Stephen Curry’s 37-point masterclass powered the Warriors past the Lakers, tightening the Western Conference playoff race. Giannis Antetokounmpo made history with a 35-20-17 triple-double, while Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater stunned Miami. From record-breaking performances to clutch moments, here’s a look at the biggest takeaways from a thrilling night in the NBA.
Warriors 123, Lakers 116
– Stephen Curry: 37 PTS
– Brandin Podziemski: 28 PTS, career-high 8 threes
– Jonathan Kuminga: 18 PTS
– LeBron James: 33 PTS | Austin Reaves: 31 PTS, career-high 9 threes
– Key Moment: Curry and LeBron traded late threes, but Podziemski’s clutch 3 (1:32 left) sealed it.
– Playoff Race: Warriors are now just 1 game behind the Lakers for the No. 4 spot in the West.
Bucks 126, 76ers 113
– Giannis Antetokounmpo: 35 PTS, 20 AST (career-high), 17 REB
– Historic Night: First-ever 35-20-17 game in NBA history.
– Supporting Cast: Brook Lopez: 17 PTS | Six Bucks in double figures.
– 76ers’ Woes: 10th straight loss despite Adem Bona’s 28 PTS (13/15 FG).
Grizzlies 110, Heat 108
– Ja Morant: 30 PTS (27 in 2nd half) | Game-winner at the buzzer
– Desmond Bane: 17 PTS, 9 REB | Scotty Pippen Jr.: 17 PTS, 7 AST
– Tyler Herro: 35 PTS, 9 REB | Bam Adebayo: 26 PTS, 7 REB
– Key Moment: Morant hit a step-back jumper over 7-footer Kel’el Ware as time expired.
Timberwolves 105, Nets 90
– Anthony Edwards: 28 PTS, returned after ankle scare
– Rudy Gobert: 21 PTS, 18 REB | Naz Reid & Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 13 PTS each
– Nets’ Struggles: Nic Claxton: 18 PTS (9/10 FG) | Brooklyn falls to 4-17 since Feb. 24
Magic 109, Wizards 97
– Paolo Banchero: 33 PTS, career-high 18 REB, 8 AST
– Franz Wagner: 27 PTS | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 13 PTS, 5 AST
– Wizards Rookie Shines: Bub Carrington: 32 PTS (12/18 FG, 7/10 3PT), 9 REB, 7 AST
– Washington’s Struggles: 9th loss in 11 games
Trail Blazers 112, Raptors 103
– Shaedon Sharpe: 36 PTS (ties career high)
– Deni Avdija: 26 PTS, 15 REB | Dalano Banton: 23 PTS
– Toronto’s Downfall: RJ Barrett: 18 PTS | Raptors lose second straight