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Spurs Defeat Pistons, Warriors Beat Rockets in OT and Nuggets Defeat Lakers

Highlights and updates across the NBA on Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

What We Know After Thursday’s Games

Spurs Defeat the Pistons, 121-106: San Antonio got out to a 38-23 lead after the first quarter and took control from there. Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks, while De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points.

Warriors Defeat Rockets in OT on Prime Video: Golden State had one of its best wins of the season, grabbing a comeback win in Houston. De’Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski combined for 49 points and 15 rebounds in the backcourt.

Nuggets Defeat Lakers on Prime Video: While Denver won this game in wire-to-wire fashion, things weren’t decided until the final minute. Nikola Jokić had yet another triple-double while Jamal Murray matched his 28 points. LeBron James set the all-time record for most field goals in NBA history in that game.

Top Performers of the Night

-Nikola Jokić had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in a win over the Lakers.

-Luka Dončić collected 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in that defeat.

-Victor Wembanyama tallied 38 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and five blocks in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.

-Precious Achiuwa provided 29 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

-Michael Porter Jr amassed 27 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and two steals in a defeat against the Miami Heat.

-Kel’el Ware compiled 16 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and seven blocks in that win.

-Ace Bailey scored a career-high 32 points in a win over the Washington Wizards.

-Collin Sexton scored a season-high 30 points in a victory over the Phoenix Suns.

12:41 AM / March 6, 2026

Nuggets Defeat Lakers, 120-113

Denver shot 52 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range.

Luka Dončić had 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Nikola Jokić tallied 28 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists.

Jamal Murray had 28 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

 

12:24 AM / March 6, 2026

Pelicans Defeat Kings, 133-123

New Orleans shot 12-for-34 from 3-point range and 23-for-27 from the free-throw line while Sacramento was 8-for-31 from long range and 15-for-23 from the charity stripe.

Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

Trey Murphy tallied 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Precious Achiuwa led Sacramento with 29 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

11:59 PM / March 5, 2026

Nuggets Lead Lakers After 3Q, 93-86

Denver is shooting 54 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range.

Jamal Murray leads Denver with 26 points and five assists.

Nikola Jokić has a triple-double, collecting 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.

Luka Dončić leads LA with 27 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

11:38 PM / March 5, 2026

Bulls Defeat Suns, 105-103

While this game came down to the final shot, Chicago never relinquished the lead at any point.

The Bulls shot 48 percent from the field while holding the Suns below 38 percent.

Collin Sexton had a season-high 30 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Tre Jones tallied 21 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 27 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.

11:18 PM / March 5, 2026

Nuggets Lead Lakers at the half, 64-54

LeBron James being the all-time leader in field goals made was the highlight of that first half, but Denver was clicking.

The Nuggets shot 55 percent from the field and 53 percent from three-point range.

Jamal Murray has 20 points and five rebounds.

Luka Dončić led LA with 15 points, four rebounds and three assists.

See the second half on Prime. 

Also, we have New Orleans up on Sacramento at the half, 67-63. 

10:59 PM / March 5, 2026

LeBron James Most Buckets Ever

James has been setting records throughout his career, and he notched another one here.

He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most field goals made in NBA history.

The Nuggets lead the Lakers 32-22 over on Prime. 

10:42 PM / March 5, 2026

Spurs Defeat Pistons, 121-106

A 38-23 first quarter carried San Antonio to this win.

Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and five blocks.

De’Aaron Fox finished with 29 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 26 points, four rebounds and eight assists.

10:31 PM / March 5, 2026

Timberwolves Defeat Raptors, 115-107

Minnesota shot 51 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range.

Anthony Edwards led the way with 22 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

RJ Barrett led Toronto with 25 points and six rebounds.

10:23 PM / March 5, 2026

Warriors Defeat Rockets in OT, 115-113

There were eight ties and 12 lead changes, with Golden State prevailing in overtime.

Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 26 points and nine rebounds.

De’Anthony Melton amassed 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks.

Kevin Durant led Houston with 23 points, six rebounds, three assists and five steals.

10:11 PM / March 5, 2026

Houston-Golden State Headed to OT

This game on Prime has been epic.

There have been seven ties and 10 lead changes in total, with most of them happening in the final five minutes.

See the finish on Prime. 

10:04 PM / March 5, 2026

ANT Poster Alert

Anthony Edwards has made a career of poster dunks, and this is another notch on his belt.

This was part of a 10-0 run for Minnesota, and they now have a 16-point lead in the third quarter over Toronto.

9:55 PM / March 5, 2026

Heat Defeat Nets, 126-110

Miami shot 53 percent from the field and recorded 29 assists in this offensive showcase.

Tyler Herro tallied 25 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Kel’el Ware came off the bench to provide 16 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and seven blocks.

Michael Porter Jr led Brooklyn with 27 points and 13 rebounds.

9:39 PM / March 5, 2026

Magic Defeat Mavericks, 115-114

There were nine lead changes in this game, but the most impactful one was by Orlando with 1.4 seconds left.

Wendell Carter hit that game-winning dunk to give Orlando a comeback win.

Tristan Da Silva led Orlando with 19 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals on 7-for-7 shooting off the bench.

Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 18 points, five rebounds, six assists and four blocks.

9:26 PM / March 5, 2026

Jazz Defeat Wizards, 122-112

Utah’s 37-23 first quarter set the foundation for this victory.

The Jazz shot 51 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range.

The rookies came to play.

Ace Bailey had a career-high 32 points for Utah while Julian Reese had 18 points and 20 rebounds to lead Washington.

9:11 PM / March 5, 2026

Spurs Lead Pistons at the Half, 71-55

In the showcase game of the night, San Antonio looks unstoppable.

The Spurs shot 56 percent from the field while holding the Pistons below 35 percent

Victor Wembnayama leads the way with 24 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.

De’Aaron Fox has 22 points, two rebounds and two assists.

See the second half on League Pass!

8:49 PM / March 5, 2026

Heat Lead Nets at the Half, 60-56

Both offenses were clicking in the first half, with both teams shooting over 52 percent from the field.

Miami won the turnover battle, 11-6.

Bam Adebayo leads Miami with 13 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Michael Porter Jr leads Brooklyn with 11 points and eight rebounds.

8:28 PM / March 5, 2026

Warriors Lead Rockets at the Half, 51-47

Golden State shot 45 percent from the field in the opening half.

De’Anthony Melton leads the way with 10 points, four rebounds and two blocks.

Kevin Durant leads Houston with 10 points and three boards.

8:06 PM / March 5, 2026

Mavericks Lead Magic at the Half, 62-60

Dallas shot 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range in the opening half.

PJ Washington led the way with 11 points and three rebounds.

Cooper Flagg had 10 points, three rebounds and four assists in his return to action.

Tristan Da Silva led Orlando with 11 points, two rebounds and two steals off the bench.

7:53 PM / March 5, 2026

Pistons vs. Spurs

This is one of the games of the season.

Detroit has the best record in the Eastern Conference, while San Antonio sits second in the Western Conference.

The Spurs have won 12 of their last 13 fixtures, while the Pistons have won 17 of their last 22 outings.

Check out the action on League Pass.

7:32 PM / March 5, 2026

Cooper Flagg Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Flagg has missed the last few weeks due to a foot issue, but he still reached 1,000 career points here.

He’s the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach that threshold.

That was LeBron James.

Check out the Magic and Mavericks on League Pass. 

7:21 PM / March 5, 2026

Warriors-Rockets and Heat-Nets Getting Ready

These two games tip off in less than 10 minutes.

Houston has won two straight games over Golden State, but the Warriors won 16 of 16 matchups before that.

Miami just beat Brooklyn earlier this week.

7:02 PM / March 5, 2026

Mavericks-Magic and Jazz-Wizards Tipping Off

We have Trae Young making his debut for the Wizards.

Cooper Flagg is also making his return for the Mavericks after missing the last few weeks.

See all of the action on League Pass!

6:41 PM / March 5, 2026

Superstars returning to the court

Cooper Flagg and Trae Young are expected to return tonight.

We’re also expected to see Jayson Tatum return for the Celtics tomorrow.

Flagg and the Mavs take on the Orlando Magic, while Young will make his Wizards debut against the Utah Jazz.

Check out those games on League Pass!

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