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Alex Sarr achieved a career-best of 34 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Nikola Jokic spearheaded the Denver team with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists.
JORDAN POOLE NAILS IT FROM DEEP 🤯😱🚨 pic.twitter.com/OtymzdFekX
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2025
CJ McCollum topped the scoring for New Orleans with 26 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.
Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 22 points, five rebounds, and three steals.
Keldon Johnson was the highest scorer from the bench, contributing 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Saturday Night WIN 🎉👏 @FrostBank | #ad pic.twitter.com/tkVMsCrggP
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 16, 2025
In one of the season’s lowest-scoring matchups, Golden State narrowly triumphed over NY.
This victory marks the Warriors’ 14th win in 15 games that feature Jimmy Butler.
Karl-Anthony Towns was the standout for the Knicks, registering 29 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists.
Stephen Curry led Golden State with 28 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Seven consecutive victories! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y5r0SXEMKc
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 16, 2025
Coby White recorded 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists for Chicago.
Jalen Green stole the show for Houston with 28 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Alperen Sengun delivered a strong performance with 24 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks.
Fred VanVleet contributed 23 points, four rebounds, and seven assists.
Good effort, but it wasn’t enough in Houston. pic.twitter.com/tiWRJJjn46
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 16, 2025
Milwaukee surged ahead with a 21-4 run in the second half to seize control of the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out seven assists, and had three steals.
Damian Lillard contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
Aaron Nesmith was Indiana’s top scorer with 30 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Tyrese Haliburton recorded 24 points, six rebounds, 15 assists, and five steals.
BUCKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/TgE4gBWApG
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 16, 2025
Even without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies pulled off a convincing wire-to-wire victory, leading by double digits after every quarter.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 31 points, six rebounds, and two blocks.
Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
Scotty Pippen Jr. provided a strong bench performance with 11 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists.
All Heart. Grit. Grind. 🐻 pic.twitter.com/tWilJP8ZfJ
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 16, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an impressive performance with 48 points, alongside four rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
Cason Wallace added 20 points, five rebounds, and three steals.
Isaiah Hartenstein contributed with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.
Competing fiercely till the end 😤 pic.twitter.com/6Oodl62jRy
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 16, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reached 46 points with a sensational play.
The MVP frontrunner has the Thunder up by six with under three minutes left in the game.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (League Pass, Live)
WHAT A MOVE 😱
SGA UP TO 46 PTS IN DETROIT! pic.twitter.com/BqnneXH9Cx
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2025
Jimmy Butler sank a 30-foot three-pointer at the buzzer, securing a 32-31 lead for Golden State.
The Knicks and Warriors have emerged as two of the league’s top teams, with the concluding three quarters available to watch on ABC.
Karl-Anthony Towns is leading all scorers with 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks (ABC, Live)
JIMMY’S BUZZER-BEATER 🚨
Warriors lead 32-31 on ABC pic.twitter.com/2SYlJXNqbG
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2025
Tyus Jones is pacing Chicago with 12 points and five assists.
Coby White contributed 10 points and five rebounds.
Fred VanVleet leads Houston with 21 points, along with two rebounds and two assists.
Alperen Sengun added six points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks.
Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls (League Pass, Live)
Halftime report pic.twitter.com/6u4strvJsI
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 16, 2025
Memphis established a 38-27 advantage after the first quarter and maintained a double-digit lead heading into halftime.
In the absence of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson has stepped up with 23 points.
Scotty Pippen Jr. is leading the bench with nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists.
No player from Miami has reached double digits in scoring.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat (League Pass, Live)
Jobs Not Finished 😤 pic.twitter.com/f2EaCjcRAs
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 16, 2025
Milwaukee is hitting over 70 percent of their shots.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has contributed 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Myles Turner leads Indiana with nine points.
A significant matchup, both teams are at 37-28.
Leading at the end of the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/ZED5rMtPbn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 16, 2025
Boston narrowly defeated Brooklyn, as the Nets failed to take a last-second shot.
Kristaps Porzingis was the high scorer for Boston with 24 points.
Jayson Tatum added 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.
#CelticsWin pic.twitter.com/lWZHOC5lT4
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 16, 2025
Payton Pritchard has been consistently hitting three-pointers off the bench this season and has now set a new record.
His 219 three-pointers from the bench are now the most in NBA history.
He’s currently at 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in this game.
Boston leads as the fourth quarter unfolds.
PAYTON PRITCHARD’S 219th 3-POINTER 🔥
It’s the all-time record for three-pointers made off the bench in a single season! 🚨👏 pic.twitter.com/dj12OdWKNL
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2025
Ja Morant is unavailable, but Luke Kennard is stepping into the starting five.
Jaren Jackson is also back after his return yesterday.
The Grizzlies are set to face off against the Miami Heat, who are on a six-game losing streak.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Miami Heat (League Pass, 8:00 ET)
Saturday Night Starters:
🐻 @LukeKennard5 🐻 @DBane0625 🐻 @jaylen_wells 🐻 @jarenjacksonjr 🐻 @zach_edey pic.twitter.com/FtkMvslOoO
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 15, 2025
Milwaukee will be fielding their usual starting lineup as they begin a back-to-back schedule.
They are taking on the Indiana Pacers, whose record matches Milwaukee’s (37-28).
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers (League Pass, 8:00 ET)
Tonight’s starting lineup. pic.twitter.com/CKJFA3ab1n
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 15, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with
Cason Wallace recorded nine points and two steals.
Cade Cunningham was the top performer for Detroit with seven points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (League Pass, Live)
After the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/5Jg6EHsAP2
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 15, 2025
The Celtics achieved a shooting percentage of 60 in the first half.
Jayson Tatum is leading the team with 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Payton Pritchard added 11 points and three rebounds off the bench.
Keon Johnson was Brooklyn’s leading scorer with 11 points and five rebounds.
Detroit will deploy their regular starting five for a highly anticipated matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Pistons have won 12 of their last 16 games, while the Thunder boast the top record in the Western Conference by 11.5 games.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (League Pass, 7:00 ET)
First FIVE out. @Kiapic.twitter.com/Q7si9TVwSC
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 15, 2025
The Celtics are shooting 59 percent from the field.
Jayson Tatum continues to lead Boston with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Kristaps Porzingis has returned to the lineup, scoring four points.
Maxwell Lewis tops the bench for Brooklyn with eight points.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics (League Pass, Live)
+3 points after the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/0LrbDnR9oF
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 15, 2025
