NBA Scores and Game Recaps for March 15 2026
Nine NBA games tipped off on March 15, 2026, delivering comeback wins, star turns, and some big nights from unexpected contributors. From veterans piling up points and assists to young role players posting career highs, it was a busy Sunday across the league. Here’s a quick look at every matchup from March 15, 2026.
New York Knicks storm back from 21 down to stun Warriors
The New York Knicks erased a 21-point deficit to edge the Golden State Warriors 110-107 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson powered the rally with 30 points and nine assists, taking over in the final minutes of the third quarter with back-to-back baskets that finally put New York back in front. Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby and Jordan Clarkson chipped in 14 points each. For Golden State, Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points, Quinten Post logged a career-high 22, and Gui Santos added 20 in the loss, but the Warriors’ final possession ended in a turnover after Anunoby’s free throws with 6.2 seconds left.
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Sacramento Kings ride DeMar DeRozan’s 41 to hold off Jazz
The Sacramento Kings leaned on DeMar DeRozan’s season-high 41 points and 11 assists to slip past the Utah Jazz 116-111 in Sacramento. DeRozan consistently punished the defense from his favorite midrange spots and helped the Kings close it out at the line, hitting key free throws in the final minutes, including one with 14.9 seconds remaining. Precious Achiuwa delivered strong support inside, while Cody Williams kept the Jazz close with a team-high scoring effort in a late surge that cut the deficit to 110-107 before Sacramento steadied itself. Both teams were shorthanded, but DeRozan’s playmaking and late-game composure ultimately made the difference.
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Milwaukee Bucks ride Giannis’ big night past Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 134-123 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists before he exited in the third quarter after landing awkwardly on a dunk. Bobby Portis added 29 points and 10 boards, while Ryan Rollins chipped in 20 points, seven assists and three steals, helping fuel a 15-3 fourth-quarter run that stretched a six-point lead to 18 at 119-101. Aaron Nesmith paced Indiana with 32 points, and Jay Huff contributed 16 points and two blocks, but 18 Pacers turnovers proved costly.
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Quentin Grimes closes out Trail Blazers in Sixers win
The Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103 as Quentin Grimes poured in a season-high 31 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter for the short-handed hosts. Justin Edwards scored 21 and VJ Edgecombe delivered 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for his third double-double, hitting a key jumper with 1:53 left before Edwards’ steal-and-dunk at 1:20 helped seal it. Deni Avdija led Portland with 25 points, Jerami Grant added 20, and Donovan Clingan posted 11 points and 15 rebounds, but the Blazers shot just 17-of-53 from deep.
Brandon Ingram powers Raptors past Pistons
The Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 119-108 behind Brandon Ingram’s game-high 34 points, including a long three with 2:30 left in the third that pushed the lead to 12 and capped a 9-2 run. Toronto turned in one of its best defensive efforts of the season, overcoming poor three-point shooting by tightening up after halftime. Jalen Duren posted 20 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, while Tobias Harris added 21 points as Detroit shot 64.9% in the first half before cooling to 26.9% in the third quarter.
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Cooper Flagg leads Mavericks’ bounce-back win in Cleveland
The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers two nights earlier with a 130-120 road win, snapping a seven-game skid in the series. Rookie Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and helped Dallas pull away in the second half, while Naji Marshall added 25 points as part of a balanced Mavericks attack. Cleveland stayed close behind Donovan Mitchell’s 26 points and 11 assists and strong inside work from Evan Mobley, but late Dallas shot-making and better execution down the stretch closed it out.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps 20-point streak alive as Thunder top Wolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-103 for their eighth straight win, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posting 20 points and 10 assists to extend his record streak of 20-point games. Chet Holmgren added a team-high 21 points plus nine rebounds and three steals, repeatedly impacting the game at both ends as Oklahoma City pulled away late. Julius Randle kept Minnesota in it with 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but repeated empty trips in the fourth quarter allowed the Thunder to secure the double-digit victory.
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