What We Know About 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.
-Golden State and New York battle on ABC: The Warriors have been struggling without Stephen Curry, entering this matchup losing five of their last six outings. The Knicks have climbed up to third in the Eastern Conference with a 43-25 record.
-Philly and Portland battle at 6:00 ET: The Sixers are missing half of their rotation, but they still hold a 36-31 record. They’ll look to continue their success without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Kelly Oubre against a potent Portland team. The Trail Blazers are coming off a 124-114 win over the Utah Jazz in their most recent outing.
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