March 14, 2026 | Edition #161
👋 {{readername | Hey NBA Fans}}
The Dubs just can’t seem to get out of their rut, and now things have gotten worse with the latest update on Steph. After the Timberwolves sank their teeth in even deeper, the Warriors are left in a play-in dogfight, with all eyes now on Curry to save them from this distress.
Let’s tip things off…
Today’s Headline 🏀
Must-Reads ⛹️♂️
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SGA Faces NBA Investigation: Report
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Lakers Eye 7'2 Center in Draft
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Ex-Celtics Champ Out of Prison
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Fan Zone 📣
Last Trivia Result: Only 26.8% of the voters got the answer right last time out. SGA averaged 9.3 free throw attempts per game during his historic run to break Wilt Chamberlain’s record.
Play of the Day ▶
Scottie Barnes continues to impress in his All-Star season. He not only soared through the air but also made sure to hurt Jalen Green’s feelings with a monster block against the Suns, earning the Play of the Day.
Game Day Results 📈
Evan Mobley matched his season high with 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting as the Cavaliers routed the Mavericks. Donovan Mitchell added 24 points and eight assists, while James Harden finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Rookie Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 25 points and five assists, but Cleveland shot 61.5% from the field and led 38–21 after the first quarter to cruise to the win.
Anthony Edwards exploded for 42 points as Minnesota snapped its losing streak with a win over Golden State. The Timberwolves built a 21-point halftime lead behind a strong second quarter and shot 56% from the field. The Warriors mounted a third-quarter push but never fully erased the deficit as Minnesota maintained control down the stretch.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 28 points, tying Bob McAdoo's franchise-record streak of 20-point games(44), as Los Angeles beat Chicago. The Clippers controlled the game offensively and kept the Bulls from making a sustained run late, securing an 11-point victory.
Jalen Duren dominated with 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead Detroit past Memphis. The Pistons controlled the paint and steadily extended their lead, while the Grizzlies struggled defensively throughout the game as Detroit pulled away in the second half.
Jalen Brunson finished with 29 points and nine assists as the Knicks beat Indiana. OG Anunoby added 25 points, and Mitchell Robinson grabbed 22 rebounds in a dominant effort on the glass. The loss was Indiana’s 12th straight, as New York controlled the game defensively late.
Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 36 points as the Raptors came from behind to defeat Phoenix. Toronto surged late after trailing earlier, while the Suns could not keep pace with the Raptors’ offense in the closing stretch.
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