Devin Booker scores a season-high 43 points during Phoenix’s 123-108 win over Indiana, their fourth in a row. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
Enjoy the best of Thursday’s 9-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:44 p.m. ET
Thursday’s final scores:
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:47 p.m. ET
SGA 3 away from NBA record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallies 17 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3PM, 5-6 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 18 first-half minutes. The 2024-25 NBA MVP is now just 3 points away from setting a new NBA record with 127 straight 20+ point games.
Ice cold 🥶 pic.twitter.com/X5Cji2oseh
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 13, 2026
SGA gets to 17 points before the break.
SGA DRIVES.
SGA HITS THE JUMPER.
17 PTS at the break… 3 away from an NBA-record 127 straight 20+ point games! pic.twitter.com/hjckv7JBP3
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Boston’s trio of Payton Pritchard (10 pts, 2 3PM, 4 ast), Jaylen Brown (9 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl) and Hugo Gonzalez (9 pts, 4-6 FG) have them up 59-56 over the Thunder. Don’t miss the second half, coming up shortly on Prime Video!
BUZZER BEATER P 🚨 pic.twitter.com/TW3kFsjkM1
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:33 p.m. ET
Magic win 6th straight
After leading the Wizards 96-81 after three quarters, Washington rallies to outscore Orlando 42-27 in the fourth to send this game to overtime tied at 123.
Jalen Suggs (28 PTS) sinks the CLUTCH 3 in OT!
6 wins in a row for the @OrlandoMagic 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WhXfMsUdXt
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
But the Magic, fueled by three 20-point scorers in Jalen Suggs (8 ast, 2 stl), Tristan da Silva (career-high 26 pts, 4 stl, 2 blk) and Desmond Bane (22 pts, 6 ast, 3 stl), hang on to secure their sixth consecutive win, 136-131.
Jalen Suggs & Tristan da Silva in Orlando’s OT win:
Suggs: 28 PTS, 8 AST, 2 STL
da Silva: 26 PTS (career-high), 7 REB, 4 STL, 2 BLK
The @OrlandoMagic have won 6 in a row! pic.twitter.com/2TLhf7sGH8
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Bilal Coulibaly finishes with a game- and career-high 29 points on 9-for-21 shooting (5-11 3PM, 6-6 FT) with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes.
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:25 p.m. ET
Return of the King
After missing the last three games, LeBron James returns for the Lakers tonight when they host the Chicago Bulls, and he’ll be wearing a legendary jersey patch.
LeBron James returns tonight sporting a jersey patch honoring his all-time FGM record 🔥
CHI/LAL tips at 10:30pm/et on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/AdWvkbq8eM
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:20 p.m. ET
Hawks win 8th in a row
Jalen Johnson (21 pts, 9 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl) finishes one rebound and one assist shy of what would’ve been his 12th triple-double on the season in Atlanta’s 108-97 win over Brooklyn. Zaccharie Risacher adds 19 points, 9 boards and 2 blocks off the bench, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallies 18 points, 2 boards, 2 assists and 3 steals.
Jalen Johnson with the swipe & slam!
Jump in the passing lane.
Rise up at the rim.
8 wins in a row for the @ATLHawks 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GGqGauZuLV
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Josh Minott scorers a career-high 24 points to go along with 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks in 24 minutes off the bench in the loss for the Nets.
https://t.co/fqqnByahKa pic.twitter.com/x6GBVVDoBo
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:14 p.m. ET
Quick history update
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander notches 10 points in the first quarter, leaving him 10 points away from making history.
SGA (10 PTS) sinks the 3!
He’s 10 AWAY from an NBA-record 127 straight 20+ point games 🚨 pic.twitter.com/nqO7GwMO3h
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Boston holds a 31-27 lead with one minute gone in the second quarter.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:06 p.m. ET
Booker, Green shine in Suns win
Devin Booker explodes for a season-high 43 points on 14-for-31 shooting (4-7 3PM, 11-11 FT), and Jalen Green tallies a season-high 36 points (14-23 FG, 3-9 3PM, 5-7 FT) with 3 boards, 4 assists and 4 steals to help Phoenix win their fourth in a row, 123-108 over Indiana.
Devin Booker and Jalen Green combined for 79 POINTS in Phoenix’s win!
Booker: 43 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 4 3PM
Green: 36 PTS, 4 AST, 4 STL, 3 3PM
4 wins in a row for the @Suns 🔥 pic.twitter.com/inZzYA1Olw
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2026
Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with a career-high 23 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3PM, 9-10 FT) in the first half, but he didn’t take the court for the final two quarters. Ivica Zubac finishes with 8 points, 6 boards and 2 assists across 16 minutes in his debut for Indiana, but it wasn’t enough to stop them from dropping their 11th straight contest.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 10:00 p.m. ET
Heavyweight battle in OKC
Jaylen Brown (2 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl) climbs the ladder for the thunderous dunk, but the Celtics trail the Thunder 16-11 midway through the opening quarter on Prime Video.
Throwdown Brown ALERT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/S1h492Tg9m
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 13, 2026
Chet Holmgren is the leading scorer early with 7 points and 3 boards, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 5 points, 2 blocks, one assist and one steal.
Snatched that. Scored that. 🤲 pic.twitter.com/zlgccmos3b
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 13, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 9:53 p.m. ET
Spurs in control
San Antonio led Denver 37-25 after the first quarter, and they’ve pushed it to 45-31 with 8:40 left before halftime. Devin Vassell and Harrison Barnes lead the Spurs with 9 points apiece.
OKAY ROOK 😤
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW pic.twitter.com/SmDNwwbVhK
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 13, 2026
Nikola Jokić has a game-high 12 points on 4-for-10 shooting with 4 rebounds in 12 minutes.
Nikola taking a quick trip coast-to-coast pic.twitter.com/lu4qZmwvhR
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 13, 2026
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.
— 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 that Wizards fans can get used to seeing. Bilal Coulibaly and Justin Champagnie each have 8 points apiece, but Washington trails Orlando 63-56 at halftime.
Trae throwin’ it upstairs to Alex 💥 pic.twitter.com/y9CQ5xQnhD
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 13, 2026
Tristan da Silva has a game-high 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting (2-3 3PM) with 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, and Wendell Carter, Jr. and Jalen Suggs add 12 points apiece for the Magic.
core memory created 😂 pic.twitter.com/OGXihoRW2P
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 12, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 7:57 p.m. ET
Miami starts hot
Bam Adebayo has 4 points and one assist in his first game since scoring 83 points on Tuesday, while Pelle Larsson is the high man for Miami with 7 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal. The Heat have a 24-12 edge over the Bucks with 3:21 left in the first.
Bam getting it going early 👀 pic.twitter.com/fOXwJHQ4s6
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 12, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 10 of Milwaukee’s 12 points so far, while Kevin Porter, Jr. tallies 2 points, 3 boards, 2 assists and one steal.
Crafty KPJ finds Giannis for the flush! pic.twitter.com/HqJNdYhz8m
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 12, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 7:49 p.m. ET
Pistons’ defense locked in
Isaiah Stewart (5 pts, 2 ast, 1 blk) meets Justin Edwards at the pinnacle for this emphatic swat. Tobias Harris, Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson each have 8 points apiece to give Detroit a 45-30 edge over Philadelphia with 9:59 left in the second quarter.
KEEP TRYING HIM. https://t.co/5m3Gc5IwlT pic.twitter.com/VxFYFTZ49I
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 12, 2026
Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker lead the Sixers with 7 points apiece. Philly is without Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George and Kelly Oubre, Jr. tonight.
good looks, @vj_edgecombe pic.twitter.com/l3rHYuAFPJ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 12, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 7:36 p.m. ET
Big Zu rocks the rim
Ivica Zubac gets his first points as a Pacer, adding 3 boards and one assist in 6 minutes of play. Andrew Nembhard leads Indiana with 8 points, and the Pacers trail the Suns 32-30 with 2:02 left in the opening frame.
Ivica Zubac gets his first bucket as a member of the Pacers 👏
A powerful two-hand slam! pic.twitter.com/k8NrVA6Esw
— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2026
Devin Booker continues his hot streak with a game-high 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting in 10 minutes for Phoenix.
Book through contact 📚 He’s up to 15 in the opening quarter. pic.twitter.com/9VFwpnvp8I
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 12, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 7:30 p.m. ET
Spinning Sarr
Alex Sarr shows patience with nice footwork under the hoop, and he leads Washington with 8 points (3-5 FG), one steal and one block early. The Wizards trail the Magic, 29-20, with 2:29 remaining in the first quarter.
Alex gettin’ things started tonight 🏀 pic.twitter.com/Eajf4a0rez
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 12, 2026
Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter, Jr., Moritz Wagner and Jett Howard all have 5 points apiece for Orlando.
Desmond Bane laser pass to Jett Howard 🔥 pic.twitter.com/D2cf9DVSJg
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 12, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 6:50 p.m. ET
Zubac ready for Pacers debut
After being acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers at this year’s trade deadline, Ivica Zubac will start in his debut for the Indiana Pacers.
Ivica Zubac ready for his Pacers debut 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/vIh2LTSrFS
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 12, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026 // 6:35 p.m. ET
Bam’s 83-point encore awaits
In his first outing since passing the late Kobe Bryant for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, what will Bam Adebayo bring to the table against Milwaukee? Miami’s captain has the Heat on fire, as they’ve won six straight and nine of their last 11 contests.
MARCH 12, 2026 // 6:10 p.m. ET
Welcome to a 9-game Thursday in the NBA!
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can break Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point games with a strong performance Thursday against the Boston Celtics.
To start what could be a monumental and historic night in the NBA, rookie VJ Edgecombe will lead the Philadelphia 76ers into battle against MVP candidate Cade Cunningham and the East-leading Detroit Pistons (7 ET, Prime Video).
In Prime Video’s nightcap, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will attempt to rewrite the history books and break Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old record for consecutive 20-point games (126) when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Boston Celtics (9:30 ET), with OKC also going for a seventh straight win. Check out today’s edition of our Starting 5 for more details on Shai’s streak, which began on Nov. 1, 2024.
Here’s tonight’s complete schedule: