NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ET
NBA Milestones & Player Notes
LeBron James tied espn.com Robert Parish's record, appearing in his 1,611th career game as the Lakers faced the Denver Nuggets, a benchmark the Hall of Famer publicly endorsed, calling James "deserving" of the longevity mark. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers managed a 115-110 victory over the Bulls despite the absence of All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who sat espn.com out with a bruised left eye sustained in a previous contest.
Ceremonial Tributes
In Charlotte, the Hornets honored espn.com franchise legend Dell Curry by retiring his No. 30 jersey during a moving halftime ceremony as the team played the Orlando Magic, an event that visibly moved Curry to tears as the organization recognized his contributions.