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Denver Nuggets, amid tight battle for NBA top-four seed, bring hot form to Phoenix Suns

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets scores against Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.
Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets scores against Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.

Luka Doncic will be available as Los Angeles Lakers face NBA play-offs-bound Detroit Pistons

Luka Doncic has been cleared to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ crunch clash with the Detroit Pistons on on March 25 (March 26, Singapore time)after a foul which triggered an automatic suspension was rescinded by the NBA.
Luka Doncic has been cleared to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ crunch clash with the Detroit Pistons on on March 25 (March 26, Singapore time)after a foul which triggered an automatic suspension was rescinded by the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, LeBron James breaks NBA appearance record

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.

LA Lakers’ Luka Doncic takes high-scoring NBA act to Orlando Magic

epa12835093 Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (L) in action against Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (R) during the NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, USA, 19 March 2026.  EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH  SHUTTERSTOCK OUT
epa12835093 Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (L) in action against Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (R) during the NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, USA, 19 March 2026.  EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH  SHUTTERSTOCK OUT

Denver Nuggets hoping to ‘peak at right time’ in NBA with Toronto Raptors up next

Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Tyler Burton defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum.
Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Tyler Burton defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum.

Surging San Antonio Spurs look to keep focus as they host Phoenix Suns in NBA

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Golden 1 Center.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Golden 1 Center.

Kevin Durant expects better of himself in Houston Rockets’ NBA rematch with Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.

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)

LA Lakers edge Denver Nuggets in NBA OT while Wemby sparks San Antonio Spurs win

Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a game winning shot while under pressure from Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) during overtime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a game winning shot while under pressure from Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) during overtime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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.

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