The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight marks the first full slate of games since the All-Star break.
We'll have you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.
Detroit Pistons 102, Charlotte Hornets 105
A Terry Rozier midrange floater with 9.1 seconds left gave the Hornets a 105-100 lead to help ice the win for Charlotte.
The bucket capped a 12-point fourth quarter for Rozier, as the guard put on a show to close out the win.
It's Tee Time! 🏌👌@T_Rozzay3 | @HornetsOnFSSE pic.twitter.com/kMuJzpQyAz
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 12, 2021
Boston Celtics 109, Brooklyn Nets 121
Kyrie Irving had some fun against his old team in this one, pouring in 40 points to lift the Nets to a big win at home. James Harden added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
That man is CLUTCH. pic.twitter.com/iYtHkaEKGX
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 12, 2021
Atlanta Hawks 121, Toronto Raptors 120
TONY SNELL GAME WINNER AT THE BUZZER!
37 points from Trae Young led the way, but it was this long range attempt from Snell that lifted the Hawks to a big win over the Raptors.
🚨 HAWKS AT THE BUZZER 🚨
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 12, 2021
Tony Snell drains the game-winner! pic.twitter.com/J6uGaoNBTd
Orlando Magic 103, Miami Heat 111
A huge night from Jimmy Butler lifted the Heat over their Florida rivals without Bam Adebayo in the lineup.
Butler had 27 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists on the night.
Jimmy's ooping 🏀 pic.twitter.com/3qhr54XIKw
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 12, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers 127, Chicago Bulls 105
The 76ers started the second half of the season without Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons, who both missed the All-Star Game due to health and safety protocols.
Without the two All-Stars, Tobias Harris led the way with 24 points for Philly.
That's a tough step-back, T. pic.twitter.com/ntyOQ1l9WA
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 12, 2021
New York Knicks 101, Milwaukee Bucks 134
The high powered Bucks offence has taken control in Milwaukee, as they lead the Knicks 68-51 at halftime. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
RJ Barrett is not messing around out of the All-Star break with this HUGE stuff!
OKAY RJ 😤 pic.twitter.com/RqPnBs5tuJ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 12, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves 135, New Orleans Pelicans 105
Anthony Edwards poured in 27 points as the T-Wolves overcame a double-digit deficit to blow out the Pelicans on the road.
The Pelicans may have lost, but this Zion poster was still a highlight.
just insane pic.twitter.com/x1l925ucBI
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 12, 2021
Dallas Mavericks 108, Oklahoma City Thunder 116
Without Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, the Dallas Mavericks were playing from behind all night against the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was dominant for OKC with 32 points and six assists.
SPIN. SCOOP. SCORE. SHAI. @shaiglalex | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/HZiit3TbBa
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 12, 2021
LA Clippers 130, Golden State Warriors 104
Leonard stuffs the stat sheet with 28 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals in a huge win for the Clippers.
Scoring at will.@kawhileonard checks out of the third with 28 points. pic.twitter.com/ZEl0r4BaI1
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 12, 2021
Phoenix Suns 127, Portland Trail Blazers 121
Devin Booker poured in 35 points for Phoenix, as the Suns outscored the Blazers 37-27 in the fourth quarter to win on the road.
The 3 that sealed the 100th 30-point game! pic.twitter.com/BYkeOGF6kQ
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 12, 2021
Sacramento Kings 125, Houston Rockets 105
Six players score in double figures led by De'Aaron Fox as the Kings hand the Rockets their 14th consecutive loss.
👑 30 PTS
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 12, 2021
👑 9 ASTS
👑 7 REBS
👑 W
🎥 @swipathefox was 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔𝙒𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 in the win over Houston! pic.twitter.com/4yC1QNHx5o
Top Fantasy Performers
Kyrie Irving: 40 PTS, 8 REBS, 3 ASTS
James Harden: 22 PTS, 10 REBS, 8 ASTS
Jimmy Butler: 27 PTS, 11 ASTS, 8 REBS
Nikola Vucevic: 24 PTS, 17 REBS, 3 ASTS
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 24 PTS, 10 REBS, 10 ASTS, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Kawhi Leonard: 28 PTS, 9 REBS, 4 ASTS, 3 STLS
Devin Booker: 35 PTS, 8 ASTS, 5 REBS
De'Aaron Fox: 30 PTS, 9 ASTS, 7 REBS, 2 STLS
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