NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 4:54 AM ET
NBA Basketball
The Clippers' loss to the Kings exposed Kawhi Leonard's injury concerns, as the star forward limped off with a sprained left ankle in the final 9:27, forcing a temporary halt to his season-long resurgence. Meanwhile, the Lakers' late-game execution delivered OT magic, with Austin Reaves' clutch free throw attempt and Luka Doncic's game-winning jumper securing a 122-120 victory over the Nuggets in a high-scoring thriller. Simultaneously, the Spurs' offensive explosion propelled their red-hot run, as Victor Wembanyama dominated with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, and two steals against the Hornets, extending their 17-2 record since February 1st.
Leonard missed final 9:27 of Clippers' home loss to Kings with sprained ankle. Reaves' OT bucket and Doncic's winning jumper lift Lakers past Nuggets 122-120. Wembanyama's 32/12/8/4/2 line powers Spurs to 17-2 since Feb.