StandingsTuesday, Mar 17, 2026

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation and he will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks.

Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position. Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston for third in the West standings. There were 13 lead changes in a game that had a playoff atmosphere, but the Lakers ultimately won their sixth straight.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be re-evaluated in one week after tests revealed he has a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, sources told ESPN.

Monday's Magic-Hawks game was originally intended to be memorable for a very different reason.

Kawhi Leonard sat out the Los Angeles Clippers' 119-115 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to a left ankle sprain. Leonard suffered the injury on Saturday against the Kings. Leonard, who is averaging a career-high 28.3 points this season, can only miss two more games to meet the 65-game threshold to qualify for end-of-season awards.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling as of late, winning four straight games, including some against Western Conference contenders. They had a chance to keep that going on Monday night when they hit the road for the start of a six-game road trip, taking on the Houston Rockets in the first of two straight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have won five consecutive games, including massive recent victories over the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Knicks.

The San Antonio Spurs capture their 50th win the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season, but 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama sets his sights on much more The post Wemby powers Spurs to 50th win, targets 60, and honors Batum appeared first on Eurohoops .

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The United Center is ready for a cross-conference clash tonight as the Chicago Bulls host the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams are looking to find their footing in the final stretch of the 2026 season, with Chicago aiming to protect home court and Memphis seeking a critical road win. The Chicago Bulls (27-40) enter tonight's contest looking to snap a two-game slide and build on the development of their young core. Chicago has leaned heavily on the playmaking of Josh Giddey , who is averaging nea...

This week is one of the rare instances where the Spurs being good actually helps the Lakers.

The battle for the sixth seed officially begins at the Target Center.

Despite another 1-2 week, the Houston Rockets’ first-round pick has not moved a spot.

Why the Hawks have gone streaking.

Washington takes over the top spot in the tank rankings after allowing 83 points to Bam Adebayo last week

The Lakers have won six games in a row, including nine of their last 10 contests. Their offense is clicking. Their defense is formidable.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks, boasting six and ten-game winning streaks respectively.

The Detroit Pistons will square off with the Washington Wizards in back-to-back games. Detroit looks to improve its road record as Washington hosts the matchups. Detroit remains the one seed in the Eastern Conference after an uneven last 10 games. They are 3.5 games over on the Boston Celtics, who are getting healthier. With 15 […]

Elsewhere, UConn and UCLA remained in the top two spots and Duke and Ohio State reentered the top 10

Each NBA team has fewer than 17 games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season. What are the key storylines to watch in the final month?

Atlanta is on a 10-game winning streak, its best stretch in more than 11 years. Orlando and Miami just ran off seven straight victories. Charlotte might be playoff-bound for the first time in a decade.

Golden State Warriors (33-35, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (45-23, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston plays the Golden State Warriors after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Boston Celtics' 120-112 win against the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics have gone 23-10 at home. Boston is seventh in the NBA with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Neemias Queta averaging 3.0 offensive boards. The Warriors are 14-20 on the road. G...

Toronto Raptors (38-29, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (28-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to break its three-game road skid when the Raptors visit Chicago. The Bulls are 17-26 in conference play. Chicago ranks sixth in the NBA averaging 14.6 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 36.3% from downtown. Anfernee Simons leads the team averaging 2.7 makes while shooting 38.5% from 3-point range. The Raptors are ...

Los Angeles Lakers (43-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (41-26, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Lakers take on Houston. The Rockets are 23-20 against Western Conference opponents. Houston averages 14.7 turnovers per game and is 16-7 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The Lakers have gone 29-16 against Western Conference opponents. Los Ange...

Los Angeles Clippers (34-34, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (23-46, 12th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts Los Angeles looking to continue its five-game home winning streak. The Pelicans are 14-30 in conference play. New Orleans is 7-34 against opponents over .500. The Clippers are 21-21 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks third in the Western Conference shooting 36.3% from 3-point range...

The Washington Wizards lost to the Golden State Warriors, 125-117 on Monday night at Capital One Arena. I feel like a broken record like most of the last few games. Well, really, this is Washington’s 12th straight loss. But though the Warriors led for the vast majority of this game and led by 17 at […]

The San Antonio Spurs are surging again as Victor Wembanyama continues to lead the charge. Wemby has become the centerpiece of this San Antonio team now pushing toward the NBA Playoffs. Under Mitch Johnson, the Spurs improved to 50-18 after a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He continues to elevate expectations with every […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s 60-win mic drop after reaching 50 wins appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat losing to the Orlando Magic for the fifth time this season on Saturday night, 121-117, it pushed them back in the Eastern Conference standings, with the team looking to avoid the play-in tournament. As it’s go-time for the Heat with the injury return of Norman Powell and Tyler Herro, […] The post Bam Adebayo warns Heat of ‘gauntlet’ ahead with postseason in sight appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Box score for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA game from March 16, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.