NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 8:39 AM ET
Clippers & Lakers
Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained ankle and was sidelined for the final 9:27 of the Clippers’ 112‑107 loss to the Kings, leaving the team without its defensive anchor. In a separate showdown, Austin Reaves executed a missed free throw before sinking the tying bucket, and Luka Dončić delivered a winning jumper to secure a 115‑112 overtime victory for the Lakers over the Nuggets, underscoring the franchise’s resilience in clutch moments.
Spurs & Bucks
Victor Wembanyama posted a 32‑point, 12‑board performance against the Hornets, adding eight assists, four blocks and two steals to lift the Spurs to a 122‑107 win and extend their February winning streak to 17‑2. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo missed 31 games as the Bucks faced the Hawks, marking the most missed contests for the two‑time MVP this season and raising questions about the team’s playoff readiness.