NBA Game Recaps

Wednesday, March 18, 20269 games

ATL
135
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DAL
120
Final

Atlanta’s hot start turns into a wire-to-wire win in Dallas

The Hawks open up a 21-point lead, never surrender it, and hang 135 on the Mavericks behind a balanced, relentless attack.

CJ McCollum 24p/0r/7aJalen Johnson 17p/11r/9aNickeil Alexander-Walker 22p/1r/2a
DEN
118
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MEM
125
Final

Memphis Slams the Door Late, Holds Off Jokic’s Rampage

Nikola Jokić nearly drags Denver back from the edge, but Memphis answers every surge and finishes the job with a late burst.

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Nikola Jokić 29p/14r/9aChristian Braun 26p/7r/5aTy Jerome 21p/9r/9a
GSW
99
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BOS
120
Final

Brown’s 32 and Boston’s early surge bury Warriors, 120-99

Jaylen Brown detonates for 32 as the Celtics seize control early and never let Golden State breathe.

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Jaylen Brown 32p/6r/5aJayson Tatum 24p/10r/2aGary Payton II 14p/6r/4a
LAC
109
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NOP
124
Final

Pelicans bury Clippers with a late surge after trading punches early

A tight first half gives way to New Orleans control, capped by Dejounte Murray’s dagger pull-up and a defensive squeeze.

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Saddiq Bey 25p/5r/4aKawhi Leonard 25p/8r/1aTrey Murphy III 23p/7r/5a
LAL
124
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HOU
116
Final

Luka, LeBron Close Strong as Lakers Outduel Rockets 124-116

A tight, up-and-down battle turns into a late Lakers showcase as Luka Dončić and LeBron James finish the job in Houston.

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Luka Dončić 40p/9r/10aLeBron James 30p/5r/2aAlperen Sengun 27p/4r/10a
OKC
121
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BKN
92
Final

McCain catches fire as OKC buries Brooklyn in wire-to-wire rout

Jared McCain lights up the Nets with 26 points, while Oklahoma City’s first-quarter surge turns the night into a runaway before halftime.

Jared McCain 26p/3r/2aShai Gilgeous-Alexander 20p/3r/6aKenrich Williams 9p/4r/2a
POR
127
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IND
119
Final

Avdija, Clingan power Portland past Pacers in wire-to-wire win

Deni Avdija drops 32 and Donovan Clingan owns the paint as Portland never trails in a 127-119 road win.

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Deni Avdija 32p/11r/5aDonovan Clingan 28p/13r/2aT.J. McConnell 7p/5r/10a
TOR
139
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CHI
109
Final

Raptors Run Wild, Blow Past Bulls 139-109 in Wire-to-Wire Rout

Toronto jumps Chicago from the opening tip and never lets up, turning this into a 38-point statement win.

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RJ Barrett 23p/4r/2aBrandon Ingram N/AR. Dillingham 15p
UTA
111
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MIN
147
Final

Sensabaugh’s 41 Sparks Minnesota’s 147-111 Track Meet Over Utah

Brice Sensabaugh pours in 41 as the Timberwolves turn a competitive first half into a runaway by burying Utah with pace, threes, and pressure at both ends.

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Brice Sensabaugh 41p/4r/3aAyo Dosunmu 23p/9r/6aRudy Gobert 21p/12r
Recaps generated from official NBA play-by-play data and box scores.