NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 5:40 PM ET
NBA Game Results & Performances
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his scoring streak to 128 games with 20+ points as the Thunder edged the Timberwolves, while the NBA acknowledged a missed late-game call in the Nuggets-Lakers thriller that could have altered the final outcome. In other action, the Warriors rallied past the Rockets behind Stephen Curry's 34-point performance, and the Bucks clinched a playoff berth with their 11th straight win over the Bulls.
Standings & Injuries
The Celtics maintained their East lead despite Jayson Tatum's ankle injury, while the Suns fell to third in the West after losing Devin Booker to a hamstring strain. The Heat surged into the play-in picture with Bam Adebayo's 28-point, 12-rebound night against the Hawks, and the Mavericks clung to the final playoff spot after Kyrie Irving's 31-point performance in a win over the Pelicans.