NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Highlights & Incidents
Nikola Jokic espn.com angrily confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder guard was ejected for a flagrant foul, with Jokic calling the play "an unnecessary move." The Celtics espn.com posted one of the league's best offensive performances in history against the Nets. A power surge espn.com caused an 18-minute delay during the Pistons-Cavs game when the overhead scoreboard malfunctioned.
Injury Updates
Lauri Markkanen espn.com will miss at least two weeks with a hip injury, becoming the latest Jazz player sidelined. James Harden espn.com and Donovan Mitchell each missed their second straight game for the Cavaliers. Norman Powell espn.com suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be out at least a week. James Harden espn.com was ruled out after X-rays revealed a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb.
Transactions & Signings
The Suns espn.com waived Cole Anthony just three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline. The Spurs espn.com signed Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season. The Lakers espn.com added former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA draft adviser.
Records & Milestones
Kon Knueppel espn.com broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th in just 59 games.
Fines & Discipline
Anthony Edwards espn.com and Desmond Bane were each fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands during recent games.
Notable Developments
Chris Bosh espn.com revealed he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that left him waking up "covered in my own blood." Jontay Porter espn.com, banned for life by the NBA for gambling, joined the upstart USBL's Super Hawks. Suns owner Mat Ishbia espn.com offered $1 million to winners of next year's All-Star Weekend events in Phoenix.
Team Updates
Deandre Ayton espn.com and the Lakers face crucial decisions about his role as they enter a pivotal stretch. The Thunder espn.com lost to Detroit with their top six scorers injured, facing a shell of their championship team. Zion Williamson espn.com appears to have put durability questions behind him, finding consistency on the court.
Fantasy & Awards
Scottie Barnes espn.com and Victor Wembanyama emerge as top MVP candidates according to Andre Snellings' analysis. Julius Randle espn.com is projected to finish in the top, while Tyrese Haliburton could reach the top 50 in fantasy rankings."