Live Updates: Pistons Beat Wolves on ABC, Hawks Stay Hot

What We Know After Saturday’s Games

-Pistons Defeat Timberwolves on

ABC/ESPN

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Detroit has one of the best defenses in the NBA, and it was on full display in this matchup. The Pistons shot 52 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range while holding the Timberwolves to 32 percent from the field and 21 percent from long range.

-Sixers back in full force:

Philadelphia has been shorthanded all season, but Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre returned to the lineup tonight. They also got Joel Embiid and Paul George back earlier in the week, helping them snag a road win against the surging Charlotte Hornets.

-Hawks Remain Hot

: Atlanta grabbed a 123-113 win over the Sacramento Kings. They now have 15 wins over their last 17 outings and are within 0.5 games of the Toronto Raptors for fifth in the Eastern Conference. Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum all scored over 20 points.

Top Performers

-Victor Wembanyama had 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

-Stephon Castle collected 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in that win.

-Joel Embiid had 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in a road victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

-Paul George provided 26 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and four steals while Tyrese Maxey totaled 26 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in that win.

-Nickeil Alexander-Walker accrued 27 points, five rebounds, eight assists and four steals in a win over the Sacramento Kings.

-Jalen Johnson generated 26 points, five rebounds and 10 assists in that win.

-Matas Buzelis had 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

-Josh Giddey finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and three blocks as well.

-Jalen Green generated 31 points, six rebounds and three assists across three quarters in a blowout win over the Utah Jazz.

-Devin Booker had 26 points, three rebounds and eight assists in that victory.

🏀 SATURDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀

Stephon Castle records his 4th career triple-double as the

@spurs

win their 8th game in a row!

Victor Wembanyama: 23 PTS, 15 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL

Devin Vassell: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 3 STL, 4 3PM

Keldon Johnson: 16 PTS, 5 AST

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— NBA (@NBA)

March 28, 2026

PG hits a go-ahead 3 down the stretch, and Embiid comes through with a clutch block as the

@sixers

win an exciting game on the road!

Joel Embiid: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 3 3PM

Tyrese Maxey: 26 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST, 3 3PM

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March 29, 2026

NAW leads the

@ATLHawks

to their 15th win in 17 games!

Jalen Johnson: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 10 AST, 4 3PM

CJ McCollum: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

Jock Landale: 19 PTS, 13 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK

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12:14 AM / March 29, 2026

Suns Defeat Jazz, 134-109

Phoenix ripped off a 21-2 run early in this game and held a double-digit lead for all but a handful of minutes.

The Suns shot 50 percent from the field in their victory.

Jalen Green led the way with 31 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Devin Booker had 26 points, three rebounds and eight assists.

Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski led Utah with 26 points apiece.

SUNS WIN!

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— Phoenix Suns (@Suns)

In case you missed it…

Book threw it up and Man Man threw it down 😤

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11:48 PM / March 28, 2026

Suns Lead Jazz After 3Q, 108-83

A 21-2 run in the first half carried Phoenix to this big lead, and they keep adding to it.

The Suns are shooting 52 percent while holding the Jazz below 46 percent.

Jalen Green has 31 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Devin Booker has 26 points, three rebounds, eight assists and two steals.

See how it finishes on

NBATV.

final 12 on the clock.

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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz)

Jalen Green dances and drives for two 😤

He's up to 31 points midway through the 3Q!

Watch Jazz/Suns LIVE on NBA TV!

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— NBA TV (@NBATV)

Jalen Green in his bag tonight 😮‍💨

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11:27 PM / March 28, 2026

Top Performers of the Day

11:04 PM / March 28, 2026

Suns Lead Jazz at the Half, 73-45

Phoenix needed a first half like this because they lost six of seven coming into this game.

They ripped off a 21-2 run to take this dominant lead.

Jalen Green leads Phoenix with 20 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Devin Booker has 14 points, two rebounds and four assists.

Brice Sensabaugh leads Utah with 19 points, while Kyle Filipowski scored 17 points.

See the second half on

Halftime at home

@match_mortgage

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#SunsUp

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A NASTY MOVE BY JALEN GREEN 😤

Behind-the-back crossover.

Bucket.

He's got 20 PTS at the break!

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10:46 PM / March 28, 2026

Grizzlies Defeat Bulls, 125-124

There were 18 ties and 13 lead changes in this game, but Chicago needed one more than unfortunately happened after the buzzer.

Cedric Coward collected 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Josh Giddey generated 18 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks.

A crazy ending in Memphis!

Bulls steal it, but the shot is too late ⏰

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Came up just short in Memphis.

Matas: 29 points & 10 rebounds

Giddey: 18 points, 13 rebounds & 10 assists

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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls)

Walter Clayton Jr. swishes the go-ahead 3 🔥

Grizzlies win a tight one at home!

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10:18 PM / March 28, 2026

Jazz-Suns Underway

This is the final game of the night.

Phoenix has lost six of seven, but this is a great opportunity to get back on track.

Check out the action on

the familiar five, kicking things off in the desert 🏜️

#StartingLineup

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First five on the floor💥

@gobellbanks

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10:04 PM / March 28, 2026

Grizzlies Lead Bulls After 3Q, 98-88

Memphis outscored Chicago in that third quarter, 42-30

The Grizzlies have out-assisted the Bulls, 26-19.

Tyler Burton and Cedric Coward led them with 18 points apiece.

Matas Buzelis leads Chicago with 22 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks.

4th quarter on the way.

Matas: 22 points & 8 rebounds

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6-0 run courtesy of ③② 🔥

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— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz)

9:48 PM / March 28, 2026

Hawks Defeat Kings, 123-113

Atlanta took command of this game behind a 39-24 second quarter, maintaining a lead for the entirety of the second half.

The Hawks recorded 34 assists to 12 turnovers, while the Kings had 27 assists to 15 turnovers.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker amassed 27 points, five rebounds and eight assists.

Jalen Johnson had 26 points, five rebounds and 10 assists.

DeMar DeRozan led Sacramento with 22 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is making his mark for the Hawks🔥

@alexismorgan

,

@talkhoops

, and

@DrewHanlen

break down his impact for Atlanta and why he belongs in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation.

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One more JJ three to top off the W!

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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks)

9:21 PM / March 28, 2026

Bulls Lead Grizzlies at the Half, 58-56

There were nine ties and six lead changes in this tight opening half.

Collin Sexton led Chicago with 14 points off the bench.

Tyler Burton and Dejon Jarreau led Memphis with 12 points apiece off the bench.

+2 headed to the break.

Sexton: 14 points

Matas: 12 points

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Giddey & Matas on the same wavelength!

@joshgiddey

@CHSN__

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8:59 PM / March 28, 2026

Hawks Lead Kings at the Half, 66-54

Sacramento had a three-point lead after the first quarter, but Atlanta outscored them in the second quarter. 39-24

Nickeil Alexander-Walker led ATL with 14 points, five assists and three steals.

Jalen Johnson generated 13 points, two rebounds and seven assists.

Precious Achiuwa led Sacramento with 12 points, six rebounds and two assists.

Big 2nd quarter to take the lead at halftime

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NAW warming from distance ♨️♨️

He has 14 PTS at the half

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Jalen dime to Jock 🪙

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8:36 PM / March 28, 2026

Sixers Defeat Hornets, 118-114

Philly closed the game on a 26-17 run.

Joel Embiid led the way with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

Paul George provided 26 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and four steals.

Tyrese Maxey tallied 26 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 29 points and eight rebounds.

CLAP YOUR HANDS! 👏

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers)

BIG FELLA. BIG DENIAL.

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8:14 PM / March 28, 2026

Kings Lead Hawks After Q1, 30-27

Sacramento shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range in that opening frame.

Maxime Raynaud leads them with seven points and four rebounds.

Jalen Johnson leads ATL with nine points and two assists.

See the action on

League Pass.

First 12 minutes

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Dae from deep 🏹

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— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings)

7:55 PM / March 28, 2026

Pistons Defeat Timberwolves, 109-87

Detroit shot 52 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range while holding Minnesota to 32 percent from the field and 21 percent from long range.

Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

Jalen Duren had 10 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

Donte DiVincenzo led Minnesota with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

final.

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— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves)

Dunking early into Q4

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— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons)

7:29 PM / March 28, 2026

Pistons Lead Timberwolves After 3Q, 74-60

Detroit outscored Minnesota in that quarter, 25-16.

Minnesota shot just 4-for-19 in that third quarter.

The Pistons are shooting 48 percent while holding the Wolves to 30 percent.

Tobias Harris leads the way with 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and three blocks.

Donte DiVincenzo leads the Wolves with 17 points, two rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

See the finish on

Q4 coming up.

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JENKINS COMING THROUGH ⚠️

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7:12 PM / March 28, 2026

Hornets Lead Sixers at the Half, 69-64

Charlotte has held the lead for the whole of the first half.

The Hornets recorded 10 offensive rebounds while the Sixers had just three.

Brandon Miller leads Charlotte with 18 points.

Joel Embiid has 21 points and four rebounds to lead Philly.

Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr are back for the Sixers.

at the break.

@cryptocom

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Ryan Kalkbrenner rejects it at the rim 🚫

Hornets lead at the break as they push for their 6th straight win!

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.

@Grant2Will

from the corner 📐

#HiveMentality

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@FDSN_Hornets

x

@Lowes

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— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets)

6:55 PM / March 28, 2026

Spurs Defeat Bucks, 127-95

San Antonio got out to a 37-24 lead after the first quarter and won this game in wire-to-wire fashion.

They also won all four individual quarters in this game.

The Spurs shot 55 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range.

Victor Wembanyama had 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.

Stephon Castle collected 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

WEEKEND DUBB‼️

@FrostBank

#ad

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— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs)

highlights from our afternoon win! 🎥

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4th career TRIPLE-DOUBLE for Stephon Castle!

🏰 22 PTS (9-13 FGM)

🏰 10 REB

🏰 10 AST

8 wins in a row for the Spurs.

24-2 in their last 26 games 🔥

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6:41 PM / March 28, 2026

Pistons Lead Timberwolves at the Half, 49-44

Detroit owns the best record in the Eastern Conference, and they’re looking for a tough road win over Minnesota.

The Pistons shot 45 percent from the field while holding the Wolves to 34 percent shooting.

Tobias Harris leads Detroit with 11 points and two assists.

Donte DiVincenzo leads Minnesota with 11 points as well.

Check out the second half on

ESPN!

one more half to go.

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#DetroitBasketball

showing up on both ends

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