Thrilling Finishes: A Recap of Friday's NBA Action

Top Stories Recap: Thrilling Finishes Across Friday's NBA Action Follow along with tonight's NBA blog for the top moments, highlights and final scores across Friday's NBA action. NBA.com Staff
Updated on March 14, 2026 5:54 AM Kevin Durant drills a late go-ahead bucket to lift the Houston Rockets over the New Orleans Pelicans, 107-105 in Houston. • Playoff picture entering tonight’s games • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt’s 20+ point streak • Thursday’s blog: Nuggets win shootout with Spurs, Bam follows historic performance • Download the NBA App 1:30 a.m. ET / Mar. 14, 2026 Pelicans nearly stun Rockets Welcome back Dejounte Murray. In his fourth game since returning from a ruptured achilles, he reminded the league of how dangerous he can be. His 35 points came with a grand total of four missed field goals, including an intentionally missed free throw that nearly won the game for his team. Houston holds on after a CRAZY end of game sequence 🤯 Murray intentionally misses the FT… Murphy’s fadeaway at the horn just misses! Houston’s starters stepped up with Alperen Sengun sidelined. Amen Thompson posted a 23-point double-double, while Kevin Durant tied Carmelo Anthony for the most game-winning shots since KD entered the league (12). Reed Sheppard was scorching from behind the arc with five threes. Dejounte had a night 📈 35 PTS (14-18 FG | 4-5 3PT) 7 REB 4 AST 12:56 a.m. ET / Mar. 14, 2026 Bulls no match for surging Clippers 🌴 The Clippers winning streak stays intact despite an admirable effort from the Bulls on the road. CLIPPERS WIN‼️ 12:42 a.m. ET / Mar. 14, 2026 Ant scores 42, notches milestone in road win ⭐️ Minnesota maintains the sixth-spot currently in the Western Conference after taking down the Warriors. Anthony Edwards was elite, scoring 42 points to go with eight boards and five assists. He’s growing more and more adept at knowing when to score versus create for his teammates, putting the opposing defense in a compromising position. He climbed to fourth all-time for points scored by a player before the age of 25. 4TH MOST POINTS IN NBA HISTORY BEFORE TURNING 25. 🐜 Edwards is typically Minnesota’s source of highlight reel dunks, but this drive and slam from Jaden McDaniels should be more than sufficient. THROW IT DOWN, JADEN. 🔨 12:24 a.m. ET / Mar. 14, 2026 Scoot Henderson drops 25 in Blazers win 🙌 Portland had a trio of 20-point scorers in the victory tonight on their home court. Donovan Clingan posted 21 points, 15 rebounds and an absurd seven blocks. Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson meanwhile scored 25 apiece for the Trail Blazers who now embark on a five-game road trip beginning in Philadelphia. This team hasn’t put together back-to-back wins since early February. BLAZERS WIN!! BLAZERS WIN!! Brice Sensabaugh had a terrific showing in defeat, drilling 6-8 threes en route to a game-high 36 points. FIRE and BR𝗜𝗖𝗘 🔥🥶 he's tied his season-high of six threes! Friday’s finals 📋🏀 • Pistons 126, Grizzlies 110 • Knicks 101, Pacers 92 • Raptors 122, Suns 115 • Cavaliers 138, Mavericks 103 • Rockets 107, Pelicans 105 • Timberwolves 127, Warriors 117 • Trail Blazers 124, Jazz 113 • Clippers 119, Bulls 108 NBA STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️ ▪️ HOU rises to #3 in West ▪️ LAC (#8 in West) wins 4th straight ▪️ DET (#1 in East) wins 3rd straight