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Lakers Edge Nuggets 127-125 in Overtime Thriller
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime on March 14, 2026. Austin Reaves led with 32 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Luka Doncic posted a triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. Nikola Jokic had another triple-double for Denver with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists in the loss
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Rockets Beat Pelicans 107-105 on Durant's Clutch Jumper
Houston Rockets won a thriller 107-105 over New Orleans Pelicans on March 13, 2026, with Kevin Durant scoring 32 points including the go-ahead 18-footer with 7.6 seconds left. Amen Thompson nearly triple-doubled with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, while Dejounte Murray led Pelicans with 35 points
. The win moved Rockets to third in the West
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Trail Blazers Top Jazz 124-114 Behind Henderson's 29 Points
Portland Trail Blazers beat Utah Jazz 124-114 on March 13, 2026, powered by Scoot Henderson's 29 points and 10 assists. Shaedon Sharpe added 24 points with aggressive drives, and Deandre Ayton contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds
. Henderson controlled the second-half push for the home win
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Clippers Defeat Bulls 119-108 as Kawhi Ties Franchise Streak
Los Angeles Clippers won 119-108 over Chicago Bulls on March 13, 2026, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 28 points to tie the franchise record of 44 straight 20+ point games. Bennedict Mathurin added 26 points with key second-half buckets for the Bulls
. Clippers extended their win streak to four straight
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Marcus Smart's 21 Points and Five Steals Fuel Lakers Win
Marcus Smart scored 21 points with five steals, three rebounds, and two assists in 35 minutes during Lakers' OT victory over Nuggets on March 14, 2026. His defensive prowess helped secure the narrow win
. Smart shot 8-15 from the field and 5-12 from three
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Jamal Murray Struggles with 1-14 Shooting in Nuggets Loss
Jamal Murray had a rough night, scoring just five points on 1-14 shooting before fouling out in Denver's 127-125 OT loss to Lakers on March 14, 2026. He added six rebounds and six assists with two steals in 36 minutes
. The poor performance highlighted Nuggets' offensive issues
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Miami (OH) RedHawks Face Top NBA Prospect AJ Dybantsa in March Madness Prediction
Undefeated 31-0 Miami (OH) RedHawks are projected to face BYU's AJ Dybantsa, a top 2026 NBA Draft prospect, in the NCAA first round on March 14, 2026. RedHawks lack Quad 1/2 wins despite perfect record, raising seeding questions
. Coach Travis Steele defends their resume focusing on 31-0 mark
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NBA Tanking Teams Impact Fantasy Playoffs with Zion Shutdown Risk
NBA tanking in 2026 affects fantasy basketball as Zion Williamson faces potential shutdown amid New Orleans' strategy. Maxime Raynaud is gaining major minutes on a tanking squad
. This reshapes late-season fantasy races
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Westchester Knicks Prep for G League Clash vs Nobesville Boom
Westchester Knicks face Nobesville Boom in G League action previewed for March 14, 2026, after recent OT win with Tyler Kolek's 36 points and 11 assists. Chuma Okeke added 17 points with career-high five threes in prior game
. The matchup follows intense recent contests
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Purdue Emerges as Top Overall Seed in 2026 NCAA Bracketology
Purdue is projected as the top overall seed in ESPN's 2026 March Madness men's bracket predictions. The Boilermakers show consistency with strong retention and development under Matt Painter
. They aim for preseason No. 1 ranking
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Lakers-Nuggets OT Game Broadcast on ABC March 14
The high-stakes Lakers vs Nuggets game aired on ABC at 8:30 p.m. on March 14, 2026, called by Mike Breen and crew. It drew national attention amid playoff implications
. The thriller lived up to hype with star performances
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AJ Dybantsa Leads BYU as No. 6 Seed in NCAA Projections
BYU, led by lottery pick prospect AJ Dybantsa, is projected as a No. 6 seed facing potential Miami (OH) matchup in NCAA Tournament. Dybantsa represents a major NBA future star
. The game could test RedHawks' mettle
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