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Live Updates: Magic-Cavs, with Playoffs implications, Jokic and the Nuggets meet Booker and the Suns in a 4 game-night in the NBA

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We’re going to be blogging bringing you all the action from a for 4 game-night in the Association. Refresh the page for updates.

What we know about a 4-game night in the NBA

  • The Magic and Cavs meet for the 4th time in 2 months on NBC/Peacock
  • Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets visit Devin Booker and the Suns (11:00 ET, NBC/Peacock)
  • The Knicks snag their seventh straight win with a victory over the Pelicans. There were 11 ties and 15 lead changes in that game. New York had seven players reach double figures in scoring. 
  • The Hornets blow out the Kings to snag their sixth win over their last seven outings. They tied a franchise record with 26 3-pointers in their 44-point win over Sacramento. 

10:11 p.m. / MARCH 24

Knicks Defeat Pelicans, 121-116

There were 11 ties and 15 lead changes in this close-fought battle.

New York has won seven straight.

Jalen Brunson led the way with 32 points and seven assists.

Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 21 points and 14 rebounds.

Zion Williamson led the Pels with 22 points, four rebounds and two assists.

9:48 p.m. / MARCH 24

Knicks-Pels Coming Down to the Wire

This game has been tight throughout, and we have a two-point ballgame in the final five minutes.

There have been 11 ties and 15 lead changes in total.

See the finish on League Pass.

9:31 p.m. / MARCH 24

Cavaliers Lead Magic at the Half, 72-68

The Cavaliers shot 66 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.

James Harden led Cleveland with 22 points and four assists.

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.

See the second half on NBC/Peacock

9:12 p.m. / MARCH 24

Hornets Defeat Kings, 134-90

Charlotte won all four individual quarters in this game, maintaining a 25-point lead for the entirety of the second half.

They tied a franchise record with 26 3-pointers.

The Hornets shot 51 percent from the field and 47 percent from 3-point range.

LaMelo Ball led the way with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists.

Coby White had 27 points off the bench.

Moussa Diabate amassed 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Malik Monk handed out 14 assists for the Kings.

 

8:51 p.m. / MARCH 24

Magic Lead Cavaliers After Q1, 39-32

Orlando is shooting 59 percent from the field while Cleveland is shooting 60 percent.

The Magic are also 7-for-12 from 3-point range.

Paolo Banchero is off to a phenomenal start, providing 16 points for the Magic.

James Harden leads the Cavs with 10 points.

See the action on NBC/Peacock

8:29 p.m. / MARCH 24

Knicks Lead Pelicans After Q1, 42-28

New York ended the first quarter on a 15-0 run.

The Knicks shot 71 percent from the field and 64 percent from 3-point range.

OG Anunoby leads the way with 13 points and two rebounds.

Jalen Brunson had 10 points and three assists.

 

 

8:10 p.m. / MARCH 24

Hornets Lead Kings at the Half, 72-47

Charlotte shot 49 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range.

Maxime Raynaud led Sacramento with 15 points and four rebounds.

LaMelo Ball and Moussa Diabate scored 14 points apiece.

Coby White provided 17 points off the bench.

 

7:58 p.m. / MARCH 24

Cavaliers-Magic Lineups Announced

Cleveland has won two of its three matchups with Orlando this season.

Orlando is looking to snap a five-game losing streak, despite winning seven straight before that.

The Cavaliers carry a three-game winning streak into this matchup.

7:39 p.m. / MARCH 24

Hornets Lead Kings After Q1, 34-25

Charlotte shot 5-for-14 from 3-point range in that opening quarter while Sacramento went 0-for-3.

LaMelo Ball, Coby White and Moussa Diabate lead the way with eight points apiece.

Maxime Raynaud leads the Kings with eight points and two rebounds.

7:21 p.m. / MARCH 24

Knicks-Pelicans Warming Up

These teams tip off in about 20 minutes.

New Orleans comes into this matchup winning five of their last seven outings.

New York carries a six-game winning streak into this matchup.

Check out the action on League Pass. 

 

6:49 p.m. / MARCH 24

Hornets-Kings Tip in 20 Minutes

Charlotte is looking to continue its ridiculous run in this favorable matchup.

The Hornets have won five of their last six outings and have one of the best records in the NBA over the last two months.

The Kings have won five of their last eight outings but sit with a 19-53 record.

6:17 p.m.  / MARCH 24

Spida is in the house

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Orlando Magic on Peacock.

These are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, with Cleveland sitting in fourth and Orlando posting one of the best records in the second half.

Cleveland has won two of their three matchups this season.

4:37 p.m.  / MARCH 24

West showdown in The Valley

The Nuggets top the league in OffRtg and lead the league in PPG with 120.8. Nikola Jokić has recorded six triple-doubles in his last 10 games, most recently coming off his 192nd career triple-double.

The Suns will counter Denver’s top offense with their top-10 defense (112.8 DefRtg, 10th).

12:45 p.m.  / MARCH 24

Knicks host Pelicans aiming for 2nd seed

New York has come within half a game of Boston for 2nd in the East behind their 6-game winning streak

 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

 

 

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