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Meta TitleNBA News: Scores, Team Standings, Player Injuries and More | NBC News
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2h ago College basketball College basketball North Carolina men's basketball to hire Michael Malone as next head coach, per reports Malone was head coach of the NBA's Denver Nuggets for 10 seasons, leading them to a title in 2022-23. 9h ago NBA NBA How to watch New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks: Live stream info for tonight's game Live coverage begins with NBA Showtime at 6:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports 9h ago NBA NBA 2026 NBA MVP predictions: NBC Sports roundtable gives full picks In a deep field of MVP-worthy players, the NBC Sports crew gave a clean sweep to SGA. NBC Sports 19h ago NBA NBA NBA 2025-26 Highlights: Houston Rockets 117, Golden State Warriors 116 The Houston Rockets spoiled Steph Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors with a clutch win on Sunday Night Basketball. NBC Sports 19h ago NBA NBA Houston Rockets understanding their potential down the stretch Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller share their reactions to Steph Curry's return for the Golden State Warriors before shifting to the Rockets side of the ball after winning their sixth straight. NBC Sports 22h ago NBA NBA NBA 2025-26 Highlights: Dallas Mavericks 134, Los Angeles Lakers 128 Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball. NBC Sports 22h ago NBA NBA Los Angeles Lakers had no answer for Cooper Flagg after dropping 45 points Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter. NBC Sports 2d ago NBA NBA Lakers' Austin Reaves suffers Grade 2 oblique strain, out for remainder of season This comes 24 hours after the news of Luka Doncic's Grade 2 hamstring strain. Both very likely miss the start of the playoffs. NBC Sports 2d ago NBA NBA Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is healthy enough to play, rips Bucks as league starts investigation "It's like a slap in my face. So, I don't know where the relationship goes from there." NBC Sports 2d ago NBA NBA Cooper Flagg becomes the first teen to score 50 points in an NBA game The Dallas Mavericks rookie scored 51 points, 24 of which came in the fourth quarter. 2d ago NBA NBA NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of season with hamstring strain The Pacific Division champion Lakers (50-27) have just five games left before the postseason, starting Sunday at Dallas.
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[![Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller share their reactions to Steph Curry's return for the Golden State Warriors before shifting to the Rockets side of the ball after winning their sixth straight.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Houston-Rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch-9ffee9.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/houston-rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller share their reactions to Steph Curry's return for the Golden State Warriors before shifting to the Rockets side of the ball after winning their sixth straight.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Houston-Rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch-9ffee9.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/houston-rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch?cid=nbcnews) 22h ago ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA 2025-26 Highlights: Dallas Mavericks 134, Los Angeles Lakers 128](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-dallas-mavericks-134-los-angeles-lakers-128?cid=nbcnews) Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball. [![Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-NBA-2025-26-Highlights-Dallas-Mavericks-134-Los-Angeles-Lakers-128-377efe.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-dallas-mavericks-134-los-angeles-lakers-128?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-NBA-2025-26-Highlights-Dallas-Mavericks-134-Los-Angeles-Lakers-128-377efe.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-dallas-mavericks-134-los-angeles-lakers-128?cid=nbcnews) 22h ago ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Los Angeles Lakers had no answer for Cooper Flagg after dropping 45 points](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/los-angeles-lakers-had-no-answer-for-cooper-flagg-after-dropping-45-points?cid=nbcnews) Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter. [![Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Los-Angeles-Lakers-had-no-answer-for-Cooper-Flagg-after-dropping-45-points-2b2d6f.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/los-angeles-lakers-had-no-answer-for-cooper-flagg-after-dropping-45-points?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Los-Angeles-Lakers-had-no-answer-for-Cooper-Flagg-after-dropping-45-points-2b2d6f.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/los-angeles-lakers-had-no-answer-for-cooper-flagg-after-dropping-45-points?cid=nbcnews) 2d ago ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Lakers' Austin Reaves suffers Grade 2 oblique strain, out for remainder of season](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/lakers-austin-reaves-suffers-grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least?cid=nbcnews) This comes 24 hours after the news of Luka Doncic's Grade 2 hamstring strain. Both very likely miss the start of the playoffs. [![Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea-Imagn-Images-Lakers-Austin-Reaves-suffers-Grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least-ae3691.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/lakers-austin-reaves-suffers-grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea-Imagn-Images-Lakers-Austin-Reaves-suffers-Grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least-ae3691.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/lakers-austin-reaves-suffers-grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least?cid=nbcnews) 2d ago ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is healthy enough to play, rips Bucks as league starts investigation](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-bucks-as-league-starts-investigation?cid=nbcnews) "It's like a slap in my face. So, I don't know where the relationship goes from there." [![Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Benny-Sieu-Imagn-Images-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-Bucks-as-league-starts-investigation-4fee65.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-bucks-as-league-starts-investigation?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Benny-Sieu-Imagn-Images-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-Bucks-as-league-starts-investigation-4fee65.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-bucks-as-league-starts-investigation?cid=nbcnews) 2d ago ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Cooper Flagg becomes the first teen to score 50 points in an NBA game](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/mavs-rookie-cooper-flagg-scores-51-points-first-teen-reach-50-rcna266710) The Dallas Mavericks rookie scored 51 points, 24 of which came in the fourth quarter. [![Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260404-Cooper-Flagg-aa-1107-6f928c.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/mavs-rookie-cooper-flagg-scores-51-points-first-teen-reach-50-rcna266710) [![Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260404-Cooper-Flagg-aa-1107-6f928c.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/mavs-rookie-cooper-flagg-scores-51-points-first-teen-reach-50-rcna266710) 2d ago ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) ## [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of season with hamstring strain](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/nba-scoring-leader-luka-doncic-miss-rest-season-hamstring-rcna266694) The Pacific Division champion Lakers (50-27) have just five games left before the postseason, starting Sunday at Dallas. 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2h ago [College basketball](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/ncaa-college-basketball) [College basketball](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/ncaa-college-basketball) [North Carolina men's basketball to hire Michael Malone as next head coach, per reports](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/college-basketball/north-carolina-basketball-michael-malone-coach-ncaa-rcna266994) Malone was head coach of the NBA's Denver Nuggets for 10 seasons, leading them to a title in 2022-23. [![Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets ](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260406-Mike-Malone-VSB-1711-74a4e0.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/college-basketball/north-carolina-basketball-michael-malone-coach-ncaa-rcna266994) [![Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets ](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260406-Mike-Malone-VSB-1711-74a4e0.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/college-basketball/north-carolina-basketball-michael-malone-coach-ncaa-rcna266994) 9h ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [How to watch New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks: Live stream info for tonight's game](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/how-to-watch-new-york-knicks-vs-atlanta-hawks-live-stream-info-for-tonights-game?cid=nbcnews) Live coverage begins with NBA Showtime at 6:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. [![HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Jalen Brunson \#11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Getty-Images-How-to-watch-New-York-Knicks-vs-Atlanta-Hawks-Live-stream-info-for-tonights-game-fc49f8.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/how-to-watch-new-york-knicks-vs-atlanta-hawks-live-stream-info-for-tonights-game?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Jalen Brunson \#11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Getty-Images-How-to-watch-New-York-Knicks-vs-Atlanta-Hawks-Live-stream-info-for-tonights-game-fc49f8.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/how-to-watch-new-york-knicks-vs-atlanta-hawks-live-stream-info-for-tonights-game?cid=nbcnews) 9h ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [2026 NBA MVP predictions: NBC Sports roundtable gives full picks](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-mvp-predictions-nbc-sports-roundtable-gives-their-full-picks-between-gilgeous-alexander-wembanyama?cid=nbcnews) In a deep field of MVP-worthy players, the NBC Sports crew gave a clean sweep to SGA. [![BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander \#2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Thunder 119-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Getty-Images-2026-NBA-MVP-predictions-NBC-Sports-roundtable-gives-their-full-picks-between-Gilgeous-Alexander-Wembanyama-e59756.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-mvp-predictions-nbc-sports-roundtable-gives-their-full-picks-between-gilgeous-alexander-wembanyama?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander \#2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Thunder 119-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Getty-Images-2026-NBA-MVP-predictions-NBC-Sports-roundtable-gives-their-full-picks-between-Gilgeous-Alexander-Wembanyama-e59756.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-mvp-predictions-nbc-sports-roundtable-gives-their-full-picks-between-gilgeous-alexander-wembanyama?cid=nbcnews) 19h ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA 2025-26 Highlights: Houston Rockets 117, Golden State Warriors 116](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-houston-rockets-117-golden-state-warriors-116?cid=nbcnews) The Houston Rockets spoiled Steph Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors with a clutch win on Sunday Night Basketball. [![The Houston Rockets spoiled Steph Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors with a clutch win on Sunday Night Basketball.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-NBA-2025-26-Highlights-Houston-Rockets-117-Golden-State-Warriors-116-98b5a0.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-houston-rockets-117-golden-state-warriors-116?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![The Houston Rockets spoiled Steph Curry’s return to the Golden State Warriors with a clutch win on Sunday Night Basketball.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-NBA-2025-26-Highlights-Houston-Rockets-117-Golden-State-Warriors-116-98b5a0.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-houston-rockets-117-golden-state-warriors-116?cid=nbcnews) 19h ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Houston Rockets understanding their potential down the stretch](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/houston-rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch?cid=nbcnews) Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller share their reactions to Steph Curry's return for the Golden State Warriors before shifting to the Rockets side of the ball after winning their sixth straight. [![Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller share their reactions to Steph Curry's return for the Golden State Warriors before shifting to the Rockets side of the ball after winning their sixth straight.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Houston-Rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch-9ffee9.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/houston-rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller share their reactions to Steph Curry's return for the Golden State Warriors before shifting to the Rockets side of the ball after winning their sixth straight.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Houston-Rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch-9ffee9.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/houston-rockets-understanding-their-potential-down-the-stretch?cid=nbcnews) 22h ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA 2025-26 Highlights: Dallas Mavericks 134, Los Angeles Lakers 128](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-dallas-mavericks-134-los-angeles-lakers-128?cid=nbcnews) Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball. [![Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-NBA-2025-26-Highlights-Dallas-Mavericks-134-Los-Angeles-Lakers-128-377efe.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-dallas-mavericks-134-los-angeles-lakers-128?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Cooper Flagg and LeBron James put on a show for their respective teams, but it’s the Mavericks who score their 25th win of the NBA season on Sunday Night Basketball.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-NBA-2025-26-Highlights-Dallas-Mavericks-134-Los-Angeles-Lakers-128-377efe.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/nba-2025-26-highlights-dallas-mavericks-134-los-angeles-lakers-128?cid=nbcnews) 22h ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Los Angeles Lakers had no answer for Cooper Flagg after dropping 45 points](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/los-angeles-lakers-had-no-answer-for-cooper-flagg-after-dropping-45-points?cid=nbcnews) Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter. [![Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Los-Angeles-Lakers-had-no-answer-for-Cooper-Flagg-after-dropping-45-points-2b2d6f.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/los-angeles-lakers-had-no-answer-for-cooper-flagg-after-dropping-45-points?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford break down Cooper Flagg's greatness after dropping 45 points against the Los Angeles Lakers that was fueled by a 19-point first quarter.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/nebula-Los-Angeles-Lakers-had-no-answer-for-Cooper-Flagg-after-dropping-45-points-2b2d6f.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nba/los-angeles-lakers-had-no-answer-for-cooper-flagg-after-dropping-45-points?cid=nbcnews) 2d ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Lakers' Austin Reaves suffers Grade 2 oblique strain, out for remainder of season](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/lakers-austin-reaves-suffers-grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least?cid=nbcnews) This comes 24 hours after the news of Luka Doncic's Grade 2 hamstring strain. Both very likely miss the start of the playoffs. [![Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea-Imagn-Images-Lakers-Austin-Reaves-suffers-Grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least-ae3691.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/lakers-austin-reaves-suffers-grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea-Imagn-Images-Lakers-Austin-Reaves-suffers-Grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least-ae3691.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/lakers-austin-reaves-suffers-grade-2-oblique-strain-out-for-remainder-of-season-at-least?cid=nbcnews) 2d ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is healthy enough to play, rips Bucks as league starts investigation](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-bucks-as-league-starts-investigation?cid=nbcnews) "It's like a slap in my face. So, I don't know where the relationship goes from there." [![Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Benny-Sieu-Imagn-Images-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-Bucks-as-league-starts-investigation-4fee65.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-bucks-as-league-starts-investigation?cid=nbcnews) NBC Sports [![Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/Benny-Sieu-Imagn-Images-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-Bucks-as-league-starts-investigation-4fee65.jpg)](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-says-he-is-healthy-enough-to-play-rips-bucks-as-league-starts-investigation?cid=nbcnews) 2d ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [Cooper Flagg becomes the first teen to score 50 points in an NBA game](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/mavs-rookie-cooper-flagg-scores-51-points-first-teen-reach-50-rcna266710) The Dallas Mavericks rookie scored 51 points, 24 of which came in the fourth quarter. [![Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260404-Cooper-Flagg-aa-1107-6f928c.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/mavs-rookie-cooper-flagg-scores-51-points-first-teen-reach-50-rcna266710) [![Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260404-Cooper-Flagg-aa-1107-6f928c.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/mavs-rookie-cooper-flagg-scores-51-points-first-teen-reach-50-rcna266710) 2d ago [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba) [NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of season with hamstring strain](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/nba-scoring-leader-luka-doncic-miss-rest-season-hamstring-rcna266694) The Pacific Division champion Lakers (50-27) have just five games left before the postseason, starting Sunday at Dallas. [![Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260404-luka-doncic-aa-913-6a5f66.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/nba-scoring-leader-luka-doncic-miss-rest-season-hamstring-rcna266694) [![Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-200x100,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-04/260404-luka-doncic-aa-913-6a5f66.jpg)](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/nba-scoring-leader-luka-doncic-miss-rest-season-hamstring-rcna266694)
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