The NBA delivered a memorable slate of games on March 1, 2026, highlighted by historic milestones, dominant team performances, and decisive wins across both conferences. Here’s a full recap of all matchups and standout moments:

Los Angeles Lakers 129 – Golden State Warriors 101

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak with a convincing 28-point road victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors. On his birthday, Luka Dončić led the way with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, while LeBron James added 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, hitting his 1,000th career three-pointer as a Laker—becoming the second player in franchise history to reach the mark. Austin Reaves chipped in 18 points, and Luke Kennard contributed 16 points off the bench with four triples. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, were led by Gui Santos with 14 points and Gary Payton II with 12 points.

Miami Heat 115 – Houston Rockets 105

The Miami Heat halted the Houston Rockets’ three-game winning streak with a balanced team effort. Bam Adebayo paced the Heat with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyler Herro added 18 points and seven players scored in double figures. Despite Kevin Durant’s heroic 32 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 blocks—surpassing Kobe Bryant for the fifth-most 30-point games in NBA history—the Rockets fell short. Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson added 14 and 20 points respectively, but Houston’s supporting cast couldn’t match Miami’s depth.

New Orleans Pelicans 115 – Utah Jazz 105NBA中国

The New Orleans Pelicans extended their winning streak to four games with a road win over the Utah Jazz. Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 24 points and 6 assists, and Trey Murphy III added 18 pointsNBA中国. Zion Williamson left the game early with an ankle injury, finishing with just 4 pointsNBA中国. The Jazz, who lost their fifth straight game, were led by Keyonte George with 21 points and 7 assistsNBA中国.

Charlotte Hornets 109 – Portland Trail Blazers 93

The Charlotte Hornets picked up a wire-to-wire win behind Brandon Miller’s game-high 26 points, including six three-pointers. The Hornets controlled the game from start to finish, with strong contributions from their young core to secure the victory and hand Portland another loss.

Toronto Raptors 134 – Washington Wizards 125

The Toronto Raptors erased an early deficit to beat the Washington Wizards, snapping a two-game skid. Immanuel Quickley exploded for 27 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Brandon Ingram added 24 points and RJ Barrett chipped in 21 points. Jakob Poeltl notched a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Raptors shot an impressive 71.4% from the field in the second half. The Wizards, who lost their fourth straight game, had seven players in double figures but couldn’t overcome Toronto’s second-half surge.