NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
The Knicks ended the Spurs' streak espn.com with a dominant defensive showing, holding San Antonio to just 89 points. The Celtics posted a historic offensive performance espn.com against the Nets, delivering one of the best shooting nights in league history. The Pelicans beat the Jazz espn.com despite losing Zion Williamson to an ankle tweak in the second quarter.
Injury Updates
Zach Edey is set for another ankle surgery espn.com and his return is TBD. Joel Embiid will miss at least three games espn.com due to a strained right oblique. Stephen Curry remains out rehabbing his knee espn.com and hasn't advanced to court work yet. Lauri Markkanen is out at least two weeks espn.com with a hip injury. Norman Powell has a Grade 1 groin strain and will miss at least a week espn.com. Kristaps Porzingis missed his fourth straight game due to general illness.
Notable Incidents
Nikola Jokic angrily confronted Lu Dort espn.com after a flagrant foul 2 ejection, calling the play "an unnecessary move." A blaring horn caused an 18-minute delay espn.com in the Pistons-Cavaliers game after a power surge affected the scoreboard.
Contract Moves
The Warriors signed Gui Santos espn.com to a three-year, $15 million extension. The Spurs signed Mason Plumlee espn.com for the remainder of the season. The Suns waived Cole Anthony espn.com three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline.
Upcoming Storylines
Erik Spoelstra says it would be incredible to see Kevin Durant espn.com on the 2028 Olympic team if he still wants to play. Andre Snellings analyzes the MVP race, noting why Cunningham and Wembanyama espn.com are the top bets.
Standout Achievements
LeBron James capped a successful father-daughter road trip espn.com with a Lakers win. Kon Knueppel broke the NBA rookie 3-point record espn.com in just 59 games.