We had a full day of basketball NBA Sunday, with nine games on the docket. It was a big sports day and the NBA their fair share of great moments. Catch up with us right here.
Let's get into it.
NBA scores for Sunday, March 11
All times Eastern
- Toronto Raptors 132, New York Knicks 106 (box score)
- Minnesota Timberwolves 109, Golden State Warriors 103 (box score)
- Chicago Bulls 129, Atlanta Hawks 122 (box score)
- Utah Jazz 116, New Orleans Pelicans 99 (box score)
- Denver Nuggets 130, Sacramento Kings 104 (box score)
- Houston Rockets 105, Dallas Mavericks 82 (box score)
- Philadelphia 76ers 120, Brooklyn Nets 97 (box score)
- Indiana Pacers 99, Boston Celtics 97 (box score)
- Los Angeles Lakers 127, Cleveland Cavaliers 113 (box score)
Davis returns from injury, posts first career triple-double
Anthony Davis returned from a sprained ankle Sunday and he put on quite the show. On his 25th birthday, Davis put up his first career triple-double with 10 blocks. He was all over the floor all afternoon, but in the end his efforts weren't enough -- the host Pelicans lost to the Jazz. Davis finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks.
Anthony Davis (10 blocks) has set a new career-high and franchise record, and has recorded his first career triple-double. It is the first triple-double with blocks in the #NBA since Hassan Whiteside (2/5/16). #DoItBig
— Pelicans PR (@PelicansPR) March 11, 2018
One of those blocks was an incredible feat of athleticism.
WHAT. A. BLOCK!@AntDavis23's ninth of the game! #AD4MVP #DoItBIG pic.twitter.com/P4qrWwYWPX
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 11, 2018
And he showed off some of his hops, too.
Rondo x AD#DoItBig pic.twitter.com/uVLzE0AYhy
— NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2018
Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio nearly posted a triple-double himself, leading the way for Utah with 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
.@rickyrubio9: 30p/7a/10r | Here's more with @BuckleUpBoler 🎙️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/K7UCH2rQsO
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 11, 2018
Towns leads Wolves to much-needed win
Minnesota needed a victory in a big way. They were up against the Warriors, and the Timberwolves were in serious danger of falling out of the playoffs if they continued their losing ways. However, Karl-Anthony Towns came through for them. He put up 31 points and pulled down 16 rebounds. This included a clutch bucket.
Good defense, better offense.
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) March 11, 2018
Cool as ice, @KarlTowns. #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/ZXYa0rk0Y3
Hawks' Prince drops in 38
Taurean Prince had a remarkable 38 points, seven assists, and six rebounds against the Bulls on Sunday. However, the Hawks came up short.
And for his 38th point...
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 11, 2018
AND 1. pic.twitter.com/1X7pOPnnR9
LeBron and Thomas embrace
LeBron James and Isaiah Thomas saw each other for the first time since Thomas was traded to the Lakers. They hugged.
#AllForOne x #LakeShow on @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/dWpJU6Cxh3
— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2018
It was Thomas who came out on top in the end. He had a revenge game of sorts against the Cavs and finished with 20 points plus nine assists.
IT is feeling it in the 4th! #LakeShow
— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2018
📺: @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/jAnx6yc7Sz
Rockets clinch postseason berth
The Rockets are in the playoffs! It wasn't pretty, but they beat the Mavericks to seal their spot.
Playoff spot clinched! ✔️ pic.twitter.com/LWwmR3LOVo
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 12, 2018
Jazz's Mitchell gets ridiculous
Donovan Mitchell made a ridiculous layup Sunday against the Pelicans. It's stunning to think he made this shot.
😳 Mitchell 😳#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/JXfq0xx29T
— NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2018
Randle has career night
Julius Randle was incredible in the Lakers' win over the Cavaliers. He had 36 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists along with a really nice dunk.
.@J30_RANDLE out here eating against the Cavs! 🍽#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/C8j9jPGkKD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 12, 2018
Nuggets' Jokic gets triple-double
Nikola Jokic had a terrific game for the Nuggets. He posted a triple double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
With this rebound Nikola notched his seventh triple-double of the season! pic.twitter.com/t1YyoV6NlS
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 11, 2018
He also showed off some his fancy footwork and passing skills when he put the Kings defense through a dance routine in the post.
Jokic just messing with everyone pic.twitter.com/VJ7beS6pFj
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 11, 2018
Sabonis posterizes the Celtics
Domantas Sabonis put the Celtics on a poster with this monster dunk at the rim. The reaction with Trevor Booker was pretty great, too.
☠️ SABONIS ☠️ pic.twitter.com/qpVZWPHVbB
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 12, 2018
Wolves' Teague goes to the circus
Jeff Teague made a ridiculous circus shot through plenty of contact. How did he make this?
Circus shot 👀@budweiserusa Legendary Moment of the Game from @Teague0! pic.twitter.com/8DBhtJFXkh
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) March 11, 2018
Sixers' Embiid has emphatic rejection
Joel Embiid smacked the ball so hard, it could have popped from the force. Instead it bounced up, then back into his hands. What a block.
TRUST THE BLOCK! 😳#TTP pic.twitter.com/ceyZA92rGt
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 11, 2018
Raptors' Ibaka sends it back
Serge Ibaka had to let the Knicks know that if they're going to go at the rim, they need to listen for his footsteps. He sent this shot attempt back to the third row.
Let 'em know, @sergeibaka 👎🏽👎🏽 pic.twitter.com/h0uTdqfnPp
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 11, 2018
Raptors' Valanciunas throws one down
Jonas Valanciunas threw down a hammer dunk over a poor Knicks defender. Sometimes it's just smarter to get out of the way.
Welcome to your Kodak moment pic.twitter.com/pfeRKRrCtE
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 11, 2018
Oladipo scores 27 in win
The Pacers are hot and Victor Oladipo is a big part of why. He scored 27 points in their win over the Celtics and has Indiana rolling.
.@VicOladipo dropped 27 PTS and led the @Pacers past the Celtics, 99-97!
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 12, 2018
Catch #GameTime NEXT on NBA TV 📺 for the recap and all the top news from around the league! pic.twitter.com/CJF2rRUuTF
Rose scores first bucket with Minnesota
Derrick Rose is back on a roster. On Sunday, he scored his first basket with the Timberwolves.
D. Rose cleans it up for his first bucket in a @Timberwolves jersey!#NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/LLucJDf9Qs
— NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2018
Mavs' Noel skies for an alley-oop
Nerlens Noel got up high for this slam dunk. Then he finished it with some real ferocity.
NERLENS GETTIN' ACTIVE! 🔨 pic.twitter.com/3uEqYMboxm
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 11, 2018
And-ones:
- Kyrie Irving left early Sunday night with knee soreness. He is not going to return.
- Stephen Curry (ankle) was not in the lineup for the Warriors loss against the Timberwolves.
- James Harden has a sore left knee and sat out the Rockets' game against the Mavs.
- Reggie Bullock missed Pistons practice Sunday after being involved in a car accident, but suffered no serious injuries.
- Kawhi Leonard will reportedly return to the Spurs lineup next week against the Pelicans.
- Andre Iguodala did not play Sunday with a wrist injury.
- Al Horford was out Sunday with illness.