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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)<\/p>\n
Check out the best of Friday\u2019s nine-game slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know about Friday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n 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. APRIL 4, 2026 \/ 12:35 ET<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s finals:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n “It just speaks to who I am\u2026 and just the improvement. Grinding, getting better all year long.”<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg on being the youngest player to ever score 50+ in an NBA game. https:\/\/t.co\/mW2ldVZZdk<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M6RBooEQpS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 4, 2026 \/ 12:47 ET<\/p>\n Kings hold off Pelicans<\/p>\n Dylan Cardwell (6 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 5 blk) comes up clutch on the defensive end to seal Sacramento\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n DYLAN CARDWELL WITH 2 HUGE BLOCKS IN THE FINAL SECONDS TO WIN IT FOR SAC \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n Russ was HYPED. pic.twitter.com\/1pz0UatqDG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u2019 bench. New Orleans has now lost seven straight after winning 5 of their previous 6 contests.<\/p>\n APRIL 4, 2026 \/ 12:33 ET<\/p>\n 3-point game in Sacramento<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n MAD MAX \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/Oham5puo9E<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Watch here<\/a>!<\/p>\n APRIL 4, 2026 \/ 12:19 ET<\/p>\n Zero Fears<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears just matched his career high points\ud83d\ude0e pic.twitter.com\/v2wWKdFCor<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 4, 2026 \/ 12:03 ET<\/p>\n Pelicans-Kings down to wire<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf92 work for Deebo\ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/enx5ECTAUJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Precious. Achiuwa. <\/p>\n The SPEED of that spin move \ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/Ia1cV3NiOz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears (23 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast) and Saddiq Bey (16 pts, 3 ast) lead the way for the Pelicans.<\/p>\n optical illusion\ud83d\ude35\u200d\ud83d\udcab pic.twitter.com\/4afK2NkfBn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 11:35 ET<\/p>\n Magic secure crucial W<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n “Shoutout Wendell, man. He had a big night. Really set the tone.”<\/p>\n Desmond Bane on the W in Dallas \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/rGvcByUdDW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg tallied a career-high 51 points tonight vs. ORL, surpassing his previous high of 49 vs. CHA (1\/29\/26).<\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mavs PR (@MavsPR) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 11:26 ET<\/p>\n Pelicans 66, Kings 55 at half<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n B3Y\ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/Pz5H2mInIC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a>!<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 11:14 ET<\/p>\n Flagg makes history<\/p>\n 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\u2019s the first teenager (19 years-103 days) to hit that mark, adding 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and one block in 34 minutes.<\/p>\n 51 POINTS FOR COOPER FLAGG.<\/p>\n FIRST TEENAGER TO SCORE 50 IN AN NBA GAME \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/kaZiyOTczI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Flagg surpasses LeBron James (20 years-80 days) as the youngest player to do so.<\/p>\n Your Rook isn\u2019t doing this \ud83d\udd25#MFFLAGG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TClxTMFDgr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 11:08 ET<\/p>\n 50-piece for Flagg!<\/p>\n The rookie sensation has a new career-high with 51 points in 34 minutes.<\/p>\n 50 BALL\u203c\ufe0f\u203c\ufe0f\u203c\ufe0f\u203c\ufe0f\u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 11:06 ET<\/p>\n Flagg going OFF<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg is up to 48 points on 18-for-29 shooting with 6 made 3s!<\/p>\n COOPER FLAGG HAS 43.<\/p>\n His 3rd 40-point game of his rookie year \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/hbTS3ZBDKA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 11:03 ET<\/p>\n 9\/10 dunk score confirmed\ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n Amen Thompson agrees that more dunks need to happen.<\/p>\n 9\/10 on this dunk from Amen’s teammates\u2026 do you agree? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n 21p, 8r, 4a for Thompson and 5 straight Ws for Houston! pic.twitter.com\/RlS9IMzeMa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 10:56 ET<\/p>\n Murphy III, Fears balling<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Trey Murphy III off a TRAMPOLINE. pic.twitter.com\/4eisMkDZUr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Maxime Raynaud leads the Kings in scoring (15 pts) and rebounding (6) in 14 minutes of action.<\/p>\n March’s rookie of the month going to work \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/ZrL5z5N7GL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 10:49 ET<\/p>\n Magic closing in on W<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n boogie ball pic.twitter.com\/5shNu3R9y6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n B Will with the grab & go \ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa: WFAA pic.twitter.com\/mPxxPQrfMD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 10:24 ET<\/p>\n KD, Amen fuel Rockets\u2019 W<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n AMEN THOMPSON STEAL.<\/p>\n AMEN THOMPSON SHOWTIME. pic.twitter.com\/7f5TW6KEwb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 10:17 ET<\/p>\n Knicks earn 50th win<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby was on fire from deep in tonight’s W!<\/p>\n 31 PTS \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n FIFTY. FIFTY. FIFTY. pic.twitter.com\/CNdQ37KNjs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Collin Sexton leads four Bulls in double figures with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting with 5 made 3s off the bench.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 10:09 ET<\/p>\n Raptors cooking in Memphis<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n ANOTHER CMB SLAM \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/u1I32ddtK5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n THIS DIME FROM RJ \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/a4Asw7hf4I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:59 ET<\/p>\n Rockets on fire at home<\/p>\n Houston has scored 34 or more in each of the first three quarters, and they\u2019ve got a 114-82 lead over the Jazz with 8:05 remaining in the contest.<\/p>\n THREED Sheppard with his 4th triple \u2604\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ZG7KbEnGnc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n hit him with the hesi and was cleared for takeoff \ud83e\udee1\ud83d\ude80 pic.twitter.com\/k0sDkuJG5p<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Brice Sensabaugh (3 reb, 5 ast, 1 blk) and Cody Williams (9 reb, 3 ast) each have 20 points apiece to lead the Jazz.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:51 ET<\/p>\n Celtics in full control<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n What in the world!? \ud83e\udee3 pic.twitter.com\/E1qUwkRGhk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jayson Tatum adds 23 points and 4 made 3s with 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n 4 POINT PLAY \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/4h0CQtcRB3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:40 ET<\/p>\n Sixers handle Wolves, win 115-103<\/p>\n Philly\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/XtNh38rQMG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DhsYW8r9FF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s the second consecutive loss and third out of their last four for Minnesota.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:29 ET<\/p>\n Close game in Dallas<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Coop to the HOOP \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa: WFAA \/\/ #MFFLAGG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gQUW8CVbyz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n P5 with the AND-1 moves pic.twitter.com\/FUVNd26QsN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:16 ET<\/p>\n Hornets earn third straight W<\/p>\n Charlotte\u2019s 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\u2019s the Hornets third straight win as they improve to 10-3 in their last 13 games.<\/p>\n knueppel triple \ud83d\udc4c@Kon2Knueppel<\/a> | @Lowes<\/a> | \ud83c\udfa5 @FDSN_Hornets<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LLm3Ph0AMP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/PjaxcRKmyS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Injury Update: Pascal Siakam (bruised lower back) will not return to tonight\u2019s game in Charlotte.<\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:09 ET<\/p>\n Sixers erupt in 3Q<\/p>\n Philadelphia cooks for a 42-24 scoring edge against the Timberwolves in the third quarter, and they\u2019ve got a 91-79 advantage with 8:18 left in the contest.<\/p>\n rese for 2\u20e3 \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n all the way to the rim. <\/p>\n COUNT IT FOR BIG JELLY. \ud83c\udf47 pic.twitter.com\/7vnGHUrjp5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 9:03 ET<\/p>\n Celtics drop 43 in 1Q<\/p>\n Boston outscores Milwaukee 43-26 in the first frame, and they hold a 68-49 lead with 2:36 remaining in the first half.<\/p>\n ‘scuse me \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/LIcHFKe9aG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Smooth move from Ous. pic.twitter.com\/czmyxwFoaP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kyle Kuzma (11 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Pete Nance (8 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast) lead the way for the Bucks.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:58 ET<\/p>\n Great Barrier Thief on patrol<\/p>\n Dyson Daniels can\u2019t 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\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n Dyson’s 4th steal of the half \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udeab pic.twitter.com\/uicJzQSHeb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Noah Clowney, Nic Claxton and Malachi Smith all have 12 points apiece to lead Brooklyn in scoring.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:51 ET<\/p>\n Raptors, Grizzlies going at it<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u270c\ufe0fsteps @_ggjackson<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ddjC9jB9xf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n RJ Barrett (9 pts) and Scottie Barnes (8 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl) are powering Toronto early.<\/p>\n SCOTTIE SLAM TO GET US STARTED \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/vQ9RgtaRPX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:45 ET<\/p>\n Wolves-Sixers is GOOD<\/p>\n We\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n Philly\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n George steal. Beautiful @sixers<\/a> sequence! pic.twitter.com\/LLszMW9tmn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n COUNT THE BUCKET. pic.twitter.com\/zqDiNM0gC0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:39 ET<\/p>\n Too strong from Alpi<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun (2 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast) won\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n lil rim rocker for Alpi \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/cXbhMkl99O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody Williams (6 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast) and Ace Bailey (4 pts, 1 ast) are the leaders for the Jazz.<\/p>\n the rook’s moving like a vet \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/3OkGNtxm8A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:29 ET<\/p>\n Knicks cruising at home<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n mikal on the MOVE \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/xq42tVx6Zg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Collin Sexton has 12 points and 4 made 3s to lead the Bulls.<\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:20 ET<\/p>\n Hawks, Nets battling<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Mo Mossed him for the and-1 \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/xuw0O22IRT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n alright, this didn’t count but this shot was CRAZYYY! @maliworld11<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ruq823Ma2J<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Malachi Smith (@maliworld11<\/a>) in the first half<\/p>\n 12 PTS \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:13 ET<\/p>\n Bones takes over in 1H<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n poetry in motion. https:\/\/t.co\/voaEiIBPeH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nNkelfq4Ug<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n PG-13 but the moves are rated G.<\/p>\n Everyone can learn from this dribbling clinic \ud83d\udcdd pic.twitter.com\/lEjGXXdqCn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 8:08 ET<\/p>\n Hornets up 19 at halftime<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n brandon lobs it from the backcourt to bridges \ud83e\udd2f@MilesBridges<\/a> x @brandmillerr<\/a> | \ud83c\udfa5 @FDSN_Hornets<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/da9ySpiPHO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LaMelo had Siakam dancing \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/7h5UJibYgi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Jay Huff down the lane \ud83d\udd28 pic.twitter.com\/Gi8TQqDAdg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 7:54 ET<\/p>\n All Knicks in 1Q<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n mitch putback gets us started pic.twitter.com\/gDSKMqFSmr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 7:48 ET<\/p>\n Bench fueling Wolves in 2Q<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n GOT EEEEMMM’ \ud83c\udf47 pic.twitter.com\/vOKWFGWHU6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT A FINISH BY BONES. \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/aLh5ER7P0T<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Paul George is the high man for Philly with 10 points (3-5 FG), 3 boards and one assist in 14 minutes.<\/p>\n BONA! pic.twitter.com\/975ROoAyE5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 3, 2026 \/ 7:34 ET<\/p>\n Wolves-Sixers live on League Pass<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n DB throwing it down. \ud83d\udd28 pic.twitter.com\/rdkHeDhnzc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Anthony Edwards is back for Minnesota!<\/p>\n legacy keeps growing. \ud83d\udcc8 pic.twitter.com\/7dNuHUkKqr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n in elite company. pic.twitter.com\/plvcNiCbcO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Hornets set a new single-season franchise record with their 18th 20-point win in a 129-108 victory against the Pacers.
\nPaul 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.
\nAtlanta won their fourth straight and improved to 19-3 since Feb. 19 with their dominant 34-point triumph over Brooklyn.
\nThe 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.
\nHouston 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\u2019s loss tonight.
\nBoston set an NBA record<\/a> 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<\/a>.
\nCooper Flagg (career-high 51 points) became the first teenager in NBA history<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
10-15 FGM
7-10 3PM (7 makes ties career high)
8 REB@nyknicks<\/a> hold onto the East’s #3 spot. pic.twitter.com\/GoqPirdkCu<\/a><\/p>\n
Q for 2\u20e3 pic.twitter.com\/mWWYBPXR7n<\/a><\/p>\n
Maxey dime.
Edgecombe slam.<\/p>\n
4-5 FG
3-3 3FG pic.twitter.com\/3geKqxasjw<\/a><\/p>\n