NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
Stephen Curry espn.com sent Draymond Green a text message of encouragement before the Warriors' overtime win in Houston on Thursday night. The Warriors' absence of their superstar didn't stop the team from pulling off a surprising victory in their road game.
Trae Young espn.com made an impressive Wizards debut, proving in his limited time on the court that he's the type of player the team hasn't had since John Wall. The crowd in Washington D.C. was thrilled as Young finished with 12 points in the game.
LeBron James espn.com made history on Thursday night by making the 15,838th field goal of his career, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history. This achievement adds to James' already legendary career accomplishments.
Cooper Flagg espn.com returned to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Thursday night after missing eight games because of a left midfoot sprain. Despite his solid performance with 18 points and six assists, the Mavericks fell to the Orlando Magic 115-114 in a heartbreaking loss.
Injury Updates
Ausar Thompson espn.com left Thursday's loss to the Spurs in the first quarter and didn't return due to a sprained right ankle. The Pistons forward's injury will be monitored as the team navigates the remainder of their season.
Ja Morant espn.com will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The Grizzlies guard's extended absence puts additional pressure on the team's remaining healthy players.
VJ Edgecombe espn.com will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers' star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall. The injury has sidelined the promising rookie for at least one game.
Harrison Barnes espn.com missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle. The San Antonio forward's iron man streak has come to an unexpected halt.
NBA News & Analysis
Jayson Tatum espn.com is making a return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury, and his comeback could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks left in the season. The Celtics star's recovery timeline has fans and analysts excited about the stretch run.
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