Jalen Johnson leads the Atlanta Hawks into battle tonight against the Boston Celtics. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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8:34 PM ET // March 27
Final Scores 🏀
Mavericks 100, Trail Blazers 93
1:05 AM ET // March 28
Circus layup caps off Lakers win
The Lakers pulled away late against Brooklyn, after bringing a one-point lead into the fourth quarter. Luka Dončić was the high-man with 41 points, but Austin Reaves’ emergence in the end helped lift Los Angeles to victory. Reaves scored 15 of his 26 points in the final period.
Degree of difficulty: 100000000 pic.twitter.com/MEz8LKuon3
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 28, 2026
Another keepsake from the night is this dish from James to James Jr., marking the first father-son assist combo in NBA history.
BRONNY ➡️ LEBRON ➡️ BRONNY
THE FIRST FATHER-SON ASSIST IN NBA HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/qWGcYLayLi
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
12:25 AM ET // March 28
30 & counting 📶
Luka is up to 36 points entering the final quarter, but the Lakers only lead by one point. Brooklyn has mostly contained LA’s offense outside of Luka, as the net highest scorers are LeBron James and Austin Reaves with 11 each.
LUKA DONČIĆ. 12 STRAIGHT 30-POINT GAMES 🔥
His scoring tear continues with 30 midway through the 3Q… pic.twitter.com/NAKJ8HDD5j
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
12:18 AM ET // March 28
Mavs leading in Portland
Cooper Flagg is up to 24 points as the Mavericks hold a 92-87 lead late with just over three minutes to play against the Trail Blazers.
That rookie connection 🤝
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/sJ0KNTgq6w
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 28, 2026
Marvin Bagley has been a huge bonus offensively for Dallas. The former Duke standout has 22 points of his own.
Big fella got range 🏹
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/3BPd5SImkB
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 28, 2026
11:49 PM ET // March 27
Wizards rally in the 3rd
At halftime this one appeared one-sided, but we certainly have a ballgame now. The Wizards outscored Golden State 34-20 in the the third, taking a 94-92 lead entering the final 12 minutes. Washington’s lottery pick is showing what he can do after stringing together some impressive buckets during the quarter.
Tre Johnson heat check 👇
Tre’s in his bag rn 💼 pic.twitter.com/Z5yYUtr2O7
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 28, 2026
Watch for the deep three from Tre 👀
Stay for the celly 📞 pic.twitter.com/gdZfQTs0LS
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 28, 2026
11:30 PM ET // March 27
Joker & Murray fuel comeback win 🔥
Despite trailing the entire second half, the Nuggets were never out of it. A double-digit Utah lead was erased in the fourth quarter thanks to resilient efforts from the veteran Nuggets. Jamal Murray posted 34 points and 14 assists while Nikola Jokić had a 33-point triple-double to overpower the undermanned Jazz.
JOKER SCREEN ➡️ MURRAY TRIPLE
His 5th three of the game seals it for Denver! pic.twitter.com/LlefkihEtG
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
The most absurd shot of the game goes to the Joker for this third-quarter buzzer beater.
JOKIĆ LOGO HEAVE AT THE 3Q BUZZER ‼️
It drops in after a DRAMATIC bounce at the rim! pic.twitter.com/hSqHaT3u0H
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
11:15 PM ET // March 27
Two quarters to go
Mavericks 56, Trail Bazers 51
Warriors 72, Wizards 60
Portland is losing at home, but began to build momentum in the latter portion of the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Warriors have led from the opening tip and hope to ride the double-digit lead to victory over the Wizards.
A SMOOTH spin from Deni sets up the Rob Williams alley‑oop hammer! 👏 pic.twitter.com/o1EXfzwzw6
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 28, 2026
11:02 PM ET // March 27
Nuggets comeback needed 👀
final frame on the way! pic.twitter.com/9uvFiKHt1e
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
The Jazz were the first to 100 points, but there’s still a quarter left to play in Denver. Utah’s young players are looking impressive, showcased by this turnover that was converted into fast-break points.
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 28, 2026
10:56 PM ET // March 27
Coop is cookin’ ♨️
Cooper Flagg strung together a clean dribble sequence before drilling the middy, plus the foul. His 18 first-half points are helping his team hold a double-digit lead on the Trail Blazers on the road.
Okayyyy, ROOK 😮💨
📺: @NBATV // #MFFLAGG pic.twitter.com/DjyEwjfrl2
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 28, 2026
10:44 PM ET // March 27
One of those nights?
The Lakers are tipping off against Brooklyn right now on NBA League Pass, and by the looks of it, another big night could be in store for Luka Dončić. The Lakers superstar has been unstoppable as of late, scoring at least 30 points in 11 straight games entering tonight.
Just Luka Dončić casually hitting MOONSHOTS in warmups 🌙 pic.twitter.com/zDUrDoVDRo
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
10:36 PM ET // March 27
Rockets stave off Grizz 🚀
The Houston Rockets get a bounce-back victory following the overtime debacle earlier this week against Minnesota. Amen Thompson helped swing momentum in his team’s favor with this soaring putback dunk.
🔝 floor talk 🗣️ https://t.co/h8DCRcSPON pic.twitter.com/ThQTu6NqJN
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 28, 2026
Kevin Durant ensured an upset wouldn’t happen, making clutch shots down the stretch and ending with a 25-point 10-assist double-double.
Durantula from downtown 🏹 pic.twitter.com/3EMh6IiaCL
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 28, 2026
10:27 PM ET // March 27
Cavs drop 149 on Miami 😳
The Cavaliers looked every bit of a Finals contender in a blowout victory over the heat. Three different players registered a double-double, while Max Strus led the team in scoring by drilling eight threes off the bench en route to a game-high 29 points.
These guys got after it tonight. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/nf2LT9H5c4
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 28, 2026
10:21 PM ET // March 27
Knotted up at the half ⏳
The Nuggets are going to have to earn a victory tonight against the lowly Utah Jazz. Through two quarters, this one is tied at 62 apiece. Denver only has seven bench points compared to Utah’s 23.
Even at half pic.twitter.com/pT163yVR6C
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 28, 2026
10:15 PM ET // March 27
Heading out west
Two of the remaining three games are getting started as tonight’s action continues. Kristaps Porzingis gets Golden State going from deep in a tilt against the Wizards.
The Latvian from long distance 🎯
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/UDzigtb5SN
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 28, 2026
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are in Portland. The Trail Blazers are one game behind the Clippers for the 8th spot in the Western Conference. This is one storyline to follow through the remainder of the regular season due to its implications on the Play-In Tournament.
Tipping off now, tune in 👀📺 pic.twitter.com/vShWL3Q7Fh
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 28, 2026
9:55 PM ET // March 27
Mile High-lights City 📸
Denver only has a single-digit lead on the Jazz midway through the second quarter, but they’re stacking up some impressive plays. Check out this wicked half-court bounce pass from Jamal Murray and a nasty chasedown block courtesy of Peyton Watson.
NUTMEG? OK JAMAL 🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/umzgGboC73
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 28, 2026
RETURN TO SENDER pic.twitter.com/FjSb5fzGqf
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 28, 2026
9:40 PM ET // March 27
Kawhi calls game 🤐
The Clippers were trailing for most of the closing moments of this game, but emerged victorious thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s pull-up bucket with less than a second remaining on the game clock.
KAWHI LEONARD. FADEAWAY. GAME. 🚨
His 50th straight 20-point game… and he ends it like THAT. pic.twitter.com/TWPe78vp7X
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
Leonard finished with 28 points, trailing only teammate Darius Garland who led all scorers with 30 points.
9:25 PM ET // March 27
Bulls hanging with the Champs
The second half is underway in this cross-conference clash. The Bulls ended the first half with a lead, despite Oklahoma City grabbing some momentum going into the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a rough half from the field, shooting 5-16 from the field and missing all seven of his tries from deep.
+5 at the break.
Okoro: 17 points
Sexton: 16 points pic.twitter.com/2m2LrxiYWp
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 28, 2026
9:20 PM ET // March 27
CRUNCH TIME
An exciting finish is brewing in Indianapolis as the Pacers and Clippers are separated by just two points with roughly five minutes remaining. You can see the final moments unfold live on NBA League Pass.
Garland ankle-breaker 🤧🤧
Feels like we say this every game, but…
OH MY GOODNESS, DARIUS GARLAND!!!!! 🫨🫨🫨 pic.twitter.com/L925Ki24vN
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 28, 2026
9:17 PM ET // March 27
ICYMI: Payton Pritchard things 🤷♂️
The league’s reigning KIA NBA Sixth Man of the Year is a magician around the court. Payton Pritchard opened the second half with a pair of triples without missing a beat. Earlier in the game, he sank another trademark buzzer-beating finger roll after some fancy ball handling.
In Pritchard’s first two touches of the half…
Left wing three.
Right wing three.
He’s starting the 2H scorching hot 🔥
25 points and 6/6 from deep in 15 minutes! pic.twitter.com/9soZHJnZni
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
Buzzers HATE to see Payton shooting 🚨 pic.twitter.com/pPzwXVLXqt
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 28, 2026
9:10 PM ET // March 27
Pick your poster 😨
At the end of the night, these two dunks will be among the night’s best. First up, Scottie Barnes absolutely hammers one over Pelicans center Yves Missi. Barnes wasn’t done making plays. On the other end, he erases a New Orleans jumpshot, kickstarting another transition opportunity.
THIS SCOTTIE SEQUENCE 👀 pic.twitter.com/JVjVmpnnY2
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 28, 2026
Two defenders weren’t enough to deter Alperen Sengun, meanwhile. The Rockets center went with a southpaw slam to give the Rockets a jolt of energy ahead of the break.
Watch this VICIOUS left-hand flush from Alperen Sengun 💥 pic.twitter.com/q2FK6I5zA8
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
9:01 PM ET // March 27
On the ropes in Indy 👀
The first game on the docket is entering the final stretch. The Clippers closely trail Indiana as the fourth quarter gets underway on NBA League Pass. Aaron Nesmith has been hard to contain, scoring 23 points through three quarters to pace all scorers.
Kobe Brown grabs the rebound & Obi Toppin throws down the left-handed jam in transition 💥 pic.twitter.com/TVLYt2nTiV
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 28, 2026
8:55 PM ET // March 27
Cleveland up BIG on Miami
A pretty fire half.
📊 HIGHLIGHTS & STATS: https://t.co/OECcavj4WX @Redfin | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/NR2z5RmFfB
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 28, 2026
The first two quarters of this Eastern Conference matchup belonged entirely to Cleveland. Max Strus has been on fire, sinking six threes and leading all scorers with 22 points off the bench. James Harden is one assist shy of a double-double as the second half gets underway on NBA TV.
🔥Max Strus lights it up with four triples
🔥Keon Ellis drills the and‑one three
The @Cavs dropped 40 in the first-quarter on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/Z3oBBbnDeK
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 28, 2026
Welcome back, Jarrett Allen
Tonight is Cleveland big man Jarrett Allen’s first game since March 3rd. He missed 10 games with a knee injury, but looks good so far in his return to the court. Head Coach Kenny Atkinson may keep Allen on a minutes restriction, especially given the big lead at halftime.
James Harden drops the hook dime to Jarrett Allen for the slam😤@JHarden13 finished the first-half with 9 AST on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/tf7eyt8ynM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 28, 2026
8:46 PM ET // March 27
Emphatic ending to 1H in Boston 🖐
Jalen Johnson’s offensive growth has been a top story this season, but he flashed his defensive prowess to close the first half on the road. Boston’s Derrick White attempted a two-handed dunk nearly at the buzzer, but was rejected by a probing Johnson.
JJ BLOCK AT THE BUZZER 😤 @Acronis pic.twitter.com/SivaMVJKyl
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 28, 2026
Atlanta takes a 60-55 lead into the break.
Back 🔜 pic.twitter.com/vfcn750OCz
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 28, 2026
8:39 PM ET // March 27
GG drains it from half-court 🎯
With the first-quarter clock expiring, Memphis’ GG Jackson calmly heaved this half-court buzzer beater. It cut Houston’s lead to just two points entering the second frame. The Rockets are seeking a win following a crushing overtime loss to the Timberwolves in their most recent outing.
.@_ggjackson from distance 🔥
END Q1 | MEM 30, HOU 32 pic.twitter.com/pX2FW0ok5K
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 28, 2026
Aaron Holiday had the hot hand earlier in the first quarter, sinking back-to-back threes. Reed Sheppard followed suit with a triple of his own, giving the Rockets a huge offensive boost in the process.
not 1️⃣, not 2️⃣, but 3️⃣ triples in a row! pic.twitter.com/0MqrqayO7U
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 28, 2026