NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 16, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
NBA Injury & Return Notes
Concerns immediately surfaced in Milwaukee after Giannis Antetokounmpo exited Sunday's victory espn.com against the Pacers, having landed awkwardly while executing a dunk, prompting an early departure. Separately, the Golden State Warriors confirmed absences espn.com for both Al Horford (mild left calf and Seth Curry (mild left groin , with both players sidelined for a minimum of one week as they undergo treatment. Meanwhile, the return of Max Strus to the Cavaliers lineup provided an offensive spark, as he tallied 16 points in the opening half espn.com against the Mavericks, making him the first player since the 1997-98 season to score 15 or more points in the first half of a season debut after missing time.