery to repair a detached retina in his left eye.
Standout Performances
Cunningham espn.com delivered an MVP-caliber performance against the Knicks, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 Pistons victory. In his Warriors debut, Porzingis espn.com scored 12 points in 17 minutes despite opening slow in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
Team News and Front Office Moves
The Lakers confirmed plans for ticket price increases espn.com ahead of the 2026-27 season. They also bolstered their front office by adding Dodgers executive Rosen espn.com in the latest significant change following the team's sale. The Lakers expect to have Doncic and Reaves espn.com healthy for Friday's game against the Clippers.
League-Wide Developments
Commissioner Silver espn.com informed general managers that the NBA plans to implement anti-tanking rule changes for next season. The defending champion Thunder espn.com will open the post-break schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Mavericks rookie Flagg espn.com will miss Friday's game against the Wolves due to a left midfoot sprain.
Off-Court News
Celtics forward Brown espn.com is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend. Two-time NBA champion Gasol espn.com was chosen by Olympic athletes to represent them on the IOC executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
The Wizards espn.com are getting closer to Young's debut, though Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court. The Spurs espn.com continue their remarkable turnaround, with Wembanyama leading them toward the playoffs one year after his season was cut short by a blood clot. With numerous MVP contenders potentially missing the 65-game threshold, this year's race espn.com could take a sharp turn according to the latest straw poll update.