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Kevin Durant is 26 points behind Michael Jordan for No. 5 on the all-time scoring list after the Rockets defeated the Hawks.<\/p>\n
What we know about Friday night\u2019s games<\/p>\n
Kevin Durant (25 pts) is now just 26 points from passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list after leading the Rockets over the Hawks 117-95<\/a>. MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 12:24 ET<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan (21 pts, 15 reb, 4 ast, 3 blk) is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 11:30 ET<\/p>\n Nuggets defeat Raptors<\/p>\n Joki\u0107 with the off-balance, go-ahead bucket \ud83c\udccf<\/p>\n Nuggets win at home! pic.twitter.com\/6UpSL66Dwe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 121-115.<\/p>\n Jamal Murray (31 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) was the star of the show for the Nuggets, along with Nikola Joki\u0107 (22 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk).<\/p>\n Jakob Poetl (23 pts, 11 reb, 2 stl) put up a strong night on 10-of-14 shooting for the Raptors.<\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 11:12 ET<\/p>\n League Pass Alert: Raptors-Nuggets<\/p>\n 107-103 Denver with 4:22 to go in the fourth quarter, as Jamal Murray (26 pts) goes off.<\/p>\n Catch the finish on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n Mal moves for three \ud83d\udc4c pic.twitter.com\/8bswAGdo2V<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 11:01 ET<\/p>\n Durant on the chase<\/p>\n The Rockets defeated the Hawks 117-95, as their legendary forward continues his climb up the all-time scoring chart.<\/p>\n KD in tonight’s win:<\/p>\n 25 PTS (9-15 FGM) He’s now 26 points shy of passing Michael Jordan for 5th on the all-time scoring list! https:\/\/t.co\/yRfDXkuCyJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nOTA6yaGpg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 10:57 ET<\/p>\n Blazers take a clutch win on the road<\/p>\n As they defeat the Timberwolves 108-104 behind Jerami Grant (26 pts) and Deni Avdija (25 pts).<\/p>\n Minnesota, which was without Anthony Edwards, had six players score in double figures, led by Julius Randle (19 pts) and Rudy Gobert (18 pts, 15 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk).<\/p>\n JG 3 IN THE CLUTCH! pic.twitter.com\/npQlUApZun<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 10:45 ET<\/p>\n Celtics on a streak<\/p>\n White \u27a1\ufe0f Queta \u27a1\ufe0f Brown <\/p>\n JB finished with 30 PTS as the Celtics win their 4th straight game! pic.twitter.com\/4XvzcXbffC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 10:26 ET<\/p>\n Rising high for the A<\/p>\n Our top dunk of the evening so far \u2014 an 83.1 on the Dunk Score scale.<\/p>\n ONYEKA OKONGWU RISES UP AND THROWS IT DOWN! pic.twitter.com\/wSK5bVRuxQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 10:11 ET<\/p>\n Brunson in Brooklyn<\/p>\n The Knicks\u2019 captain (17 pts, 8 reb) came up clutch as New York took control of a game that featured nine lead changes in the fourth quarter to win 93-92.<\/p>\n JALEN BRUNSON IS CLUTCH.<\/p>\n WE HEAR YOU #6thBorough<\/a>\u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/L6RqaBO3zN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Josh Minott (22 pts, career-high six 3-pointers) was the top man for the Nets.<\/p>\n JOSH MINOTT IS ON FIRE FROM DEEP!<\/p>\n NEW CAREER-HIGH SIX THREES! pic.twitter.com\/DHX9bPUzEn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 9:46 ET<\/p>\n Piston powered<\/p>\n By defeating the Warriors 115-101<\/a>, the Pistons clinched a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs for the second straight year.<\/p>\n NBA.com\u2019s Jeff Zillgitt has more for you about Detroit\u2019s postseason plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 9:21 ET<\/p>\n A born scorer at work<\/p>\n Kevin Durant. A historic 3-level scorer.<\/p>\n With 18 PTS through Q2, KD is now 33 away from passing Michael Jordan for 5th on the all-time scoring list! pic.twitter.com\/of7WxmNeyP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 8:50 ET<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson soars<\/p>\n The Duke product has 13 triple-doubles this season \u2014 nearly doubling the former Hawks\u2019 franchise record of 7.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson’s first 3 shots:<\/p>\n Jumper. The Hawks are hungry for their 12th win in a row! pic.twitter.com\/KgAvH9l0qS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 8:15 ET<\/p>\n Entering to chase His Airness<\/p>\n KD is in the building \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n He’s 51 points shy of passing Michael Jordan for 5th on the all-time scoring list!<\/p>\n ATL\/HOU tips off at 8pm\/et on NBA TV \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/JecyrPZfZa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MARCH 20, 2026 \/\/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n KD chasing MJ<\/p>\n
\nThe Knicks beat the Nets 93-92<\/a> in a Big Apple battle behind Karl-Anthony Towns (26 pts, 15 reb).
\nThe Nuggets defeated the Raptors 121-115<\/a> in a close contest behind Jamal Murray (36 pts) and Nikola Joki\u0107 (22 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk).<\/p>\n
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Layup.<\/p>\n
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