Top Stories Live Updates: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Chasing History Leads 9-Game Thursday in the NBA
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NBA.com Staff | Updated on March 13, 2026 1:42 AM
Devin Booker scores a season-high 43 points during Phoenix’s 123-108 win over Indiana, their fourth in a row.
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MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:31 p.m. ET
Thursday’s final scores:
Pistons 131, 76ers 109
Suns 123, Pacers 108
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:42 p.m. ET
OT in Orlando! Bilal Coulibaly (career-high 29 pts) sends Wizards-Magic to overtime in Orlando, tied at 123.
BILAL COULIBALY BANKS IN THE 3 TO FORCE OT!
pic.twitter.com/9py9WeRePx — NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:39 p.m. ET
Bucks-Heat down to wire Pelle Larsson has a career-high 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting (8-8 FT) with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes to give Miami a 101-94 lead over Milwaukee with 4:24 remaining.
🫡 https://t.co/pp3YI5Ybpd pic.twitter.com/vtjBtyX2Wn — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 13, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a game-high 27 points (10-21 FG) with 5 boards, 3 assists, one steal and one block in just 24 minutes.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:33 p.m. ET
Nets close the gap in 3Q Hustle and great ball movement brings the Nets within 3 of the Hawks heading to the fourth quarter, 82-79. Josh Minott leads Brooklyn with 17 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks in 19 minutes off the bench.
Tyson Etienne to beat the 3Q buzzer…YOU BET 🎯 pic.twitter.com/HEMf5Qnm5h — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 13, 2026
Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads all scorers with 18 points, adding 2 boards, 2 dimes and 3 steals in 29 minutes, as the Hawks hold a 92-83 advantage over the Nets with 8:20 remaining in the fourth.
Yeah Mo ‼️ pic.twitter.com/NvDsSBy0M6 — Atlanta HaWWWWWWWks (@ATLHawks) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:26 p.m. ET
3-point game in Orlando! The Wizards trim a 19-point deficit down to 3, as they trail Orlando 121-118 with 16.2 ticks remaining in the game.
FROM DEFENSE TO OFFENSE pic.twitter.com/bffhzs0tbK — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:13 p.m. ET
Booker 40-piece Devin Booker erupts for 41 points on 13-for-26 shooting (4-6 3PM, 11-11 FT) with 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 30 minutes, and the Suns have a 113-100 edge over the Pacers with 5:16 remaining in the game.
Devin Booker's got 41 PTS heading into Q4! pic.twitter.com/0a18Oee8Q8 — NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Jalen Green is close behind Book, dropping 30 points (12-19 FG, 2-7 3PM) with 2 boards, 4 assists and 3 steals in just 30 minutes.
JG4 with the swipe and finish pic.twitter.com/hP7P5TeUUP — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:59 p.m. ET
Duren jams it in traffic Jalen Duren (14 pts, 10 reb, 1 blk) has the Pistons humming on Prime Video, as Detroit leads Philadelphia 104-81 heading to the fourth quarter. He’s one of six in double figures for the Motor City, while Cade Cunningham tallies 8 points (3-6 FG), 5 boards, 13 assists, 2 steals and one block in 28 minutes.
Jalen Duren RISES UP and SLAMS IT 💥 Snatched it with one hand. Jammed it between multiple defenders. pic.twitter.com/VfH7n97oqy — NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Cameron Payne leads the 76ers with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting in 18 minutes off the bench, as VJ Edgecombe struggles with 6 points on 1-for-10 shooting.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:51 p.m. ET
History loading Watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets loose before trying to surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s 126 straight games of 20+ points when the Thunder host the Celtics on Prime Video.
126 straight games of 20+ points… Tied for the NBA record. Watch SGA warm up as he looks to make history tonight vs BOS on Prime at 9:30pm/et! (music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/EancYfYF8Y — NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:49 p.m. ET
Mavs up 13 on Grizzlies Dallas is led by Daniel Gafford (11 pts, 6 reb) and Khris Middleton (9 pts, 3 3PM), while Cooper Flagg adds 5 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 9 minutes. The Mavericks lead the Grizzlies 43-30 with 9:18 remaining before halftime.
That's TUFF 😤 📺➡️ WFAA & KFAA pic.twitter.com/FBgmurgIOV — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 13, 2026
Jaylen Wells is the leading scorer for Memphis with 9 points and 2 made 3s, while GG Jackson and Rayan Rupert add 6 points apiece.
➂➁ playing with pace Stream Here 📲 https://t.co/vBFyHBZ3Ew pic.twitter.com/UC6TvRHnEt — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:40 p.m. ET
KPJ is so crafty Kevin Porter, Jr. uses a nasty hesi to freeze his man before the crafty finish, giving him 4 points (2-3 FG), 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in 13 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo has a game-high 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting in 14 minutes, but the Bucks trail the Heat 59-51 at halftime.
So shifty. KPJ is a tough cover. pic.twitter.com/ovNIK9pGhe — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 13, 2026
KPJ with the long lob to Giannis for the alley-oop! pic.twitter.com/wZi3mXV0mD — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 13, 2026
Bam Adebayo has cooled off since his 83-point explosion on Tuesday, as he’s got 6 points on 3-for-9 shooting with 2 rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes. Pelle Larsson (13 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast) and Kasparas Jakučionis (12 pts, 3 3PM, 3 reb) power Miami’s 9-point lead.
😳 pic.twitter.com/kgcrtYYRb6 — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 13, 2026
GO TO WORK, ROOK 💪 pic.twitter.com/vk3nPl2134 — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:30 p.m. ET
Hawks aim for 8th straight win Jalen Johnson (7 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl) and Zaccharie Risacher (16 pts, 3 3PM, 8 reb) have the Hawks out in front of the Nets, 50-38, with 4:14 left before halftime.
Two-Way JJ 👀 pic.twitter.com/IZmzZTeWFE — Atlanta HaWWWWWWWks (@ATLHawks) March 13, 2026
Danny Wolf (7 pts, 5 reb) and Drake Powell (7 pts, 1 stl) lead the way for Brooklyn.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:23 p.m. ET
Suns going for 4th straight W Devin Booker is scoring in a multitude of ways to give the Suns a 67-61 lead over Indiana at the break. Book has a team-high 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting to go along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 18 minutes, while Jalen Green pours in 14 points with 2 rebounds and 4 dimes.
Devin Booker's got 22 PTS at the break! Midrange buckets 🎯 Paint work 🎨 pic.twitter.com/Fidaslliss — NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Andrew Nembhard outduels Booker in the first half, dropping a game-high 23 points on 6-for-7 shooting (2-2 3PM) and a crisp 9-for-10 at the free throw line. Ivica Zubac is up to 8 points (4-6 FG), 6 boards and 2 assists in 16 minutes in his debut for Indiana.
Back-to-back from deep for Drew 🤑 Andrew Nembhard's 23 points in the first half is a new career-high. pic.twitter.com/bF9sX4NDYY — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:16 p.m. ET
Pistons up 9 at half Detroit has 10 players score in the first half, led by Duncan Robinson and Tobias Harris with 11 points each. Cade Cunningham orchestrates the 69-60 lead for the Pistons at halftime, posting 8 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and one block.
Cade ➡️ Stewart Behind-the-back pass to set up the SLAM. Cunningham has a game-high 9 assists in the first half! pic.twitter.com/KqbVpJxf08 — NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Philly, who trailed by as many as 17, is fueled by Dominick Barlow (11 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk) and MarJon Beauchamp (10 pts, 4-6 FG).
📽️ https://t.co/SiAJompwTM pic.twitter.com/G2POhVSQNa — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 8:08 p.m. ET
The future in D.C. Trae Young (9 pts, 4 ast) finds Alex Sarr (13 pts, 4 reb, 2 stl, 4 blk) for a combination