Cooper Flagg became the first teenager in NBA history to score 50 or more points in a game on Friday. (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
Check out the best of Friday’s nine-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
What we know about Friday’s games:
Nothing changed in the Eastern Conference standings after a nine-game Friday, as Atlanta (No. 5), Philadelphia (No. 6), Toronto (No. 7), Charlotte (No. 8), and Orlando (No. 9) all picked up important wins.
The Hornets set a new single-season franchise record with their 18th 20-point win in a 129-108 victory against the Pacers.
Paul George (23 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl), Joel Embiid (19 pts, 13 reb, 7 ast, 3 blk) and Tyrese Maxey (21 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast, 2 blk) combined for 63 points to give the Sixers their fourth win in five games.
Atlanta won their fourth straight and improved to 19-3 since Feb. 19 with their dominant 34-point triumph over Brooklyn.
The Knicks secured their 50th win of the season in convincing fashion, as OG Anunoby dropped 31 points in a 136-96 dismantling of the Bulls.
Houston won a fifth consecutive game behind Kevin Durant (25 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk) and Amen Thompson (21 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl). The Rockets are now two games ahead of the Timberwolves for fifth in the West after Minnesota’s loss tonight.
Boston set an NBA record with 96 points in their last two first quarters combined during a 133-101 win against Milwaukee. The Celtics scored 43 versus the Bucks following a 53-point opening frame against Miami on Wednesday.
Cooper Flagg (career-high 51 points) became the first teenager in NBA history to score 50+ points. He also tallied his third 40-piece of the season, matching Allen Iverson for the most such outings by a rookie since 1996-97.
APRIL 4, 2026 / 12:35 ET
Friday’s finals:
Cooper Flagg (51 pts, 6 3PM, 6 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk) is your player of the night on his record-setting performance.
“It just speaks to who I am… and just the improvement. Grinding, getting better all year long.”
Cooper Flagg on being the youngest player to ever score 50+ in an NBA game. https://t.co/mW2ldVZZdk pic.twitter.com/M6RBooEQpS
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
APRIL 4, 2026 / 12:47 ET
Kings hold off Pelicans
Dylan Cardwell (6 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 5 blk) comes up clutch on the defensive end to seal Sacramento’s 117-113 win over New Orleans. Maxime Raynaud (28 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast) and Nique Clifford (23 pts, 4 3PM, 5 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl) lead the way to give the Kings their second win in a row.
DYLAN CARDWELL WITH 2 HUGE BLOCKS IN THE FINAL SECONDS TO WIN IT FOR SAC 🚫🚫
Russ was HYPED. pic.twitter.com/1pz0UatqDG
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
Jeremiah Fears matches his career-best with 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting with 5 made 3s, adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists in 37 minutes off the Pelicans’ bench. New Orleans has now lost seven straight after winning 5 of their previous 6 contests.
APRIL 4, 2026 / 12:33 ET
3-point game in Sacramento
Dylan Cardwell (6 pts, 8 reb, 4 blk) comes up with a ridiculous rejection on Jeremiah Fears with 2.9 seconds remaining to keep the Kings on top. Sacramento holds a 116-113 lead after winning a challenge on this block from Cardwell, which was initially called a foul.
MAD MAX 💪 pic.twitter.com/Oham5puo9E
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2026
Watch here!
APRIL 4, 2026 / 12:19 ET
Zero Fears
Jeremiah Fears matches his career-high with 28 points, but the Kings currently hold a 112-109 lead with 2:13 remaining in the contest.
Jeremiah Fears just matched his career high points😎 pic.twitter.com/v2wWKdFCor
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 4, 2026
APRIL 4, 2026 / 12:03 ET
Pelicans-Kings down to wire
New Orleans led by as many as 17 in the second quarter, but Sacramento has trimmed the deficit to just three, trailing 99-96 with 7:52 remaining in the game.
🎒 work for Deebo😤 pic.twitter.com/enx5ECTAUJ
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2026
Maxime Raynaud (19 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) and Nique Clifford (18 pts, 3 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl) pace five Kings in double figures.
Precious. Achiuwa.
The SPEED of that spin move 💨 pic.twitter.com/Ia1cV3NiOz
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
Jeremiah Fears (23 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast) and Saddiq Bey (16 pts, 3 ast) lead the way for the Pelicans.
optical illusion😵💫 pic.twitter.com/4afK2NkfBn
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 11:35 ET
Magic secure crucial W
Orlando takes down the Mavs, 138-127, thanks to huge performances from Wendell Carter, Jr. (28 pts, 2 3PM, 6 reb, 3 ast), Desmond Bane (27 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl) and Jalen Suggs (19 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast, 3 stl). Six Magic score in double figures, as they remain in 9th-place in the Eastern Conference standings.
“Shoutout Wendell, man. He had a big night. Really set the tone.”
Desmond Bane on the W in Dallas 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/rGvcByUdDW
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 4, 2026
Despite the loss, Cooper Flagg scores a career-high 51 points (19-30 FG, 6-9 3PM, 7-7 FT) to become the youngest player in NBA history to score 50+ points. The rook adds 6 rebounds, 3 dimes, 3 steals and one block in an all-around, historic showing.
Cooper Flagg tallied a career-high 51 points tonight vs. ORL, surpassing his previous high of 49 vs. CHA (1/29/26).
Flagg becomes the 10th rookie in NBA history to score 50+ points and the third since the NBA/ABA merger (1976-77). He became the only teenager to score 50+. pic.twitter.com/HkOy8FoKkz
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 11:26 ET
Pelicans 66, Kings 55 at half
New Orleans takes an 11-point advantage into the break behind Jeremiah Fears (18 pts, 4 3PM, 3 reb, 5 ast), Jordan Hawkins (11 pts, 3 3PM) and Trey Murphy III (9 pts, 3 ast).
B3Y🤌 pic.twitter.com/Pz5H2mInIC
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 4, 2026
Rookie Maxime Raynaud leads the Kings with 17 points (6-8 FG), 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 19 minutes of action. Second half is live on League Pass!
APRIL 3, 2026 / 11:14 ET
Flagg makes history
Cooper Flagg scores a career-high 51 points (19-30 FG, 6-9 3PM, 7-7 FT) to become the youngest player in NBA history to score 50+ points. He’s the first teenager (19 years-103 days) to hit that mark, adding 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and one block in 34 minutes.
51 POINTS FOR COOPER FLAGG.
FIRST TEENAGER TO SCORE 50 IN AN NBA GAME 🚨 pic.twitter.com/kaZiyOTczI
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
Flagg surpasses LeBron James (20 years-80 days) as the youngest player to do so.
Your Rook isn’t doing this 🔥#MFFLAGG pic.twitter.com/TClxTMFDgr
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 11:08 ET
50-piece for Flagg!
The rookie sensation has a new career-high with 51 points in 34 minutes.
50 BALL‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 11:06 ET
Flagg going OFF
Cooper Flagg is up to 48 points on 18-for-29 shooting with 6 made 3s!
COOPER FLAGG HAS 43.
His 3rd 40-point game of his rookie year 🚨 pic.twitter.com/hbTS3ZBDKA
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 11:03 ET
9/10 dunk score confirmed😅
Amen Thompson agrees that more dunks need to happen.
9/10 on this dunk from Amen’s teammates… do you agree? 🤔
21p, 8r, 4a for Thompson and 5 straight Ws for Houston! pic.twitter.com/RlS9IMzeMa
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 10:56 ET
Murphy III, Fears balling
Trey Murphy III (9 pts, 2 ast, one emphatic jam) and Jeremiah Fears (13 pts, 3 3PM, 3 ast) are feeling it as they give New Orleans a 50-36 edge over Sacramento with 5:18 remaining before halftime.
Trey Murphy III off a TRAMPOLINE. pic.twitter.com/4eisMkDZUr
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
Maxime Raynaud leads the Kings in scoring (15 pts) and rebounding (6) in 14 minutes of action.
March’s rookie of the month going to work 🤌 pic.twitter.com/ZrL5z5N7GL
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 10:49 ET
Magic closing in on W
Franz Wagner (18 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl), Wendell Carter, Jr. (26 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast) and Desmond Bane (25 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl) have Orlando up 125-105 on the Mavericks with 8:02 remaining in the contest.
boogie ball pic.twitter.com/5shNu3R9y6
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 4, 2026
Cooper Flagg has a game-high 38 points on 15-for-22 shooting and 5-for-6 from 3-point range, adding 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in only 28 minutes.
B Will with the grab & go 💨
📺: WFAA pic.twitter.com/mPxxPQrfMD
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 10:24 ET
KD, Amen fuel Rockets’ W
Houston blasts off with a 140-106 victory over the visiting Jazz to pick up their fifth straight win. Kevin Durant (25 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk), Amen Thompson (21 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl) and Alperen Sengun (19 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast) were brilliant, helping the Rockets shoot 55% overall (51-92 FG) and 47% from behind the arc (15-32 3PM).
AMEN THOMPSON STEAL.
AMEN THOMPSON SHOWTIME. pic.twitter.com/7f5TW6KEwb
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
Utah’s young trio of Cody Williams (game-high 27 pts, 11 reb), Ace Bailey (22 pts, 2 3PM, 6 reb) and Brice Sensabaugh (20 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast, 1 blk) combine for 69 points in the loss.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 10:17 ET
Knicks earn 50th win
New York handles their business with a 136-96 throttling of the Bulls in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks finish their second consecutive victory shooting 52.7% from the field and drain 15 3-pointers, leading by as many as 47 in the fourth quarter.
OG Anunoby was on fire from deep in tonight’s W!
31 PTS
10-15 FGM
7-10 3PM (7 makes ties career high)
8 REB@nyknicks hold onto the East’s #3 spot. pic.twitter.com/GoqPirdkCu
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
OG Anunoby drops a game-high 31 points (9-15 FG) and 7 made 3s to go along with 8 rebounds, 2 assists and one block in 30 minutes, while Jalen Brunson (17 pts, 10 ast) and Mitchell Robinson (17 pts, 11 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk) add double-doubles.
FIFTY. FIFTY. FIFTY. pic.twitter.com/CNdQ37KNjs
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 4, 2026
Collin Sexton leads four Bulls in double figures with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting with 5 made 3s off the bench.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 10:09 ET
Raptors cooking in Memphis
RJ Barrett (23 pts, 3 reb, 1 blk) and Brandon Ingram (17 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 1 blk) have Toronto in front of Memphis, 96-72, as we head to the fourth quarter on League Pass.
ANOTHER CMB SLAM 💥 pic.twitter.com/u1I32ddtK5
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 4, 2026
GG Jackson is the high man for the Grizzlies with 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting (2-4 3PM) and 3 rebounds in 21 minutes.
THIS DIME FROM RJ 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/a4Asw7hf4I
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:59 ET
Rockets on fire at home
Houston has scored 34 or more in each of the first three quarters, and they’ve got a 114-82 lead over the Jazz with 8:05 remaining in the contest.
THREED Sheppard with his 4th triple ☄️ pic.twitter.com/ZG7KbEnGnc
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 4, 2026
Kevin Durant (25 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk), Amen Thompson (21 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl) and Reed Sheppard (12 pts, 4 3PM, 7 ast) highlight six Rockets in double figures scoring.
hit him with the hesi and was cleared for takeoff 🫡🚀 pic.twitter.com/k0sDkuJG5p
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
Brice Sensabaugh (3 reb, 5 ast, 1 blk) and Cody Williams (9 reb, 3 ast) each have 20 points apiece to lead the Jazz.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:51 ET
Celtics in full control
Boston has made it look effortless against the Bucks tonight, just as Jaylen Brown (26 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl) does on this spinning fadeaway. The Celtics take a 105-76 advantage into the fourth quarter.
What in the world!? 🫣 pic.twitter.com/E1qUwkRGhk
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 4, 2026
Jayson Tatum adds 23 points and 4 made 3s with 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals in 30 minutes.
4 POINT PLAY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/4h0CQtcRB3
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 4, 2026
Kyle Kuzma (14 pts, 7 reb), Pete Nance (11 pts, 7 reb) and Taurean Prince (13 pts, 3 3PM) are your leading scorers for Milwaukee.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:40 ET
Sixers handle Wolves, win 115-103
Philly’s Big 3 dominates at home, as Paul George (23 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl), Joel Embiid (19 pts, 13 reb, 7 ast, 3 blk) and Tyrese Maxey (21 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast, 2 blk) do it all in their 115-103 win over Minnesota.
https://t.co/XtNh38rQMG pic.twitter.com/DhsYW8r9FF
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 4, 2026
Kelly Oubre, Jr. matches Maxey with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting (4-6 3PM) off the bench, including a couple dagger 3s in the closing minutes to seal the dub.
Julius Randle (21 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl) and Bones Hyland (21 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl) pace the Wolves in scoring, followed by Ayo Dosunmu (19 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) and Anthony Edwards (8 pts, 3 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk). It’s the second consecutive loss and third out of their last four for Minnesota.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:29 ET
Close game in Dallas
Cooper Flagg (13 pts, 2 ast, 1 stl) and Klay Thompson (14 pts, 4 3PM) guide the Mavericks, but they trail Orlando 60-53 with 3:18 remaining in the first half.
Coop to the HOOP 😤
📺: WFAA // #MFFLAGG pic.twitter.com/gQUW8CVbyz
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026
Wendell Carter, Jr. (13 pts, 3 reb), Desmond Bane (11 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl) and Tristan da Silva (12 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk) power the Magic as they fight for playoff positioning in a crowded East field.
P5 with the AND-1 moves pic.twitter.com/FUVNd26QsN
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:16 ET
Hornets earn third straight W
Charlotte’s core four of Brandon Miller (22 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk), Kon Knueppel (20 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl), Miles Bridges (19 pts, 6 reb, 1 blk) and LaMelo Ball (18 pts, 5 3PM, 6 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl) fuel their 129-108 victory against Indiana. It’s the Hornets third straight win as they improve to 10-3 in their last 13 games.
knueppel triple 👌@Kon2Knueppel | @Lowes | 🎥 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/LLm3Ph0AMP
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 4, 2026
Pascal Siakam left the game early, but he still manages to post a game-high 30 points on 13-for-24 shooting with 7 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals in 34 minutes.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 4, 2026
Injury Update: Pascal Siakam (bruised lower back) will not return to tonight’s game in Charlotte.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:09 ET
Sixers erupt in 3Q
Philadelphia cooks for a 42-24 scoring edge against the Timberwolves in the third quarter, and they’ve got a 91-79 advantage with 8:18 left in the contest.
rese for 2⃣
Q for 2⃣ pic.twitter.com/mWWYBPXR7n
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 4, 2026
Tyrese Maxey (21 pts, 5 reb, 7 ast), Paul George (17 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl) and Joel Embiid (17 pts, 13 reb, 7 ast, 3 blk) continue to pace the Sixers.
all the way to the rim.
COUNT IT FOR BIG JELLY. 🍇 pic.twitter.com/7vnGHUrjp5
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 4, 2026
Julius Randle (17 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast) and Bones Hyland (17 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) are trying to keep Minnesota within striking distance as Anthony Edwards (8 pts, 3-14 FG) searches for a rhythm.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 9:03 ET
Celtics drop 43 in 1Q
Boston outscores Milwaukee 43-26 in the first frame, and they hold a 68-49 lead with 2:36 remaining in the first half.
‘scuse me 🤌 pic.twitter.com/LIcHFKe9aG
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 4, 2026
Jayson Tatum (11 pts, 7 ast), Neemias Queta (13 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk), Jaylen Brown (13 pts, 2 stl) and Payton Pritchard (12 pts, 2 3PM) have been unstoppable.
Smooth move from Ous. pic.twitter.com/czmyxwFoaP
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 4, 2026
Kyle Kuzma (11 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Pete Nance (8 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast) lead the way for the Bucks.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:58 ET
Great Barrier Thief on patrol
Dyson Daniels can’t stop picking pockets, and the Hawks have a 71-59 lead over the Nets with the third quarter just getting started. Jalen Johnson (13 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast), CJ McCollum (16 pts, 5 ast) and Nickeil-Alexander Walker (10 pts) are driving Atlanta’s offense.
Dyson’s 4th steal of the half 🚫🚫🚫🚫 pic.twitter.com/uicJzQSHeb
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 4, 2026
Noah Clowney, Nic Claxton and Malachi Smith all have 12 points apiece to lead Brooklyn in scoring.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:51 ET
Raptors, Grizzlies going at it
GG Jackson is up to a game-high 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3PM) in 8 minutes to give Memphis a 29-28 edge versus Toronto with 10:06 left before halftime.
✌️steps @_ggjackson pic.twitter.com/ddjC9jB9xf
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) April 4, 2026
RJ Barrett (9 pts) and Scottie Barnes (8 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl) are powering Toronto early.
SCOTTIE SLAM TO GET US STARTED 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vQ9RgtaRPX
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:45 ET
Wolves-Sixers is GOOD
We’ve seen 7 ties and 4 lead changes to this point, and the Sixers hold a 60-59 advantage with 5:38 to go in the third.
Philly’s Big 3 of Paul George (17 pts, 6 reb), Joel Embiid (11 pts, 11 reb, 6 ast, 3 blk) and Tyrese Maxey (11 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast) are doing a bit of everything.
George steal.
Maxey dime.
Edgecombe slam.
Beautiful @sixers sequence! pic.twitter.com/LLszMW9tmn
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
Julius Randle (12 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast), Anthony Edwards (8 pts, 2 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) and Bones Hyland (14 pts, 3 ast) are the leading Wolves.
COUNT THE BUCKET. pic.twitter.com/zqDiNM0gC0
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:39 ET
Too strong from Alpi
Alperen Sengun (2 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast) won’t be denied on this dunk attempt, helping Houston take a 34-22 edge over Utah after one quarter. Kevin Durant has a game-high 9 points on 4-for-4 shooting to go along with 3 rebounds and 3 dimes in 12 minutes.
lil rim rocker for Alpi 🤌 pic.twitter.com/cXbhMkl99O
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 4, 2026
Cody Williams (6 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast) and Ace Bailey (4 pts, 1 ast) are the leaders for the Jazz.
the rook’s moving like a vet 🤩 pic.twitter.com/3OkGNtxm8A
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:29 ET
Knicks cruising at home
New York holds a 69-28 advantage over Chicago with 3:21 remaining before halftime. OG Anunoby has a game-high 17 points and 5 made 3s, while Mitchell Robinson (10 pts, 8 reb, 2 stl) and Jalen Brunson (9 pts, 7 ast) keep the Knicks in attack mode.
mikal on the MOVE 😤 pic.twitter.com/xq42tVx6Zg
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 4, 2026
Collin Sexton has 12 points and 4 made 3s to lead the Bulls.
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:20 ET
Hawks, Nets battling
An 18-point Atlanta lead in the first quarter is down to 10 with 8:23 left before halftime, as the Hawks are up 45-35 on the hosting Nets. CJ McCollum (9 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7 pts) and Dyson Daniels (7 pts, 2 ast, 2 stl) pace the visitors.
Mo Mossed him for the and-1 😳 pic.twitter.com/xuw0O22IRT
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 4, 2026
Malachi Smith leads all scorers with 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting and a perfect 3-for-3 from downtown, even though this heave was just a split-second too late.
alright, this didn’t count but this shot was CRAZYYY! @maliworld11 pic.twitter.com/Ruq823Ma2J
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 4, 2026
Malachi Smith (@maliworld11) in the first half
12 PTS
4-5 FG
3-3 3FG pic.twitter.com/3geKqxasjw
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:13 ET
Bones takes over in 1H
Bones Hyland drops all 14 of his points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3PM) in the second quarter, adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 16 minutes off the bench to help Minnesota grab a 47-41 lead over Philadelphia at the break. Anthony Edwards has 8 points on 3-for-9 shooting in his return from a one-game absence with an illness.
poetry in motion. https://t.co/voaEiIBPeH pic.twitter.com/nNkelfq4Ug
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 4, 2026
Paul George has a game-high 15 points (4-7 FG) with 7 rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes, while Joel Embiid tallies 4 points (1-10 FG), 7 boards, 3 dimes and 3 blocks across 17 minutes.
PG-13 but the moves are rated G.
Everyone can learn from this dribbling clinic 📝 pic.twitter.com/lEjGXXdqCn
— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 8:08 ET
Hornets up 19 at halftime
Charlotte dominates Indiana in the first two quarters to take a 69-50 advantage into halftime. Sion James (13 pts, 4 3PM), Brandon Miller (12 pts, 5 reb), LaMelo Ball (12 pts, 4 3PM, 5 ast) and Kon Knueppel (10 pts, 2 ast, 2 stl) have the offense clicking.
brandon lobs it from the backcourt to bridges 🤯@MilesBridges x @brandmillerr | 🎥 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/da9ySpiPHO
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 3, 2026
LaMelo had Siakam dancing 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/7h5UJibYgi
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 4, 2026
Pascal Siakam has a team-high 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 18 minutes of action.
Jay Huff down the lane 🔨 pic.twitter.com/Gi8TQqDAdg
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 3, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 7:54 ET
All Knicks in 1Q
Jalen Brunson (5 pts, 1 ast) and Mitchell Robinson (5 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk) have the Knicks in front of the Bulls 18-1 midway through the first quarter on NBA TV.
mitch putback gets us started pic.twitter.com/gDSKMqFSmr
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 3, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 7:48 ET
Bench fueling Wolves in 2Q
Naz Reid (4 pts, 4 reb, 2 blk) and Bones Hyland (8 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) power an 8-0 run for Minnesota, as they lead the Sixers 31-30 with 7:12 left before halftime.
GOT EEEEMMM’ 🍇 pic.twitter.com/vOKWFGWHU6
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026
WHAT A FINISH BY BONES. 😤 pic.twitter.com/aLh5ER7P0T
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026
Paul George is the high man for Philly with 10 points (3-5 FG), 3 boards and one assist in 14 minutes.
BONA! pic.twitter.com/975ROoAyE5
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 3, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 7:34 ET
Wolves-Sixers live on League Pass
Dominick Barlow (5 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk) is doing work for Philadelphia, as the Sixers hold a 16-12 edge over the Timberwolves with 2:19 left in the first quarter.
DB throwing it down. 🔨 pic.twitter.com/rdkHeDhnzc
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 3, 2026
Anthony Edwards is back for Minnesota!
legacy keeps growing. 📈 pic.twitter.com/7dNuHUkKqr
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026
in elite company. pic.twitter.com/plvcNiCbcO
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 7:26 ET
Hornets rolling early
Charlotte jumps out to a 31-11 lead over the visiting Pacers with 4:54 remaining in the opening quarter. All five Hornets starters have scored, with LaMelo Ball (6 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) and Kon Knueppel (7 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl) leading the way.
Oh my, this LaMelo lefty dime to Kon 😬 pic.twitter.com/jX1Ke4A8iS
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2026
The Hornets have rattled off a 24-2 run in the first quarter to set the tone.
6 minutes into the game…
🐝 3 dimes for LaMelo
🐝 7 points for Kon https://t.co/DCZxqD6w3O pic.twitter.com/5xssUgvKSy
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 6:30 ET
Dončić to miss time
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Luka Dončić will miss the Lakers’ five remaining games in the regular season, and his status is “uncertain beyond that”. An incredibly tough blow for Los Angeles after the team has been playing their best basketball of the year.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is out indefinitely due to a left hamstring injury, sources tell me and @mcten. He will miss the remainder of the regular season and his status is uncertain beyond that. pic.twitter.com/qQTVAfPpWB
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 3, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026 / 6:15 ET
Welcome to a nine-game Friday in the NBA!
The Knicks look to fortify their third-place position in the Eastern Conference standings when they host the Bulls on NBA TV.
Tonight’s action-packed slate begins with an interconference tilt between Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers and Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves (7 ET, League Pass). Anthony Edwards (right knee/illness) is active for this matchup between two squads currently in sixth place in their respective conferences, while Joel Embiid (illness) could remain on the sidelines.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks host Josh Giddey and the Bulls for their fourth and final meeting of the 2025-26 campaign (7:30 ET, NBA TV). New York got back in the win column on Wednesday after dropping three consecutive outings, but Chicago is in the midst of a five-game losing streak.
Here’s the complete schedule for tonight: