Basketball

LA’s lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.

Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates Saturday as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and “unpredictable” right knee injury that has kept him out of the previous 27 games.

Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.

Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.

Wemby & Co. head to Denver. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.