NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
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Injuries & Absences
Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand and will miss approximately a month. LeBron James and Deandre Ayton will sit out Friday's game against the Pacers, with Ayton having left Thursday's loss with a knee injury.
Player Performances
Trae Young dazzled in his Wizards debut, finishing with 12 points and showing the type of play the team hasn't seen since John Wall. The Warriors secured an overtime win in Houston despite being without Stephen Curry.
Team Updates
Ausar Thompson left Thursday's loss to the Spurs with a sprained right ankle and didn't return. The Warriors are dealing with the future as Kristaps Porzingis remains sidelined with a mysterious illness since making his debut on Feb. 19.