NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 13, 2026, 4:54 AM ET
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Luka Doncic exploded for 51 points espn.com as the Lakers, energized by LeBron James' return, set a franchise record with a 137-point explosion in their starting five, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71 season. Conversely, the Celtics' Jaylen Brown criticized the league's foul baiting trend espn.com, calling out what he termed a "rewarding" system for players exploiting defensive calls, stating, "I just don't think it's basketball."