NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 6:37 PM ET
Thunder Maintain SGA's Streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended espn.com his record streak of 20-point games to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves, surviving a late flurry that nearly ended the run. The reigning MVP scored 22 points despite shooting just 8-of-22 from the field, with Oklahoma City's defense clamping down in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Controversial Finish in Lakers-Nuggets
The NBA confirmed a missed call espn.com in Saturday's Lakers-Nuggets thriller, ruling that Spencer Jones cleanly stripped Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Reaves should not have been awarded free throws on the play, which would have tied the game at. The incorrect call allowed Los Angeles to extend its lead and eventually win 118-113, though Denver mounted a furious comeback attempt in the final minute.
Eastern Conference Shakeup
Boston's dominance continued with espn.com a 112-98 dismantling of Miami, as Jayson Tatum poured in 34 points on 13-of-20 shooting. The Celtics extended their lead in the East to 3.5 games over Cleveland, who survived a scare against Orlando on a buzzer-beating three by Donovan Mitchell. Meanwhile, Philadelphia snapped a four-game skid behind Joel Embiid's 31-point, 13-rebound performance in a 107-99 win over Atlanta.
Western Conference Battles
Denver's loss to the Lakers espn.com dropped them to third in the West, now 2.5 games behind Oklahoma City. The Nuggets face a critical four-game road trip starting Tuesday in Dallas, where they'll need to find consistency without Jamal Murray (ankle . Golden State moved up to the fourth seed with a 115-105 win over Sacramento, Stephen Curry scoring 28 points while Klay Thompson added 24 in his return to the starting lineup.