It was a busy nine-game slate on this NBA Sunday. The day began with LeBron James and the Cavaliers taking down the Nets en route to Cleveland's fifth straight win.
Russell Westbrook and the Thunder lost to Western Conference foe Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. In the nightcap, the injury-ravaged Warriors played for the first time since Stephen Curry's knee injury and lost badly to the red-hot Jazz.
NBA scores for Sunday, March 25
All times Eastern
Kerr says Curry will miss beginning of playoffs
Stephen Curry, arguably the Warriors' most important player, could miss the beginning of the NBA playoffs. Steve Kerr said on Sunday that he doesn't expect Curry to be healthy by the first round and that Golden State will have to prepare as if Curry will not be available.
This could be a huge blow to the Warriors. They're an obviously talented team, but their offense is built around what Curry does for them. If there is any sliver lining, it sounds as if Curry could at least return after the first round. Full story.
LeBron shows no mercy
Look out below. When LeBron James is coming down the lane, it's best to just get out of the way. Joe Harris and Dante Cunningham learned that the hard way. James finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to help the Cavs stay in the win column. Full story
Kings, Celtics wear Stephon Clark shirts
The Kings and Celtics are responding to the death of Stephon Clark by wearing shirts in protest of police violence. On Thursday, the Kings had to delay their game against the Hawks due to protests happening outside the arena. Full story.
Oladipo clinches the playoffs
Victor Oladipo hit a clutch basket to not only give the Pacers a victory, but clinch a spot in the playoffs.
McCollum and Lillard team up in the clutch
CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard are one of the NBA's most dynamic duos. Well on Sunday they teamed up to take down the Thunder in a close contest. It came down to the wire, but the two had some clutch shooting to knock off OKC and extend their lead in the Western Conference playoff race. Full story.
Giannis is the best salesman
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best salesman in Greece. While growing up in poverty, Antetokounmpo had to sell items to try and earn money for his family. When "60 Minutes" asked him how good he was, Antetokounmpo replied that he was the best. He had to be.
Now, Antetokounmpo is one of the NBA's fastest growing stars. Anybody that doesn't know who he is will learn of his name very shortly. Full story.
Rozier pours in career high
Terry Rozier got the Celtics a much-needed win and poured in a career-high 33 points in doing so.
Warriors played without any All-Stars
The Warriors faced the Jazz on Sunday without any of their four All-Stars. All of them sat out due to injury. This is a rare sight because Golden State typically only has to rest one or two of its stars while playing the others. However, with everybody hurt, the Warriors are actually being forced to play this way.
Giannis returns to Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the Bucks' starting lineup on Sunday, after missing a game with an injured ankle. He had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a win.
76ers clinch playoff spot
The 76ers clinched a playoff spot on Sunday when the Pacers defeated the Heat. This will be their first playoff appearance since 2012.
Boban makes ridiculous pass
Boban Marjanović made a ridiculous pass that you might miss if you blink.
Westbrook hits milestone
Russell Westbrook achieved another career milestone on Sunday by reaching 17,000 points.
Wall making progress on return?
John Wall has been out since January while he recovers from knee surgery. The Wizards have at times looked better without him, but no team wants to go into the playoffs without being at full strength. So they'll welcome Wall back with open arms.
Washington needs Wall to be at its best, but it has to figure out a way to implement him into what has worked in his absence. If the Wizards don't, they could be facing and early exit from the playoffs. Full story.
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