NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBA Injuries and Health Updates
Victor Wembanyama exhausted Wemby emotional after 25-point rally espn.com said he had "zero left" physically after leading the Spurs to a 116-112 comeback win over the Clippers on Friday. Meanwhile, Jamal Murray Nuggets' Murray hobbles off, set for testing Sat. espn.com exited Friday’s game against the Knicks with an ankle injury and will undergo testing Saturday. Nikola Vucevic Celtics center Vucevic breaks finger, likely out month espn.com fractured the ring finger on his right hand during Friday’s victory over the Mavericks, ruling him out for approximately a month. Deandre Ayton LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) miss win vs. Pacers espn.com left Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, while LeBron James LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) miss win vs. Pacers also sat out Friday’s game against the Pacers due to an elbow issue. The Pistons Pistons lose Thompson (ankle) in loss to Spurs espn.com lost forward Ausar Thompson to a sprained right ankle in the first quarter of Thursday’s defeat to San Antonio. Ja Morant Grizzlies' Morant still out at least 2 more weeks espn.com remains sidelined for at least two more weeks as he recovers from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
Performance Highlights and Surprises
Stephen Curry Dubs surprise in OT as Curry says, 'Keep going' espn.com texted Draymond Green before Thursday’s overtime win in Houston, urging the team to "keep going." Trae Young Young dazzles Wiz crowd in debut espn.com impressed in his Wizards debut, scoring 12 points in limited minutes and drawing comparisons to John Wall. Cooper Flagg Pistons lose Thompson (ankle) in loss to Spurs espn.com returned to the Mavericks’ lineup Thursday after missing eight games with a midfoot sprain, finishing with 18 points and six assists despite a late Magic rally.
Team and Roster Moves
The Warriors As a 'mysterious' illness sidelines Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors reckon with the future espn.com are grappling with Porzingis’ ongoing absence due to a "mysterious" illness since his February trade. The Magic Magic rally nearly pulled off a comeback in Thursday’s loss to Dallas, outscoring the Mavericks 32-26 in the final quarter.
Fantasy and Playoff Analysis
Fantasy managers should monitor NBA fast break: Who should you pick up before the fantasy playoffs begin? espn.com as the playoffs approach, with rising players like Sheppard and Achiuwa gaining traction.