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The San Antonio Spurs are on a roll over the past month, thanks in large part to the play of Victor Wembanyama, who has emerged as a legitimate MVP candidate over the course of the season. While the Spurs haven’t made much headway over the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are also enduring a scorching heat, they will likely finish in second place in the Western Conference.

Vembanyama has long been known as a terror on the defensive end of the floor, and recently, a new stat was revealed that shows just how impressive the former number one overall draft pick has been on both ends of the floor this season.

“Most 25-point, 15-rebound and 5-block games in the NBA this season: 4 – Victor Wembanyama. 1 – Zack Eddy,”

Wembanyama is expected to lead the Spurs into their first true era of prosperity in the post-Duncan era, and in many ways, he profiles as an ultra-modern version of Big Fundamental, able to do it on both offense and defense, and bringing consistency and intensity every time he steps on the court.

Meanwhile, San Antonio has emerged as a legitimate championship threat in the West, with its three-guard trio of Stephon Cassel, De’Aaron Fox and rookie Dylan Harper fitting together, and Wembanyama continuing to dominate on both sides of the ball.

While it’s rare for a team to make a deep playoff run in its first attempt in the postseason as a group, and winning a championship is almost unprecedented, the Spurs have a real chance to break that trend this year.

Victor Wembanyama achieved an incredible feat with his performance in the San Antonio Spurs’ clash against the Miami Heat on Monday night.

Vembanyama is going through the third season of his NBA career with the Spurs. He has made serious strides as one of the top players in the league, leading the team back into playoff contention.

In 26 minutes of action, Vembanyama filled the stat sheet. He finished with a stat line of 26 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and four assists. He made 11 of 22 shots from the field, including 1 of 7 from beyond the arc and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line.

This performance allowed him to make NBA history. Before turning 23, he scored a record 4,000 points and 600 blocks, the first player to do so in the last 40 seasons.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is the first player in the last 40 NBA seasons to:

4,000+ points.
600+ blocks.

Before turning 23 🤯 pic.twitter.com/sMR0KIMy7Z

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 23 March 2026

Victor Wembanyama, how the Spurs played against the Heat

Victor Wembanyama continues to make serious noise as a young superstar, leading the Spurs to an emphatic 136-111 win over the Heat.

Rebounding and inside scoring made the difference in this matchup. The Spurs won both categories after grabbing 62 rebounds and scoring 60 points inside the paint. It wasn’t the same for the Heat as they only grabbed 38 rebounds and scored 40 points inside the paint.

Six players scored in double figures for San Antonio in the win, including Wembanyama. Dylan Harper delivered a strong performance with 21 points, six assists, four rebounds and two blocks. He made 9 of 14 shots overall, including 3 of 5 from downtown. Keldon Johnson finished second with 21 points and six rebounds, Stephon Cassel had 19 points and seven rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 14 points and six assists, while Harrison Barnes provided 13 points and three rebounds.

San Antonio improved to a 54–18 record on the season and second place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, while trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Riding a six-consecutive win streak, the Spurs will be looking forward to their next matchup. They remain on the road when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies on March 25th at 8PM ET.

The Detroit Pistons remain on top of the Eastern Conference standings, and it’s no coincidence that they stand as one of the favorites to make it to the NBA Finals. Their young core has matured to the point of dominance, and on Tuesday night, it was once again Jalen Duren’s turn to be the star for his team.

In a 130–117 win over the Washington Wizards, Duran put his shorthanded frontcourt to the sword and put up 36 points and 12 rebounds on 13-17 shooting from the field and 10-11 from the foul line. The Wizards allow a large number of players to come through the opposing frontcourt, and Duran made the most of the pillow-soft matchups.

And in doing so, according to OptaStats on

Allowing opponents to record Chamberlain-esque stat lines appears to be the Wizards’ MO, but that shouldn’t discredit how impressive Duren was on Tuesday. Duren still had to work hard to get to those numbers, and he still had to lock down. And now, the Pistons are knocking on the door of a 50-win season – an amazing development for a team that just not long ago was the worst team in NBA history.

Are the Pistons still the team to beat in the East?

The Pistons have been on top of the East for most of the season, but they have some ways to go before they can convince most fans that they are the team to beat in the conference.

The Boston Celtics recently got Jayson Tatum back, the New York Knicks have some battle-tested veteran stars, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will now be eager to get a big win. But the Pistons have shrugged off fans’ skepticism in the past, and perhaps flying under the radar in a playoff setting will do wonders for their competitive psyche.

The Boston Celtics, even before Jayson Tatum’s long absence due to an Achilles rupture, were already a formidable team to contend with, thanks to the consistent two-way excellence of both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. White’s talent may not match the box score, but he is the quintessential winning player. He does everything the Celtics need to play winning basketball, and his impact was evident once again on Monday night.

It may have been Brown who scored 41 points on 10-20 shooting from the field and 19-21 from the charity stripe against the Phoenix Suns, but it was White who held the team together on the defensive end. He helped slow down Jalen Green by holding him to 21 points on 8-20 shooting from the field, and he was the defensive star of their 120-112 win over the Suns.

White refilled the stat sheet, tallying one steal and one block each. In doing so, the Celtics guard now has 75 steals along with 93 blocks on the season – becoming the first player in franchise history to record such defensive numbers during a season since Kevin Garnett accomplished the feat during the championship-winning 2007-08 campaign, according to ESPN Insights on X (formerly Twitter).

Celtics star Derrick White is a coach’s dream

White is respected among coaches and analytics fans, as he does everything a team wants from a guard who plays heavy minutes. He can defend big players, he can attack them from beyond the arc, and he’s unselfish at both ends of the court, willing to sacrifice his body for the right play.

The Celtics star also received major praise from Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, who said he is a top-five player in the NBA. And considering how impactful that can be, there really is an argument to be made for it.

The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to nine games with a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday afternoon, a feat the franchise had not accomplished since the 2014–15 season.

Atlanta’s latest win continues the team’s lead through the Eastern Conference and is the franchise’s longest winning streak since the 2014–15 campaign, when the Hawks finished 60–22 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The current run has helped Atlanta gain momentum in the playoff race while solidifying its position in the middle of the conference standings.

CJ McCollum led the way offensively against Milwaukee and scored 30 points while adding three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The veteran guard had an efficient performance, shooting 10 of 18 from the field and 7 of 10 from three-point range, while converting 3 of 4 free throws in 27 minutes.

Jalen Johnson had one of the most complete performances of the night, recording a triple-double with 23 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Johnson made 10 of 20 shots from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and added one free throw in 35 minutes, as he helped control the tempo of the game on both ends of the floor.

Atlanta Hawks have won 9 games in a row 🔥

The longest active winning streak in the NBA and the franchise’s longest since the 2014–15 season. pic.twitter.com/BF1leJpc5N

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 14 March 2026

Nine straight wins have moved the Hawks closer to the Eastern Conference top six

The balanced effort highlighted Atlanta’s recent strong play, which has seen the team return to postseason contention. With the win, the Hawks improved to 36–31 on the season and moved closer to the Miami Heat (38–29), 2.5 games behind the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

Atlanta’s nine-game winning streak currently stands as the longest active streak in the NBA, underscoring the team’s momentum as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Hawks have benefited from improved offensive execution and consistent contributions throughout the roster during the streak.

The team will now look to build on its performance on Monday night when it hosts the Orlando Magic (37-28). The matchup, scheduled for 7:00 pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN, will serve as the final game of Atlanta’s five-game homestand and will have significant playoff implications as the Eastern Conference race tightens.

The Charlotte Hornets continued their dominance with a 117-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, becoming the only team in the NBA this season to record five consecutive wins by at least 15 points.

According to ClutchPoints, Charlotte’s latest setback capped a remarkable string of decisive wins during her recent surge. The Hornets have defeated five straight opponents by double-digit margins of at least 15 points, a feat no other team in the league has accomplished during the 2025–26 season.

The run included a 27-point win over the Mavericks, as well as 16-point wins against the Portland Trail Blazers, 24 points over the Indiana Pacers, 32 points against the Chicago Bulls, and 17 points against the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte’s recent success marks a dramatic change from earlier in the season. The Hornets were 13–25 after a close 114–112 loss to Indiana on January 8, a point that proved to be a turning point for the team.

Since that loss, Charlotte has improved in the standings, improving to 31–31 and climbing to ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Climbing back to the .500 mark represents the franchise’s first return to an even record since the opening week of the season, when the Hornets started 2–2 before a 144–117 loss to the Miami Heat on October 28.

The Hornets have won 5 consecutive games by 15+ points

+27 vs. Mavs
+16 vs Trail Blazers
+24 vs pacers
+32 vs Bulls
+17 vs magician

They are the only NBA team to accomplish this feat this season. pic.twitter.com/z9ssRCFDOL

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 4 March 2026

Hornets look to extend streak of dominance against Celtics

The recent streak has been fueled by strong defense and balanced scoring, which has allowed Charlotte to consistently pull away from opponents and maintain control in the second half of games. The Hornets’ ability to string together several solid wins in a row has established them as one of the hottest teams in the league entering the final stretch of the regular season.

Charlotte will look to build on its momentum Wednesday night when it travels to face the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET.

Boston enters the matchup with momentum. The Celtics (41-20) have won three straight games, including a 108-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a lengthy calf injury.

With both teams on winning streaks, Wednesday’s contest will give Charlotte another chance to extend its historic win streak, as well as continue its lead in the Eastern Conference standings.

Following the fight between Memphis Grizzlies guard Scottie Pippen Jr. and Heat guard Myron Gardner over the weekend, the NBA world was waiting for some punishment to be handed down by the league, possibly in the form of a fine.

Sure enough, it was announced on Monday that Scottie Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner were both fined $35,000 for their roles in the fight between the Grizzlies and Heat, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

The incident occurred late in the third quarter of the Heat’s win against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The game was well in hand when Pippen came down the court and attempted a 3-point shot. The shot missed but Gardner came up behind him and hit his back, sending Pippen to the floor.

On the way back to the court, Pippen called Gardner out and pounced on him, causing both players to step cautiously to the sidelines. Teammates, coaches and officials rushed in and eventually separated the pair.

For Heat rookie Gardner, this isn’t his first clash with an opposing player. In November, Gardner was caught on film talking trash to Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. Following that incident, the Heat assistant coach brought Gardner to Thompson after the game to apologize for his actions.

In the NBA’s release regarding the fine, the league acknowledged that Gardner initiated the fight by pushing Pippen from behind. Both players were eventually ejected from the game, and afterward, Pippen said he felt like it was a cheap shot.