Latest Basketball News

📅March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NBA teams battle for playoff positioning with Thunder dominating the West, while March Madness 2026 bracket features Arizona and Gonzaga as title contenders.
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76ers Defeat Trail Blazers 109-103

The Philadelphia 76ers improved to 37-31 with a home victory over PortlandSource 1. Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with 31 points, while Deni Avdija recorded 25 points and 9 assists for the Trail Blazers, who fell to 32-36Source 1.

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Mavericks Edge Cavaliers 130-120

Dallas defeated Cleveland in a high-scoring affair with Cooper Flagg contributing 27 points and 10 assists for the MavericksSource 3. Donovan Mitchell finished with 26 points and 11 assists for the Cavaliers, who dropped to 41-27Source 3.

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Thunder Dominate Timberwolves 116-103

Oklahoma City improved to an impressive 53-15 record with a win over MinnesotaSource 7. Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and 10 assistsSource 7.

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Kings' DeMar DeRozan Goes for 41 Points

Sacramento's DeRozan recorded 41 points on efficient shooting (11-21 FG, 18-21 FT) along with 11 assists in a 116-111 win over the JazzSource 4. This performance highlighted DeRozan's offensive dominance during the stretch runSource 4.

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Knicks Complete Historic 21-Point Comeback vs Warriors

New York erased a 21-point deficit to defeat Golden State 110-107 in a back-and-forth battleSource 10. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points and 9 assists while orchestrating the second-half surge, improving New York to 44-25Source 10.

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Sacramento's Eubanks Out for Season

Kings center Eubanks will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb and is sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 seasonSource 4. This represents a significant injury blow to Sacramento's rosterSource 4.

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March Madness 2026: Arizona Eyes First Title Since 1997

Arizona has emerged as a championship contender with victories over Florida, UConn, Alabama, Houston, and KansasSource 2. The Wildcats possess all the pieces to compete for the program's first national title and the West Coast's first since 1997Source 2.

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Gonzaga Positioned as Final Four Sleeper

The Bulldogs could be a surprise Deep Run candidate if forward Huff returns healthy for the NCAA tournamentSource 2. With Tyon Grant-Foster stepping up and Motiejus Krivas providing elite defense, Gonzaga offers tournament potentialSource 2.

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Wisconsin Badgers Showcase Tournament Readiness

Wisconsin hit 16 three-pointers in an overtime victory against Illinois and defeated Michigan State by 21 pointsSource 2. Led by experienced player Nick Boyd, the Badgers have the firepower to make a tournament runSource 2.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders Enter Tournament as Respectable Threat

Texas Tech remains competitive despite losing Toppin, with senior Donovan Atwell averaging 19.6 points in the final five regular season gamesSource 2. The Red Raiders boast a top-10 three-point shooting percentage (40%) and victories over Duke, Houston, and ArizonaSource 2.