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What we know after a 4-game night in the NBA
The Nuggets narrowly beat the Suns behind a Nikola Jokić game-winner and a massive triple-double. Denver pulled out that 125-123 win, thanks to Jokić’s 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists.
The Cavaliers defeat the Magic, 136-131. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 42 points, while James Harden had 26 points and seven assists. Those 67 points are the most those two have combined for. That gives the Cavs four straight wins and the Magic six straight losses.
The Knicks snag their seventh straight win with a victory over the Pelicans. There were 11 ties and 15 lead changes in that game. New York had seven players reach double figures in scoring.
The Hornets blow out the Kings to snag their sixth win over their last seven outings. They tied a franchise record with 26 3-pointers in their 44-point win over Sacramento.
Top Performers of the Night
-Donovan Mitchell had 42 points, two rebounds and three assists in a win over the Orlando Magic.
-James Harden had 26 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
-Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 36 points, six rebounds and five assists in that defeat.
-Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points and seven assists in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
-Coby White collected 27 points and five rebounds off of Charlotte’s bench in a blowout win over the Sacramento Kings.
-Nikola Jokić finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists while hitting a game-winner in a victory over the Phoenix Suns.
NIKOLA JOKIC ALMOST HAD A 20-20-20 GAME 🤯
NUGGETS WIN ON THE ROAD IN PHOENIX 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iZSMd9S6pO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 25, 2026
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden were ON GO vs. Orlando 😮💨 💯 pic.twitter.com/ydrVKeG5Ds
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 25, 2026
cap leading us to victory 👏 pic.twitter.com/Vubvf6W9Wh
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 25, 2026
Paolo Banchero at CLE:
36 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
10-19 FG
13-15 FT pic.twitter.com/Ibp7cejvcr
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 25, 2026
🏀 TUESDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
The @hornets drain 26 threes (ties franchise record), as they win their fourth in a row!
LaMelo Ball: 20 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 6 3PM
Moussa Diabaté: 17 PTS, 11 REB, 2 BLK
Brandon Miller: 13 PTS, 6 AST
Kon Knueppel: 14 PTS pic.twitter.com/MjME5WPcin
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
1:42 a.m. / MARCH 25
Nuggets Defeat Suns on Peacock, 125-123
Devin Booker had a game-winning attempt at the buzzer but fell just short after Nikola Jokić’s game-winner.
Jokić flirted with a 20-20-20 game, finishing with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists.
Jamal Murray had 21 points and six assists.
Booker had 22 points, three rebounds and eight assists.
Jalen Green generated 21 points, six rebounds and six assists.
NIKOLA JOKIĆ STRIKES AGAIN pic.twitter.com/TohKxXKkgJ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
Exiting the desert with a dub#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/olStqbOH9T
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
Night shift: Complete ✅ pic.twitter.com/cssRZ3SjWA
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
1:21 a.m. / MARCH 25
Nuggets-Suns Closing on Peacock
We have a tight matchup in the final game of the night.
There have been eight ties and nine lead changes.
The Nuggets have a 112-108 lead with less than five minutes remaining.
See the finish on NBC/Peacock.
Through-the-legs combo.
Stepback fadeaway.
All net for Jamal Murray 🔥
Elite shotmaking on display as Nuggets/Suns are battling in the 4th! pic.twitter.com/DhBJXA8pWy
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
Shovelin’ time pic.twitter.com/kxoY1KFXo0
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
1:01 a.m. / MARCH 25
Nuggets Lead Suns After 3Q, 97-95
Phoenix ripped off a 9-0 run near the end of that quarter to cut this Denver lead.
Nikola Jokić already has a triple-double, collecting 18 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists.
Jalen Green leads the Suns with 19 points, five rebounds and six assists.
See the fourth quarter on NBC/Peacock.
12 more pic.twitter.com/Fdz9kTgy6v
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
Grayson Allen jumps the pass… then pulls up for his fifth triple!
10-3 run for Phoenix🔥 pic.twitter.com/pIHj0DVhBr
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
12:34 a.m. / MARCH 25
Suns-Nuggets Second Half is Underway
This is the final game of the night, and it’s a standalone matchup.
Nikola Jokić recorded another triple-double in the opening minutes of the second half.
The Nuggets outscored the Suns in the third quarter, 39-22.
See the second half on NBC/Peacock.
A TRIPLE-DOUBLE FOR NIKOLA 🃏
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
Air Gordon sighting 👀 pic.twitter.com/zZkWdGYmUK
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
Nikola Jokić at the half:
15 PTS (75 FG%) / 11 REB / 9 AST pic.twitter.com/fBfWXkzYGS
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
12:13 a.m. / MARCH 25
Nuggets Lead Suns at the Half, 67-57
After Phoenix had a 35-28 first quarter, Denver responded with a dominant 39-22 second quarter.
Denver is shooting 50 percent from the field and 47 percent from 3-point range.
Nikola Jokić has 15 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in an absurd first half.
Jalen Green leads the Suns with 14 points, four rebounds and three assists.
See the second half on NBC/Peacock.
YA STILL WITH US?? pic.twitter.com/STR4A7g56V
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
Jokić one-handed fadeaway… AND-1 🔥
Near first-half triple-double: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST pic.twitter.com/MAHTGMyxth
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
Nikola thread ➡️ CB slam pic.twitter.com/3XdrsYJ8pZ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
11:41 p.m. / MARCH 24
Suns Lead Nuggets After Q1, 35-28
Phoenix got off to a solid start, shooting 56 percent from the field in the opening frame.
Collin Gilespie has eight points and two rebounds against his former team.
Nikola Jokić is already on triple-double watch, collecting eight points, eight rebounds and five assists.
See the action on NBC/Peacock.
After the first.@match_mortgage | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/nWFSf7hPKW
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 25, 2026
Jokić long distance pass… Hardaway finishes with the one-hand SLAM 💥
Nuggets/Suns is underway NOW on NBC and Peacock! pic.twitter.com/h7A2Oca3qj
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
11:09 p.m. / MARCH 24
Suns-Nuggets Tip on Peacock
These teams will renew their rivalry in this standalone game.
The Nuggets have won both games over the Suns this season and four straight in total.
Devin Booker scored a career-high 70 points on this day nine years ago against the Boston Celtics.
See the action on NBC/Peacock.
The 🖐 on the floor#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/qEAf4rt7JI
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
First five on the floor 💥@gobellbanks | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/1BMYLxmCny
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 25, 2026
In the details pic.twitter.com/Qodv7EheTj
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 25, 2026
10:48 p.m. / MARCH 24
Top Performers of the Night (So Far…)
-Donovan Mitchell had 42 points, two rebounds and three assists in a win over the Orlando Magic.
-James Harden had 26 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
-Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 36 points, six rebounds and five assists in that defeat.
-Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points and seven assists in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
-Coby White collected 27 points and five rebounds off of Charlotte’s bench in a blowout win over the Sacramento Kings.
-Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists while hitting a game-winner in a victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden were ON GO vs. Orlando 😮💨 💯 pic.twitter.com/ydrVKeG5Ds
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 25, 2026
cap leading us to victory 👏 pic.twitter.com/Vubvf6W9Wh
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 25, 2026
Paolo Banchero at CLE:
36 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
10-19 FG
13-15 FT pic.twitter.com/Ibp7cejvcr
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 25, 2026
🏀 TUESDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
The @hornets drain 26 threes (ties franchise record), as they win their fourth in a row!
LaMelo Ball: 20 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 6 3PM
Moussa Diabaté: 17 PTS, 11 REB, 2 BLK
Brandon Miller: 13 PTS, 6 AST
Kon Knueppel: 14 PTS pic.twitter.com/MjME5WPcin
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
10:37 p.m. / MARCH 24
Cavaliers Defeat Magic, 136-131
A 40-29 second quarter carried Cleveland to this win, maintaining the lead for the entirety of the second half.
The Cavaliers shot 61 percent from the field while holding the Magic to 49 percent shooting.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 42 points, two rebounds and three assists.
James Harden had 26 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 36 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Jab. Pump. SPIDA. CLUTCH. 🕷️
Mitchell seals it in Cleveland with his 40th point of the night! pic.twitter.com/BJQWAssIJX
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
CAVS WIN! @getgo | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/AllPIiXwjD
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 25, 2026
40 BALL. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/EwLLcGUwBb
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 25, 2026
10:11 p.m. / MARCH 24
Knicks Defeat Pelicans, 121-116
There were 11 ties and 15 lead changes in this close-fought battle.
New York has won seven straight.
Jalen Brunson led the way with 32 points and seven assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 21 points and 14 rebounds.
Zion Williamson led the Pels with 22 points, four rebounds and two assists.
KNICKS WWWWWWWIN!! pic.twitter.com/VWPGztJsbD
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 25, 2026
GET OUT THEIR WAY pic.twitter.com/YRUX4CtFte
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 25, 2026
9:48 p.m. / MARCH 24
Knicks-Pels Coming Down to the Wire
This game has been tight throughout, and we have a two-point ballgame in the final five minutes.
There have been 11 ties and 15 lead changes in total.
See the finish on League Pass.
Backdoor in traffic.
No-look alley-oop.
A pair of pretty dimes from Brunson in the 4Q! pic.twitter.com/67tc7pPvGH
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
9:31 p.m. / MARCH 24
Cavaliers Lead Magic at the Half, 72-68
The Cavaliers shot 66 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.
James Harden led Cleveland with 22 points and four assists.
Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.
See the second half on NBC/Peacock
🎯➕1️⃣. @JHarden13 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/aoacoyRROB
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 25, 2026
at the half
brb pic.twitter.com/oiwRqV7dxw
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 25, 2026
9:12 p.m. / MARCH 24
Hornets Defeat Kings, 134-90
Charlotte won all four individual quarters in this game, maintaining a 25-point lead for the entirety of the second half.
They tied a franchise record with 26 3-pointers.
The Hornets shot 51 percent from the field and 47 percent from 3-point range.
LaMelo Ball led the way with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
Coby White had 27 points off the bench.
Moussa Diabate amassed 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Malik Monk handed out 14 assists for the Kings.
biggest home win of the season (so far) ✔️ #HiveMentality | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/J55Ajxygj8
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 25, 2026
8:51 p.m. / MARCH 24
Magic Lead Cavaliers After Q1, 39-32
Orlando is shooting 59 percent from the field while Cleveland is shooting 60 percent.
The Magic are also 7-for-12 from 3-point range.
Paolo Banchero is off to a phenomenal start, providing 16 points for the Magic.
James Harden leads the Cavs with 10 points.
See the action on NBC/Peacock
Watch Harden dance into this and-1…
Gets into his rhythm.
Step back.
Step in.
Floats in the 3-point play!
He leads all CLE scorers with an early 10 PTS. pic.twitter.com/Jt4c6WnrSF
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
Paolo Banchero in the first quarter at CLE:
16 PTS
5-7 FG
2 3PM
10 MIN pic.twitter.com/1KTYyCJg9k
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 25, 2026
8:29 p.m. / MARCH 24
Knicks Lead Pelicans After Q1, 42-28
New York ended the first quarter on a 15-0 run.
The Knicks shot 71 percent from the field and 64 percent from 3-point range.
OG Anunoby leads the way with 13 points and two rebounds.
Jalen Brunson had 10 points and three assists.
after 1#Pelicans | @Friend_and_Co pic.twitter.com/cjCaQHnhi9
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 25, 2026
This Knicks offense is firing on ALL CYCLINDERS. 🔥
Brunson shakes.
OG dish to the paint.
Clarkson throws it up… Mitch SLAMS it.
15-0 run to end the 1Q! pic.twitter.com/znVQd6RJxs
— NBA (@NBA) March 25, 2026
8:10 p.m. / MARCH 24
Hornets Lead Kings at the Half, 72-47
Charlotte shot 49 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range.
Maxime Raynaud led Sacramento with 15 points and four rebounds.
LaMelo Ball and Moussa Diabate scored 14 points apiece.
Coby White provided 17 points off the bench.
🕺🕺🕺#HiveMentality | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/T0WLuly9TG
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 25, 2026
.@brandmillerr with the SLAM at the end of the first half 💥#HiveMentality | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/7yINP9uxT8
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 25, 2026
7:58 p.m. / MARCH 24
Cavaliers-Magic Lineups Announced
Cleveland has won two of its three matchups with Orlando this season.
Orlando is looking to snap a five-game losing streak, despite winning seven straight before that.
The Cavaliers carry a three-game winning streak into this matchup.
CITY STARTERS.
Thomas Brick Company | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/434IIxLuuU
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 24, 2026
Donovan Mitchell ranks 7th in the NBA in points per game at 28.0 👀
Watch him get loose as he and the Cavs seek their fourth straight win, hosting the Magic!
(music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/PnV7vxYH8I
— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2026
first five on the floor in Cleveland 🪄
watch → https://t.co/vz3NuSUoWz pic.twitter.com/d2k11fBJ6v
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 24, 2026
7:39 p.m. / MARCH 24
Hornets Lead Kings After Q1, 34-25
Charlotte shot 5-for-14 from 3-point range in that opening quarter while Sacramento went 0-for-3.
LaMelo Ball, Coby White and Moussa Diabate lead the way with eight points apiece.
Maxime Raynaud leads the Kings with eight points and two rebounds.
lookin’ good so far! #HiveMentality | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/5tYd0MLCl9
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 24, 2026
.@Kon2Knueppel is now SECOND on the all-time franchise single-season 3PM leaderboard 👌#HiveMentality | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets x @Lowes pic.twitter.com/97eMEnTjsJ
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 24, 2026
7:21 p.m. / MARCH 24
Knicks-Pelicans Warming Up
These teams tip off in about 20 minutes.
New Orleans comes into this matchup winning five of their last seven outings.
New York carries a six-game winning streak into this matchup.
Check out the action on League Pass.
first 5️⃣ pic.twitter.com/nP6sjmBexK
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2026
first five out#Pelicans | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/iFnOY5BnZI
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 24, 2026
gearing up ⚙️ pic.twitter.com/olEWKNgTtR
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2026
6:49 p.m. / MARCH 24
Hornets-Kings Tip in 20 Minutes
Charlotte is looking to continue its ridiculous run in this favorable matchup.
The Hornets have won five of their last six outings and have one of the best records in the NBA over the last two months.
The Kings have won five of their last eight outings but sit with a 19-53 record.
first 🖐️ on the floor#HiveMentality x @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/CnwD5GhT0Y
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 24, 2026
tipoff time 🔜
📍 The Hive
🆚 @SacramentoKings
⏰ 7:00 PM EST
📺 @FDSN_Hornets | https://t.co/8uIeR7h6ca
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/lhTwjhIcRs
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 24, 2026
tonight’s starters ✋⤵️
👑 Malik Monk
👑 Devin Carter
👑 DeMar DeRozan
👑 Patrick Baldwin Jr.
👑 Maxime Raynaud
Starting Lineup presented by @phoonglawcorp
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 24, 2026
6:17 p.m. / MARCH 24
Spida is in the house
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Orlando Magic on Peacock.
These are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, with Cleveland sitting in fourth and Orlando posting one of the best records in the second half.
Cleveland has won two of their three matchups this season.
Same post every game… same message entering the arena 🙌
The consistent Spida and the rolling Cavs go for a fourth straight win tonight!
🏀 Magic/Cavaliers
📺 8pm/et on NBC and Peacock https://t.co/V8bHBwhG05 pic.twitter.com/33Ggd5bsOn
— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2026
4:37 p.m. / MARCH 24
West showdown in The Valley
The Nuggets top the league in OffRtg and lead the league in PPG with 120.8. Nikola Jokić has recorded six triple-doubles in his last 10 games, most recently coming off his 192nd career triple-double.
The Suns will counter Denver’s top offense with their top-10 defense (112.8 DefRtg, 10th).
12:45 p.m. / MARCH 24
Knicks host Pelicans aiming for 2nd seed
New York has come within half a game of Boston for 2nd in the East behind their 6-game winning streak
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)