NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
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Player Health & Injuries
Deni Avdija exited Sunday's game against the Suns due to lower back issues that have plagued him for weeks. Tyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks, according to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.
Game Results & Performances
Nikola Jokic posted a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but couldn't prevent the Nuggets' 128-117 loss to the undermanned Warriors. The Warriors were without Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Draymond Green (back for the matchup.
Team News & Honors
The Lakers unveiled a statue honoring legendary coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena. Neemias Queta threw down an impressive dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers game, continuing his breakout season with averages of 9.7 points. 2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.