NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Kings espn.com snapped their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies. Russell Westbrook poured in 25 points to lead Sacramento's breakthrough win. The Spurs espn.com extended their winning streak to nine games by defeating the Pistons in what coach Gregg Popovich called a potential NBA Finals preview. The Warriors espn.com overcame injuries to key players including Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green to beat the Nuggets 128-117 despite Nikola Jokic's 35-point triple-double. Jalen Green's buzzer-beater lifted the Suns espn.com to a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Magic, though Phoenix later learned Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand in the same game.
Player Injuries & Returns
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return Tuesday from his Achilles injury when the Pelicans host the Warriors. The Bulls espn.com face mounting injury concerns as Anfernee Simons will undergo additional imaging on his injured left wrist, while Jaden Ivey will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness. Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's game against the Suns with a lower back issue that has plagued him for weeks. The Pacers espn.com announced that Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for several weeks.
League News & Transactions
A grand jury returned a no-bill in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley espn.com, who was arrested last fall in what police called a "family violence" incident. The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their scuffle during a weekend game. Jusuf Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery this week and sit out the remainder of the season for the Jazz. The Lakers espn.com unveiled a statue of legendary coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena, depicting him in his iconic Armani suit.
Olympic & International Basketball
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, his fourth Olympic appearance if he follows through. With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, USA Basketball espn.com faces questions about its new era, new coach, and key decisions ahead. After Jaylen Brown's standout performance in the Celtics' win over the Lakers, Le Bron James espn.com publicly endorsed his rival for MVP consideration, adding fuel to the ongoing conversation.
Notable Performances
Nikola Jokic posted a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but couldn't prevent the Nuggets' loss to Golden State. Julius Randle espn.com sparked the Knicks' 18-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Rockets 108-106. The 7-foot center Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers game, showcasing his best season as a pro with averages of 9.7 points. 2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks.