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A Eurostep and a one-handed, off-the-leg 59-foot buzzer beater?!
Indeed, it was Nikola Jokić making the magic happen.
**5 TALES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀 March 29, 2025**
**Eastern Conference Highlights:** Pistons end losing streak against Cavs, Knicks defeat Bucks, Raptors claim third consecutive victory.
**Joker’s Spectacle:** Following Jokić’s latest jaw-dropping shot, we present five additional unforgettable moments from his season.
**Western Conference Highlights:** The Clippers maintain their grip on the last top-six spot after all three contending teams picked up wins.
**Bulls on a Roll:** Discover how Chicago’s current hot streak has taken momentum ahead of tonight’s clash with the Mavs.
**Celtics Aim for Eight:** The reigning champions are hitting their stride just as the playoffs approach.
**BUT WAIT … ⏰ A busy Saturday is on the horizon…**
Saturday kicks off with Kings vs. Magic (5 PM ET, LP), featuring two teams vying for Play-In contention, and wraps up with Celtics vs. Spurs (8 PM ET, NBA TV), where the defending champions aim for their eighth consecutive win this season.
1. **PISTONS END STREAK AGAINST CAVS; KNICKS DEFEAT BUCKS; RAPTORS WIN AGAIN**
The Detroit Pistons achieved something significant on Friday night that hadn’t occurred since February 2022.
They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Snapping a 12-game losing streak against the Cavs, the Pistons managed to win despite being without their leading scorer, Cade Cunningham (calf injury).
**Pistons 133, Cavs 122:** Tim Hardaway Jr. led with a season-high 32 points, holding off a valiant 38-point effort (22 in the final quarter) from Donovan Mitchell, securing their third consecutive victory. | Recap
**Knicks 116, Bucks 107:** With OG Anunoby scoring 31 and Mikal Bridges contributing 26, the Knicks notched their third win in their last four outings. The Bucks fell to their third straight defeat, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 30 points. | Recap
**Raptors 108, Hornets 97:** Jacob Poeltl recorded a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes combined for 37 points, 15 assists, and seven three-pointers to propel the Raptors to their third straight win over Mark Williams (18 pts, 12 reb, 9-9 FG) and the Hornets. | Recap
2. **NUGGETS SHINE AS JOKIĆ IMPRESSES AGAIN**
Another memorable night unfolded for Nikola Jokić:
**Nuggets 129, Jazz 93:** Jokić (27 points) and Michael Porter Jr. (20 points) led a balanced attack with six Nuggets reaching double digits in a commanding win, completing the season sweep against the Jazz and gaining ground in the race for second in the West. | Recap
In celebration of Jokić’s latest “Did he really just do that?!” feat, here are five more incredible shots from his season. | Jokić’s Longest Shots
If a 59-footer wasn’t long enough, he also hit a remarkable 66-footer to beat the buzzer against the Kings on January 23.
He drained a three-pointer just inside half court to beat the halftime buzzer in Atlanta on December 8.
He executed a fadeaway while staying balanced on the sideline for the ultimate corner three against the Blazers on February 10.
He split a double-team for an and-1 off the glass, contributing to his career-high 56 points against the Wizards on December 7.
He nailed a spinning fadeaway over two defenders against the Knicks on November 25.
3. **CLIPPERS, WARRIORS, AND WOLVES SECURE VICTORIES IN PLAYOFF SPOT RACE**
Friday night unfolded with three teams—the 6th-place Clippers, 7th-place Warriors, and 8th-place Timberwolves—only half a game apart in the battle for the final top-six playoff berth in the West.
**Clippers 132, Nets 100:** Kawhi Leonard excelled on both ends, scoring 31 points with six rebounds, five three-pointers, four steals, and two blocks, leading the Clippers to their tenth win in twelve games, keeping their playoff position secure. | Recap
**Warriors 111, Pelicans 95:** After losing two straight without Steph Curry due to a pelvic contusion, he returned to bolster the team with 23 points, four rebounds, six assists, three steals, and five three-pointers, helping the Warriors avoid a three-game losing streak. | Recap
**Wolves 124, Suns 109:** The Wolves improved their record to 8-1 when Julius Randle scores 25 or more points, as he (25) and Anthony Edwards (20) teamed up for 45 points to defeat Kevin Durant (23 pts) and Collin Gillespie (career-high 22 pts, 10 ast). | Recap
4. **LEAGUE PASS SPOTLIGHT: BULLS INformidable FORM**
The Bulls have transformed into a formidable force. They had not won four consecutive games all season leading into March, but now have achieved that feat twice within their last eleven contests.
Tonight, they will face the Mavericks (8 PM ET), positioned 9th in the East but a mere two games behind the 7th-place Hawks.
Things have shifted dramatically. Over the past eleven games, Chicago tops the league with an average of 122.2 points per game and ranks fourth with 29.5 assists per game in that span.
And it was Giddey who made a cinematic statement. His game-winning halfcourt buzzer beater on Thursday secured the Bulls’ fourth victory by six points or fewer during this impressive run.
Giddey stated, “Over the last month to six weeks, we’ve proven that we can hold our own against anyone. The way we play really wears teams down.”
5. **TONIGHT ON NBA TV: BOSTON SEEKS EIGHTSTRAIGHT VICTORY**
Take notice, as the defending champions seem to be hitting their peak just in time for a playoff run.
The Celtics come into tonight’s showdown against the Spurs (8 PM ET, NBA TV) seeking a season-best eighth consecutive victory and aiming for their third straight season with at least 55 wins.
As they strive to become the first NBA team to win back-to-back championships since the Warriors in 2017-18, they have quietly gone about their business for much of this season.
With attention focused on other teams, the Celtics are delivering their strongest performance of the season, just three weeks before the playoffs begin.
Three additional games will be featured on League Pass, rounding out Saturday’s seven-game lineup.
