Top Stories Live Updates: 10-Game Friday Night Slate Unfolds
Get real-time highlights, updates, and final scores in one place from all of Friday's games.
NBA.com Staff | Updated on March 28, 2026 3:32 AM
Jalen Johnson leads the Atlanta Hawks into battle tonight against the Boston Celtics. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
Follow along with tonight’s NBA.com live blog for highlights, results, analysis and the latest news around the Association. The surging Atlanta Hawks take on the Boston Celtics in a potential playoff preview, highlighting the early-evening action.
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8:34 PM ET // March 27 Scoreboard Check 🏀
Clippers 114, Pacers 113
Celtics 109, Hawks 102
Cavaliers 149, Heat 128
Rockets 119, Grizzlies 109
Thunder 131, Bulls 113
Raptors 119, Pelicans 106
Nuggets 135, Jazz 129
Wizards @ Warriors – Watch
Mavericks @ Trail Blazers – Watch
Nets @ Lakers – Watch
11:30 PM ET // March 27
Joker & Murray fuel comeback win 🔥
Despite trailing the entire second half, the Nuggets were never out of it. A double-digit Utah lead was erased in the fourth quarter thanks to resilient efforts from the veteran Nuggets. Jamal Murray posted 34 points and 14 assists while Nikola Jokić had a 33-point triple-double to overpower the undermanned Jazz.
JOKER SCREEN ➡️ MURRAY TRIPLE
His 5th three of the game seals it for Denver!
The most absurd shot of the night goes to the Joker for this third-quarter buzzer beater.
JOKIĆ LOGO HEAVE AT THE 3Q BUZZER ‼️
It drops in after a DRAMATIC bounce at the rim!
11:15 PM ET // March 27
Two quarters to go
Mavericks 56, Trail Blazers 51
Warriors 72, Wizards 60
Portland is losing at home, but began to build momentum in the latter portion of the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Warriors have led from the opening tip and hope to ride the double-digit lead to victory over the Wizards.
A SMOOTH spin from Deni sets up the Rob Williams alley‑oop hammer! 👏
11:02 PM ET // March 27
Nuggets need to rally 👀
The Jazz were the first to 100 points, but there’s still a quarter left to play in Denver. Utah’s young players are looking impressive, showcased by this turnover that was converted into fastbreak points.
(•_•) <) )╯THAT’S / (•_•) ( (> JAZZ / (•_•) <) )╯BASKETBALL /
10:56 PM ET // March 27
Coop is cookin’ ♨️
Cooper Flagg strung together a clean dribble sequence before drilling the middy, plus the foul. His 18 first-half points are helping his team hold a double-digit lead on the Trail Blazers on the road.
Okayyyy, ROOK 😮💨
10:44 PM ET // March 27
One of those nights?
The Lakers are tipping off against Brooklyn right now on NBA League Pass, and by the looks of it, another big night could be in store for Luka Dončić. The Lakers superstar has been unstoppable as of late, scoring at least 30 points in 11 straight games entering tonight.
Just Luka Dončić casually hitting MOONSHOTS in warmups 🌙
10:36 PM ET // March 27
Rockets stave off Grizz 🚀
The Houston Rockets get a bounce-back victory following the overtime debacle earlier this week against Minnesota. Amen Thompson helped swing momentum in his team’s favor with this soaring putback dunk.
🔝 floor talk 🗣️
Kevin Durant ensured an upset wouldn’t happen, making clutch shots down the stretch and ending with a 25-point 10-assist double-double.
Durantula from downtown 🏹
10:27 PM ET // March 27
Cavs drop 149 on Miami 😳
The Cavaliers looked every bit of a Finals contender in a blowout victory over the Heat. Three different players registered a double-double, while Max Strus led the team in scoring by drilling eight threes off the bench en route to a game-high 29 points.
These guys got after it tonight. #LetEmKnow
10:21 PM ET // March 27
Knotted up at the half ⏳
The Nuggets are going to have to earn a victory tonight against the lowly Utah Jazz. Through two quarters, this one is tied at 62 apiece. Denver only has seven bench points compared to Utah’s 23.
Even at half
10:15 PM ET // March 27
Heading out west
Two of the remaining three games are getting started as tonight’s action continues. Kristaps Porzingis gets Golden State going from deep in a tilt against the Wizards.
The Latvian from long distance 🎯
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are in Portland. The Trail Blazers are one game behind the Clippers for the 8th spot in the Western Conference. This is one storyline to follow through the remainder of the regular season due to its implications on the Play-In Tournament.
Tipping off now, tune in 👀📺
9:55 PM ET // March 27
Mile High-lights City 📸
Denver only has a single-digit lead on the Jazz midway through the second quarter, but they’re stacking up some impressive plays. Check out this wicked half-court bounce pass from Jamal Murray and a nasty chasedown block courtesy of Peyton Watson.
NUTMEG? OK JAMAL 🙂↕️
RETURN TO SENDER
9:40 PM ET // March 27
Kawhi calls game 🤐
The Clippers were trailing for most of the closing moments of this game, but emerged victorious thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s pull-up bucket with less than a second remaining on the game clock.
KAWHI LEONARD. FADEAWAY. GAME. 🚨
His 50th straight 20-point game… and he ends it like THAT.
Leonard finished with 28 points, trailing only teammate Darius Garland who led all scorers with 30 points.
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