NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
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NBA Milestones & Player News
LeBron James matched Robert Parish's record by appearing in his 1,611th career game Thursday, a longevity milestone that drew praise from the Hall of Famer who acknowledged James is "deserving" of surpassing the mark. Elsewhere, injury concerns mounted for playoff contenders as Donovan Mitchell sat for the Cavaliers' 115-110 victory over the Bulls due to a bruised left eye, while the Nets confirmed Michael Porter Jr. faces a two-to-three week absence with a strained left hamstring, potentially sidelining their leading scorer for the remainder of the regular season.
Franchise Tributes
The Charlotte Hornets honored franchise icon Dell Curry, raising his No. 30 jersey to the rafters during halftime ceremonies of their contest against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, an emotional event where Curry visibly fought back tears during the tribute.