NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Injuries
Lakers espn.com secured a 110-97 victory over the Knicks with LeBron espn.com sidelined by an elbow issue. Jayson Tatum espn.com scored 20 points, including a late three-pointer, to lift the Celtics past the Cavaliers. Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery on his fractured right finger and will be re-evaluated in several weeks. Jamal Murray espn.com is questionable for Monday's game in Oklahoma City with an ankle sprain. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com, playing his second game back with the Warriors, declared himself fully healthy. An exhausted Victor Wembanyama espn.com erupted after the Spurs completed a 25-point comeback to beat the Clippers.
Team Headlines
The NBA espn.com vetoed the Hawks' planned tribute to Atlanta's Magic City strip club following league-wide concerns. The Pistons espn.com saw their early-season momentum halted with a fourth consecutive loss to Miami. Bam Adebayo espn.com joined Dwyane Wade as the only Heat players to score 10,000 points with the franchise.
Off-Court & Transactions
Tyrese Maxey espn.com and his girlfriend, Myra Gordon, are expecting their first child. The Hornets espn.com sent a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute from the Terry Rozier trade investigation.
Fantasy Focus
With fantasy playoffs underway, five key strategies espn.com can help managers win their championships. Waiver-wire pickups espn.com this week feature several promising backcourt players, including options from the Bulls.
Historical Perspective
As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nears Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 20-point scoring streak, current NBA stars espn.com are reflecting on the "mythical" nature of Chamberlain's legacy.