NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
Victor Wembanyama espn.com delivered an emotional performance as the Spurs stunned the Clippers with a 25-point comeback win. Jayson Tatum espn.com scored 20 points including a dagger 3-pointer as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference showdown. Luka Doncic espn.com and Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a rare victory over the Knicks without LeBron James, who was sidelined with an elbow injury. Bam Adebayo espn.com reached 10,000 points with the Heat, joining Dwyane Wade as the franchise's only 10K scorers.
Injury Updates
Tyrese Maxey espn.com suffered a right fifth finger sprain and will miss the 76ers' upcoming back-to-back games. Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery on a fractured ring finger and is expected to be reevaluated in three to four weeks. Jamal Murray espn.com is questionable for Monday's game against OKC with an ankle sprain. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again after recovering from illness.
Team News
The Pistons espn.com are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game to the Heat. The Hornets espn.com are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade. The Lakers espn.com will be without LeBron James and two big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber for their game against the Pacers.
Playoff Preparation
As fantasy basketball playoffs begin, experts are laying out keys to winning championships and identifying top waiver-wire options including the Bulls backcourt. NBA stars espn.com are reflecting on Wilt Chamberlain's legacy as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak.