Game RecapsSunday, Mar 22, 2026

The Warriors and Hawks swung a trade two months ago, but in the teams’ first meeting since the deal, none of the players involved played much of a role.

The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 132-111 for their 11th straight win on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 points and extended his NBA record of 63 consecutive road games with at least 20 points. Meanwhile, Thunder Jaylin Williams and Washington’s Justin Champagnie began shoving each other […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder crush Wizards 132-111 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Celtics got a huge lift from backup center Luka Garza on Friday as they pulled out a close game in Memphis, writes Souichi Terada of Mass Live. Garza has fallen out of the rotation a couple of times this season, but an injury to Nikola Vucevic has him playing regular minutes again. Against the […]

The Enterprise Center in St. Louis is braced for a blue-blood vs. new-blood battle this Sunday as the #2 seed Iowa State Cyclones face the #7 seed Kentucky Wildcats. Fresh off a historic 108-point performance in the opening round, the Cyclones are looking to reach their third Sweet 16 under T.J. Otzelberger. However, they face a Kentucky squad revitalized by head coach Mark Pope and coming off a thrilling overtime escape against Santa Clara. The central storyline in St. Louis is the health of...

The storied rivalry between North Carolina and Maryland is renewed this Sunday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. Once staples of the same conference, these two programs meet for the first time since 2014 in a high-stakes "4-vs-5" matchup in the Fort Worth 1 Region. The Tar Heels are looking for their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, while a battle-tested Maryland squad aims to pull off the road upset despite a depleted backcourt. The North Car...

The Lloyd Noble Center in Norman is expected to reach a fever pitch this Sunday as the #4 seed Oklahoma Sooners host the #5 seed Michigan State Spartans. With a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line, this "4-vs-5" matchup in the Sacramento 4 Region features two of the nation's most prolific offenses. The Sooners are aiming for their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, while the Spartans are looking to break through for their first trip to the second weekend since 2009. The Oklahoma Sooners (25...

The Benchmark International Arena in Tampa prepares for a firework display this Sunday as the #5 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders clash with the #4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide. This Round of 32 matchup is a dream for fans of "modern basketball," featuring two of the nation's most prolific three-point shooting units. Both teams enter after comfortable 20-point victories in the opening round, but both are also navigating the tournament without their top individual stars, making this a true test of col...

LeBron James spoke on Luke Kennard's incredible game-winning three-pointer which helped the Lakers pick up a 105-104 win over the Magic.

Things got heated during Saturday's Thunder-Wizards game.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted the team’s resilience after Saturday’s 105-104 win over Orlando, saying, “We had to overcome a lot tonight and by that, you know exactly what I’m talking about.” Redick praised Luke Kennard’s late-game heroics: “He makes the first baseline or side out of bounds play, makes the right pass perfect […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Lakers’ nine-game streak and LeBron James’ historic milestone appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Austin Reaves described his excitement after Luke Kennard’s game-winning 3-pointer against Orlando on Saturday. “That was probably the happiest I’ve been in a long time… to knock that down with confidence and give us the win is huge,” Reaves said. Reaves recounted his role in the final sequence, admitting the focus on his assignment almost […] The post Austin Reaves praises Luke Kennard’s clutch 3-pointer after Lakers’ win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized the importance of starting strong after Saturday’s one-point defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers. “We got to be better in the beginning part of the game… small things within the game cost it down the stretch,” he said. Mosley analyzed the final defensive breakdown that allowed Luke Kennard’s […] The post Jamahl Mosley addresses Magic’s late-game struggles after loss to Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Tyronn Lue stressed the importance of defensive focus following the Clippers’ 138-131 overtime victory at Dallas. “Desperate times called for desperate measures… I thought we got stops and then we executed offense,” he said. Lue admitted the team struggled early, giving up 42 points in the first quarter. “We got to make our mind up, […] The post Tyronn Lue emphasizes mindset and defense after Clippers’ OT win over Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The round of 32 opens with the first meeting in a dozen years between former conference rivals Maryland and UNC

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night at Golden 1 Center in the first meeting between the teams this season. Both clubs enter the game near the bottom of their conferences, with Brooklyn at 17-53 and Sacramento at 18-53. Injuries are a major storyline heading into the matchup, particularly for Sacramento, which […] The post Nets vs Kings injury report for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Brook Lopez made history during the Clippers’ Saturday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Lopez set a career milestone, becoming the tenth player to achieve 18,000 points and 2,000 blocks. But even more impressively, he is also the only player in NBA history to achieve 18,000 points, 2,000 blocks, and 1,000 three-pointers. The achievement is notable […] The post Brook Lopez makes NBA history in Clippers-Mavericks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Neither Jonathan Kuminga nor his former team, the Golden State Warriors, looked all that good in their highly anticipated reunion showdown. The Warriors got blown out 126-110 by the Atlanta Hawks for their eighth loss in nine games while Kuminga went 1-of-9 from the field for only two points, four rebounds, two turnovers, and a […] The post Steve Kerr drops ‘tough time’ admission after Warriors’ eighth loss in nine games appeared first on ClutchPoints .

PHOENIX–The fourth quarter between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday had Jalen Green wondering why they couldn’t take advantage. Milwaukee constantly doubled Devin Booker throughout the game, and the obvious advantages didn’t present themselves. Normally, the ball would continually swing and swing into the hands of an open shooter. However, it felt […] The post Jalen Green thought Suns should’ve ‘killed’ Bucks in close loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks are currently on a five-game winning streak and will now host the Washington Wizards, who have lost a whopping 15 games on the trot. The Knicks lead the season series 2-0 and come into this game off a 93-92 victory against the Brooklyn Nets. New York are currently 46-25, sitting third […] The post Is Josh Hart playing tonight? Knicks vs. Wizards injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 111-106 road escape over the Pelicans on Saturday … 1. This one was under control. Until it wasn’t. Then it really wasn’t. 2. The Cavs were down 15 in the fourth quarter to a team they should have handled. And then, just like that, it was again. 3. Basically, James […] The post Dribbles: Cavs show up just enough, power way past Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Warriors The Warriors’ first meeting with the Hawks since their trade two months ago did not feature much from the players involved, as none made a major impact in Atlanta’s 126-110 win. Jonathan Kuminga struggled in limited action, Buddy Hield saw time mostly in garbage minutes, and Kristaps Porzingis did not play. Instead, Dyson Daniels […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has his group playing some of the best basketball of any team in the home stretch of the 2025-26 season. The Lakers picked up their ninth consecutive win after a thrilling game against the Orlando Magic, strengthening their hold on the third seed in the Western Conference. The […]

On March 22, 2007, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was right in the middle of one of the most impressive...

The Golden State Warriors needed someone to step up but suffered a blowout loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks as they drop their third loss in a row.

JJ Redick believes the officiating crew did not have good control over the game.

Austin Reaves shared a personal story about his relationship with winning and losing after the Lakers' 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic.

Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Dominick Barlow after the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz on the road.