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NBA Results, March 15 – Nuggets edge out Lakers, Celtics clinch playoffs and More

Here, we go through the key highlights of the NBA games that took place on March 14.

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Here are the NBA Results for Mar. 15, 2025, where we witnessed ten matchups. Fans enjoyed some thrilling finishes and individual performances.

From Boston becoming the third team to clinch playoffs to young Lakers putting a close fight against the Nuggets, let’s go through the key highlights from the NBA action on Friday.

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76ers 100-112 Pacers

Indian Pacers overcame the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers for a first win in a three-game road trip. Pascal Siakam scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half. Myles Turner had 18 points, while Tyrese Haliburton dropped 14 points and 10 assists. Indiana ended a four-game losing streak on the road. Jeff Dowtin posted a career-high 24 points for the Sixers. Jared Butler scored 17 points, and Adem Bona had 16 points and nine rebounds. The 76ers dropped their third straight game and fell to 22-44.

Heat 91-103 Celtics

Boston Celtics outscored Miami Heat 25-14 in the fourth quarter to secure a win on the road. Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, while Jrue Holiday added 25. Derrick White chipped in with 18 points, and the Celtics became the second team from the Eastern Conference to clinch the playoff spot. Andrew Wiggins led the Heat with 23 points, and Tyler Herro dropped 19. Miami dropped their sixth straight and fell below .500.

Grizzlies 124-133 Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 16 games with a 133-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Evan Mobley scored 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Darius Garland had 20 points and nine assists. De’Andre Hunter added 18 points, and Jarrett Allen dropped 16. Ja Morant was a top performer in the game and scored a season-high 44 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke added 13 points each.

Rockets 133-96 Mavericks

Tari Eason dropped a career-high 30 points, and the Houston Rockets overcame the short-handed Dallas Mavericks for their fifth straight win. Jalen Green had 23 points and nine rebounds. Houston held a double-digit lead in the first-half and didn’t drop it. Brandon Williams led the Mavs with 25 points off the bench. Dallas have lost seven games out of the last eight. Klay Thompson managed five points on a 2-for-16 shooting.

Nuggets 131-126 Lakers

Jamal Murray’s clutch play helped the Denver Nuggets survive against the young Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Murray finished with 26 points, while Nikola Jokic contributed a team-high 28. Christian Braun added 22 points, and Russell Westbrook had 17. Austin Reaves added 37 points, and Dalton Knecht had 32 for the Lakers, who dropped four straight games. Bronny James scored five points after being recalled from the G League. Both teams will meet again on Mar. 20 at Crypto.com Arena.

Suns 122-106 Kings

The Phoenix Suns squeezed past the Sacramento Kings 122-106 to snap a two-game skid. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant each scored 22 points. Tyus Jones added 20 points including six 3-pointers. Ryan Dunn scored 16 points, and Bradley Beal had 15. Domantas Sabonis dropped a triple-double on his return after missing six games with a hamstring injury. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 23 points. Zach LaVine added 21 points and Malik Monk had 18.

Other results

Hawks 98-121 Clippers

Spurs 134-145 Hornets

Jazz 118-126 Raptors

Timberwolves 118-111 Magic

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