NBA Game Recaps

Thursday, April 2, 20266 games

CLE
118
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GSW
111
Final

Podziemski and Santos trade haymakers as Cleveland escapes in Oakland

A one-possession fourth quarter turns into a showcase for two breakout wings, with Mitchell and Strus sealing the road win.

upsetcomebackrivalry
Donovan Mitchell 25p/6r/3aBrandin Podziemski 25p/4r/4aGui Santos 25p/4r/4a
LAL
96
@
OKC
139
Final

Thunder torch Lakers from the opening tip in 139-96 rout

OKC jumps on L.A. early, stacks runs in every quarter and turns a nationally relevant matchup into a runaway by halftime.

blowoutupset
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28p/7r/7aIsaiah Joe 20p/0r/0aJalen Williams 9r/7+ points? [team data only]
MIN
108
@
DET
113
Final

Jenkins, Randle power Detroit past Minnesota in a frantic fourth

Detroit survives 19 lead changes, then slams the door with a late 13-0 burst and ice-cold shot-making.

comebackrivalryupset
Julius Randle 27p/6r/6aDaniss Jenkins 26p/5r/8aJalen Duren 22p/14r/4a
NOP
106
@
POR
118
Final

Holiday, Avdija Put Away Pelicans as Blazers Finish Strong

Portland survives New Orleans’ late push, then slams the door with defense, shot-making, and a pair of veteran daggers.

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Jrue Holiday 27p/5r/9aDeni Avdija 26p/8r/7aToumani Camara 23p/4r/1a
PHX
107
@
CHA
127
Final

Bridges and Green light up Suns as Hornets pull away late

Charlotte turns a tight first half into a 20-point win behind a balanced burst from Miles Bridges, Jalen Green and Kon Knueppel.

blowoutupset
Jalen Green 25p/4r/7aMiles Bridges 25p/4r/2aKon Knueppel 20p/3r/2a
SAS
118
@
LAC
99
Final

Spurs keep Clippers at arm’s length in wire-to-wire win

San Antonio builds a 26-point lead, absorbs a brief Clippers push, then slams the door with another late run.

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Kawhi Leonard 24p/6r/5aDe'Aaron Fox 22p/8r/5aStephon Castle 20p/4r/5a
Recaps generated from official NBA play-by-play data and box scores.