NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
The Lakers espn.com earned a rare victory against one of the league's top teams, defeating the Knicks 110-97 without LeBron James. 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. 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.
Milestone Achievements
Bam Adebayo espn.com, most known for his tenacious defense, joined Dwyane Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team. As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander espn.com closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlain's legacy.
Team News & Trends
The Pistons espn.com are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game Sunday to the Miami Heat. 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. 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.
Fantasy Basketball Focus
Now that the fantasy basketball playoffs have started, Eric Karabell espn.com lays out how to take home the championship. Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster, with the Bulls backcourt espn.com among top waiver-wire options. Should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Nikola Vucevic espn.com, Miles Bridges and others?
Trade & Transaction Updates
The Hornets espn.com are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade.