Inglewood, CA – Benedict Mathurin #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers in new threads against familiar faces on Wednesday
Friday stories✍️✍️
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remained undefeated in his career at Madison Square Garden as Oklahoma City beat New York on ESPN, but it was Chet Holmgren who led the way with a game-high 28 points (11-19 FG) in Wednesday’s win.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo took the court in his second game back from injury, but his ever-present presence was not enough to prevent a loss against Atlanta.
- Benedict Mathurin is facing off against his former team – the Clippers ahead of the Pacers.
- Charlotte (32-31) climbed above .500 on the season on Wednesday with an excellent, dominant performance over Boston.
Hornets from January 22nd:
Number 1 in offensive rating
Number 1 in net rating
Number 7 in defensive rating
🔥 The horns are on fire 🔥
Charlotte has won 6 consecutive games, each game by 15 or more points, which is the second longest win of its kind in NBA history! pic.twitter.com/3u8G6q0nl1
– NBA (@NBA) 5 March 2026
Charlotte is moving east 🐝🔥 pic.twitter.com/2BQjI58fiO
– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 5 March 2026
Chet went to work today, including a career high 6 threes in a half 👍 pic.twitter.com/ueFtCSMU9q
– OKC Thunder (@okcthunder) 5 March 2026
Different trajectories for these two teams in the past. pic.twitter.com/a6PnHMJac3
– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 5 March 2026
12:38 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Shear🚂🚂🚂
the beautiful game. It all stems from good short-roll action.
That ball action! ➡️
DG ➡️ IJAX ➡️ Miller ➡️ Ben Dunk‼️ pic.twitter.com/z021zaTuQy
– LA Clippers (@LAClippers) 5 March 2026
12:15 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard Duel⚔️⚔️
Siakam: 22 points (7-11 FG)
Leonard: 29 points (10-18 FG)
Clippers 83, Pacers 64 – Early in the third quarter
Los Angeles is shooting just 4 of 18 from beyond the arc, but they have made only five
Turnover.
Let’s go, IJAX! 👏 pic.twitter.com/NPdKPA93p4
– LA Clippers (@LAClippers) 5 March 2026
11:39 PM ET/March 4, 2026
jaylen johnson catches down the stretch
Jalen Johnson on back-to-back possessions in Q4:
Gave Dyson Daniels a penny.
Skates through two defenders for two.@ATLHawks Win your fifth game in a row! pic.twitter.com/bVHdEdvaWq– NBA (@NBA) 5 March 2026
11:09 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Hawks Storm Back🦅🦅
Atlanta is taking control of Wednesday’s contest and now leads Milwaukee 107-97.
A balanced effort has energized 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 for Milwaukee.

nickel lefty banger pic.twitter.com/SSyz21BoSP
– Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) 5 March 2026
10:29 PM ET/March 4, 2026
3-dimensional offense gets the 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 team shot 4 of 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 in 60 appearances this season after posting 4 such contests in 79 appearances last year.
Jrue Holiday was excellent in Portland’s road win
35 pts (13-19 fgm)
5 REB
11 AST
8 pm to 3 pm (career high) pic.twitter.com/vy2GxZPfVY– NBA (@NBA) 5 March 2026
9:55 PM ET/March 4, 2026
76ers survive, beat Jazz 106-102
Utah had a chance to win the game on its final possession, but could not do so and Jabari Walker’s free throws ultimately spoiled the contest. It was fitting for Walker to add the cherry on top. The 23-year-old finished with 22 points (7-12 FG) and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes of action.
Keyonte George scored a game-high 30 points, but Philadelphia limited him to 10 of 24 shooting from the field. Tyrese Maxey produced evenly (25 points, 8-22 FG).
Key came out firing and made back-to-back games of 30+ for the 𝟱𝗧𝗛 time this season 🙌🔑#take note Presented by @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/4hpWNT8A3y
– Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) 5 March 2026
9:33 PM ET/March 4, 2026
move away or move away
Giannis Antetokounmpo actually came out almost completely over the top.
Thanasis has been promoted to the bench!
Poster of Giannis in traffic. pic.twitter.com/AuyDgKhMl4
-Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) 5 March 2026
9:02 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Knicks 🤝 comeback
New York overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter. They have done this with success on both sides of the ball, allowing only 22-point Q3 for OKC.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks in scoring and rebounding with a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double.
Knicks lead fourth place by three points on ESPN 🍿 https://t.co/39eVYx1oAC pic.twitter.com/pTZgXCaE4h
– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 5 March 2026
8:47 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Halftime: Philadelphia 53, Utah 48
Jabari Walker led all scorers with 15 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3s), which may have been a career-best shooting night for the fourth-year forward. Tyrese Maxey joined them with double-digit scoring (14 points) for Philadelphia, while Isaiah Collier leads Utah’s offense with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT).
Both teams shot a combined 11 of 37 from beyond the arc with a total of 17 turnovers.

8:30 PM ET/March 4, 2026
jaylen brown returned the favor
Brandon Miller sank Boston in Q1, and Jaylen Brown sent up a dose of his own medicine in Q2.
Nasty hangtime from Brown. Boston will need some more momentum-changing plays, as Charlotte increased its lead to 61-39 in the final minute of the first half.
Jaylen Brown throws it over a defender! pic.twitter.com/F7rzA59dUB
– NBA (@NBA) 5 March 2026
8:17 PM ET/March 4, 2026
OKC suppresses Brunson, up 50-40 at halftime
Chet Holmgren had a game-high 22 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3PM) thanks to some sharp shooting.
The duo of Cason Wallace and Lu Dort held Jalen Brunson to two points (1-8 FG), but they had seven assists against one turnover, which shows the duality of their game.
MSG CHET VIEW
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Chet Holmgren scored 22 pts in the first half vs. Knicks 🔥
Watch the second half on ESPN and the ESPN app pic.twitter.com/VvPfN65XGI– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 5 March 2026

7:59 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Brandon Miller Rack Attack👀
Miller stings so hard that it hurts his hand/wrist while playing
Easy erection benefits for a 23 year old man.
Charlotte leads Boston 35-23 at the end of Q1. Derrick White is the only player in double figures with 12 points (3-6 FG, 4-4 FT).
Brandon Miller runs to the basket and rocks the rim! pic.twitter.com/kPuyxfQkxE
– NBA (@NBA) 5 March 2026
7:38 PM ET/March 4, 2026
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Mohammed Diawara
Diawara, a teenage Frenchman taken in the second round of the 2025 draft, has become Landry Shamet’s rook — and the veteran shooter is telling him to let it fly.
Diawara made NBA history on Sunday by attempting 13 threes in 15 minutes, hitting four of them.
Three-Vagabond‼️ pic.twitter.com/b0UEiWjnBZ
– New York Knicks (@nyknicks) 5 March 2026
Mo Buckets 🤑 pic.twitter.com/k99Xk1u9Rp
– New York Knicks (@nyknicks) 5 March 2026
7:29 PM ET/March 4, 2026
extra creditor🧀🧀
Chet Holmgren is leading the charge on Wednesday. He had 14 of 20 points for Oklahoma City as the Thunder held a four-point lead with 2.5 minutes left in Q1.
Chet is feeling it deeply in MSG
He got 14 PTS in Q1 (4pm)! pic.twitter.com/0boonAlnYM
– NBA (@NBA) 5 March 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 Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was highly praised, even placing him in the same category as Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. pic.twitter.com/T71VCM8hCK
– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 5 March 2026
6:18 pm / March 4, 2026
Jalen Brunson hits the hardwood
Captain Warming Up🫡🫡
The Knicks have been playing great lately, but Oklahoma City is also 8-2 in their last 10.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are 15-4 in their last 19 games
Watch JB get fired up as he looks to lead NYK to their fourth straight win against OKC at 7PM ET on ESPN!
(music by @UnitedMasters)
– NBA (@NBA) 4 March 2026

