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Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors: How to Watch, Live Stream & Game Preview (March 15, 2026)

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The intensity of Scotiabank Arena awaits this afternoon as Cade Cunningham and the conference-leading Detroit Pistons cross the border to take on Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash. The Detroit Pistons (48-18) enter today's contest as the team to beat in the East, currently riding a three-game winning streak and holding a firm grip on the No. 1 seed. Driven by the All-Star brilliance of Cade Cunningham , who is averaging a stellar 24.7 points and ...

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Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings: How to Watch, Live Stream & Game Preview

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The Golden 1 Center hosts a battle of resilience tonight as the Sacramento Kings welcome the Utah Jazz. With both teams navigating heavy injury reports and playing for pride and lottery positioning, tonight's game is a showcase for the league's next generation of talent. The Sacramento Kings (17-51) enter tonight looking to build on a high-scoring victory over the Clippers. Despite being officially eliminated from playoff contention and missing stars like Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine for ...

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers: How To Watch, Live Stream & Game Preview

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The action heads to the Xfinity Mobile Arena tonight as Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers travel to Philadelphia to face a resilient 76ers squad that is fighting through a major injury crisis while playing the second night of a back-to-back. The Philadelphia 76ers (36-31) enter tonight's contest on a high note after a gutsy win over the Nets yesterday, despite missing virtually their entire starting core. With Tyrese Maxey (finger) and Joel Embiid (oblique) sidelined, the Sixers have...

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Tatum, Queta lead Celtics past Wizards to snap losing streak - TalkBasket.net

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Jayson Tatum recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes as the Boston Celtics overcame the Washington Wizards 111-100 on Saturday at TD Garden. Neemias Queta added 24 points and 10 boards, helping Boston withstand a late Washington surge and hand the Wizards their 11th consecutive loss. Jaylen Brown contributed 16 points, and the […] The post Tatum, Queta lead Celtics past Wizards to snap losing streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Quentin Grimes scores season-high 28 as short-handed 76ers hold off Nets - TalkBasket.net

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The Philadelphia 76ers built a massive early lead and survived a late surge to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 104-97 on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Quentin Grimes delivered a season-high 28 points and eight rebounds, helping Philadelphia secure the win despite missing several key players, including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. The […] The post Quentin Grimes scores season-high 28 as short-handed 76ers hold off Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Kings rally past Clippers as Westbrook records triple-double - TalkBasket.net

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Russell Westbrook recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 118-109 on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 27 points, while Precious Achiuwa added 25 points and 13 rebounds. Maxime Raynaud contributed 23 points, and Daeqwon […] The post Kings rally past Clippers as Westbrook records triple-double appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Victor Wembanyama, Luke Kornet revive 'French Vanilla' connection - TalkBasket.net

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Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs reconnected with teammate Luke Kornet on Saturday, reviving their “French Vanilla” chemistry by setting him up for two alley-oop dunks during the third quarter, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. The pairing of the two big men has become a fan favorite when they share the floor. […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Luke Kornet revive ‘French Vanilla’ connection appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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David Adelman: "Marcus Smart is the reason why they won the game" - TalkBasket.net

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Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman broke down Saturday’s 127-125 overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, focusing on execution and key moments. “We were expecting to miss it. That’s why Spence came in. He’s our best free throw third rebounder,” Adelman said, referencing Austin Reaves’ critical late free throw sequence. Adelman acknowledged the difficulty […] The post David Adelman: “Marcus Smart is the reason why they won the game” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tyronn Lue reacts to Clippers’ loss to Kings - TalkBasket.net

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged Sacramento’s dominance following their 118-109 win on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. “They played better than we did. And we’ve never really caught a good rhythm offensively,” Lue said. The coach pointed to Sacramento’s early speed and pressure as decisive factors. “I thought they started off the […] The post Tyronn Lue reacts to Clippers’ loss to Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Doc Rivers: “We did a lot of bad things today and we deserve to lose” - TalkBasket.net

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers addressed his team’s 122-99 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at State Farm Arena. “Extremely. I mean, 20 more attempts, you’re just not going to win the game,” Rivers said when discussing turnovers and offensive struggles. The coach pointed to Atlanta’s physical advantage. “I thought they were so […] The post Doc Rivers: “We did a lot of bad things today and we deserve to lose” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Darius Garland on Clippers’ loss to Kings: “We didn’t come out with that fire” - TalkBasket.net

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland acknowledged the team’s sluggish start in Saturday’s 118-109 loss to the Sacramento Kings at the Intuit Dome. “Sluggish back to back… didn’t come out with that fire like we usually do,” he said, adding that defensive intensity was lacking in the first half. Garland highlighted the importance of having […] The post Darius Garland on Clippers’ loss to Kings: “We didn’t come out with that fire” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Anthony Edwards says he’s good after knee scare - TalkBasket.net

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Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves poured in 42 points on Friday, helping his team snap its losing streak, but the night included a brief injury scare late in the game, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. In the final minute, Edwards collided with Golden State’s LJ Cryer and immediately reached for his right knee. […] The post Anthony Edwards says he’s good after knee scare appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Darko Rajakovic says Raptors won’t repeat Jamal Shead incident - TalkBasket.net

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Friday’s win carried extra significance for the Toronto Raptors, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. In addition to helping Toronto improve its standing in the postseason race after slipping into play-in territory, the victory also demonstrated that the team was willing to compete and push back even when facing adversity. Before the game, head […] The post Darko Rajakovic says Raptors won’t repeat Jamal Shead incident appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Jamahl Mosley: I thought Jamal Cain was excellent vs. Miami - TalkBasket.net

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Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley applauded the stay ready mindset of two-way forward Jamal Cain following Saturday’s 121-117 road win vs. the Miami Heat (12 points/7 rebounds/1 block/5-8 FG/2-4 3-PT/+4 +/- in 19 minutes off the bench). (via Orlando Magic): “I thought Jamal was excellent. I really do. I think he played with a […] The post Jamahl Mosley: I thought Jamal Cain was excellent vs. Miami appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Pistons vs Raptors injury report for March 15 - TalkBasket.net

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The Detroit Pistons will face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, March 15 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Detroit enters the game on a two-game winning streak after victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. Toronto comes off a 122-115 win over the Phoenix Suns and a 111-122 loss at New Orleans. Detroit’s injury report […] The post Pistons vs Raptors injury report for March 15 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Heat news: The Miami player that has been 'reliable since Day 1,' per Erik Spoelstra

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MIAMI – As the talk around the Miami Heat has been about Bam Adebayo scoring a historic 83 points on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards, there have been a lot of positives with the team entering Saturday on a seven-game winning streak. With the Heat beating the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday after Adebayo scoring 83 […] The post The Heat player that has been ‘reliable since Day 1,’ per Erik Spoelstra appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Keldon Johnson Drops Mic, Says Victor Wembanyama Is Best Player In The World

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After watching San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama turn in another dominant performance in a 115-102 win against the Charlotte Hornets, Keldon Johnson made a declaration about his teammate. With all the hype around Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game, Metta World Peace believes Wembanyama can score 101. The legendary defender would probably agree […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson drops mic with bold Victor Wembanyama take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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LeBron James credits legendary Jumbotron kid for Lakers' epic win over Nuggets

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On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their winning ways going with an impressive overtime home win over the Denver Nuggets. It wasn’t always pretty for the Lakers, but ultimately, they got the game into the extra frame thanks to a perfectly executed play from Austin Reaves, and then won it on a late […] The post LeBron James credits legendary Jumbotron kid for Lakers’ epic win over Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Mavericks' Klay Thompson lands on injury report for Cavs clash

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Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is on the team’s injury report ahead of facing the Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s historic night in a 138-105 loss to the Cavs, he will most likely miss the rematch on the road. Flagg recorded his 25th 20+ point game, surpassing Hall of Fame guard […] The post Mavericks’ Klay Thompson lands on injury report for Cavs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert badly exposed in ugly loss to Thunder

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On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their fourth straight loss with a road defeat at the hands of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Although the Timberwolves led at halftime and controlled things well into the third quarter, things fell apart quickly from there, as Anthony Edwards struggled through a relatively quiet scoring […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert badly exposed in ugly loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Cavs vs. Mavericks: Cleveland Looks To Finish Off Home-And-Home

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The Cavaliers will try to follow up Friday’s convincing win with another when they host the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland handled business in Dallas two nights ago, rolling to a 138-105 victory behind a big performance from Evan Mobley. Mobley tied his season high with 29 points and set the tone early as the […] The post Cavs vs. Mavericks: Cleveland Looks To Finish Off Home-And-Home appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Lakers’ LeBron James On Luka Doncic Dagger: ‘Big-Time Shot By Generational Player’

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The Lakers pulled out one of the most dramatic wins of the season Saturday, defeating the Nuggets, 127-125, in overtime. The turning point came in the final seconds of regulation thanks to a remarkable sequence from Austin Reaves. With the Lakers trailing 118-115 and 5.2 seconds remaining, Denver intentionally fouled Reaves to prevent a tying […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James On Luka Doncic Dagger: ‘Big-Time Shot By Generational Player’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Luka Doncic: Nuggets Game Was 'Best Atmosphere' Since Joining Lakers

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Luka Doncic is a big-game player who relishes clutch moments, and that was made apparent in his performance against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets gave the Lakers issues for a couple of years, but Doncic’s arrival last season has swung the matchup in the purple and gold’s favor. Since Los Angeles acquired Doncic, they’ve beaten […]

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Appreciates LeBron James Diving For Late Loose Ball

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Saturday night was another test for LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers in the Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles’ downside this season has been not beating above .500 teams and they beat both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks in a week span. Denver is battling for playoff seeding themselves, seeking homecourt advantage in […]

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