NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 7:37 PM ET
Scoring Streaks Continue
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128 during Sunday's win over the Timberwolves, while Victor Wembanyama delivered a do-it-all performance with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals as the Spurs improved to 17-2 since February 1st. The 7-foot-4 French star dominated every facet of Saturday's game against the Hornets, cementing his status as the NBA's most versatile young superstar.
Late-Game Drama
Austin Reaves executed perfect late-game heroics in Saturday's overtime thriller against the Nuggets, intentionally missing a free throw before grabbing his own rebound and sinking the tying bucket to force extra time. Luka Doncic then drained the game-winner in overtime to lift the Lakers past Denver. The dramatic finish overshadowed an officiating controversy where the NBA later ruled that Spencer Jones had cleanly stripped Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation, a missed call that should have sent Reaves to the free throw line instead of allowing Jones's game-tying basket.
Injury Concerns
Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained left ankle and missed the final 9:27 of Saturday night's home loss to the Kings, raising concerns about the Clippers' championship aspirations. The two-time Finals MVP limped off the court after landing awkwardly on a drive to the basket, joining a growing list of star players battling injuries as the playoff race intensifies.