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Live Updates: Nuggets Defeat Spurs, Pistons Clich Top Seed, Nikola Jokić Drops 40

Live Updates: We'll provide highlights, live scores and all of the action around the NBA for this Saturday slate.

NBA.com Staff

What We Know After Saturday’s Games

-Nuggets Defeat Spurs in OT on Prime: This was one of the best games of the season between two contenders. The Nuggets trailed by six points with 90 seconds left in regulation, but forced OT and escaped with that home win. Nikola Jokić had 40 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists.

-Miami Defeats Washington in Matinee Matchup: The Heat lost eight of 10 headed into this game, but they dropped 152 points in this 16-point victory. They recorded 41 assists while shooting 58 percent from the field. The bench came to play, with Jaime Jaquez leading the team with 32 points and Kel’el Ware compiling 24 points, 19 rebounds and eight blocks.

-Pistons Defeat Sixers on NBATV to Claim Top Seed in the East: This win capped off an amazing season for Detroit, clinching the best record in the Eastern Conference. They won in dominating fashion, outscoring Philadelphia in all four quarters.

Top Performers of the Day

-Nikola Jokić had 40 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists, three blocks and no turnovers in an overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs.

-Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks in that defeat.

-Jaime Jaquez had a season-high 32 points, three rebounds and four assists in a win over the Washington Wizards.

-Kel’el Ware collected 24 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks in that victory.

-Will Riley led Washington with a career-high 31 points, five rebounds and five steals in that defeat.

-Dannis Jenkins had 16 points, four rebounds and 14 assists in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

9:21 PM / April 4, 2026

Pistons Defeat Sixers, 116-93. Clinch Best Record in the East

The Pistons claimed the number-one seed in the Eastern Conference with that win.

Detroit dominated this game from start to finish, winning all four individual quarters.

They also held a double-digit lead for the closing 20 minutes.

Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 23 points.

Tobias Harris led Detroit with 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and four steals.

Dannis Jenkins amassed 16 points, four rebounds and 14 assists.

8:52 PM / April 4, 2026

Pistons Lead Sixers After 3Q, 95-81

Detroit has been the best team in the Eastern Conference all season, and they showed why in that third quarter.

The Pistons outscored the Sixers in that frame, 24-21.

They’ve outscored the Sixers in all three quarters.

Dannis Jenkins has 16 points and 10 assists.

8:28 PM / April 4, 2026

Pistons Lead Sixers at the Half, 71-60

There were five ties and five lead changes in that opening half.

Detroit shot 61 percent from the field and 46 percent from 3-point range while out-assisting Philly, 21-10.

Dannis Jenkins leads Detroit with 13 points and eight assists.

Paul George leads the Sixers with 18 points, two assists and two steals.

See the second half on NBATV

8:04 PM / April 4, 2026

Another Historical Nikola Jokić Performance

Nikola Jokić had 40 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks while recording no turnovers in a comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs.

That was historic for numerous reasons, but the big man is now guaranteed to average a triple-double this season.

He became the first center to have 40 points, 10 assists and no turnovers in a game.

7:42 PM / April 4, 2026

Pistons Lead Sixers After Q1, 41-31

Detroit has the best record in the Eastern Conference for a reason.

They closed this quarter on an 18-10 run over the final five minutes.

Dannis Jenkins leads the Pistons with eight points, two rebounds and four assists.

Tyrese Maxey leads Philly with 14 points.

7:13 PM / April 4, 2026

We’re Underway in Philly

The Pistons are looking to finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference.

The Sixers are looking to win their ninth game over their last 12 outings.

See the action on NBATV.

6:51 PM / April 4, 2026

Sixers-Pistons Starters Announced

This is the final game of the night, and it should be a fun one.

Detroit has the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia comes into this matchup winning eight of its last 11 outings.

See the action on NBATV.

6:18 PM / April 4, 2026

Nuggets Defeat Spurs in OT Thriller, 136-134

In one of the highlight games of the season, we were treated to one of the best games all year.

Denver trailed by six with 1:39 left in regulation, but got the game into an extra session.

San Antonio held the lead for all but a few minutes, but Denver forced overtime and escaped with a home victory.

This gives Denver an eighth-straight win while snapping an 11-game winning streak for San Antonio.

Nikola Jokić played like an MVP, finishing with 40 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks.

Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks.

 

5:49 PM / April 4, 2026

Nuggets-Spurs Going to OT on Prime

San Antonio has held the lead for all but two minutes in this game, but fans are getting an overtime session!

Here are some of the plays to get us there.

See the extra five minutes on Prime.

5:35 PM / April 4, 2026

Nuggets-Spurs Closing on Prime

Denver is on a 15-6 run and has cut the lead to two points.

The Spurs have led for all but a minute in this game, but we could be in for an epic finish.

See the final five minutes on Prime.

5:26 PM / April 4, 2026

Heat Defeat Wizards, 152-136

Miami outscored Washington by 27 points in the second and third quarters to take command of this game.

The Heat shot 58 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range.

They also out-assisted Washington, 41-28.

Will Riley led Washington with 31 points, five rebounds and five steals.

Jaime Jaquez led Miami with 32 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Kel’el Ware collected 24 points, 19 rebounds and eight blocks.

5:11 PM / April 4, 2026

Spurs Lead Nuggets After 3Q,

There has been only one lead change in this game, but we could be in for an epic finish.

The Spurs are shooting 49 percent from the field while Denver is at 46 percent.

The MVP candidates came to play.

Victor Wembanyama has 20 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

Nikola Jokić has 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and three blocks.

See the fourth quarter on Prime.

 

4:52 PM / April 4, 2026

Heat Lead Wizards After 3Q, 122-91

Miami has taken command of this game behind a 41-25 second quarter and 45-34 third quarter.

The Heat are shooting 65 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.

Will Riley leads Washington with 22 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Jaime Jaquez leads Miami with 25 points, two rebounds and three assists off the bench.

Kel’el Ware is on a unique triple-double watch, collecting 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks.

4:27 PM / April 4, 2026

Spurs Lead Nuggets at the Half, 72-65

San Antonio carried an 11-game winning streak into this matchup, and they were clicking in the opening half.

The Spurs shot 53 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3-point range in the opening half.

Nikola Jokić has 19 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Victor Wembanyama has 15 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

See the second half on Prime.

4:11 PM / April 4, 2026

Heat Lead Wizards at the Half, 77-57

Miami outscored Washington in the second quarter, 41-25.

The Heat are shooting 62 percent while holding the Wizards below 38 percent.

Jaime Jaquez and Kel’el Ware lead the team with 16 points apiece off the bench. Ware also has nine rebounds and six blocks

Will Riley leads Washington with 14 points and three rebounds.

See the second half on League Pass. 

 

3:56 PM / April 4, 2026

Spurs Lead Nuggets After Q1, 43-36

San Antonio shot 63 percent while Denver shot 57 percent in that high-scoring first half.

Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama lead the Spurs with 11 points apiece.

Nikola Jokić led Denver with 10 points, two rebounds and three assists.

See the rest of the game on Prime.

3:40 PM / April 4, 2026

Heat Lead Wizards After Q1, 36-32

Miami shot 57 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range in that opening frame.

Will Riley leads Washington with nine points.

Andrew Wiggins leads Miami with 11 points.

See the action on League Pass. 

3:21 PM / April 4, 2026

Alien Sighting…

Victor Wembanyama is always a highlight reel, and he delivered one in the opening minutes.

San Antonio is 6-for-7 in the opening four minutes.

Devin Vassell is a perfect 3-for-3 from 3-point range.

See the action on Prime.

2:59 PM / April 4, 2026

Nuggets-Spurs Starting Lineups

This is a showcase team featuring two of the Western Conference’s elite.

We have MVP candidates Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić battling in the frontcourt.

Denver carries a seven-game winning streak into this matchup while San Antonio has won 11 straight.

2:33 PM / April 4, 2026

Heat-Wizards Starters Announced

Miami has lost eight of its last 10 games, while Washington has lost 20 of 21.

The Heat still have a small chance of climbing out of the Play-In Tournament because they’re only three games back of the Philadelphia 76ers in sixth.

The last time these teams played, Bam Adebayo finished with 83 points.

That’s the second-most points in NBA history.

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