There were eight NBA games on March 13, 2026, featuring dominant star turns, tight finishes and a few eye‑catching stat lines across both conferences. From Evan Mobley torching Dallas to Kevin Durant’s late heroics against New Orleans, fans got a full slate of offense and clutch moments heading into the weekend. Here are the NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Cavaliers 138, Mavericks 105 – Mobley, Mitchell and Harden power Cleveland blowout
Evan Mobley powered the Cleveland Cavaliers with 29 points, piling up 16 in the first quarter and 23 by halftime while shooting 12 of 15 and grabbing seven boards in just 23 minutes. Donovan Mitchell added 24 points, scoring 10 in the second and 12 more in a 41‑point third that helped Cleveland lead by as many as 35. James Harden chipped in 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Cavaliers shot 61.5% from the field and 18 of 38 from deep to beat the Dallas Mavericks for the seventh straight time. Rookie Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 25 points and Naji Marshall scored 17 in the loss. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Pistons 126, Grizzlies 110 – Duren’s 30–13 and Cunningham’s 15 assists extend Memphis skid
Jalen Duren dominated inside for the Detroit Pistons with 30 points and 13 rebounds on 12‑of‑15 shooting, giving Detroit control of the paint in a win that handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss. Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists, shaking off a first half with seven points and nine turnovers by repeatedly finding Duren and Duncan Robinson out of traps. Marcus Sasser scored 16 as the Pistons put seven players in double figures and led 98–84 after three behind 26 from Duren through three quarters. Javon Small paced the Grizzlies with 23 points off the bench, while Ty Jerome added 21. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Knicks 101, Pacers 92 – Brunson, Anunoby and Robinson headline gritty road win
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks with 29 points and nine assists, repeatedly hitting pull‑ups and floaters to steady the offense in a physical road win. OG Anunoby added 25 points and eight rebounds, attacking the rim and knocking down timely threes, including a key and‑one early in the fourth quarter. Mitchell Robinson owned the glass with a career‑high 22 rebounds to go with 12 points, plus several blocks that halted Indiana Pacers surges. Jarace Walker had 18 points and nine boards for Indiana, but a late 7–0 Knicks run put the game away. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Raptors 122, Suns 115 – Barnes and Barrett lead seven Raptors in double figures
Scottie Barnes posted 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead a Toronto Raptors attack that had seven players score in double figures in a 122–115 win over the Phoenix Suns. RJ Barrett added 19 points and seven boards, repeatedly attacking closeouts, while Immanuel Quickley contributed 18 points and seven assists to run the offense. Devin Booker countered with 32 points and eight assists for the Suns, and Bradley Beal scored 24, but Toronto blew the game open with a 38‑point third quarter. Barnes’ work on the glass and Barrett’s late drives helped Toronto close out the seven‑point victory. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Rockets 107, Pelicans 105 – Durant’s late jumper seals Houston thriller
Kevin Durant rebounded from an 11‑point outing by scoring 32 with six rebounds and five assists, burying the go‑ahead 18‑footer with 7.6 seconds left and adding two free throws to lift the Houston Rockets 107–105. Amen Thompson flirted with a triple‑double, finishing with 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, while rookie Reed Sheppard hit five threes en route to 18 points and Jabari Smith Jr. added 16. Dejounte Murray kept the New Orleans Pelicans close with 35 points on 14‑of‑18 shooting and four threes, and Zion Williamson scored 21. But a Murray turnover and a late Williamson pass out of bounds helped the Rockets move into third in the West. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Timberwolves 127, Warriors 117 – Edwards’ 42 buries shorthanded Golden State
Anthony Edwards poured in 42 points on 13‑of‑22 shooting, hitting 4 of 9 from three and going 12‑for‑12 at the line while adding eight rebounds and five assists in what coach Chris Finch called a must‑win game for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His scoring flurries helped Minnesota outscore the Golden State Warriors 38–20 in the second quarter and control the night in a 127–117 road victory. Rudy Gobert added 18 points on 5‑for‑5 shooting with nine boards, and Jaden McDaniels chipped in 15. Brandin Podziemski led the injury‑depleted Warriors with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis scored 20. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Trail Blazers 124, Jazz 114 – Henderson and Sharpe fuel Portland’s second‑half push
Scoot Henderson had 29 points and 10 assists to drive the Portland Trail Blazers 124–114 home win over the Utah Jazz, controlling the game as a scorer and playmaker. Shaedon Sharpe added 24 points, repeatedly attacking off the dribble and cutting for finishes, while Deandre Ayton posted 18 points and 11 rebounds inside. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 28 points and nine boards, and Keyonte George scored 20, but the Jazz couldn’t withstand the Blazers’ 38‑point third quarter. Henderson’s passing and Sharpe’s late buckets helped Portland turn a close game into a comfortable margin. Read the full recap here.
NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 13, 2026
Clippers 119, Bulls 108 – Kawhi ties franchise streak in L.A. win
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, surpassing 20 for the 44th straight game to tie Bob McAdoo’s franchise record, as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 119–108. Bennedict Mathurin added 26 points, delivering key second‑half buckets, and Jordan Miller scored 14 as Los Angeles won its fourth straight and seventh in eight to move to 34–32. Josh Giddey logged his 11th triple‑double of the season with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Chicago, while Tre Jones had 21. The Bulls, though, shot just 12 of 41 from three, undermining Giddey’s big night. Read the full recap here.