NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Injury Updates
Bulls guard Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday. Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija espn.com left Sunday's win against the Suns due to lower back issues. Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com and forward Draymond Green were late scratches for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Notable Performances
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, but his Nuggets still fell to the Warriors 128-117. Celtics center Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in Sunday's game. Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns espn.com sparked an 18-point fourth-quarter rally to lift New York past the Rockets.
Health Concerns
Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks. Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Porzingis is dealing with an illness while Green battles back soreness. Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Simons will see a hand specialist after Monday's imaging.
Off-Court News
The Lakers unveiled a statue of legendary coach Pat Riley espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Riley, who led the team to four NBA titles, was honored in his signature Armani suit. The ceremony drew current and former Lakers players to celebrate the franchise icon.