Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard John Poulakidas, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) talks with Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) after their NBA basketball game in Cleveland,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team to clinch a playoff spot this season with a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic.

Former Iowa basketball star Payton Sandfort made his NBA debut on Wednesday night, scoring his first career points with the OKC Thunder.

NBA Power Rankings: Bam Adebayo scored 83 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt's record.

MIAMI (AP) — It's Wilt, then Bam. Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

Wilt Chamberlain's friends, family root for today's NBA stars to challenge Hall of Famer's records Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and Jayson Tatum scored 21 in his fifth game back from an Achilles tendon injury to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.