
INGLEWOOD, CA – Bennedict Mathurin #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers in fresh threads versus familiar faces Wednesday
Top Performers⭐⭐⭐
- Jrue Holiday: 35 points (13-19 FG, 8-11 3PM), five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal
- Kawhi Leonard: 29 points (10-18 FG), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal
- Pascal Siakam: 29 points (8-14 FG), five rebounds, one assist
- Derrick White: 29 points (9-17 FG), two rebounds, three assists, one steal
Wednesday Takeaways📝📝
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains undefeated in his career at Madison Square Garden as Oklahoma City beats New York on ESPN, but it was Chet Holmgren who led the way with the game-high 28 points (11-19 FG) in Wednesday’s victory.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo’s presence was not enough for Milwaukee to stave off defeat against Atlanta.
- Bennedict Mathurin popping off against his former team — Clippers beat up on the Pacers.
- Charlotte (32-31) climbs above .500 on the season Wednesday, conducting a masterful, dominant performance over Boston.
Hornets since January 22nd:
No. 1 in offensive rating
No. 1 in net rating
No. 7 in defensive rating
🔥 THE HORNETS ARE ON FIRE 🔥
Charlotte has won 6 straight games, each by 15 or more points, tied for the 2nd-longest streak of its kind in NBA history! pic.twitter.com/3u8G6q0nl1
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026
CHARLOTTE IS ROLLIN' IN THE EAST 🐝🔥 pic.twitter.com/2BQjI58fiO
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 5, 2026
Chet went to work today including a career-high 6 threes in a half 👌 pic.twitter.com/ueFtCSMU9q
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 5, 2026
Different trajectories for these two teams in the East. pic.twitter.com/a6PnHMJac3
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 5, 2026
12:38 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Clippers🚂🚂🚂
The beautiful game. All stemming from good short-roll action. Clippers on cruise control.
THAT ball movement! 🤩
DG ➡️ IJAX ➡️ Miller ➡️ Benn DUNK‼️ pic.twitter.com/z021zaTuQy
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 5, 2026
12:15 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Pascal Siakam & Kawhi Leonard duel⚔️⚔️
Siakam: 22 points (7-11 FG)
Leonard: 29 points (10-18 FG)
Clippers 83, Pacers 64 — early in Q3
Los Angeles is shooting just 4-for-18 from beyond the arc, but they have committed only five turnovers.
Let's gooooo, IJAX! 👏 pic.twitter.com/NPdKPA93p4
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 5, 2026
11:39 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Jaylen Johnson clutch down the stretch
Jalen Johnson on back-to-back possessions in Q4:
Dishes a dime to Dyson Daniels.
Skates through two defenders for two.@ATLHawks win their 5th straight game! pic.twitter.com/bVHdEdvaWq— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026
11:09 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Hawks storm back🦅🦅
Atlanta is seizing control of Wednesday’s contest, now leading Milwaukee 107-97.
A balanced effort has fueled the Hawks, especially exemplified by the team knocking down 44.2% of 43 3PA. Giannis Antetokounmpo (20 points, 8-12 FG) has been sharp in limited minutes from Milwaukee.

NICKEIL LEFTY BANGER pic.twitter.com/SSyz21BoSP
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 5, 2026
10:29 PM ET / March 4, 2026
3-prong offense gets job done for Portland
Trail Blazers 122, Grizzlies 114
- Jrue Holiday: 35 points (13-19 FG, 8-11 3PM)
- Jerami Grant: 30 points (11-19 FG)
- Robert Williams III: 20 points (9-12 FG)
No other Portland player reached double-digit scoring, and the rest of the squad combined to shoot 4-for-24 from beyond the arc.
Jaylen Wells led Memphis with 24 points (8-15 FG). The second-year swingman has now recorded 6 games with at least 20 points across 60 appearances this season after posting 4 such contests in 79 appearances last year.
Jrue Holiday was OUTSTANDING in Portland's road win 🔥
35 PTS (13-19 FGM)
5 REB
11 AST
8 3PM (ties career-high) pic.twitter.com/vy2GxZPfVY— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026
9:55 PM ET / March 4, 2026
76ers survive, beat Jazz 106-102
Utah had a chance to win the game on their final possession, but could not do so, and Jabari Walker free throws ultimately daggered the contest. Walker putting the cherry on top was fitting. As the 23-year-old finished with 22 points (7-12 FG) and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes of action.
Keyonte George posted a game-high 30 points, but Philadelphia limited him to 10-for-24 shooting from the field. Tyrese Maxey produced similarly (25 points, 8-22 FG).
Key came out firing and made it back-to-back games of 30+ for the 𝟱𝗧𝗛 time this season 🙌🔑#TakeNote presented by @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/4hpWNT8A3y
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 5, 2026
9:33 PM ET / March 4, 2026
MOVE OR GET MOVED
Giannis Antetokounmpo actually went over-the-top entirely nearly.
Thanasis is hyped on the bench!
GIANNIS POSTER IN TRAFFIC. pic.twitter.com/AuyDgKhMl4
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 5, 2026
9:02 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Knicks 🤝 Comeback
New York overcomes a 10-point halftime deficit to take the lead heading into Q4. They’ve done it with success on both sides of the ball, only permitting a 22-point Q3 for OKC.
Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks in scoring and rebounding with a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double.
KNICKS LEAD BY THREE HEADING INTO THE 4TH ON ESPN 🍿 https://t.co/39eVYx1oAC pic.twitter.com/pTZgXCaE4h
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 5, 2026
8:47 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Halftime: Philadelphia 53, Utah 48
Jabari Walker leads all scorers with 15 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3PM) in what could amount to a career-best shooting night for the fourth-year forward. Tyrese Maxey joins him with double-digit scoring (14 points) for Philadelphia, while Isaiah Collier leads Utah’s counter-offensive with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT).
Both teams have shot a combined 11-for-37 from beyond the arc with 17 total turnovers.

8:30 PM ET / March 4, 2026
JAYLEN BROWN RETURNS THE FAVOR😳😳
Brandon Miller dunked on Boston in Q1, and Jaylen Brown sends a dose of his own medicine in Q2.
Nasty hangtime from Brown. Boston will need a few more momentum changing plays, as Charlotte has expanded their lead to 61-39 in the final minute of the first half.
JAYLEN BROWN THROWS IT DOWN OVER A DEFENDER! pic.twitter.com/F7rzA59dUB
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026
8:17 PM ET / March 4, 2026
OKC stifling Brunson, up 50-40 at halftime
Chet Holmgren has a game-high 22 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3PM) fueled by some sharp shooting.
The duo of Cason Wallace and Lu Dort have held Jalen Brunson to two points (1-8 FG), but he does have seven assists versus one turnover, showing the duality of his game.
MSG CHET 🤩
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Chet Holmgren erupts for 22 PTS in the first half vs the Knicks 🔥
Tune in to the second half on ESPN and the ESPN App 🍿 pic.twitter.com/VvPfN65XGI— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 5, 2026

7:59 PM ET / March 4, 2026
BRANDON MILLER RACK ATTACK👀
Miller dunks so hard he hurts his hand/wrist on the play
Easy creation advantage for the 23-year-old.
Charlotte leads Boston 35-23 at the end of Q1. Derrick White is the only player in double-digits with 12 points (3-6 FG, 4-4 FT).
BRANDON MILLER RUSHES TO THE BASKET AND ROCKS THE RIM! pic.twitter.com/kPuyxfQkxE
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026
7:38 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Mohamed Diawara
Diawara, a teenage Frenchman taken in the second round of the 2025 Draft, has become Landry Shamet’s rook — and the veteran shooter been telling him to let it fly.
Diawara made niche NBA history Sunday by attempting 13 threes in 15 minutes, hitting four of them.
THREE-AWARA‼️ pic.twitter.com/b0UEiWjnBZ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 5, 2026
MO BUCKETS 🤑 pic.twitter.com/k99Xk1u9Rp
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 5, 2026
7:29 PM ET / March 4, 2026
Extra Creddar🧀🧀
Chet Holmgren is leading the charge Wednesday. He has 14 of Oklahoma City’s 20 points as the Thunder hold a four-point lead with 2.5 minutes remaining in Q1.
Chet is feelin' it from deep at MSG 🔥
He's got 14 PTS (4 3PM) in Q1! pic.twitter.com/0boonAlnYM
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2026
6:58 PM / March 4, 2026
Scoring legacy for SGA
A breakdown of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rare air of four consecutive seasons averaging 30+ points. He looks for his 60th consecutive road game with 20+ points on Wednesday.
"What Shai is doing is unheard of." ⭐️@Rjeff24 shares high praise for Thunder's guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, even putting him in the same category as Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain 👀 pic.twitter.com/T71VCM8hCK
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 5, 2026
6:18 PM / March 4, 2026
Jalen Brunson hits the hardwood
Captain warming up🫡🫡
Knicks have been on a roll lately, but Oklahoma City is 8-2 in their last 10 as well.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are 15-4 over their last 19 games 😤
Watch JB warm up as he looks to lead NYK to their 4th straight win vs OKC on ESPN at 7pm/et!
(music by @unitedmasters)
— NBA (@NBA) March 4, 2026









