NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Highlights
Nikola Jokic angrily confronted Thunder guard Lu Dort after an ejection for a flagrant foul 2 that appeared to trip the Nuggets star. Friday night's game between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers faced an 18-minute delay when a power surge caused a blaring horn malfunction in the third quarter.
Player Performances
The Boston Celtics delivered one of the league's best offensive performances in history against the Nets. Meanwhile, Kon Knueppel shattered the NBA rookie 3-point record in just 59 games, surpassing Keegan Murray's mark.
Injury Updates
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least two weeks after an MRI revealed a hip injury. The Cleveland Cavaliers ruled out Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Keon Ellis, and Dean Wade for their game against Detroit. Heat guard Norman Powell is sidelined for at least a week with a Grade 1 groin strain.
Team Moves
The Phoenix Suns waived Cole Anthony just three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline. The San Antonio Spurs signed Mason Plumlee to a deal for the remainder of the season.