NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 20, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff & Ceremony Wrap

Victor Wembanyama's dagger espn.com propelled the Spurs back into the postseason picture for the first time in six years after he sank a go-ahead 17-foot fadeaway with 1.1 seconds remaining Thursday night. Earlier in the evening, the Hornets organization honored franchise legend Dell Curry as they raised his No. 30 jersey to the rafters during halftime of their contest against the Magic, an emotional moment that brought the former sharpshooter to tears.