NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results
Lakers espn.com earned a rare 110-97 victory over the Knicks without LeBron James, who was sidelined with an elbow injury. Jayson Tatum espn.com scored 20 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 1:59 left, as the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Victor Wembanyama espn.com led the Spurs in a remarkable 25-point comeback against the Clippers, scoring 116-112 despite being physically exhausted afterward.
Player Updates
Tyrese Maxey espn.com will be sidelined for the 76ers' upcoming back-to-back games with a right fifth finger sprain. The team is developing a treatment plan for their All-Star guard. Jamal Murray espn.com has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against OKC with an ankle sprain. Meanwhile, Ausar Thompson espn.com left Thursday's loss to the Spurs with a sprained right ankle and did not return.
Injury Concerns
Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery to repair a fractured ring finger on his right hand and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. Deandre Ayton espn.com will also miss time with a knee injury, joining LeBron James on the sidelines.
Return to Action
Kristaps Porzingis espn.com, back from illness, expressed confidence that he will be healthy now after playing in just his second game for the Warriors. The team traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4, and he made his debut on Feb. 19 but has not played consistently since. Trae Young espn.com dazzled in his limited Wizards debut, finishing with 12 points and showing the type of play the team hasn't seen since John Wall.
Team Performance
Stephen Curry espn.com sent a message of encouragement to Draymond Green as the Warriors pulled off an overtime win in Houston, despite Curry being absent from the game. The victory came as the Warriors continue to navigate injuries to key players.