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Live Updates: Nuggets Defeat Spurs, Sixers vs. Pistons, 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 About 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.

-Sixers and Pistons Close the Night on NBATV: Philadelphia has won eight of its last 11 games and has a healthy roster for the first time this season. They’ll look to continue that form against a Detroit team that is two wins away from securing the best record in the Eastern Conference.

7:13 PM / April 4, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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, 2006

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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