MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 10: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images
What’s the saying go? Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times, shame on both of us. Well, what’s four? Because we’re at that with Jalen Green.
He’s stringed together four straight 24+ point performances, all coming in Phoenix Suns wins. Last night’s victory against the Pacers was not just his best game of the win streak, but of his Suns’ tenure. The guard scored 36 points on 14-of-23 from the field and was tied for the team lead in plus/minus.
When Suns GM Brian Gregory said recently that Green and Devin Booker can be the NBA’s best backcourt, a game like last night can only further his belief in the idea. The two combined for 79 points, both going for season highs and accounting for more than 64% of the team’s points.
The key for Green is that he’s deferring to Booker. During Phoenix’s four-game win streak, the fifth-year guard is taking three fewer shots per game than Booker is, and his efficiency has been the best it’s been all season. He’s shooting 50.6% from the field, doing so by taking nearly five more shots per game than his season average.
One of the knocks on Green to start his career has been about his efficiency. No season as a Rocket did he shoot better than 42.3% from the field or 35.4% from three, low marks for an undersized guard that can be a liability on offense, takes a lot of shots, and has a thin frame.
In two of his last three seasons on the Rockets, Green led Houston in points per game, and all four years he was a member of the team, he led them in shots per game. That is not his role on the Suns. It’s a fundamentally different one than the one he played with his former team, especially when Devin Booker is playing.
When he’s sharing the court with Booker, Green is not the offensive team’s main perimeter focus. He has more room to operate, as well as put less consistent tax on his body as he recovers from his multiple hamstring injuries that could impact his energy. When Booker plays, Green shoots 44% from the field and is a +75. When he doesn’t, he shoots 29.8% from the field and is a -34. When Green is playing without Booker, he reverts back to the role he played during his time in Houston, where he was often a first option.
Amid all the injuries both have had, Booker and Green have played just 13 games together. Since Booker returned from his hip injury, the six-straight games the two have played is the longest streak they’ve gone this year playing with each other, and they’re finally hitting their stride. Both playing similar positions and sharing similar skillsets, the two have needed time to find their rhythm. Booker’s was always going to come first. He’s the team’s best player and leader. Green is starting to find his.
Mar 12, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dribbles against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Coming off a tough win against the Boston Celtics, the Spurs battled the Denver Nuggets. It was announced before the game that Victor Wembanyama would not play due to ankle soreness. Nonetheless, the Spurs dominated the first half. They outscored the Nuggets 37-25 in the first quarter, led by as much as 20 points, and took a 14-point lead into halftime. However, the Nuggets’ offense began to wake up in the third. They outscored the Spurs 41-37 in the third and embarked on a 14-0 run in the fourth. The Spurs were ice cold shooting from three, outscored 42-25, and could not stop the onslaught brought on by Jamal Murray. The Spurs ultimately lost 136-131.
Stephon Castle led the way with a triple-double: 30 points (4-8 3PT, 12-13 FT), 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. This is Steph’s 3rd triple-double of the season. His four threes tied a season high from December 23rd against the OKC Thunder. Without Wemby, Steph was aggressive on offense. He drained 12 of his 13 free throws and dished out double-digit dimes for the 11th time this season. He had the tough assignment of guarding Murray, and he defended well in the first half. However, Murray caught fire in the fourth and was able to score on multiple defenders. Nonetheless, a performance like the one Steph put on shows his skyward potential for the 21-year-old.
AND-ONE! Steph drives on Christian Braun, and he uses his patience for the tough and-one finish off the backboard!
De’Aaron Fox dropped 27 points (10-19 FG), nine assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Just like Steph, Fox was aggressive on offense. Besides dropping a near double-double, Fox drained four threes and got into the paint off of P&R’s and iso plays. He also picked pockets on defense. After playing well all game, Fox missed a crucial three-point attempt late and attempted to lock down Murray late in the game down by three. Unfortunately, he was called for a foul when Murray was clearly about to go out of bounds. Nonetheless, the two-time all-star will continue to play fast as the season dwindles.
SPLASHTOWN! Fox drains the three from the corner early in the first!
Harrison Barnes returned from injury and dropped 20 points (6-10 FG, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal. After missing the last five games due to an ankle injury, HB returned with a bang. This is his first 20+ game since December 23rd against OKC. He played 27 minutes, which is his most since February 1st. Clearly, Mitch Johnson wanted HB to get extra burn after a week off. The 33-year-old will look to continue contributing to this young, contending squad as the playoffs are a month away.
Old man hustle! HB tracks down the loose ball and drives into the paint with a fake and a slam!
Devin Vassell dropped 18 points, three assists, two steals, and a rebound. It was not a 35-point explosion with seven threes like the last time Dev played the Nuggets, but he did have a near 20-point game thanks to four threes. He started hot, but cooled down in the fourth. As one of the x-factors on the team, Dev also played excellent off-ball defense, especially forcing steals on passes to Nikola Jokic. The two-way wing will continue to be a willing defender and knockdown shooter.
Dylan Harper dropped 13 points (6-12 FG), five rebounds, five assists, and a block. The rookie guard made the most of his 24 minutes, finishing with the highest plus/minus on the team with +9. With Castle and Fox combining for 57 points and 19 assists, Dyl did not play after the four-minute mark in the fourth. It remains to be seen if Mitch Johnson will play all three guards together in the fourth quarter, but for now, Dyl will continue to be a spark plug combo guard off the bench.
Block to assist! After swatting Braun’s shot attempt on one end, Dyl finds Steph for a side corner three-ball!
Carter Bryant dropped 10 points (4-6 FG), three rebounds, and an assist in just nine minutes. The rookie wing came to play and capitalized on his playing time, or lack thereof. He played fearlessly in the paint and hustled on both ends, including playing great defense on Jokic. Despite having the second-highest plus/minus with +7, Carter only played nine minutes. A clear explanation would be the return of Barnes. It will be curious to see how Mitch Johnson manages HB and CB’s minutes during the last month of the regular season.
VET MOVES! CB tracks down the offensive rebound and takes it back into Jokic in the paint for the tough finish!
In what would have been an outstanding statement win without their best player, this young team relinquished the lead they held for most of the game to a seasoned, contending team. The one-two punch of Jokic and Murray did most of their damage in the fourth, as it was clear a certain alien-like figure was missing in the paint that could have disrupted the Nuggets’ offensive game plan. Nonetheless, this team has defeated the Nuggets without Wemby before, so a loss like this only prepares them for their rematch in April.
Finally, here are the full game highlights.
The Spurs continue their homestand this Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets at 2:30 P.M. (CST) on Prime Video/FDSN-SW.
There’s no better way to tip off the weekend than with some winning NBA player prop bets, and my NBA predictions have found a trio that are a slam dunk, including Karl-Anthony Towns being purr-fect on the boards against the Pacers.
Those and more NBA picks for Friday, March 13, right meow.
Karl-Anthony Towns is the New York Knicks best rebounder, averaging 11.9 boards per game, and he’s taken that to the next level recently.
KAT has hauled down 13.0 rebounds per contest over his last eight games, grabbing 13 or more boards five times during that stretch, and there’s no reason to think he’ll slow down when he faces the Indiana Pacers.
It’s a year to forget for the Pacers and enter this game losers of 11 in a row. Indiana has a lot of issues and rebounding is one of them. The Pacers rank next-to-last in both rebounding rate and opponent rebounds per game.
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where to watch: MSG, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
Prop #2: Kyle Filipowski Double-Double
+150 at bet365
The Utah Jazz are another team that is not-so-subtly tanking at this point in the season. But they’ve been surprisingly scrappy recently, going 4-2 ATS in their last six games.
That’s because the guys who are actually playing for the Jazz are playing for their futures. Including Kyle Filipowski.
The Jazz big man is averaging 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds since becoming a regular starter 11 games ago. He’s also hauled down double-digit boards in four of his last five games, which has me looking at him to record another double-double.
You might not think that Steph Curry being out would affect the Golden State Warriors' rebounding, but that’s exactly what’s happened.
Steph has been out since the start of February, and the Warriors are still taking the fourth-most shots per game, but not surprisingly, they rank 25th in field goal percentage. As a result, the Dubs have surrendered the third-most opponent rebounds per game.
The T-Wolves shooting guard is averaging 4.4 rebounds per game, but his total sits at 3.5. A number he’s topped in four of his last five games and nine of his last 13.
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Jaylen Brown isn’t a fan of what’s going on in the NBA.
The Celtics star, who scored 34 points in a 104-102 loss to the league-leading Thunder on Thursday night, spoke to reporters for the first time since his ejection for arguing a non-foul call earlier in the week.
“I don’t know, maybe it all works in the end, but I just don’t foul bait,” Brown said. “I’m not looking to flop or anything like that, but it’s almost like you got to. It’s almost like, because there’s a couple of plays in the fourth quarter where I felt like I drove strong, went up strong, and I didn’t get the benefit of the doubt. But maybe if I would have flopped, maybe I would have been able to sell that call. And those decide games.”
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort. AP
In a road loss to the Spurs on Tuesday, Brown argued with officials after San Antonio’s Stephon Castle bumped him out of bounds while he was dribbling, but failed to get a call.
In Thursday’s matchup with the reigning NBA champions, Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record with his 127th straight game with at least 20 points.
His 35-point effort was aided by hitting seven of his eight free-throws.
The 2024-25 MVP has drawn the second-most fouls this season and is often derided by fans as a “free-throw merchant” for his penchant for getting calls.
Thursday’s loss came on a pair of free throws by OKC center Chet Holmgren, who drew a foul on Boston’s Sam Houser with 0.8 seconds remaining.
Brown did not address the the call on Houser or Gilgeous-Alexander’s game specifically, but pointed to the larger problem he’s seeing.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics. NBAE via Getty Images
“It’s like, we commend players for playing the game the right way, but we give the benefit to those who necessarily are trying to manipulate the game into their advantage,” Brown, who has drawn the sixth-most fouls this season, said. “I just don’t think it’s basketball. Let’s just play basketball. All the foul baiting, I think it’s whatever for me.”
Brown hit 13 of his 14 free throws on the night.
After Thursday, the Celtics sit in second in the Eastern Conference with a 43-23 record, 4.5 games behind the top-seeded Pistons and 1.5 games ahead of the Knicks.
They’ll face the Thunder, winners of seven straight, again in 12 days with a shot at revenge.
Deandre Ayton knew what he was doing wasn’t working.
With the Lakers in the midst of a push for playoff seeding, and the collective sense of urgency of the team rising, the 7-foot big man knew he needed to pick it up.
Being left behind wasn’t an option.
And not only has Ayton “caught up with the team,” as he put it after the Lakers’ win over the Bulls on Thursday, but he’s delivering in the ways the Lakers are needing.
Hustling on the glass.
The Lakers big man had 23 points versus Chicago. NBAE via Getty Images
Setting physical screens.
Rolling to the rim hard after pick and rolls.
Taking advantage of favorable offensive matchups inside of the paint.
Being a presence as the last line of defense.
“[I] felt like I picked up my energy and my focus,” Ayton said on Thursday night. “And I finally caught up with the team. That’s about it.”
The difference in Ayton’s play and the impact on his counting stats were easier to see when the Lakers hosted the Bulls.
He finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for his 12th 20-10 game of the season.
Over half (six) of Ayton’s rebounds came on the offensive glass, which tied a season-high,
But the difference in the way Ayton played over the last three games and the way he was playing the week before sitting out of the March 6 home win over the Pacers is different.
He’s chasing rebounds and rolling to the rim harder. There’s a greater intensity and sense of urgency to his game.
“If something’s not working, you’re gonna fix it,” Ayton said. “Just gotta get up and fix it. That’s all. There was nothing that led to it.”
Regardless of the reason, Ayton is putting together a level of consistency in how he plays that hasn’t been seen since the early couple of months of the season.
“As a team, we have been trying to find and build towards consistency – that’s the individual, that’s the group,” coach JJ Redick said. “We know what DA is capable of. I think Austin [Reaves] said this recently: he is an X factor for us, if not the X factor. Because him playing at a high level raises our ceiling. It changes the makeup of our team.”
Ayton’s status as the Lakers’ X factor was already known – evident by the fact they’re 27-8 when he grabs at least eight rebounds. They’re 24-9 when he takes at least eight shot attempts.
And when Ayton has at least eight rebounds and eight shot attempts in the same game, the Lakers are 22-6.
But why is he the team’s X factor?
Ayton is putting together a level of consistency in how he plays that hasn’t been seen since the early couple of months of the season. AP
Because for as athletic and an ideal fit that backup Jaxson Hayes may be alongside Luka Doncic, who likes playing with rim-running centers, Ayton has the talent, size and strength to neautralize team’s other big men, like Ayton’s done to Rudy Gobert when the Lakers played the Timberwolves this season, sweeping the regular season series, 3-0.
Because when the Lakers’ best players aren’t in a rhythm as scorers, he can create offense for himself in ways most of them don’t: rolls to the basket, quick seals on smaller plays or crashing the offensive glass.
“He saw a small guy and he was just playing bully ball down there,” Doncic said of Ayton against the Bulls. “Kind of fed him a couple times. He’s been doing an amazing job.”
Ayton adds layers to the Lakers, diversifying the way they can win sequences of a game.
Like he did during the first quarter with his interior play against the Knicks on Sunday. Or the second quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves, when he had 12 points and five rebounds in the quarter. Like he did throughout the win over the Bulls.
Doncic, Reaves and LeBron James may be the driving forces for the Lakers’ success. But Ayton and the determining factor of much success the team will ultimately achieve in a Western Conference filled with talented big men.
It’s one of the biggest reasons the last several days have been so encouraging for the Lakers.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 9: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on March 9, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t mean to define an all-time great NBA career with a throwaway line after a regular season win two years ago. It just worked out that way.
“My whole life is consistent,” Gilgeous-Alexander said in front of ESPN’s cameras following a March 2024 win over the Miami Heat. “Everything I do. From what I eat, to when I sleep, to my recovery, to my loved ones, everything is consistent. It’s a routine for me at this point.”
Gilgeous-Alexander’s comment became a meme as his teammates began hooting and hollering in the background. At the time, he was just starting to enter the MVP race, and the Thunder were in their first year as an elite team. While that season would end in disappointment in the second round of the playoffs, SGA and OKC would both get the salvation they were looking for the next year: his first MVP award and the franchise’s first NBA championship.
It’s easy to think back to Gilgeous-Alexander’s suddenly infamous quote after he broke an impossible NBA record on Thursday night. As the Thunder beat the Boston Celtics in a possible 2026 NBA Finals preview, SGA scored 20 or more points in his 127th consecutive regular-season game to break the NBA record held by Wilt Chamberlain. While basically no one was aware of Chamberlain’s record before SGA threatened to break it, it’s a remarkable feat from a remarkable talent who feels suddenly feels like he’s surpassed Nikola Jokic for the mythical title of Best Player in the World.
How wild is Shai’s record? Consider this:
Michael Jordan’s longest streak of scoring 20+ is 72 games.
LeBron James’ longest streak of scoring 20+ is 49 games.
Kobe Bryant’s longest streak of scoring 20+ is 63 games.
In fact, Gilgeous-Alexander hasn’t even needed all four quarters to get to 20 points in the vast majority of his games. About 89 percent of the time, SGA has reached 20 points before the fourth quarter.
The craziest part about Shai passing Wilt tonight is that Shai had 20 points by the end of the 3rd Quarter in 113 of the 127 games.
Gilgeous-Alexander is peaking at an all-time high level at 27 years old, and he’s about to force some uncomfortable conversations. He’s lapped Jokic in my preferred all-in-on advanced metric EPM (which estimates a player’s total impact on team performance per 100 possessions): SGA leads the league at +9.6 right now, Jokic is second at +8.9, and Victor Wembanyama is third at +7.6.
That’s just the start of it. SGA is the best player in the world right now, but he’s also quickly becoming one of the best guards of all-time. Here’s how SGA rates against some of the greats by DPM, which again measures a player’s impact on team performance per 100 possessions. He’s the blue line in this graph, and only trails Steph Curry:
Gilgeous-Alexander’s peak has clearly surpassed Kobe and James Harden, and just about lines up with Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade, who I didn’t include for the sake of clarity. Play with the tool yourself here.
Shai is better than ever this year, too. Long known as a mid-range assassin with a special ability to get to the foul line, he’s now added a newly improved step-back three that makes him even harder to guard. He’s had multiple three-point daggers to win games this year, including one earlier this week to beat the rival Denver Nuggets.
Some fans like to reduce SGA’s success to flopping, but that’s crazy talk. Yes, he gets a lot of free throws, but so does every all-time great. Luka Doncic averages one more free throw per game than Shai, but he doesn’t get called a flopper nearly as often. If you go by free throw attempts per 36 minutes, SGA is tied with Deni Avdija. Yes, he does regularly exaggerate contact to get to the line, but that’s not why he’s so great.
This is a guard in complete mastery of his game: his handle is extremely tight, his mid-range game is money every time, and he’s a solid defender. At 6’6 with a 7-foot wingspan, Shai has the same measurements as Michael Jordan, and it gives him a shot that’s extremely hard to contest when he rises and fires. Like MJ, SGA is also sneaky strong and can discard defenders when he needs to. Like MJ, he’s quickly becoming known for a push-off.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s Joe DiMaggio with this streak, but he’s even more than that. He’s becoming one of the best we’ve ever seen, and that will be more apparent if OKC can break the NBA’s parity era to become the first team to win back-to-back championships since Kevin Durant’s Golden State Warriors in 2017-2018.
There’s no reason to diminish what SGA is doing right now. It should be celebrated at the highest level. If Wilt Chamberlain was playing against plumbers and milkmen when he set the streak in 1961-1963 — which isn’t true, either — what SGA is doing at an average NBA height is just absurd, historical stuff. Appreciate his greatness while you can.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Trendon Watford #12, Joel Embiid #21, and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers sit on the bench during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Meaningless basketball is back in Philadelphia.
Watching the 76ers lose to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night felt like a harkening back to the Process days of yore. With nearly the entire roster injured or suspended, the Sixers rolled out a group against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons that contained rookie VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and nine guys who were originally undrafted, on a two-way contract, playing in Europe a month ago, or more or less a coach. Oh yeah, and the Sixers literally had no centers, ironic for a franchise that we once joked could start an entire lineup of centers.
A debate has broken out in Sixers circles about whether or not the team should tank. Folks, they don’t need to. This broken-down roster will take care of things for itself. They may catch the stray Cam Payne heater here and there to beat a tanking team like Memphis, but the losses are coming.
However, unlike true tanking days when we fans had to wait until the NBA Draft Lottery to see the fruits of the team’s labors, the Play-In Tournament now looms as the next meaningful moment for the franchise. With 16 games remaining, the Sixers are 2.5 games back of the sixth-seeded Heat, and 7.5 games ahead of the 11th-seeded Bucks, so they are almost assuredly Play-In-bound.
The Play-In seems a fitting place for Philadelphia, a nexus of not-quite Playoff Basketball that represents a ‘can’t lose’ proposition for Sixers fans. In one scenario, the Sixers could be defeated in the Play-In Tournament, and everyone can root for the something like four percent chance that the ping pong balls will bounce our way and get this organization back on track after this back half of the season has been completely derailed. That’s very familiar ground, and honestly, probably the best hope for the franchise long-term, even if it’s a long shot.
In another scenario, the Sixers could revert to the team from the first half of the season. Tyrese Maxey’s pinky heals just fine. Joel Embiid finds another pocket period of reasonably good health. Paul George will be back from suspension (which, by the way, I feel like people should have carte blanche to pursue mental health by whatever means necessary while being in the orbit of the Sixers organization). They could very plausibly have the normal roster back, win the necessary game or two in the Play-In Tournament, and once again become the team ‘nobody wants to face’ in the first round. If nothing else, playing against that Pistons group with a full roster would make for a fun two weeks. Imagine all the Tobias Harris jokes we could get off!
So yes, this last month or so of the season will likely be very meaningless. It’s perfectly reasonable to use the time to get outside or reconnect with family rather than grind film from blowout losses to determine whether MarJon Beauchamp deserves a standard NBA contract (and if that’s your thing, that’s cool too!). But unlike prior years when meaningful basketball was at best returning in the fall, we only have to wait until mid-April.
The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers meet for the second time, but there won't be many familiar faces. Chicago won on Jan. 20 and dealt away players that combined for 78 points in that game. The Clippers traded away 39 points of production.
The makeover served the Clippers well. L.A. is on a hot streak, while Chicago has gone in the other direction.
That trend line should continue, as my Bulls vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks see the Clips covering.
Bulls vs Clippers prediction
Bulls vs Clippers best bet: Clippers -13.5 (-110)
Trading away or parting with James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Chris Paul has revived the Los Angeles Clippers' offense. L.A. has improved its record by 16 games since a late-December low point, a record midseason turnaround.
L.A. has covered seven of the last eight, including a 153-point outburst on Wednesday, while bullying lesser teams,winning their last five games favored by double-digits by an average margin of 26.4.
The Chicago Bulls, who traded Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Kevin Huerter, and Nikola Vucevic, are 3-3 since snapping an 11-game skid, have covered just two of the last five as double-digit dogs.
Bulls vs Clippers same-game parlay
The Clippers have gone Over in five straight and eight of the last 10. Chicago has the third fastest pace in the league, which plays right into the Clippers' hands.
Kawhi Leonard has been on a heater. He's led the team in scoring in 16 of the last 18 and has averaged over 30 points since Dec. 20. His lowest point total in the last five was 28.
Bulls vs Clippers SGP
Clippers -13.5
Over 234.5 points
Kawhi Leonard Over 29.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Points Parade!
Bennedict Mathurin has quickly become Los Angeles' second scoring option since arriving from Indiana at the deadline. He's scored 21 or more in four of the last five and has hit 4-of-9 from three over the last two games.
The Bulls will get plenty of possessions in this shootout, and Josh Giddey should reap the benefits as Chicago's top remaining scorer. He's topped 20 in three of the last five and averaged 19.4.
Bulls vs Clippers SGP
Over 234.5 points
Kawhi Leonard Over 29.5 points
Bennedict Mathurin Over 21.5 points
Josh Giddey Over 18.5 points
Bulls vs Clippers odds
Spread: Bulls +11 (-110) | Clippers -11 (-110)
Moneyline: Bulls +415 | Clippers -550
Over/Under: Over 233 (-110) | Under 233 (-110)
Bulls vs Clippers betting trend to know
The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 away games. Find more NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Clippers.
How to watch Bulls vs Clippers
Location
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Date
Friday, March 13, 2026
Tip-off
10:30 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN So Cal, CHSN
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Grizzlies vs Pistons best bet: Cade Cunningham Over 10.5 assists (-112)
Cade Cunningham is one of the top facilitators in the Association, and the numbers speak for themselves. The former first overall pick is averaging 10.0 dimes per contest, which ranks second in the league.
The guard is on a tear in March. He’s averaging 11.8 assists this month, and Cunningham has cashed the Over in back-to-back contests. During that span, he’s dished out a whopping 28 dimes.
Cunningham had 13 assists on Thursday against the 76ers. He also compiled 15 dimes on Tuesday versus the Nets. The Memphis Grizzlies are 20th in most assists allowed. Cunningham will cook.
Grizzlies vs Pistons same-game parlay
Jalen Duren has been a monster this season for the first-place Detroit Pistons, averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. We’ll focus on his scoring output tonight. The big man has cashed the Over in two of his last three contests.
While Duren only scored 14 on Thursday, that’s because he didn’t play a ton due to Detroit blowing out Philly. He’s also hit the Over in three of his last five home contests.
Tobias Harris is averaging 13.1 ppg this season for the Pistons, and he’s posted Over 11.5 points in two of his last three. The veteran dropped 15 in a revenge game against the Sixers on Thursday.
He’s also hit the Over in back-to-back contests at Little Caesars Arena.
Grizzlies vs Pistons SGP
Cade Cunningham Over 10.5 assists
Jalen Duren Over 18.5 points
Tobias Harris Over 11.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Robinson banks in from beyond the arc
Duncan Robinson has cashed the Over in treys in two straight, and he’s averaging 3.4 makes at home for an impressive 44.2% clip.
Grizzlies vs Pistons SGP
Cade Cunningham Over 10.5 assists
Jalen Duren Over 18.5 points
Tobias Harris Over 11.5 points
Duncan Robinson Over 2.5 threes
Grizzlies vs Pistons odds
Spread: Memphis +15.5 (-110) | Detroit -15.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Memphis +750 | Detroit -1200
Over/Under: Over 232.5 (-110) | Under 232.5 (-110)
Grizzlies vs Pistons betting trend to know
The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games at home (+16.35 Units / 26% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Grizzlies vs. Pistons.
How to watch Grizzlies vs Pistons
Location
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Date
Friday, March 13, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN SE-Memphis, FDSN Detroit
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The panic levels are rising in a hurry for the Toronto Raptors after three straight losses, but they’re favorites to right the ship tonight against the Phoenix Suns.
Though some erratic offensive outings have plunged Toronto into play-in uncertainty, my Suns vs. Raptors predictions expect a response from RJ Barrett & Co. here, even with Phoenix chasing a playoff spot of its own.
Read on for my free NBA picks for Friday, March 13.
Suns vs Raptors prediction
Suns vs Raptors best bet: RJ Barrett Over 20.5 points (-105)
While Scottie Barnes is dealing with an illness and Brandon Ingram has had some tired outings this month, Barrett is soaring with 23.4 PPG on 60% shooting in March.
He’s scored 20+ points in five of his last six games, and there are positive signs with his 3-pointers after going 17-for-42 in his past eight contests.
Ingram draws so much attention that Barrett likely won’t see the Phoenix Suns’ best defenders tonight. He’s the key to Toronto getting back in the win column.
Suns vs Raptors same-game parlay
A big night from Barrett can be the catalyst for a Raptors win, and the hosts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings with the Suns.
Phoenix is on the second night of a back-to-back set, and the visitors are 4-9 SU this year with a rest disadvantage.
Jakob Poeltl still doesn’t look fully healthy, but he remains a difference-maker defensively. He’s had at least one block in six straight contests, and I’m picking him to extend that streak here.
Suns vs Raptors SGP
RJ Barrett Over 20.5 points
Raptors moneyline
Jakob Poeltl Over 0.5 blocks
Our "from downtown" SGP: Book It
With Dillon Brooks still out, Phoenix needs the very best of Devin Booker — and he’s coming off a 43-point explosion in Indiana last night.
Look for another complete stat line tonight from Book, who’s dished 22 dimes across his past three games.
Suns vs Raptors SGP
Devin Booker Over 26.5 points
Devin Booker Over 5.5 assists
Devin Booker Over 3.5 rebounds
Devin Booker Over 0.5 steals
Suns vs Raptors odds
Spread: Suns +4.5 | Raptors -4.5
Moneyline: Suns +155 | Raptors -185
Over/Under: Over 218.5 | Under 218.5
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The Suns are 5-13 SU this season as road underdogs. Find more NBA betting trends for Suns vs. Raptors.
How to watch Suns vs Raptors
Location
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Date
Friday, March 13, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
TSN, KTVK
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SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 12: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs shots over Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images
For three quarters, the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs looked perfect. They were playing physically, getting out into the passing lanes, forcing the Denver Nuggets to take tough shots, and getting to the basket at will. But three-quarters of stellar basketball isn’t enough to take down Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. It takes a sustained 48 minutes of near-perfect basketball to beat an NBA Title contender without your best player.
The turning point seemed to come late in the third quarter, when Jokic was called for an illegal screen on Stephon Castle. A furious David Adelman challenged the call and was given a technical foul. After that, the Nuggets started to get more calls, and the Spurs’ physical advantage disappeared. Denver was able to get into the paint without Wembanyama there to stop them, and the tides turned quickly.
San Antonio didn’t do itself any favors in the fourth quarter. Some of the bad habits that led to blown leads earlier in the season were back with a vengeance on Thursday night. They turned the ball over, allowed the Nuggets to get out and run, and lost the battle in the paint. The game flipped on its head and was over in a flash.
There shouldn’t be a doomsday parade about the loss. Denver is a tough team, and the Spurs were a few bad bounces away from stealing this one without Wembanyama. It is, however, a reminder of what is ahead of them. In the playoffs, teams won’t roll over and die. It’ll take 48 minutes of sustained, near-perfect play to survive and advance.
Takeaways:
Castle is developing into a star in front of our eyes. He had his third triple-double of the season, and his second with 30 points. Castle bullied the Nuggets for 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Most importantly, he shot 4-8 from three. While he’s only shooting 31.2% from deep this season, he is hitting 40.5% of his three-pointers after the All-Star break. Maybe it’s a hot streak, or maybe it’s a sign of legitimate improvement. Either way, when Castle is a threat to hit catch and shoot threes, the Spurs offense looks a lot better.
Harrison Barnes looked great in his return from injury. The veteran had 20 points off the bench on 6-10 shooting from the field. His jump shot looked great, and he gave San Antonio another steady wing who could create some opportunities off the dribble if needed. He’s a key player to get going heading into the playoffs. Thursday was a start in the right direction.
Carter Bryant continues to impress. He had 10 points in just 9 minutes against Denver. He still looks a bit awkward out there at times, particularly when he is forced to put the ball on the deck and drive to the basket, but he is finishing at the rim better than he has all season and is knocking down three-pointers. Bryant is knocking down 37.8% of his threes after the ASB.
It was a true neutral performance from the newest Spur with the best nickname in basketball, Mason “Plumdog Millionaire” Plumlee. He grabbed two rebounds and had two steals while scoring 0 points and having a 0 +/-. He fits well in the Spurs scheme as a third big. He’s adept at dribble handoffs, sets good screens, and is a solid defender on the other end.
I’m not one to typically complain about officiating, but it was uneven at best on Thursday. You know it’s bad when BOTH head coaches got a technical for complaining about calls.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
#1 – Turnovers management
Deep into the season, you have a sense of what the game should look like and what could be a turning point. For this matchup against the last two champions, taking care of the ball while forcing turnovers would be one of the keys to winning overall.
Boston has been the best team in the league at avoiding turnovers, and OKC is right behind them. In the meantime, OKC is also one of the two best teams at forcing turnovers. The goal for the Celtics was to make sure they don’t get dominated in that area so they could stay in the game as long as possible.
Which they did. Both teams lost the ball 12 times, and many of those were caused by the high pressure put on the go-to guys for each team. Jaylen Brown lost the ball 6 times while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned it over 4 times.
From these turnovers, both teams did a great job defending the transition as the Celtics scored only 14 points off turnovers and the Thunder 16. The turnover battle being so even is one of the reasons the game was close. Let’s now look at the other layers of that strategic battle.
#2 – Keeping Neemias Queta in the paint
The Celtics and the Thunder went into that game knowing that Queta would hardly defend the opposing center. With Isaiah Hartenstein sidelined, the two centers for OKC were stretch bigs with Chet Holmgren and Jaylin Williams. In these scenarios, Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff have shown they would rather have a wing like Hauser on the opposing big while Queta defends the opponent’s worst shooter.
On the play above, Queta isn’t concerned at all with Alex Caruso and roams in the paint to make sure he can help on the drive and protect the rim. Yet, as soon as Caruso has the ball, he must defend him and does a great job blocking the layup attempt.
When Caruso was in the weakside corner, it was the perfect situation for Queta because he could come from behind and protect the rim like a goalkeeper. Here, Payton Pritchard is beaten on the drive, but here comes Queta and his long arm.
So, if the Celtics found a way to defend the paint so well, how is it possible that the Thunder had 75% efficiency on shot attempts within four feet of the rim?
#3 – Too many defensive collapses
Despite great effort on defense, especially on SGA, the Celtics made too many mistakes to get the win in the end. It’s little things, but against such an elite team, it makes it hard to win with these defensive errors.
Here for example, Caruso and Queta are on the strong side, which takes away the rim protection. Jordan Walsh stays up to help Pritchard on the ball and that creates a big gap in the paint so Aaron Wiggins can cut and finish at the rim.
The rotations weren’t on point from time to time, leading to way too many easy shots at the rim. Here again, the cut to the paint is open because nobody tags the roll man. It could have been Brown from the strong side or Luka Garza who could have come from the weakside and left Lu Dort alone — but no one showed up and that’s a dunk.
That play shows well why the defense can’t fall asleep even for a second around a great playmaker like SGA. Jaylen switches off the MVP but wants to help in the driving lane. However, he forgets his man on his back and that’s another open shot at the rim for OKC, who made sure to cash out on these defensive mistakes.
Overall, 18 field goals made from 24 attempts at the rim for the Thunder. The Celtics will need to fix that before the next matchup in Boston later this month.
#4 – Flare screen to open corners
While the defense had flaws in its execution, there were also great things going on offensively, especially to open the corner. The Celtics knew the Thunder are a team that will collapse easily to make sure they protect the paint. To use that as an advantage, Boston used a flare screen to attract defenders and open the corner.
Here for example, Queta’s screen and run to the paint absorbs SGA and that leaves Baylor Scheierman open.
While you could think it is accidental and that it was caused by Caruso’s fall (or flop), the Celtics ran the same action a little bit later, this time for a Hugo Gonzalez corner three. This is a great example of how gravity can make a defense break.
#5 – Jaylen Brown’s gravity
Speaking of gravity, Jaylen Brown’s game last night was a statement about the player he has become. Some plays in particular speak loudly, and this one with Sam Hauser is one of them. The Celtics shooters come and set a screen to force a switch on AJ Mitchell but the Thunder defense would rather send two players, even if that leaves one of the best shooters in the NBA open.
This screenshot from his seventh assist also says a lot. There is Dort on his back, Cason Wallace on his right, and Williams in between him and the paint. Because of his gravity, both Pritchard and Queta are open and this leads to another open shot.
Yet, with great gravity comes big responsibilities and sometimes Brown got caught up with bad passes and offensive fouls — but that’s part of the deal. The Thunder were willing to send two players at him and maybe the Celtics could have exploited that a little more rather than forcing the decision with JB.
Of course, he scored 34 points and was able to generate 14 free throws, but this also came with 15 missed shots and 6 turnovers. It is hard to find the right balance when you are responsible for your team’s gravity.
#6 – An isolation tournament
But Jaylen Brown wasn’t the only one hunting for one-on-one shots. SGA and Pritchard also had their share of isolations. Payton started off well with a couple of made shots against Wallace and Holmgren.
And of course, the step-back to close the first half. Despite having three players focused on him and the whole arena expecting him to be the one who shoots.
Despite this good start, the Celtics guard was only able to convert 6 of his 17 shot attempts, struggling from deep with a 2-for-9 mark beyond the line. And while PP and JB had some ups and downs in their isolations, SGA seemed unstoppable with 35 points on 18 shot attempts.
Dealing with SGA scoring was hard, but the Celtics still showed some great things despite the defeat.
#7 – Dealing with a MVP
How do you stop one of the two best players in the NBA? Well, you don’t — but you can pick your poison.
Joe Mazzulla on guarding SGA and how it’s a give and take:
“He’s obviously a great player. So you have to pick your poison and what you're going to take away. He only shot 8 free throws, so that's a part of that.”
The Celtics remained very disciplined and avoided, as much as possible, jumping on fakes and getting caught in SGA’s wizardry. Also, the Celtics have something quite remarkable when it comes to defending such a player: a deep roster with a lot of wings.
On this possession SGA uses a screen from Isaiah Joe to get rid of Jordan Walsh’s matchup, but instead he is now defended by Ron Harper Jr., who finds a way to steal the ball with his long arms.
Yet SGA was still the offensive engine for his team, and what might have become even harder against him is forcing him to give the ball away. Not because he doesn’t want to, but because he has improved a lot as a passer.
Despite playing without Jalen Williams and Hartenstein, the point guard was also able to make the whole team shine with nine assists and take advantage of the Celtics’ willingness to put pressure on him. He remained calm and collected and the Celtics lost the minutes he was on the floor by 14 points.
#8 – Dominating the glass
Despite losing because of an offensive rebound, the Celtics won the possession battle against the Thunder because they exploited one of their only weaknesses: the defensive rebound. Especially without Hartenstein.
Because of that impact on the offensive glass, the Celtics had five more possessions overall than the Thunder — and in a game decided by one possession, it could have changed a lot if Chet hadn’t gotten the board at the last second.
But that’s the trick when you play only with wings and guards. Holmgren was taller than anyone else on the court and the Thunder got lucky that the ball bounced near him. Yet the Celtics’ possession battle edge almost won them the game and it will be interesting to see if they can do it again in a couple of weeks.
#9 – The spanish Caruso
What a game from Gonzalez! As often against great teams, his ability to play multiple positions on defense and his motor to win possessions have a direct impact on the game. Just watch this possession where he blocks a triple and steals the ball from SGA on a drive.
Hugo Gonzalez is a special defender
Blocks the three and gets the back tap on SGA for the steal
That is special. On offense too, the juice he brings in transition and on the offensive board makes the team far better in the possession battle when he is on the court. Look how fast he is to get to the other end of the court for a layup.
Against OKC and Alex Caruso, analysts across the internet quickly saw how much Hugo Gonzalez could be inspired by the two-time NBA champion’s path, and how much he already impacts the game like him.
Six games out of seven at home in the next weeks for the Boston Celtics — a great opportunity to get closer to the 50th win. Could Joe Mazzulla’s team use the TD Garden crowd to fuel a run and secure a top-two spot in the East before April?
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball during the gameagainst the Boston Celtics on March 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Jaylen Brown drove left, pump-faked, spun around, and drilled a 19-foot equalizer over Lu Dort, putting the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder at a 102-102 tie with 21.9 seconds left in regulation — without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Nikola Vučević.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla started the unusual lineup of Brown, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta, and Baylor Scheierman. That combination has only played together six times this season, for a total of 21 minutes, but the team was limited in options. It wasn’t the ideal situation going up against the reigning NBA champions and the reigning MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
“Effort was good,” Mazzulla told reporters, per NBC Sports Boston. “It’s effort, toughness, execution. I thought our effort and toughness were great. We played two great teams like that. Obviously, every possession matters, so a couple of possessions didn’t go our way — that’s the difference in the game. I thought we played very well, credit to the guys, and how we have the possessions that we know we have to be better at.”
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 12: Jaylen Brown #7 is helped up by Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Early on, it was the bench that elevated the Celtics. Luka Garza and Jordan Walsh battled for second-chance possessions, both at the forefront of a 20-5 headstart advantage in bench points over the Thunder. Hugo González contributed with a go-ahead 3-pointer in the corner, and Boston had found its rhythm despite being shorthanded while facing the league’s best team.
The seamless transition in maintaining their competitive edge came as no surprise to the Celtics. The veterans in the locker room have worked alongside the younger, less experienced crew all season, preparing them for opportunities — including those unforeseen.
Oklahoma City was simply their latest of many challenges.
“We just got some young wolves, man,” Brown told reporters, per NBC Sports Boston. “We play inspired basketball. We come out every night and we compete, regardless of who’s on the floor. We’re not afraid of anybody, and we play together and play as a team. I’m proud of my group. I’m proud of our approach to every game. We came out on the road and we put their game to the test.”
González came up with a huge block in the third quarter, denying a Jaylin Williams 3-point attempt. Scheierman led the team with three offensive rebounds, two of which turned into second-chance baskets. It was another example of Boston’s readiness. Every player on the roster is prepared to step in at any moment to keep the engine running. That has been the theme since Opening Night, when Tatum’s return date was unknown, and the identity of the 2025–26 Celtics was still taking shape.
Pritchard also sees no reason to be surprised.
“We’re not learning anything,” Pritchard told reporters, per NBC Sports Boston. “You guys have already seen it. They come ready to play and play winning basketball. So it’s nothing new. We’re almost through the (regular) season now, so it’s what they do.”
Before the season commenced, team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens labeled most of the roster’s newcomers as “unprovens.” Comprised of minimally experienced arrivals, the offseason overhaul posed a mammoth challenge alongside Tatum’s recovery from his ruptured right Achilles tendon. The challenge was to maintain their standard as if Kristaps Porziņģis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet had never left and to compete with the league’s best while carving their place among that elite company.
Thursday night’s trip to Oklahoma City was proof that Boston has rendered that image in detail.
In San Antonio, the Celtics nearly overcame a 39-point double-double from Victor Wembanyama. Against the Thunder, they came even closer to overcoming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s history-making 35-point performance, as he surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for the most regular-season games with 20-plus points, recording his 127th against Boston.
“He’s obviously a great player,” Mazzulla told reporters. “So you have to pick your poison and what you’re going to take away. He only shot eight free throws, so that’s a part of that. We took away some of the transition stuff — a couple of layups that we could’ve been better at in our shifts. So it just goes back to those possessions we can get better at, and the ones where you know you don’t have to change your spots.”
It’s hard to feel good about dropping two in a three-game road trip, yet somehow, the Celtics did enough to earn it — even if they won’t admit it.
DRAMMEN, Norway (AP) — Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo said Friday he sustained a concussion from a fall in a World Cup race a day earlier but that he was “all good in the hood."
Klaebo posted a photo of himself giving a thumbs-up from a hospital bed, and he included audio of the Bee Gees disco hit “Stayin’ Alive.”
“Took a fall yesterday and hit my head pretty hard, but luckily everything is all good in the hood,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Ended up with a concussion so I'll take some days off from both training and the internet just to make sure everything settles properly. Only got one head, so have to take good care of it.”
Klaebo, who last month set a record for most gold medals (six) won at a single Winter Olympics, also thanked “everyone who reached out and checked in.”
Klaebo's status for the World Cup finals next week in Lake Placid, New York, was unclear.
Thursday's crash happened in a semifinal heat of the men’s sprint competition in Drammen. Ogden lost his balance and fell across the skis of Klaebo, who fell backward and hit his head on the snow.
Klaebo’s 11 career gold medals is also a Winter Olympics record.
Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have lost three straight games, but one Western Conference squad will get back on track with a victory at Chase Center tonight.
Anthony Edwards is one of the NBA’s most effective scorers on the road, and my Timberwolves vs. Warriors predictions expect him to rack up points in the Bay.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this Western Conference showdown on Friday, March 13.
Timberwolves vs Warriors prediction
Timberwolves vs Warriors best bet: Anthony Edwards Over 29.5 points (-112)
Anthony Edwards has taken his scoring to the next level, and his offensive prowess will be on full display tonight. Ant-Man is averaging 27.2 points per game at home and 31.8 on the road. He's scored 30+ in 31 of 56 games, including 19 of 27 away games.
Edwards dropped 32 in his first meeting with the Golden State Warriors, and he should have no problem getting 30 again. The Warriors lack size and physicality to throw at Edwards, and with Moses Moody out and De’Anthony Melton banged up, he could find some breathing room on the perimeter.
Timberwolves vs Warriors same-game parlay
Neither team has played great basketball as of late, but the Minnesota Timberwolves have a deeper bench and healthier roster than the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are just 2-6 ATS as the home underdog, and I'll take the visiting team and the points.
The Dubs have hit the Over in 21 of 33 games at home, and the Wolves have gone Over in 20 of 32 on the road. Minnesota ranks ninth in pace, and Golden State ranks 16th. This matchup should feature plenty of shots, and I'll take the Over on a total line that's set advantageously low.
Timberwolves vs Warriors SGP
Anthony Edwards Over 29.5 points
Timberwolves -5.5
Over 224
Our "from downtown" SGP: Randle Stays Hot!
Julius Randle dropped 41 points in his last game before the All-Star break, but he's gone ice-cold in 10 games after the break. In that span, Randle has averaged 14.1 points and 0.5 triples while shooting 39.3% from the floor and 16.1% from beyond the arc.
The Warriors can play slump-buster tonight as Randle gets back on track against a depleted lineup without the size or perimeter defenders to slow him down. Prior to the break, Randle appeared in 27 road games, where he posted 18+ points in 21 appearances and multiple treys in 14.
The Golden State Warriors have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+10.60 Units / 24% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Warriors.
How to watch Timberwolves vs Warriors
Location
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Date
Friday, March 13, 2026
Tip-off
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
Prime
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