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CHICAGO -- The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame adversity with a 115-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, holding on despite missing star guard Donovan Mitchell due to a bruised left eye. In a breaking update, Cleveland controlled much of the game despite Mitchell’s absence, showcasing offensive depth and resilience. The win strengthens the Cavaliers’ position in the Eastern Conference standings and provides early insight into how the roster adjusts without its s

WASHINGTON -- —The Detroit Pistons delivered a decisive 117-95 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung. Jalen Duren led Detroit with 24 points and 11 rebounds in just 25 minutes, recording his 37th double double of the season. Duren’s performance followed a career-high 36-point outing in the Pistons’ 130-117 win over Washington two nights earlier. P

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama delivered a defining breaking update moment, hitting a 17 foot pull up jumper with one second remaining to give the San Antonio Spurs a 101 - 100 win over the Phoenix Suns and secure the franchise’s first NBA Playoffs appearance since 2019. Wembanyama finished with 34 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring both ends of the floor and capping a late comeback that finalized San Antonio’s top six position in the Western Conference standings. The victory

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was sidelined for Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to right knee soreness, with the team indicating he will be reevaluated in one to two weeks. An MRI conducted by Dr. Craig Bennett at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine revealed inflammation in Edwards’ right knee, prompting the team to monitor his progress and provide updates as available. The Timberwolves face a critical stretch in the Western Conference playoff

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram scored a game high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 119 - 108 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, a result that strengthens Toronto’s hold on sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings in the National Basketball Association. The win marked Toronto’s second straight victory and provided a key late season boost as the club continues its push toward playoff positioning. Ingram delivered his most productive scoring performance in re

CLEVELAND — Cooper Flagg recorded 27 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130 - 120 on Sunday afternoon, delivering a decisive response two days after a 33 point loss in the same matchup. The victory marked a breaking update for Dallas, which had lost seven consecutive games against Cleveland and entered the contest with only one win in its previous ten games. The result also highlighted the growing impact of Flagg, the

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A late fourth quarter surge from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-103 on Sunday, extending Oklahoma City’s winning streak to eight games and preserving a historic scoring run in the National Basketball Association. Gilgeous Alexander finished with 20 points and 10 assists, narrowly extending his streak of games with at least 20 points to 128. The guard entered the fourth quarter with only 10 points b

With just over a month remaining in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, teams across both conferences are battling for playoff positioning, play-in eligibility, and potential draft implications. The final stretch is intensifying, with standout individual performances, key injury returns, and evolving roster strategies influencing what comes next. This detailed breakdown provides an authoritative update on all 30 NBA teams, highlighting medical updates, performance trends, and pro

NBA executives and scouts converged across the country this week to evaluate the top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City serving as the centerpiece of pre-draft scouting. Teams across both conferences are positioning themselves to capitalize on a draft class widely regarded as both elite at the top and deep throughout. Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU remain the consensus leaders for the No. 1 pick. Peterson, who has bat

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks continued one of the NBA’s hottest stretches with a decisive 122-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night as CJ McCollum scored 30 points and Jalen Johnson recorded his 12th triple double of the season. The latest result extends Atlanta’s winning streak to nine games, the longest active run in the league, and strengthens the team’s position in the Eastern Conference standings as the regular season moves toward its final phase. McCollum

PHILADELPHIA — Quentin Grimes delivered a season high performance to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, stabilizing a short handed roster and halting Brooklyn’s momentum during a pivotal stretch of the NBA schedule. Grimes scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds while shooting 10 of 22 from the field, guiding Philadelphia through a late game rally attempt from Brooklyn after the 76ers built an early advantage. The vic

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama returned from a brief absence with a dominant all around performance, recording 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115 102 on Saturday night. The latest result continues San Antonio’s surge in the Western Conference standings and highlights the growing impact of Wembanyama during one of the most productive stretches of the Spurs season. Wembanyama missed the previous g

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic delivered a triple double and Austin Reaves scored 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets in a high scoring Western Conference matchup defined by elite playmaking, efficient scoring, and late game execution. The latest game timeline highlighted the Lakers’ offensive balance as they shot 52 percent from the field and controlled key possessions in the second half to overcome a strong all around performance from Denver center Ni

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous Alexander has rewritten an NBA record that stood for more than six decades, scoring at least 20 points in 127 consecutive games to surpass the legendary mark set by Wilt Chamberlain. The Oklahoma City Thunder star reached the milestone against the Boston Celtics, completing a scoring streak that began on November 1 2024 during a 137-114 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. What initially appeared to be another routine scoring night has now bec

PHILADELPHIA — Cam Payne scored 13 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter, and rookie VJ Edgecombe contributed 21 points in his return to the lineup as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia played without All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey is expected to miss at least three weeks due to a tendon injury in his right-hand small finger. Edgecombe assumed point guard duties in Maxey’s absenc

NEW YORK — Jalen Duren led the way with 26 points, while Cade Cunningham added 21 points and 15 assists, as the Detroit Pistons snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak with a 138-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Duren was highly efficient, making 9 of 10 shots, and Cunningham was 8 of 10 from the field, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Duncan Robinson contributed 15 points, and Marcus Sasser finished with 14 for the Eastern Conference-leadin

ATLANTA — Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 29 points and Jalen Johnson added 27 as the Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-112 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The Hawks maintained a lead for most of the game but only pulled away decisively in the fourth quarter. Dallas briefly tied the score at 97 with just over nine minutes remaining on a step-back jumper by Khris Middleton. From that point, Atlanta regained control, and A

HOUSTON — Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Amen Thompson contributed 23 as the Houston Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-99 on Tuesday night (AP). Durant was highly efficient, making 12 of 16 shots from the field and securing seven rebounds, with 22 of his points coming in the first half. Thompson reached the 20-point mark for the fifth time in six games, connecting on six of 10 field goals and converting 10 free throws. Jabari Smith Jr. also added 23 points for Houst

MILWAUKEE — Devin Booker led the way with 27 points, followed by Jalen Green with 25 and Royce O’Neale contributing 21 as the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure a 129-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Phoenix shot an impressive 53.9 percent from the field, hitting a season-high 24 three-pointers on 51 attempts. Milwaukee also shot well, making 51.2 percent of their attempts and 16 of 38 from beyond the arc. The game was tightly conte

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama matched a career-high with eight 3-pointers, scoring 39 points and grabbing 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday night, completing a sweep of the two-game season series. De ’Aaron Fox contributed 25 points, while Stephon Castle added 18 in San Antonio’s fifth consecutive victory. For Boston, Derrick White led with 34 points, and Jayson Tatum scored 24 points in his third game since returning from