NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 5:44 AM ET
Injury Updates
Sprained ankle forced Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to sit out the final 9:27 of a 112‑106 home loss to the Sacramento Kings, stripping Los Angeles of its primary scorer. Meanwhile, Giannis out as the Milwaukee Bucks entered Saturday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks without the two‑time MVP, marking his 31st missed game this season and raising questions about the Bucks’ playoff positioning.
Game Highlights
Lakers OT win materialized after Austin Reaves turned a missed free‑throw into a perfect pass and hit the tying bucket, while Luka Doncic sealed the victory with a jumper in overtime, edging the Denver Nuggets. In San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama posted all‑around stats with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals, propelling the Spurs to a 124‑119 triumph and improving their record to 17‑2 since early February.