NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Highlights & Comebacks
Victor Wembanyama espn.com poured in 38 points and declared he had "zero left" physically after the San Antonio Spurs executed a stunning 25-point comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112. In Houston, Stephen Curry espn.com texted encouragement to Draymond Green before the Golden State Warriors secured an overtime victory. Trae Young espn.com made a memorable debut for the Washington Wizards, scoring 12 points and thrilling the home crowd in a close loss.
Injury Updates & Absences
Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery on his fractured right ring finger and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks, a significant blow for the Boston Celtics. Jamal Murray espn.com hobbled off the court with an ankle injury during the Denver Nuggets game and is set for testing. The Los Angeles Lakers espn.com will be without LeBron James (elbow) and Deandre Ayton (knee) for their matchup with the Indiana Pacers, while Ayton's knee issue is also detailed in a separate report espn.com. Ausar Thompson espn.com sprained his right ankle in the Detroit Pistons loss to the Spurs. Ja Morant espn.com remains out for the Memphis Grizzlies for at least two more weeks with an elbow sprain. Cooper Flagg espn.com returned from an eight-game absence for the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 18 points in a narrow loss. Alex Caruso espn.com (hip) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) both exited the Oklahoma City Thunder win over the Knicks with injuries.
Team Outlooks & Player News
The Golden State Warriors espn.com are grappling with the future after a "mysterious" illness has sidelined Kristaps Porzingis since his debut last month. Jayson Tatum espn.com is set to return from an Achilles injury for the Boston Celtics, a development that could reshape the conference race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander espn.com earned praise from Knicks coach Mike Brown as the league's best at "convincing the referees" he's fouled. Malik Beasley espn.com faces a $1 million civil judgment after a federal ruling in a contract dispute with his former agency.
Off-Court Developments
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez espn.com pleaded guilty to transporting stolen goods linked to a theft ring that targeted athletes' homes across the country in 2024.