NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Highlights
Doncic and Reaves led the Lakers to a 110-97 win over the Knicks without LeBron James. Tatum scored 20 points including a late dagger three as the Celtics edged the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Player News
Bam Adebayo joined Dwyane Wade as the only Heat players to reach 10,000 career points with the team. Tyrese Maxey suffered a right finger sprain and will miss the upcoming back-to-back games. Jamal Murray is questionable for Monday's game in Oklahoma City with an ankle sprain.
Team Updates
The Pistons are facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game to the Heat. LeBron James was downgraded to out before the Lakers' win over the Knicks with an elbow injury.
League Notes
As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking Wilt Chamberlain's longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflected on Chamberlain's "mythical" legacy. Wilt Chamberlain remains a towering figure in NBA history as current stars chase his records.
Fantasy Impact
The Bulls' backcourt is among the top waiver-wire options this week for fantasy managers looking to fill roster holes. With injuries mounting across the league, waiver wire pickups could be crucial for fantasy success heading into the next week of play.