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DETROIT, MICHIGAN \u2013 FEBRUARY 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons.\u00a0 (Photo by Nic Antaya\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
What We Know About Thursday\u2019s Games<\/p>\n
Pistons vs. Spurs highlight the night: This is one of the highlight games of the season, with Detroit ranked first in the Eastern Conference and San Antonio sitting second in the West. The Spurs have won 12 of their last 13 fixtures, while the Pistons have won 17 of their last 22 outings. Check out the action on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n Nuggets-Lakers close the night on Prime Video<\/a>: These teams have been longtime rivals in the West, and they\u2019ll battle in Denver. The Lakers have won three of their last four games over the Nuggets, despite Denver winning five straight before that.<\/p>\n Warriors-Rockets renew rivalry on Prime Video<\/a>: While the Rockets have been a better team this season, the Warriors have won 16 of their last 19 games over them. With that said, Houston has won the two most recent matchups and comes into this game winning four of its last five outings.<\/p>\n 8:06 PM \/ March 5, 2026<\/p>\n Mavericks Lead Magic at the Half, 62-60<\/p>\n Dallas shot 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range in the opening half.<\/p>\n PJ Washington led the way with 11 points and three rebounds.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg had 10 points, three rebounds and four assists in his return to action.<\/p>\n Tristan Da Silva led Orlando with 11 points, two rebounds and two steals off the bench.<\/p>\n BRB.#MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/w2skLihtDA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:53 PM \/ March 5, 2026<\/p>\n Pistons vs. Spurs<\/p>\n This is one of the games of the season.<\/p>\n Detroit has the best record in the Eastern Conference, while San Antonio sits second in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n The Spurs have won 12 of their last 13 fixtures, while the Pistons have won 17 of their last 22 outings.<\/p>\n Check out the action on League Pass.<\/a><\/p>\n Same starters in San Antonio#DetroitBasketball<\/a> | @Kia<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/J01ZQ4GNgx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n First 5\ufe0f\u20e3 locked @Ticketmaster<\/a> | #Sponsored<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RxcCTjYTy4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:32 PM \/ March 5, 2026<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg Reaches 1,000 Career Points<\/p>\n Flagg has missed the last few weeks due to a foot issue, but he still reached 1,000 career points here.<\/p>\n He\u2019s the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach that threshold.<\/p>\n That was LeBron James.<\/p>\n Check out the Magic and Mavericks on League Pass.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 1,000 CAREER POINTS FOR COOPER FLAGG \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n He becomes the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach that mark! pic.twitter.com\/4YGBaRSWcV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:21 PM \/ March 5, 2026<\/p>\n Warriors-Rockets and Heat-Nets Getting Ready<\/p>\n These two games tip off in less than 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Houston has won two straight games over Golden State, but the Warriors won 16 of 16 matchups before that.<\/p>\n Miami just beat Brooklyn earlier this week.<\/p>\n Starters in Houston pic.twitter.com\/D35PExN5cn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Starting group in the 3\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e35\ufe0f\u20e3 pic.twitter.com\/ieotldJOef<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:02 PM \/ March 5, 2026<\/p>\n Mavericks-Magic and Jazz-Wizards Tipping Off<\/p>\n We have Trae Young making his debut for the Wizards.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg is also making his return for the Mavericks after missing the last few weeks.<\/p>\n See all of the action on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n welcome back AB & Dell !<\/p>\n watch \u2192 https:\/\/t.co\/BSTkkrJ3r6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0fTxIACCxz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n TRAE DAY#ForTheDistrict<\/a> | @MedStarHealth<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/D4dTa9yNWl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Tonight’s starters \u2935\ufe0f@ModeloUSA<\/a> \/\/ #MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/myR2RpzLdt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n back at it and ready to hoop!#StartingLineup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cTytdkfwi3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:41 PM \/ March 5, 2026<\/p>\n Superstars returning to the court<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg and Trae Young are expected to return tonight.<\/p>\n We\u2019re also expected to see Jayson Tatum return for the Celtics tomorrow.<\/p>\n Flagg and the Mavs take on the Orlando Magic, while Young will make his Wizards debut against the Utah Jazz.<\/p>\n Check out those games on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n Trae Young arrives for his Wizards debut \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Jazz vs Wizards | 7pm\/et | NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com\/zKQUvj5uoI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s just about that time \ud83d\ude24#MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8YZFZSZy3I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n