NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 7:46 AM ET
Injuries & Standings
Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained ankle in the Clippers' home loss to the Kings, exiting with 9:27 remaining. The two-time MVP's absence compounds concerns for a Los Angeles contender, as Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his 31st game of the season for the Bucks in their matchup against the Hawks, highlighting the reigning champion's persistent durability issues.
Game Highlights
Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic stat line with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals, powering the Spurs to a 17-2 record since February. In a separate Western Conference showdown, Austin Reaves executed a perfect free throw to secure a rebound and tie the game, forcing overtime before Luka Doncic drilled the winning jumper to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets in an extra-session thriller.