What we know about Friday night’s games

Kevin Durant (32,242) is 50 points behind Michael Jordan (32,292) for No. 5 on the all-time scoring list as the Rockets host the Hawks on NBA TV (8 ET).
We’ve also got Knicks-Nets (7:30 ET) and Raptors-Nuggets (9 ET) on League Pass.

MARCH 20, 2026 // 8:15 ET

Entering to chase His Airness

KD is in the building 🔥

He’s 51 points shy of passing Michael Jordan for 5th on the all-time scoring list!

ATL/HOU tips off at 8pm/et on NBA TV 🍿 pic.twitter.com/JecyrPZfZa

— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2026

MARCH 20, 2026 // 6:30 ET

KD chasing MJ

NBA.com’s Shaun Powell has a look at Kevin Durant’s pursuit of Michael Jordan’s No. 5 spot on the all-time scoring list.

Kevin Durant’s best basket of 2025-26.

MARCH 20, 2026 // 6:00 ET

Welcome to a six-game night!

Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks are in Houston to face the Rockets on NBA TV.

Our slate tonight is highlighted by a clash between Jalen Johnson’s Hawks and Kevin Durant’s Rockets on NBA TV (8 ET)

Here’s the complete slate: