What We Know After Sunday’s Games
-The Thunder complete a comeback to defeat the Timberwolves: Minnesota maintained a nine-point lead midway through the third quarter in a road game against OKC, but the Thunder did what they do best. They outscored Minnesota 69-50 in the second half to complete a comeback victory.
-Dallas pulls off an upset win in Cleveland: The Mavericks had one of their best road wins of the season, grabbing a 130-120 win over the Cavaliers. Dallas shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range. Cooper Flagg also flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 27 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.
-New York grabs comeback win over Golden State on NBC: The Warriors led by 21 points in the second quarter, but the Knicks pulled out a comeback win at home. Jalen Brunson led the team with 30 points while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double.
Top Performers of the Day
-Julius Randle had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
-Cade Cunningham collected 33 points, three rebounds, nine assists and two steals in a defeat against the Toronto Raptors.
-Jakob Poeltl provided 21 points, 18 rebounds and five assists in that victory.
-Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.
-Cooper Flagg collected 27 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in an upset win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
-Jalen Brunson tallied 30 points, nine assists and two steals in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
-DeMar DeRozan had 41 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in a victory against the Utah Jazz.
🏀 SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Jalen Brunson shines as the @nyknicks erase a 21-point deficit to win their 3rd straight game!
Karl-Anthony Towns: 17 PTS, 12 REB https://t.co/TYASD9DFdU pic.twitter.com/ho9VBOfCWj
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
🏀 SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Giannis shines as the @Bucks win at home!
Bobby Portis: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL, 6 3PM
Ryan Rollins: 20 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL, 3 3PM https://t.co/E1ifLKt1LS pic.twitter.com/45koqQHZGl
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
🏀 SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Jakob Poeltl’s impressive double-double helps steer the @Raptors to victory!
Brandon Ingram: 34 PTS, 4 3PM
RJ Barrett: 27 PTS, 6 REB https://t.co/Y6wE6Ky0Vt pic.twitter.com/2qrotsD4NC
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
12:23 AM / March 16, 2026
Kings Defeat Jazz, 116-111
Sacramento only had eight players, but they took care of business at home.
The Kings are now 6-5 across their last 11 outings.
DeMar DeRozan led the way with 41 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
Cody Williams led Utah with 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
FINAL: Kings silence the Jazz, 116-111.
👑 DeMar DeRozan: 41 PTS, 11 AST
👑 Precious Achiuwa: 20 PTS, 11 REB
👑 Killian Hayes: 16 PTS, 8 AST
Kings Win presented by @RedHawkCasino pic.twitter.com/JUSyt34CCf
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 16, 2026
DeMar DeRozan.
Midrange maven.
He’s got 35 PTS as the Kings lead in Q4! pic.twitter.com/EjrDhrSzo8
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
11:59 PM / March 15, 2026
Top Performers of the Day
-Julius Randle had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
-Cade Cunningham collected 33 points, three rebounds, nine assists and two steals in a defeat against the Toronto Raptors.
-Jakob Poeltl provided 21 points, 18 rebounds and five assists in that victory.
-Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.
-Cooper Flagg collected 27 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in an upset win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
-Jalen Brunson tallied 30 points, nine assists and two steals in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
-DeMar DeRozan had 41 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in a victory against the Utah Jazz.
🏀 SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Jalen Brunson shines as the @nyknicks erase a 21-point deficit to win their 3rd straight game!
Karl-Anthony Towns: 17 PTS, 12 REB https://t.co/TYASD9DFdU pic.twitter.com/ho9VBOfCWj
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
🏀 SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Giannis shines as the @Bucks win at home!
Bobby Portis: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL, 6 3PM
Ryan Rollins: 20 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL, 3 3PM https://t.co/E1ifLKt1LS pic.twitter.com/45koqQHZGl
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
🏀 SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Jakob Poeltl’s impressive double-double helps steer the @Raptors to victory!
Brandon Ingram: 34 PTS, 4 3PM
RJ Barrett: 27 PTS, 6 REB https://t.co/Y6wE6Ky0Vt pic.twitter.com/2qrotsD4NC
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
11:45 PM / March 15, 2026
Kings Lead Jazz, After 3Q, 89-88
There have been five ties and 10 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 12 points.
The Kings have out-assisted the Jazz, 25-18.
Isaiah Collier and Cody Williams lead Utah with 21 points apiece.
DeMar DeRozan leads Sacramento with 26 points and nine assists.
you know the drill, BUCKLE UP! pic.twitter.com/poXyJTd6wk
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 16, 2026
🗣️ 𝙒𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙋, gotcha! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/BSpy1Ij2YQ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 16, 2026
11:17 PM / March 15, 2026
Kings Lead Jazz at the Half, 54-49
Sacramento is looking for its sixth win across its last 11 outings.
They closed the second quarter on a 15-4 run.
DeMar DeRozan leads the way with 18 points and five assists.
Cody Williams leads Utah with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists.
HALFTIME: Kings lead at the break, 54-49.
👑 DeMar DeRozan: 18 PTS, 5 AST
👑 Precious Achiuwa: 8 PTS, 8 REB
👑 Killian Hayes: 8 PTS, 4 AST pic.twitter.com/cloWol0srv
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 16, 2026
some work to do after the break! pic.twitter.com/KD8EjKPJa7
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 16, 2026
count it 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/RgBhnvf6K4
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 16, 2026
10:54 PM / March 15, 2026
Knicks Defeat Warriors, 110-107
New York trailed by 21 points at times in this game but pulled off the comeback.
They rode a 38-26 third quarter to this comeback win.
Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points and nine assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 25 points, five rebounds and six assists.
one battle after another ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/wjurGaTMLi
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 16, 2026
Jalen Brunson sinks the CLUTCH JUMPER!
He’s got 30 PTS as the Knicks lead by 3 with 16.2 to play 🍿 pic.twitter.com/CRflJgEkdl
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
10:30 PM / March 15, 2026
Jazz Lead Kings After Q1, 28-26
In the final game of the night, Utah has a narrow lead.
The Jazz shot 44 percent from the field and 38 percent from 3-point range in the opening frame.
Cody Williams collected 14 points, five rebounds and three assists.
DeMar DeRozan leads Sacramento with 10 points.
Cody just keeps on cookin’ 👨🍳🔥 pic.twitter.com/A0GcDQWIEr
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 16, 2026
10:09 PM / March 15, 2026
Knicks Lead Warriors After 3Q, 83-80
New York has been slowly crawling back into this game, taking the lead behind a 38-26 third quarter.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 26 points and eight assists.
Brandin Podziemski leads the Warriors with 21 points, three rebounds and six assists.
See the finish on NBC!
that’s our captain 🫡 pic.twitter.com/9CwLqA7my8
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 16, 2026
Will Richard with a POWERFUL SLAM!
GSW’s bench is FIRED UP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rycOeqimFG
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
9:47 PM / March 15, 2026
Kings-Jazz Close the Night
We have a battle between Sacramento and Utah to close the night.
The Kings are coming off their best performance of the season, snatching a road win against the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday.
Maxime Raynaud, DeMar DeRozan and Precious Achiuwa combined for 75 points on 22-for-30 shooting in that victory.
Both of these teams will be shorthanded, with Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr missing this game.
Check out the action on League Pass.
tonight’s starters ⤵️
👑 Killian Hayes
👑 Nique Clifford
👑 DeMar DeRozan
👑 Precious Achiuwa
👑 Maxime Raynaud
Starting Lineup presented by @PhoongLawCorp
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 16, 2026
time to party!
Tunnel Cam presented by @ChickfilA pic.twitter.com/jrmoBg5Aq9
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 16, 2026
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 16, 2026
9:19 PM / March 15, 2026
Warriors Lead Knicks at the Half, 54-45
This is one of Golden State’s best performances of the season so far.
The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range while holding the Knicks to 41 percent from the field and 24 percent from long range.
Jalen Brunson leads NY with 17 points and three assists.
Brandin Podziemski leads Golden State with 14 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Check out the second half on NBC!
Halftime in New York pic.twitter.com/k8APYCvNWR
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 16, 2026
Podz with the REVERSE layup 🔥
He’s got 14 PTS as GSW leads at the break! pic.twitter.com/ri3JtBMwSH
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
8:51 PM / March 15, 2026
Warriors Lead Knicks After Q1, 35-21
Golden State is looking for an upset victory, and this first quarter is a great start to achieve that goal.
The Warriors shot 61 percent from the field while holding the Knicks to 30 percent shooting.
Brandin Podziemski leads Golden State with nine points, three rebounds and two assists.
Jalen Brunson leads NY with 13 points and two assists.
Check out the action on NBC!
11-0 Dubs’ run to end the First Quarter 💥 pic.twitter.com/n3pvcOfJLc
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 16, 2026
cap heatin up with 13 PTS and counting 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eJhACcAlL6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 16, 2026
8:26 PM / March 15, 2026
Sixers Defeat Trail Blazers, 109-103
Philadelphia rode a 29-22 third quarter to this home victory.
The Sixers shot 45 percent from the field while holding the Blazers to 39 percent shooting.
Quentin Grimes led the way with 31 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Deni Avdija led Portland with 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Donovan Clingan collected 11 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
CAUGHT ANOTHER DUB. 😤 pic.twitter.com/DZLFSSJN7Q
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 16, 2026
VJ with the clutch bucket 🔥
Last minute of regulation.
PHI up by 4.
Shot clock speeding to zero.
Swishes it.@sixers win! pic.twitter.com/rvEeyfJXnN
— NBA (@NBA) March 16, 2026
THE PHILLY KID. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Tz5bE89jWi
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 16, 2026
7:52 PM / March 15, 2026
Sixers Lead Blazers After 3Q, 82-76
Philadelphia outscored Portland in that third quarter, 29-22.
The Sixers are shooting 44 percent while holding the Blazers to 38 percent.
Justin Edwards leads the way with 19 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Jerami Grant leads Portland with 17 points and two rebounds.
Drum with the finesse. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/HxkE31pyrJ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 15, 2026
let’s close it out. @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/EAG5MKkwfX
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 15, 2026
7:29 PM / March 15, 2026
Warriors vs. Knicks on NBC
New York ranks third in the Eastern Conference with a 43-25 record.
Golden State enters this matchup losing five of its last six outings.
The Knicks have a 23-9 record at Madison Square Garden.
See the action on NBC at 8:00 ET.
Jalen Brunson gets ready for Sunday Night Basketball 🔥
GSW/NYK tips off at 8pm/et on NBC & Peacock! pic.twitter.com/igCG1MAcMr
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
Legendary link up in the Big Apple 🤝 pic.twitter.com/IS0hjKflkx
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 15, 2026
7:09 PM / March 15, 2026
Trail Blazers Lead Sixers at the Half, 54-53
This has been a tight game so far.
There have been six ties and 12 lead changes in total, with neither team attaining a double-digit lead.
Quentin Grimes leads Philly with 15 points and two assists.
Deni Avdija leads Portland with 12 points, four rebounds and five assists.
at the half. @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/UNTTFs29U4
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 15, 2026
https://t.co/YR4SjfZLOY pic.twitter.com/hwTkTUqr9H
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 15, 2026
6:44 PM / March 15, 2026
Raptors Defeat Pistons, 119-108
Toronto took command of this game behind a 34-17 third quarter.
Brandon Ingram led the way with 34 points.
Jakob Poeltl provided 21 points, 18 rebounds and five assists.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 33 points, three rebounds and nine assists.
BIG DUB ENERGY 😤
Presented by @McDonaldsCanada pic.twitter.com/nnYVaOQ3fj
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 15, 2026
YESSIRSKIIIIIIII
Presented by @Jackpotcity_ONT pic.twitter.com/ov4XF7kj7t
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 15, 2026
6:28 PM / March 15, 2026
Bucks Defeat Pacers, 134-123
Milwaukee trailed by double-digits early on, but they rode a 72-58 second half to a comeback victory.
The Bucks shot 54 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists.
Bobby Portis provided 29 points, 10 rebounds and three assists off the bench.
Aaron Nesmith led Indiana with 32 points.
Season sweep. pic.twitter.com/Q85wKuV68y
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 15, 2026
Giannis dominated. 😤
31 PTS | 14 REB | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/Y2uHV3zHeY
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 15, 2026
6:11 PM / March 15, 2026
Mavericks Defeat Cavaliers, 130-120
This was a surprising win for Dallas, taking control of this game with a 40-27 third quarter.
The Mavericks shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.
Cooper Flagg finished with 27 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks.
PJ Washington provided 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and five steals.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 26 points and 11 assists.
Final. @Redfin | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/yHZoAhtoUq
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 15, 2026
Cooper Flagg 😤
Keep the ball low.
Muscle through contact.
Score.
He finished with 27p, 6r, and 10a as the Mavs win on the road! pic.twitter.com/uY8IyPO2rI
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
5:56 PM / March 15, 2026
Thunder Defeat Timberwolves, 116-103
Minnesota had a nine-point lead in the third quarter, but Oklahoma City dominated the second half.
They outscored the Wolves in the second half, 69-50, to complete a comeback.
Chet Holmgren led the way with 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accrued 20 points, three rebounds, 10 assists and two steals.
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Turned it up & closed it out ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/EXLNCd5POe
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 15, 2026
Put the work in as a squad ⚡️
Catch up with SGA and Chet postgame after today’s Sunday matinee 🎤 pic.twitter.com/jdKdNKCri8
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 15, 2026