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Last updated: April 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Standings & Player Milestones

The Celtics exploded offensively in Wednesday night's victory, dropping 53 points in the first quarter alone as they defeated the Miami Heat 147-129, narrowly missing the team's all-time opening-quarter scoring record. Meanwhile, on the individual front, Victor Wembanyama asserted his MVP case after delivering a massive 41-point, 18-rebound performance in a blowout win, signaling his continued elite production down the stretch.

League Discipline & Off-Court Moves

In player movement news, rap artist J. Cole secured a professional contract to compete in the Chinese Basketball Association, signing to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources confirmed Wednesday. Concurrently, the league office issued disciplinary action against the Portland Trail Blazers, levying a $100,000 fine and suspending two assistant general managers for two weeks due to illegal contact made with Yang Hansen dating back to December 2023.