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 2 that appeared to trip the Nuggets star. The Celtics posted a historic offensive performance espn.com against the Nets, showcasing one of the best offensive displays in league history. A blaring horn caused an 18-minute delay espn.com in the Pistons-Cavs game after a power surge malfunctioned the overhead scoreboard.
Injury Updates
Lauri Markkanen espn.com will miss at least two weeks after suffering a hip injury, becoming the latest Jazz player sidelined. The Cavaliers ruled out Donovan Mitchell and James Harden espn.com for their second straight game, also missing Keon Ellis and Dean Wade. Norman Powell espn.com suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be out at least a week for the Heat.
Transactions & Signings
The Suns waived Cole Anthony espn.com just three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline, as the guard never appeared in a game. The Spurs signed Mason Plumlee espn.com to a deal for the remainder of the season. The Lakers added Tony Bennett espn.com as an NBA draft adviser, bringing in the former Virginia coach to work with president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka.
Player Performances & Records
Kon Knueppel espn.com broke the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, hitting his 207th in just 59 games to surpass Keegan Murray's mark. The Thunder lost to Detroit espn.com with their top six scorers injured, facing a shell of the defending champions in what could have been an NBA Finals preview.
Disciplinary Actions
The NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane espn.com $25,000 each for throwing balls into the stands during recent games. 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."
League News & Analysis
The NBA banned Jontay Porter espn.com for life in 2024 for gambling violations, but he's now planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league's Super Hawks. Mat Ishbia espn.com offered $1 million prizes to winners of All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts next year, hoping to attract more star players. James Harden suffered a non-displaced thumb fracture espn.com and was ruled out against Milwaukee after X-rays confirmed the injury.
Awards & Future Outlook
Scottie Cunningham and Victor Wembanyama espn.com are emerging as top MVP candidates according to Andre Snellings' awards analysis. Julius Randle espn.com is projected to finish in the top, while Tyrese Haliburton could crack the top 50 in season-end rankings. The Lakers face a critical stretch with Deandre Ayton espn.com, as both sides navigate high-stakes questions about his role on the team.