NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
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The Warriors announced center Kristaps Porzingis will miss Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to general illness, extending his absence to a fourth consecutive contest. Joel Embiid will also miss at least three games for the 76ers after straining his right oblique, the team confirmed Saturday.
Roster Moves & Incidents
The Warriors signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million extension on Saturday, according to ESPN sources. Nikola Jokic confronted Oklahoma City's Lu Dort after being called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected during Friday's loss, labeling the play "unnecessary."
Notable Performances & Delays
The Celtics delivered one of the league's best offensive performances on Friday, defeating the Nets in a historic display. A blaring horn caused an 18-minute delay in the third quarter of Friday's Pistons-Cavaliers game after a power surge disrupted the scoreboard.