NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Top Performances
Bam Adebayo espn.com joined Dwyane Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team. Jayson Tatum espn.com scored 20 points including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Victor Wembanyama espn.com said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112.
Injury Updates
Tyrese Maxey espn.com suffered a sprain of his right fifth finger and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back while the 76ers develop a treatment plan. Jamal Murray espn.com has been listed as questionable for Monday's game in Oklahoma City with an ankle sprain. 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.
Key Games
The Lakers espn.com, without LeBron James, earned a rare victory against one of the league's top teams in their 110-97 win over the Knicks. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com, playing in just his second game for the Warriors after recovering from another bout of illness, says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again. The Pistons espn.com are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game Sunday to the Miami Heat.
Team Notes
The Lakers espn.com will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com, playing in just his second game for the Warriors after recovering from another bout of illness, says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again. The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since.