Top Stories Live Updates: Celtics take out Thunder, Wemby and Spurs earn 7th straight win in a 12-game night in the NBA
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NBA.com | March 25, 2026 | 8:51 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) and Jaylen Brown (34) went back and forth in their last meeting. Twelve games around the NBA tonight, including a must-watch duel between Celtics and Thunder on League Pass. Refresh this page for the latest updates.
What we know about a 12-game Wednesday night in the NBA
- SGA and the Thunder seek their 13th straight win visiting Brown, Tatum and the Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET, League Pass)
- Wemby and the Spurs aim for their 7th straight win and 23rd in their last 25 games visiting the Grizzlies (8 p.m. ET, League Pass)
- The red-hot Hawks visit the streaking Pistons in a clash of East Playoff teams (7 p.m ET, ESPN)
- KD and the Rockets visit Julius Randle and the Timberwolves in a 5 v 6 West matchup (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Luka, LeBron and the Lakers look to bounce back visiting the Pacers (7 p.m. ET, League Pass)
12:09 AM / MARCH 26
Flirting with 20-20-20
Nikola has 21 PTS / 17 REB / 17 AST
Through only three quarters
pic.twitter.com/FaA5z1xsSR — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 26, 2026
11:05 PM / MARCH 25
Nuggets lead at the half
Denver leads Dallas 68-59 at halftime, and Jamal Murray is having an incredible game. Murray has 33 points on 11-for-15 shooting at the half.
We've reached halfway!
pic.twitter.com/m80Q0quWrX — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 26, 2026
11:01 PM / MARCH 25
Dishing it out
The great Nikola Jokić reached career Assist No. 6,000 on Wednesday night.
Threads, dishes & dimes in every which way
pic.twitter.com/ezf3fcNWmc — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 26, 2026
10:50 PM / MARCH 25
A slice of history
Kevin Durant passed Dirk Nowitzki in career field goals made on Wednesday night.
10:48 PM / MARCH 25
Wolves lead Rockets
Jaden McDaniels has a team-high 10 points and the Timberwolves lead the Rockets 44-43.
let’s keep it going.
pic.twitter.com/LrxKm8xb2I — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) March 26, 2026
10:28 PM / MARCH 25
Dunk party
The Spurs all got in on the action, putting down some poster-worthy slams.
you get a dunk 🫵 you get a dunk ‼️ you get a dunk 🥳
pic.twitter.com/tqTmYVa9Km — San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) March 26, 2026
10:26 PM / MARCH 25
Spurs roast Grizzlies
San Antonio wins its seventh straight game, a 125-98 victory over the Memphis. The Spurs, fittingly, had seven players score in double digits in the win.
7 🕺 straight 🕺 wins 🕺 @FrostBank | #sponsored
pic.twitter.com/1tf2Gu8Hxt — San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) March 26, 2026
10:26 PM / MARCH 25
Luka Buckets
Catch the greatest moves from Luka Dončić’s 14th 40-point game of the year.
LUKA MAGIC ON THE ROAD! 🪄 43 PTS 🪄 6 REB 🪄 7 AST 🪄 4 3PM It's his 14th 40-PT game of the season, the most in the league 🔥
pic.twitter.com/FEIPuuWEZZ — NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2026
10:21 PM / MARCH 25
Jaylen Brown seals it
Jaylen Brown gets a tough bucket late as Boston improves to 5-1 in its last six games.
JB SEALS IT FOR THE CELTICS! He finished with 31 PTS, 8 REB, and 8 AST as the Celtics have now won 5 of their last 6 games 🔥
pic.twitter.com/bAzfHlztIy — NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2026
9:59 PM / MARCH 25
Big win for Boston
The Celtics defended their home floor against the NBA’s defending champions. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points on 10-for-12 shooting, but the Celtics got 31 from Jaylen Brown and 19 from Jayson Tatum in the 119-109 win over the Thunder. The loss snapped a 12-game winning streak for Oklahoma City.
#CelticsWin
pic.twitter.com/MlTJyI2GHU — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 26, 2026
9:52 PM / MARCH 25
Hawks hang on
The Pistons fought and fought without their injured star Cade Cunningham, but the Hawks scratched out a 130-129 win in overtime. Jalen Johnson and CJ McCollum both scored 27 points for the Hawks. Jalen Duren scored 26 for the Pistons. Atlanta has now won 14 of its last 15 games.
9:39 PM / MARCH 25
Free basketball!
The Hawks and Pistons are tied at 121-121 and headed to overtime.
9:36 PM / MARCH 25
Lakers hang on to take out Pacers
Luka Dončić scores 43 and the Lakers beat Indiana 137-130.
Next stop: Los Angeles
pic.twitter.com/gBvZvIuPgb — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 26, 2026
9:27 PM / MARCH 25
Pistons fight for every bucket
The game is still very much in doubt, but the Pistons will be proud of the way they fought to get back in it against Atlanta.
21-point deficit erased 😤
pic.twitter.com/ZPGL0HfHDQ — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 26, 2026
9:23 PM / MARCH 25
Shai all the way
The Celtics lead the Thunder 88-83 through three quarters, but reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets to the basket against Boston.
9:13 PM / MARCH 25
Trading shot for shot
The Pistons and Hawks are in a close game in the fourth quarter going toe to toe.
JJ hits a 3 to tie the game after Dyson crashes the offensive glass
pic.twitter.com/5prET9JtLZ — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 26, 2026
9:06 PM / MARCH 25
Wemby Wednesday
The Spurs are up 57-44 on the Grizzlies at halftime, and Victor Wembanyama has 8 points on 3-for-7 shooting. Wemby also has five blocks and eight rebounds. Stephon Castle (12), Dylan Harper (10) and Devin Vassell (10) lead the way for the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama is having a quiet night on offense, but the Spurs are up big on the Grizzlies.
8:59 PM / MARCH 25
Luka watch
Luka Dončić has 39 points through three quarters.
8:56 PM / MARCH 25
Tight game in Motor City
The Hawks lead the Pistons 98-95 after three quarters.
Watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker get a pair of baskets when the game is tight.
Back-to-back buckets by NAW 🔥🔥
pic.twitter.com/NGC1vZphFj — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 26, 2026
8:41 PM / MARCH 25
Worth another look
The Spurs lead the Grizzlies 38-19 at the end of the first quarter. Here’s another angle of Stephon Castle’s ridiculous throw-down.
FRAME IT 😤🏰
pic.twitter.com/m1X0J0JE4q — San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) March 26, 2026
8:38 PM / MARCH 25
King of the Castle
Is that Stephon Castle or Superman? Castle goes up, up and away.
OH. MY. GOODNESS. 😭🤯
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW
pic.twitter.com/hvPjBCxWX8 — San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) March 26, 2026
8:34 PM / MARCH 25
Tight one
The Celtics and Thunder are locked in a close game at the half. Oklahoma City leads 53-49, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting.
SGA pulls 🆙
pic.twitter.com/7o4K9rxCyc — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 26, 2026
8:20 PM / MARCH 25
Lakers set the pace
The Lakers are up 75-59 over the Pacers at halftime, and Luka Dončić has scored 28 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
Luka Dončić scored 28 points in the first half against Indiana.
8:10 PM / MARCH 25
Hawks lead Pistons 73-55 at the half
Jalen Johnson has 17, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has 14 and the Hawks are hitting on all cylinders. Jalen Duren leads the Pistons with 12 points.
Jalen rebound and FASTBALL to Dyson 🔥🔥
pic.twitter.com/UhRSzKGPPB — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 26, 2026
8:02 PM / MARCH 25
How is Luka getting his points? Any way he wants.
LUKA JUST WENT OFF IN Q1: 21 PTS (8-12 FGM) 3 3PM It's his 8th 20-PT quarter of the year, the most in the league 🪄
pic.twitter.com/pNJBLiEMo0 — NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
8:00 PM / MARCH 25
Nobody stops the ball
Nobody stops LeBron.
LEBRON AGAIN 😲 THIS TIME WITH THE LEFT THROUGH CONTACT!
https://t.co/djULNMw4Bu
pic.twitter.com/VH4PJ1cHa2 — NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
7:46 PM / MARCH 25
Luka alert
The Lakers are up big on Indiana, and Luka Dončić is on pace for a big night.
21 points in the first frame from Luuuka 🎮
pic.twitter.com/4uKz2Tjax5 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 25, 2026
7:40 PM / MARCH 25
Hawks lead Pistons 37-28 after first quarter
Atlanta’s Nickeil Alexander-Walker led all scorers with 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 14 points for Atlanta in the first quarter Wednesday night.
7:30 PM / MARCH 25
Light speed
The Lakers are off to an awfully hot start in Indiana.
LARAVIA STEAL LEADS TO A LEBRON SLAM! LAKERS START THE GAME ON A 10-0 RUN 🔥
pic.twitter.com/TLyIjeKoO0 — NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
7:16 PM / MARCH 25
Shai signs
The league’s reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is a busy man signing autographs everywhere he goes.
2️⃣ always makes time ✍️
pic.twitter.com/d9ey248nP7 — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 25, 2026
7:01 PM / MARCH 25
High flying Hawk
Jalen Johnson has been red hot all year, and Detroit will be on full alert to try to contain him. Will the Pistons have the recipe to slow him down?
Averaging 22.7 PPG, 10.4 RPG, and 8.0 APG, Jalen Johnson has been locked in all year. Watch him warm up as he looks to lead ATL to victory vs. DET on ESPN at 7:00pm/et! (music by @unitedmasters)
https://t.co/mAPFOzueiu — NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
2:37 PM / MARCH 25
OKC seeks 13 straight wins tonight
The last two champions clash for the second time in 13 days, this time in Boston. The Thunder defeated the Celtics on March 12th for their 7th straight win amongst their