
Cooper Flagg Takes Lead in NBA Rookie of the Year Race After Explosive 45-Point Performance
Cooper Flagg has overtaken Kon Knueppel as the NBA Rookie of the Year favorite following a massive 45-point, near-triple-double performance on Sunday.
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Cooper Flagg has overtaken Kon Knueppel as the NBA Rookie of the Year favorite following a massive 45-point, near-triple-double performance on Sunday.

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 118-99 win over the Clippers, led by De'Aaron Fox's 22 points in the absence of Victor Wembanyama.

Rookie Maxime Raynaud scored 28 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a stunning 117-113 comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans after trailing by 17.

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points to lead the LA Clippers to a 138-109 win over the Sacramento Kings, snapping a two-game losing streak and boosting their playoff hopes.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is traveling to Europe for specialized treatment on a Grade 2 hamstring strain as the team looks to expedite his return for the playoffs.
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment in Europe for a Grade 2 hamstring strain following consultations with Lakers and personal doctors.

The Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on Sunday night, led by a 27-point performance from Desmond Bane.

The Milwaukee Bucks leveraged a recent win to troll LeBron James after the Lakers star admitted on a podcast that he dislikes playing in Milwaukee and Memphis.

Cooper Flagg delivered a career-defining performance with 45 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 134-128 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, ending a 14-game home losing streak.

LaMelo Ball's 35-point explosion led the Charlotte Hornets to a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the team's fourth consecutive win. Miles Bridges contributed 25 points in the dominant performance.

The Oklahoma City Thunder set a season-high with 146 points in a dominant victory over the Utah Jazz, led by Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Donovan Mitchell dropped 38 points and James Harden added 28 as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-108 to officially clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs.

Devin Booker dropped 30 points and Jalen Green added 25 as the Phoenix Suns used a late 11-2 run to secure a 120-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 131-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, despite a triple-double from Rayan Rupert.

Nolan Traore scored 23 points and hit five 3-pointers as the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 121-115. Jalen Wilson added 19 points in the victory.

Devin Booker scored 30 points and Jalen Green added 25 as the Phoenix Suns used a dominant 11-2 closing run to defeat the Chicago Bulls 120-110.

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 131-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, despite a triple-double from Rayan Rupert.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 49 points as the Boston Celtics secured a 115-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

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The Washington Wizards travel to Brooklyn on April 5, 2026, aiming to end their road losing streak against the Nets in a battle for Eastern Conference pride.

The 59-19 San Antonio Spurs look to extend their dominant home win streak as they host the Philadelphia 76ers, who are fighting to climb the Eastern Conference standings.

The Atlanta Hawks bring a four-game winning streak into Madison Square Garden to face the 50-win New York Knicks in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup.

The Detroit Pistons have secured the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2007. Despite the absence of star Cade Cunningham, Detroit's 'gritty' playstyle has earned them homecourt advantage throughout the East playoffs.

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to eight games after a thrilling overtime victory against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
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