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On April 1, the Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks 111-94 at home to secure their third straight win. Kevin Durant posted 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists to lead a balanced attack, with six Rockets scoring in double figures, while the Knicks fell to a two-game losing streak.

The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 127–113 at home to extend their winning streak to four games and secure a top-three spot in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic led the way with 42 points, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists, also reaching the 15,000 career points milestone. LeBron James contributed 14 points and surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most combined regular-season and playoff wins in NBA history. A decisive 17–5 second-quarter run and a 45-point third quarter built a commanding lead, while a late Cavaliers rally in the fourth quarter fell short.

In a Western Conference showdown, the Nuggets edged the Suns 125-123 on the road. After a back-and-forth game, Jokic hit a key floater with 11 seconds left, and Booker missed a buzzer-beating three, as Jokic delivered an all-around performance.

At 7:00 AM Beijing time on March 24, the NBA will feature a marquee matchup as the Lakers visit the Pistons. Riding a nine-game winning streak, the Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, aim for a tenth straight victory; meanwhile, the host Pistons, despite missing star Cade Cunningham, are also on a three-game roll with strong team play. Injuries will affect both teams' rotations, with ESPN predicting a slight edge for the Pistons.

Alexander hits clutch pull-up jumper as Thunder edge Celtics 104-102, extending his streak to 127 consecutive 20-point games, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's 126-game NBA record. He finishes with 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, leading all players in plus-minus.

According to a Lakers media report, Reaves is expected to decline his $14.9 million player option for next season, becoming an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers plan to offer him a five-year, $240 million max contract, with both sides interested in a long-term partnership. This season, Reaves has averaged 23.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, showing substantial improvement, and he is close with Doncic and Redick, making him a candidate to end his career in Los Angeles.

In an NBA regular-season game, the Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards at home, with Bam Adebayo exploding for 83 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. He surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game to move into second place on the all-time single-game scoring list, behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points. Adebayo scored 31 in the first quarter, 43 at halftime, and set a record with 43 free-throw attempts. The Heat won their sixth straight, while the Wizards lost their ninth consecutive game.

In the NBA regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a dominant 131-111 home victory over the Indiana Pacers, extending the Pacers' losing streak to nine games. Chinese player Yang Hanshen saw action in the final quarter, efficiently scoring 5 points. The Blazers established their advantage with a second-quarter scoring surge, ultimately securing an easy win to solidify their 10th-place standing in the West, while the Pacers remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

On March 9, in the NBA regular season, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Houston Rockets. The Spurs established a huge lead with dominant second and third quarters, ultimately winning 145-120. Wembanyama contributed 29 points and 8 rebounds, becoming the key to the victory.

At 8:00 AM Beijing Time on March 6, the NBA regular season features a back-to-back road game for the Mavericks against the Celtics. After a five-game losing streak, Flagler's form is inconsistent, and the Mavericks lack reliable firepower and face fatigue issues. The Celtics, coming off a bad loss, look to adjust. The injury report lists Flagler as questionable and Tatum as out. ESPN projects the Celtics' win probability at 76.9%, making this a prime opportunity for Boston to sharpen its game.

Denver defeated the Lakers 120-113 at home in a key Western Conference standings clash. Jokic recorded another triple-double and delivered crucial late baskets, while Murray's 20-point first half set the tone. James became the NBA's all-time leader in field goals made, but the Lakers' late rebounding struggles prevented a comeback.

On March 4, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Cleveland Cavaliers, missing star Donovan Mitchell, hosted the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. The game was full of twists and turns. Led by Garland and Mobley, the Cavaliers withstood a 17-point third-quarter outburst from Pistons' Tobias Harris and secured the victory with a clutch three-pointer from Merrill, ultimately winning 113-109 and ending the Pistons' three-game winning streak.

NBA officially announces February Players of the Month: Wembanyama leads Spurs to 11-0, averaging 22.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.5 blocks; Cunningham leads Pistons to 9-2, averaging 25.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 9.9 assists. Clingan, Doncic, Durant and other stars receive nominations.

Duke University's Cameron Boozer, son of NBA star Carlos Boozer and a projected top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, led the Blue Devils to a 93-64 win over NC State with a highly efficient 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, extending Duke's winning streak to seven games.

NBA regular season: Clippers rally from 17 down to beat Warriors 114-101 on the road; Leonard scores 23 points, 8 rebounds to lead the way; Garland chips in 12 points off the bench in debut. Clippers trailed by 17 in first quarter, recovered in second, tied game in third, and sealed win with a run in fourth. Warriors: Podziemski 22 points, 7 rebounds; Horford 17 points, 6 rebounds.

On March 3, the Rockets defeated the Wizards 123-118 on the road, with Sengun, Durant, and Amen combining for 84 points. Washington led by four after the first quarter on hot three-point shooting, but Sengun took over inside in the second to flip the lead. Houston built a nearly 20-point lead in the third, survived a Wizards push, and sealed the win in the fourth. The Rockets improved to 38-22, while the Wizards dropped their fifth straight.

In NBA regular season action, the Clippers defeated the Pelicans 137-117 at home, ending a three-game losing streak. LA erupted for 43 points in the first quarter to set the tone, with Leonard scoring 23 and Miller adding 19 points and 8 assists. Fiers had 28 points for New Orleans in a losing effort. The Clippers improve to 29-31, while the Pelicans fall to 19-44.

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 128-104 home victory over the Sacramento Kings, powered by Luka Doncic's near triple-double of 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. A dominant first quarter set the tone for the Lakers' wire-to-wire win, their second in a row, while the struggling Kings, despite 26 points from Brandon Clifford, fell deeper into their losing skid.

The New York Knicks dominated the San Antonio Spurs 114-89 at home, ending the Spurs' 11-game winning streak. A decisive 19-0 run late in the first quarter set the tone for the Knicks' victory, led by Mikal Bridges (25 points, 5 steals) and Jalen Brunson (24 points, 7 assists). Victor Wembanyama's 25-point, 13-rebound effort wasn't enough for the Spurs, who committed 22 turnovers and shot poorly from three. The win solidifies the Knicks' position as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 106-102 on March 2 in a tightly contested NBA game, with James Harden returning from injury and contributing 22 points. Cleveland pulled away in a tense fourth quarter, overcoming an 8-second violation and sealing the win with clutch free throws from Dennis Schroder and Evan Mobley, while the loss extended Brooklyn’s losing streak to eight games.