LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 14: Luka Dončić #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers free throw during the game against the Denver Nuggets on March 14, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nick Tomoyasu/NBAE via Getty Images)
What We Know About Saturday’s Games
-Lakers defeat Nuggets in OT on ABC: This was an epic game between some Western Conference foes. Austin Reaves hit a game-tying shot to send the game into overtime, and Luka Dončić parlayed that into a game-winning shot in overtime. Dončić and Nikola Jokić recorded triple-doubles.
The Magic defeat the Heat, 121-117: Orlando got out to a 22-point lead early on and never relinquished the lead after that. This gives Orlando seven straight wins, and they are now 5-0 against Miami this year. Paolo Banchero led the way with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
-Kings-Clippers close the night on ESPN: It’s been a long haul for the Clippers to get to this point, but they’re finally above .500. They enter this matchup winning six of their last seven outings. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 steals per game.
11:53 PM / March 14, 2026
Kings Lead Clippers at the Half, 68-54
Sacramento got off to a surprising start, taking a halftime lead on the road.
The Kings are shooting 67 percent from the field while holding the Clippers to 47 percent.
Precious Achiuwa leads the Kings with 18 points and four rebounds.
DeMar DeRozan has 14 points and four assists.
Kawhi Leonard leads LA with 17 points and four rebounds.
See the action on ESPN.
BRODIE FOR THREE AT THE BUZZER. C’MON NOW. https://t.co/3frTuXCh8E pic.twitter.com/v7QjjMOb87
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 15, 2026
Precious showing ’em how it’s done 🔨 pic.twitter.com/SCZYh4Q5jB
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 15, 2026
11:30 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers Defeat Nuggets in OT, 127-125
This marks the Lakers fifth straight victory.
Luka Dončić was the hero, hitting this game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds remaining.
He finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks.
Austin Reaves had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Nikola Jokić led Denver with 24 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists and five steals.
Are you not entertained?! 🍿 pic.twitter.com/a4MX91gpEA
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 15, 2026
LUKA HITS THE GO-AHEAD JUMPER TO WIN IT FOR THE LAKERS IN OT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/CIkuCBvExv
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
11:11 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers-Nuggets Headed to OT
This is what all the fans deserved.
Austin Reaves intentionally missed a free throw and got his rebound to put away a game-tying shot.
See the extra five minutes on ABC!
AUSTIN REAVES SENDS IT TO OT pic.twitter.com/YX4A7gVOL2
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 15, 2026
AUSTIN REAVES GRABS THE BOARD OFF HIS OWN MISSED FREE THROW AND TIES THE GAME 😲
WE ARE GOING TO OT! pic.twitter.com/aPZAJkEpxM
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
10:51 PM / March 14, 2026
Magic Defeat Heat, 121-117
Orlando held a double-digit lead for most of this game, but Miami got the margin down to one shot in the closing seconds.
The Magic are 5-0 against the Heat this season.
The Magic out-rebounded the Heat, 49-32.
Paolo Banchero led the way with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Jaime Jaquez led Miami with 22 points, two rebounds, seven assists and three steals.
WAGIC WIN🪄 pic.twitter.com/vB8O0ZHphM
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 15, 2026
10:32 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers-Nuggets Tied After 3Q
These teams are within 0.5 games in the standings, and it shows in this 87-87 scoreline.
Denver outscored LA in that third quarter, 37-26.
Nikola Jokić already has a triple-double, collecting 22 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals.
Luka Dončić has one too, providing 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
See the final quarter on ABC.
Tied after three pic.twitter.com/Cl0liH1knC
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 15, 2026
Air Serbia launched in LA 🚀 pic.twitter.com/VoxVaMT3dg
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 15, 2026
10:11 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers-Nuggets Second Half Underway on ABC
Los Angeles had an incredible first half.
The Lakers shot 57 percent from the field while holding the Nuggets below 41 percent.
We’ve had some highlight plays in the opening minutes of the second half.
Check out the action on ABC.
These passes on both ends 😲
Jokić tosses a NO-LOOK DIME.
Reaves lobs it WITH THE LEFT. pic.twitter.com/54AYodI12B
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
GOT EYES IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD pic.twitter.com/cQAOEMqQFf
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 15, 2026
9:58 PM / March 14, 2026
Magic Lead Heat After 3Q, 98-83
Orlando has held a double-digit lead for most of this game, but Miami keeps creeping closer.
The Magic have shot 54 percent from the field while holding the Heat below 44 percent.
Paolo Banchero has 23 points, five rebounds and six assists.
Desmond Bane totaled 17 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Bam Adebayo leads Miami with 23 points, five rebounds and six assists.
three ball pic.twitter.com/tr7acvC1Py
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 15, 2026
one more to go pic.twitter.com/QqVuCEGDn0
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 15, 2026
9:39 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers Lead Nuggets at the Half, 61-50
Los Angeles shot 57 percent from the field while holding Denver below 41 percent.
Nikola Jokić leads Denver with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Luka Dončić has 16 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
See the second half on ABC.
Half in LA pic.twitter.com/266PICCg2G
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 15, 2026
Luka launches it to LeBron for the slam 💥
Lakers lead at the break on ABC! pic.twitter.com/f4dCGll4xX
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
9:19 PM / March 14, 2026
Magic Lead Heat at the Half, 71-55
Orlando led by 22 points at one point, but Miami ripped off a 10-0 run near the end of the second quarter.
The Magic shot 61 percent while the Heat shot 41 percent.
Jalen Suggs led the way with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists.
Bam Adebayo leads Miami with 13 points and five rebounds.
it’s halftime
brb pic.twitter.com/ozRR2tbLbq
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 15, 2026
ONE-MAN WRECKING CREW 💥 pic.twitter.com/fatb9Q314D
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 15, 2026
9:02 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers-Nuggets Underway
These teams are battling for playoff positioning, with Denver posting a 41-26 record and the Lakers sitting at 41-25.
It’s also two of the best offensive teams in the NBA. That’s no surprise when you see all the offensive savants on the court.
Here are some early highlights.
Check out the action on ABC!
First 15 points for the Lakers:
Luka 3.
Smart 3.
Reaves 3.
Reaves 3.
Luka 3 ⬇️
Hoopin’ from deep! pic.twitter.com/1suRRsjNvc
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2026
Jok said “don’t mind if I do” pic.twitter.com/rAowbRzGTd
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 15, 2026
8:43 PM / March 14, 2026
Magic Lead Heat After Q1, 41-27
That’s the Magic’s highest-scoring first quarter of the season.
Orlando is shooting 70 percent from the field while holding Miami to 38 percent shooting.
Jalen Suggs had nine points, two rebounds and two assists.
Paolo Banchero provided six points, two rebounds and five assists.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with eight points.
After ☝️ pic.twitter.com/XaAIRs8sQT
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 15, 2026
throwin it ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Bg11jfRHDV
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 15, 2026
8:21 PM / March 14, 2026
Celtics Defeat Wizards, 111-100
Washington was never able to recover after a 35-14 second quarter in favor of Boston.
Neemias Queta collected 24 points, 10 rebounds and three assists on 11-for-13 shooting.
Jayson Tatum tallied 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists.
Tristan Vukčević led Washington with 22 points and three rebounds.
Got the job done ✅#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/VylQz7gJRY
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 15, 2026
Showed up and showed out 👏@nemi1599 put together one of the best efforts of his career and he’s tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/croIo8ATlP
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 15, 2026
7:54 PM / March 14, 2026
Celtics Lead Wizards After 3Q, 93-72
Boston took command of this game with a 35-14 second quarter.
The Celtics have out-rebounded the Wizards, 48-30.
Neemias Queta leads the Celtics with 22 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
Jayson Tatum has 18 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Closing time ⏳ pic.twitter.com/7K13UeyWyi
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 14, 2026
7:33 PM / March 14, 2026
Lakers vs. Nuggets on ABC at 8:30 ET
This is the highlight game of the day.
These teams are mixed up with the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference standings, with all four teams within one game of one another.
It’s also a matchup between Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić, who are always in the running for MVP.
The Nuggets have won seven of their last 10 matchups with the Lakers.
What to know for LAL vs DEN @GlobeLife | Three Things to Know pic.twitter.com/UohE5WO7eD
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 14, 2026
LeBron prepares for a showdown against Denver!
DEN/LAL tips off at 8:30pm/et on ABC 🍿 pic.twitter.com/SCfjV5T0nZ
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2026
Fellas rollin’ out#UltraCourtside pic.twitter.com/53xmApdh2D
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 14, 2026
7:11 PM / March 14, 2026
Celtics Lead Wizards at the Half, 64-41
Boston outscored Washington in the second quarter 35-14 to take this commanding lead.
The Celtics shot 46 percent while holding the Wizards to 37 percent.
Neemias Queta collected 22 points and six rebounds.
Derrick White had 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
35-14 run in Q2 👀 pic.twitter.com/8gSp7V5jDL
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 14, 2026
NEEM THE DREAM‼️ pic.twitter.com/LuwbNa7hF1
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 14, 2026
6:55 PM / March 14, 2026
Spurs Defeat Hornets, 115-102
The Spurs shot 47 percent from the field while holding the Hornets below 38 percent shooting.
Victor Wembanyama led the way with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and four blocks.
Stephon Castle collected 15 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists.
Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 22 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Closed out the homestand with the W! 🙌@FrostBank | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/93rLmv6DKh
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 14, 2026
👽 32 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST, 5 3PM 👽
Roll the tapes ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/2WvU8CnhMn
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 14, 2026
6:39 PM / March 14, 2026
Hawks Defeat Bucks, 122-99
Atlanta won all four individual quarters in this blowout victory.
That gives the Hawks nine straight victories.
The Hawks shot 50 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range.
CJ McCollum led ATL with 30 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Jalen Johnson recorded another triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
CLOUD NINE@Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/NQQI8EfZUy
— Atlanta HaWWWWWWWWWks (@ATLHawks) March 14, 2026
Have a day CJ ☀️
7 3PM & 30 PTS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TMw4YwrqML
— Atlanta HaWWWWWWWWWks (@ATLHawks) March 14, 2026
6:24 PM / March 14, 2026
Sixers Defeat Nets, 104-97
Philly got out to a 53-31 lead at the half and never looked back after that.
The Sixers played this game without Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre.
Quentin Grimes led the way with 28 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Justin Edwards amassed 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks.
Danny Wolf was the only Brooklyn starter in double figures, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
got the W. ⤵️@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/CHCaEBqhPg
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 14, 2026
Q leading the way! 🗣️
28 PTS | 8 REB | 4 AST @PALottery pic.twitter.com/pj8vOPXuNy
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 14, 2026