NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Key Player Performances
The S&P 500 espn.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO.
Team Updates
The Pistons are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game Sunday to the Miami Heat. Adebayo espn.com joined Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team.
Notable Games
Lakers star LeBron James was downgraded from questionable to out before Sunday afternoon's game against the Knicks. Doncic espn.com dispatched the Knicks sans LeBron in a 110-97 win for the Lakers.
Injury Reports
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey suffered a sprain of his right fifth finger and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back. Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery to repair a fractured ring finger on his right hand and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.
Return from Injury
Kristaps Porzingis, playing in just his second game for the Warriors after recovering from another bout of illness, says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again. Wemby espn.com said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112.
Fantasy Impact
Should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Nikola Vucevic, Miles Bridges and others? Sheppard espn.com and Achiuwa espn.com are moving up; Vucevic espn.com and DeRozan espn.com sliding down.
League Trends
The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since. Ayton espn.com left Thursday night's loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, while LeBron James complained of a sore elbow afterward and said he wasn't sure of his status for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Game Highlights
In the hours leading up to the Warriors' overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of encouragement. Curry espn.com said, "Keep going," during the overtime period.
Final Notes
The Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112. Tatum espn.com scored 20 points, including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left, as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers.