NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Team Performances
The Pistons hit with 'dose of adversity' in 4-game skid, marking their first significant losing streak of the season after falling to the Heat. Meanwhile, the Lakers secured a rare victory without LeBron James, dispatching the Knicks 110-97 in a win against the Knicks. Jayson Tatum was back in the flow, scoring 20 points including a crucial 3-pointer late in the Celtics' win over the Cavaliers.
Player Updates
Bam Adebayo joined Wade as Heat's only 10K scorers, becoming the second player in franchise history to reach 10,000 points. Philadelphia's All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is sidelined with a right finger sprain, missing the upcoming back-to-back while the team develops a treatment plan. Nuggets star Jamal Murray remains questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder with an ankle injury.
Injury Notes
LeBron James was downgraded to out before Sunday's game against the Knicks as Tatum's team secured the win.