NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Highlights
Celtics offense erupted Friday night as Boston delivered one of the most efficient scoring displays in league history against the Nets, blasting the opposition with a 45‑point third quarter. Midway through the third, a blaring horn halted play in Detroit, forcing an 18‑minute pause to the Pistons‑Cavaliers matchup after a power surge knocked out the scoreboard Pistons‑Cavs delay.
Injury Updates
Markkanen hip will miss at least two weeks as Utah reevaluates the forward’s condition following an MRI, adding to the Jazz’s growing injury list. The Heat confirmed that All‑Star guard Norman Powell is sidelined for a minimum of one week with a Grade 1 groin strain Powell groin. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers ruled out both Donovan Mitchell and James Harden for a second straight game, along with Keon Ellis and Dean Wade, deepening Cleveland’s back‑court woes Mitchell Harden.
Roster Moves
Suns waive guard Cole Anthony three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline, clearing a roster spot as Phoenix looks to retool for the stretch run. In San Antonio, the Spurs added veteran center Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season, hoping his experience will bolster a young frontcourt Spurs sign.
Milestones & Awards
Knueppel record was set Thursday when Kon Knueppel drilled his 207th three‑pointer, surpassing Keegan Murray’s rookie mark in just 59 games. As the regular season winds down, analysts spotlight emerging MVP candidates, with Cade Cunningham and Victor Wembanyama leading the conversation as the top bets for the league’s most coveted honor MVP bets.