NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
The Lakers defeated the Knicks 110-97 without LeBron James as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves led the charge. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left as the Celtics edged the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference showdown. Bam Adebayo reached 10,000 career points with the Heat, joining Dwyane Wade as the franchise's only double-digit scorers.
Injury Updates
Tyrese Maxey suffered a right fifth finger sprain and will miss the 76ers' upcoming back-to-back games while the team develops a treatment plan. The Pistons are facing adversity after dropping their fourth straight game to Miami, marking their first real slump of the season.
League News
The Hornets are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade. As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars are reflecting on Wilt Chamberlain's legacy.
Fantasy Basketball
With fantasy basketball playoffs underway, experts are sharing postseason strategies for championship success. The Bulls backcourt ranks among the top waiver-wire options for fantasy managers looking to fill roster holes.