NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Collectibles Market
fetches $6.2M as Sotheby’s auctioned 71 items from Scottie Pippen’s personal stash, including the legendary jersey from the 1997 “Flu Game,” pushing the total proceeds past the six‑million‑dollar mark and underscoring the enduring premium on iconic NBA memorabilia.
Game Night Highlights
racked up 83 points as Bam Adebayo delivered the second‑highest scoring output in league history, shattering Heat franchise records and igniting a late‑run that secured a 118‑112 win over the Rockets. In San Antonio, Jaylen Brown ejected after technicals in the second quarter, prompting a social‑media outburst and leaving the Celtics short‑handed in a 112‑107 defeat. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Minnesota 119‑108 despite LeBron James sitting out his third consecutive game, highlighting the depth of a roster that leaned on Anthony Davis for 28 points.
Health & Personal Matters
Tyrese Maxey out for three weeks with a right pinkie tendon injury, a blow to the 76ers as the guard averages 25.2 points and the team battles for a playoff spot. Off the court, Luka Dončić faces custody battle over his two daughters, a personal dispute that sources say could weigh on the Mavericks’ star as the season reaches its climax.