Top Stories Live Updates: Jokić's Nuggets vs. Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder Headline Five-Game Night
Check out the best highlights, news, notes and observations from Monday's five-game slate with the NBA.com live blog.
Ben Lambert, for NBA.com
Updated on March 10, 2026 12:26 AM
The Cavaliers host the 76ers on League Pass to tip off this five-game Monday night.
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What we know about Monday night’s games:
• A Western Conference Semifinals rematch! At 7:30 ET on NBC Sports Network/Peacock, the Thunder and Nuggets renew their rivalry from last season's epic seven-game series.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can tie Wilt Chamberlain’s record (126 games) for the longest streak of 20+ point games in NBA history tonight.
• Out: Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Kristaps Porziņģis.
• Questionable: Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren.
• Available: James Harden.
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A high-scoring first quarter ends WILD! Denver leads 40-37 in this clash of Western powers on NBC Sports Network/Peacock.
Mitchell jumper. Hardaway 3. Mitchell floater. Hardaway 3. A WILD back-and-forth end to a high-scoring 1Q! MARCH 9, 2026 // 8:08 ET
Thunder grinding back. Denver leads 32-28 with two minutes left in the first. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (11 pts) is taking control, continuing his climb toward history. MARCH 9, 2026 // 7:50 ET
13 straight for Aaron Gordon! The Nuggets open a 17-8 lead on the defending champs.
AARON GORDON STARTS RED HOT 🔥 He has 13 of Denver’s first 17 points! MARCH 9, 2026 // 7:30 ET
A dime from El Uno: James Harden averaged 10.6 apg with the 76ers. With the Cavs, he's at 8.1 apg—including this sweet thread for a slam. MARCH 9, 2026 // 6:30 ET
A Western rivalry renews tonight. It's a rematch of last season's seven-game Conference Semifinals. Denver retooled; the Thunder stayed intact. Get hyped for 7:30 ET on NBC Sports Network/Peacock.
10 days ago, they produced an INSTANT CLASSIC (OKC won 127-121 in OT). What's the encore? MARCH 9, 2026 // 6:00 ET
Brunson setting the table. Over the last five games, no player has more assists than Jalen Brunson (54, 10.8 apg). The Knicks' offensive spacing makes him a dual passing/scoring threat. MARCH 9, 2026 // 5:30 ET
Welcome to a five-game night! The schedule is highlighted by an NBC Sports Network/Peacock doubleheader:
Full Slate:
• 7 ET: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• 7:30 ET: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 7:30 ET: Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (NBC SN / Peacock)
• 9 ET: Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz
• 10 ET: New York Knicks vs. LA Clippers (NBC SN / Peacock)
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