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Jalen Johnson leads the Atlanta Hawks into battle tonight against the Boston Celtics. (Brian Babineau\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Follow along with tonight\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
8:34 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n
Scoreboard Check \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n
Clippers @ Pacers \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n Hawks @ Celtics \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n Heat @ Cavaliers \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n Rockets @ Grizzlies \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n Bulls @ Thunder \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n Pelicans @ Raptors \u2013 Watch<\/a><\/p>\n 9:20 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n CRUNCH TIME<\/p>\n An exciting finish is brewing in Indianapolis as the Pacers and Clippers are separated by just two points with roughly five minutes remaining. You can see the final moments unfold live on NBA League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n Garland ankle-breaker \ud83e\udd27\ud83e\udd27<\/p>\n Feels like we say this every game, but\u2026<\/p>\n OH MY GOODNESS, DARIUS GARLAND!!!!! \ud83e\udee8\ud83e\udee8\ud83e\udee8 pic.twitter.com\/L925Ki24vN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:17 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n ICYMI: Payton Pritchard things \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n The league\u2019s reigning KIA NBA Sixth Man of the Year is a magician around the court. Payton Pritchard opened the second half with a pair of triples without missing a beat. Earlier in the game, he sank another trademark buzzer-beating finger roll after some fancy ball handling.<\/p>\n In Pritchard’s first two touches of the half\u2026<\/p>\n Left wing three. He’s starting the 2H scorching hot \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n 25 points and 6\/6 from deep in 15 minutes! pic.twitter.com\/9soZHJnZni<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Buzzers HATE to see Payton shooting \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/pPzwXVLXqt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:10 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n Pick your poster \ud83d\ude28<\/p>\n At the end of the night, these two dunks will be among the night\u2019s best. First up, Scottie Barnes absolutely hammers one over Pelicans center Yves Missi. Barnes wasn\u2019t done making plays. On the other end, he erases a New Orleans jumpshot, kickstarting another transition opportunity.<\/p>\n THIS SCOTTIE SEQUENCE \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/JVjVmpnnY2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Two defenders weren\u2019t enough to deter Alperen Sengun, meanwhile. The Rockets center went with a southpaw slam to give the Rockets a jolt of energy ahead of the break.<\/p>\n Watch this VICIOUS left-hand flush from Alperen Sengun \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/q2FK6I5zA8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:01 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n On the ropes in Indy \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n The first game on the docket is entering the final stretch. The Clippers closely trail Indiana as the fourth quarter gets underway on NBA League Pass<\/a>. Aaron Nesmith has been hard to contain, scoring 23 points through three quarters to pace all scorers.<\/p>\n Kobe Brown grabs the rebound & Obi Toppin throws down the left-handed jam in transition \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/TVLYt2nTiV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:55 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n Cleveland up BIG on Miami<\/p>\n A pretty fire half. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcca HIGHLIGHTS & STATS: https:\/\/t.co\/OECcavj4WX<\/a> @Redfin<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NR2z5RmFfB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The first two quarters of this Eastern Conference matchup belonged entirely to Cleveland. Max Strus has been on fire, sinking six threes and leading all scorers with 22 points off the bench. James Harden is one assist shy of a double-double as the second half gets underway on NBA TV.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25Max Strus lights it up with four triples The @Cavs<\/a> dropped 40 in the first-quarter on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com\/Z3oBBbnDeK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Welcome back, Jarrett Allen<\/p>\n Tonight is Cleveland big man Jarrett Allen\u2019s first game since March 3rd. He missed 10 games with a knee injury, but looks good so far in his return to the court. Head Coach Kenny Atkinson may keep Allen on a minutes restriction, especially given the big lead at halftime.<\/p>\n James Harden drops the hook dime to Jarrett Allen for the slam\ud83d\ude24@JHarden13<\/a> finished the first-half with 9 AST on NBA TV pic.twitter.com\/tf7eyt8ynM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:46 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n Emphatic ending to 1H in Boston \ud83d\udd90<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson\u2019s offensive growth has been a top story this season, but he flashed his defensive prowess to close the first half on the road. Boston\u2019s Derrick White attempted a two-handed dunk nearly at the buzzer, but was rejected by a probing Johnson.<\/p>\n JJ BLOCK AT THE BUZZER \ud83d\ude24 @Acronis<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SivaMVJKyl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Atlanta takes a 60-55 lead into the break.<\/p>\n Back \ud83d\udd1c pic.twitter.com\/vfcn750OCz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:39 PM ET \/\/ March 27<\/p>\n GG drains it from half-court \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n With the first-quarter clock expiring, Memphis\u2019 GG Jackson calmly heaved this half-court buzzer beater. It cut Houston\u2019s lead to just two points entering the second frame. The Rockets are seeking a win following a crushing overtime loss to the Timberwolves in their most recent outing.<\/p>\n .@_ggjackson<\/a> from distance \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @FDSN_Grizzlies<\/a><\/p>\n END Q1 | MEM 30, HOU 32 pic.twitter.com\/pX2FW0ok5K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Aaron Holiday had the hot hand earlier in the first quarter, sinking back-to-back threes. Reed Sheppard followed suit with a triple of his own, giving the Rockets a huge offensive boost in the process.<\/p>\n not 1\ufe0f\u20e3, not 2\ufe0f\u20e3, but 3\ufe0f\u20e3 triples in a row! pic.twitter.com\/0MqrqayO7U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
Right wing three.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd25Keon Ellis drills the and\u2011one three<\/p>\n