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Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets ready for important showdowns for NBA play-off spots

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Denver Nuggets, LA Lakers clash amid tight Western play-off race

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pursuing record against restored Boston Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center.

‘Grateful’ James Harden leads Cleveland Cavaliers into battle with Orlando Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena.

NBA pulls plug on Atlanta Hawks’ strip club promotional night

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson drives the lane past Philadelphia 76ers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. during an NBA game at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson drives the lane past Philadelphia 76ers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. during an NBA game at State Farm Arena.

Possible NBA Finals preview in San Antonio Spurs v Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket around Jaylon Tyson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket around Jaylon Tyson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena.

Victor Wembanyama shines as San Antonio Spurs thrash Houston Rockets in the NBA

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunking in front of forward Dorian Finney-Smith during the 145-120 NBA thrashing of the Houston Rockets at Frost Bank Center on March 8, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunking in front of forward Dorian Finney-Smith during the 145-120 NBA thrashing of the Houston Rockets at Frost Bank Center on March 8, 2026.

Clinging to slim playoff hopes, Chicago Bulls face NBA-worst Sacramento Kings

Isaac Okoro of the Chicago Bulls attempts a shot against Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Isaac Okoro of the Chicago Bulls attempts a shot against Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Overachievers v underachievers as San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets clash in the NBA

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks past Bennedict Mathurin of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Frost Bank Center.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks past Bennedict Mathurin of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Frost Bank Center.

Golden State Warriors try to remain even-keeled amid injuries, visit Oklahoma City Thunder

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green defending against centre Alperen Sengun during the shock 115-113 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 5, 2026.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green defending against centre Alperen Sengun during the shock 115-113 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 5, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.