Game RecapsFriday, Mar 13, 2026

Luka Doncic recorded his first 50-point performance since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his highest scoring output since the trade that brought him to Los Angeles last February. Austin Reaves also continued his strong stretch, finishing with more than 25 points for the third straight game. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, it’s Reaves’ […] The post Austin Reaves: ‘Delusional confidence’ fuels strong recent play appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe spoke highly of rookie Will Riley’s recent play following Thursday’s 136-131 overtime road loss vs. the Orlando Magic (8 points/5 rebounds/1 block/3-10 FG/1-6 3-PT/1-2 FT in 33 minutes as a starter). *averaging 14.6 PPG/3.8 RPG/2.3 APG/0.9 SPG/46.3% FG/52.8% 2-PT/35.9% 3-PT/77.8% FT/53.2% eFG/28.6 MPG over the last 18 games* (via […] The post Brian Keefe: Will Riley is a connector in many different ways appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It was back to regular programming for the Miami Heat on Thursday night, as Bam Adebayo, in the game after scoring the second-most points in a single game in the history of the association (83 points), recorded just 21 points in their 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. No one realistically expected Adebayo to reach […] The post Heat drop the mic with savage response to Bucks’ Bam Adebayo shade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets were supposed to be exhausted on Thursday night. Coming off a dominant blowout win over the Houston Rockets just 24 hours prior and losing an hour to a time change on the flight to Texas, the stage was set for a “scheduled loss” against the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, Nikola Jokic decided […] The post Nuggets news: Nikola Jokic posts ultra-rare stat line for 2nd time in 18 days appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown has expanded his game this season out of necessity, as this was his first season as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics amid Jayson Tatum’s lengthy absence due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Brown has responded with his best season as a pro, and even with Tatum returning, he remains […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown turns clock back to Rajon Rondo days vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had the opportunity to look like a million bucks (pun intended) as they went to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in their first game since Bam Adebayo’s insane 83-point outing. Adebayo was never going to be able to repeat that bonkers performance, especially not against a more […] The post Bucks’ Doc Rivers makes blunt admission on plan vs. Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls may have lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 142-130, on Thursday, but it was still a memorable evening for Yuki Kawamura. Kawamura played 10 minutes off the bench, tallying three points, one rebound, and two assists. But it was what happened after the game that was special for the pint-sized guard from […] The post Fan favorite Yuki Kawamura has awesome moment with Rui Hachimura in Bulls-Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thursday’s 108-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks felt like a turning point for the Brooklyn Nets’ tanking efforts. With Egor Demin and Day’Ron Sharpe recently shut down for the season, the Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle sprain), Nolan Traore (rest) and Ziaire Williams (illness) for the matchup. When that wasn’t enough, they […] The post How Nets finally kicked tank into overdrive during close loss to streaking Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Things have not been good in South Texas this week after the Houston Rockets were demolished by the Denver Nuggets. Now, the news might be worse, as Alperen Sengun has landed on the injury report vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, putting his status in doubt. The Pelicans are visiting the Rockets, and there is a […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun on injury report vs. Pelicans after dud vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the conversation continues about Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo making history with scoring 83 points on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, one person who witnessed it was his partner in WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson. While the sports world can debate the ethics of the Heat captain in Adebayo scoring 83 points, no one […] The post A’ja Wilson debuts elite Kobe, Wilt t-shirt commemorating Bam Adebayo’s Heat 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers got a good win against the Chicago Bulls in their latest game, and it moved them up to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference standings. They’ve started to find a rhythm over the past few games, and now many are wondering if they can be a real threat to […] The post Lakers’ ‘dangerous’ label has Brian Windhorst puzzled appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks will be going up against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they will be without a handful of their players for the matchup. In the Mavericks’ latest game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Klay Thompson was ruled out due to rest, and it made sense after he played more minutes than usual the game before […] The post Mavericks dealing with multiple injuries ahead of Cavs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Isaac Okoro and Collin Sexton are on the NBA Injury Report, listed as doubtful. Okoro is dealing with right patellofemoral pain syndrome. Meanwhile, Sexton is batting through a left fibular head contusion. On Thursday, the Bulls fell short to the Los Angeles Lakers […] The post Is Isaac Okoro, Collin Sexton playing tonight? Bulls vs Clippers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, the team is looking to take that historic outing and lead to wins for the team. As the Heat captain’s 83-point night led to an inspiring 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, the team is hoping for […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell could make groin injury return vs. Magic after 7-game hiatus appeared first on ClutchPoints .

So how did Bam Adebayo follow up that wild 83-point explosion? Pretty well, actually. The Miami Heat big man finished with 21 points Thursday night as Miami defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 112-105, for its seventh straight victory. Adebayo did most of his damage late, scoring 12 of his points in the fourth quarter to help […] The post How Did Heat’s Bam Adebayo Perform After His 83-Point Night? appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers will try to get back on track Friday night in Dallas. They will have to do it without one of their most dependable players. Center Jarrett Allen has been ruled out again, marking his fourth straight missed game. Allen also sat out the Cavs’ 128-122 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Along […] The post Cavs Will Again Be Without Jarrett Allen Against Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Luka Doncic has been on an offensive tear as of late and it’s resulted in four consecutive victories for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the recent win against the Chicago Bulls, Doncic dominated the evening as he set a his new Lakers high in points with 51. Doncic shot 17-of-31 from the field, including 9-of-14 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back LeBron James in their victory over the Chicago Bulls, winning their fourth straight game and seventh in their last eight contests. LeBron missed the Lakers’ prior three games, but had a solid performance in his return to the lineup. LeBron finished with 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting, to go […]

Kobe Bryant's farewell game was a fond memory for Lakers fans, but having played in the game, Gordon Hayward had a different experience.

The Clippers host the Bulls seeking a seventh win in eight games, while the visitors look to sweep the season series after a win in the first clash.