Last updated: March 22, 2026, 1:30 PM ET
NBA Playoff Push & Record Feats
The Lakers secured their ninth consecutive victory in dramatic fashion after Luke Kennard sank a go-ahead three-pointer with just 0.6 seconds left on the clock, a night that also saw LeBron James make history by playing in his 1,612th regular-season contest. Across the league, Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan for fifth place on the all-time career scoring list, achieving the milestone after contributing 27 points in a win against the Heat. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Wizards 132-111, though the contest was marred late in the first half by an altercation that resulted in ejections for OKC's Jaylin Williams and Washington's Justin Champagnie.
Injury Updates & Player Discipline
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is slated for live contact drills in practice soon, though the team has officially ruled him out for their immediate next two contests as he recovers from a knee issue. On the disciplinary front, the league fined Andre Drummond $25,000 for making a gesture resembling a shooting motion toward the opposing bench during the 76ers game. Adding to Washington's injury woes, Guard Trae Young remains sidelined indefinitely due to a pair of undisclosed injuries, leaving the team without its primary playmaker. From Denver, Peyton Watson is anticipated to return for Sunday's matchup against Portland after being sidelined for over six weeks nursing a hamstring strain.
Off-Court Legal Matters
Luka Doncic is facing a potential one-game suspension after accumulating his 16th technical foul following a verbal dispute with the Magic's Goga Bitadze on Saturday night, prompting sources to indicate the Lakers have already initiated an appeal concerning the technical call. Separately, court documents reveal that Dončić has filed paperwork seeking to dismiss a petition filed by his ex-fiancée that requests support payments for their two daughters and associated legal fees.