NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×MVP Talk & Highlights
Le Bron backs Brown espn.com as the veteran champion praised Jaylen Brown's clutch performance in the Celtics' win over the Lakers. Earlier, Queta dunk over Luka espn.com electrified the crowd, underscoring the 7‑foot center’s breakout season.
Injury Updates
Mid‑game, Avdija exits espn.com with a flare‑up of his lower back, forcing Portland to reshuffle its lineup. Meanwhile, the Bulls announced that Simons wrist scan espn.com will be performed Monday to evaluate his left‑hand injury. In Indiana, Haliburton shingles diagnosis espn.com sidelines the Pacers’ point guard for several weeks. Golden State also listed Warriors rule out Porzingis espn.com as a late scratch ahead of the Nuggets showdown.
Team Milestones
Riley statue unveiled espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena honored the former Lakers coach in a sleek Armani suit, drawing fans and media alike.
Game Recaps
Warriors beat Nuggets espn.com despite Nikola Jokic’s 35‑point triple‑double, as the undermanned Warriors held on for a 128‑117 win. Later, Towns sparks Knicks espn.com in an 18‑point fourth‑quarter surge, turning a sluggish start into a 108‑106 victory over the Rockets.