NBA roundup: Atlanta Hawks beats Dallas Mavericks for 11th straight win, moves to brink of playoff position
Atlanta’s win streak is now tied for the third-longest by any NBA team this season while the loss was Dallas’ 10th in a row at home.
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
The deal is expected to significantly increase player salaries, introducing million-dollar contracts for the first time as the league enters its 30th season on schedule—potentially raising pay fourfold from last year.
NBA Roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Oklahoma City Thunder clinches playoff spot
Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to qualify for the NBA playoffs this season, securing three consecutive appearances in the playoffs.
NBA roundup: Hawks win 10th straight, halt Magic’s winning streak
Atlanta owns the longest active winning streak in the NBA and the club’s longest winning streak since its franchise-record 19-game run in the 2014-15 season.
NBA roundup: Knicks come back from 21 down to top Warriors
The Knicks went 22 of 23 from the line—the third time this season the side has had one miss or fewer from the line while hoisting at least 20 attempts—as they overcame a 21-point second-quarter deficit.
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic’s buzzer-beater guides Los Angeles Lakers to win against Denver Nuggets
Doncic finished with 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season.
NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson stars as Knicks hands Pacers 12th consecutive defeat
Jalen Brunson scored 29 points and handed out nine assists on Friday to help the New York Knicks defeat Indiana Pacers.
NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s record as Oklahoma City Thunder beats Boston Celtics
In a tie game, Chet Holmgren made both free throws with 0.8 seconds left, and Payton Pritchard’s long 3-point try at the buzzer came up short to give the Thunder the win, their seventh in a row.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game
The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player eclipsed the 63-year-old mark of 126 set by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain.
NBA roundup: Kawhi Leonard nets 45 as Los Angeles Clippers beats Minnesota Timberwolves
Darius Garland scored 21 points, and Jordan Miller had 14 as the play-in- tournament eligible Clippers improved to 6-1 this month.