NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
Knicks espn.com staged an impressive 18-point fourth-quarter rally to overcome the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night, showing life after being lethargic for the first three quarters. In a thrilling matchup, Cade Cunningham espn.com made a strong MVP case with 42 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in the Pistons' 126-111 victory over New York. Meanwhile, Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from the right corner to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Injury Updates
Suns espn.com guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period of time. The injury woes continue for Phoenix as Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain. Warriors espn.com star Stephen Curry will be re-evaluated in 10 days for a persistent right knee injury, sidelining him for at least another five games despite an MRI being clean. The Bulls will be without Jaden Ivey espn.com for at least two weeks due to soreness in his left knee, while De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent season-ending surgery for a detached retina in his left eye.
Team News & Developments
Suns owner espn.com Mat Ishbia criticized tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal." The league appears to agree as NBA espn.com plans to enact anti-tanking rules for next season, according to Commissioner Adam Silver. The Lakers espn.com confirmed they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season, while also adding longtime Dodgers executive Lon Rosen espn.com to their front office. Despite recent changes, Clippers coach espn.com Tyronn Lue made it clear that the organization's goals remain focused on winning.
Player Availability & MVP Race
The MVP race could take espn.com a sharp turn with many contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold. Victor Wembanyama espn.com has the Spurs bound for the playoffs one year after a blood clot ended his season. While some stars are being shut down, availability espn.com remains crucial as the season progresses. OKC Thunder espn.com will open the post-break schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, while Trae Young espn.com is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, though Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court.
Other Notable News
Kristaps Porzingis espn.com made his Warriors debut on Saturday, opening slow but making an impact with 12 points in 17 minutes during a 121-110 loss to the Celtics. Celtics forward espn.com Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend. Hornets point guard La Melo Ball espn.com says he feels "blessed" to be uninjured after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte. In a remarkable development, the jersey worn by Cooper Flagg espn.com in his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.