Kicking off the NBA Sunday lineup, the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a decisive victory, defeating the Denver Nuggets 127-103 at the Paycom Center. Nikola Jokic, who was dealing with left ankle inflammation and categorized as probable, was cleared to play. However, he also had to manage a right elbow injury sustained early in the game. The Serbian star scored 24 …

### Steal. Smash. Declaration. **5 HEADLINES IN TODAY’S ISSUE 🏀 March 9, 2025** **Boston Triumphs over L.A.:** How Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics’ defense stifled the sizzling Lakers. **Championship Spirit:** In an intense battle worthy of the playoffs, Boston’s core players delivered for their team. **Highlights:** Steph reaches 25K points as the Warriors clinch another victory; four matches …

•Secure your NBA League Pass NOW > Nikola Jokić has transformed the notion of selfless basketball excellence. In a thrilling overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, he added a remarkable chapter to his legacy. The Denver Nuggets star became the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists in a …

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up an impressive 37 points and secured 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t sufficient for the Milwaukee Bucks, who fell to the Orlando Magic 109-111 at home. Franz Wagner delivered crucial defensive plays against Damian Lillard, who scored 26 points, preventing the Bucks star from hitting a game-winning three-pointer as time expired. Wagner contributed 18 points along with …

•Subscribe to NBA League Pass NOW > BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James expressed only mild concern after straining his groin during the final minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-101 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. He refrained from making any predictions about his recovery timeline, as the Lakers aim to sustain their recent rise in the standings. …

LeBron James could be sidelined for several weeks following a groin injury sustained during the Los Angeles Lakers’ defeat to the Boston Celtics. As reported by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, there is an initial expectation that James’ recovery might take “a matter of weeks.” Should the injury be as severe as anticipated, the Lakers will have to contend without him during …

As he approaches Saturday’s game, the NBA’s all-time 3-point champion is merely 11 triples away from achieving a significant milestone. When the Golden State Warriors take on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass), Stephen Curry will be on the brink of becoming the first player in league history to surpass 4,000 career 3-pointers, needing just …