NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 20, 2026, 4:30 AM ET
NBA Playoff Push & Milestones
The San Antonio Spurs clinched a postseason berth for the first time in six years after rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama nailed a decisive 17-foot fadeaway jumper with just 1.1 seconds remaining on the clock Thursday night. Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference race, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a narrow 115-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls, though the win was tempered by the absence of star guard Donovan Mitchell, who sat out due to a bruised left eye. Meanwhile, LeBron James tied Robert Parish’s standing record by appearing in his 1,611th career game, a milestone that drew praise from the Hall of Famer who deemed James "deserving" of setting the new benchmark.
Franchise Recognition
In Charlotte, the Hornets honored franchise legend Dell Curry during halftime of their contest against the Orlando Magic, formally retiring his number 30 jersey. During the emotional ceremony, Dell Curry fought back tears as his jersey was raised to the rafters, celebrating a significant chapter in the team's history before the current squad took the court against the Magic.