March 8 NBA Scores
Six games hit the boards March 8: Thunder beat Warriors 104-97, Nets edged Pistons 107-105, Magic crushed Timberwolves 119-92, Hawks topped 76ers 125-116, Bucks handled Jazz 113-99, and Clippers survived Grizzlies 123-120 in a thriller.
The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team in the league to reach 50 wins this season with their victory over a depleted Golden State squad. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 27 points marked his 125th consecutive game with 20 or more points, putting him one away from tying Wilt Chamberlain's record. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry (right knee) for his 13th straight game, while the Thunder missed starters Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. In a stunning comeback, the Brooklyn Nets erased a 23-point third-quarter deficit to snap a 10-game losing streak against the Pistons. Michael Porter Jr. led the charge with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Ziaire Williams sealed the win with two clutch 3-pointers in the final minutes. The Pistons, who have now lost three straight for the first time this season, were playing without starters Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson. Jalen Johnson had a spectacular night for Atlanta, posting 35 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists to lead the Hawks to their season-high sixth consecutive victory. The win completed a 4-0 season series sweep over the Philadelphia 76ers. Adding to the 76ers' woes, All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, who scored 31 points, left the game in the final minute with a hand injury. The Los Angeles Clippers clawed back from a 19-point first-half deficit to secure a crucial road win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 28 points, while Darius Garland added 21. The Grizzlies, who were attempting to sweep the four-game season series, were without star Ja Morant for the 20th consecutive game due to an elbow sprain. Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero powered the Orlando Magic to their third straight win in a dominant performance against the Timberwolves. Bane scored 30 points, while Banchero registered a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds. The Magic sealed the game by outscoring Minnesota 29-14 in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo guided the Milwaukee Bucks to a much-needed victory, snapping a four-game losing streak. In just 27 minutes of action, Antetokounmpo put up 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists as the team monitors his return from a calf strain. The loss was the eighth in nine games for the struggling Utah Jazz.
