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NBA Results, March 28 – Josh Giddey’s Buzzer-Beater, Pacers’ Franchise Record, OKC’s Record 61st Win and More

Gulshan Sharma

Here, we go through the key highlights of the NBA games that took place on March 27.

Here are the NBA Results for Mar. 28, 2025, where we had an eight-game slate. Despite some thrilling results in the NCAA’s Sweet 16 games, the NBA showcased some quality plays.

From Josh Giddey’s game-winning basket against the Lakers to the Pacers setting a franchise record for points in a game, let’s go through the key highlights from the NBA action last night.

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Cavaliers 124-116 Spurs

Cleveland Cavaliers squeezed past the San Antonio Spurs for their third straight win. Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 29 points on 10-for-11, and Donovan Mitchell added 25. Mitchell also added a career-high 14 assists and eight rebounds. Rookie Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell each finished with 22 points. Evan Mobley was rested and Ty Jerome sat out with a sore left knee.

Wizards 109-162 Pacers

The Indiana Pacers set a franchise record for points in a game in a 162-109 victory against the Washington Wizards. Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points. Washington also allowed the most points in their franchise history. Myles Turner added 17 points for the Pacers, who won six out of the last seven. The Pacers held an 83-61 at the half. Rookie Alex Sarr paced Washington with 22 points.

Magic 92-101 Mavericks

Jaden Hardy scored 22 points, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the Orlando Magic for a third win in four games. Anthony Davis had 15 points and seven rebounds. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 35 points and 10 rebounds. Franz Wagner had 20 points and nine rebounds. The Magic had poor shooting (5-for-30) from 3-point range. Brandon Williams scored 14 points off the bench. Max Christie and Klay Thompson had 12 apiece.

Bulls 119-117 Lakers

Josh Giddey’s halfcourt heave at the buzzer helped the Chicago Bulls for a crucial win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls trailed by five points with 12.6 seconds remaining. Giddey scored 25 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Coby White added 26 points and Kevin Huerter had 21. Austin Reaves scored 30 points for the Lakers, who had a 15-point lead in the fourth. Luka Doncic dropped 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Jaxson Hayes added 19, and James had 17 points and 12 assists.

Thunder 125-104 Grizzlies

NBA-leaders OKC Thunder beat Memphis Grizzlies for a team-record 61st victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the Thunder won their eighth straight. Jalen Williams added 20 points on his return after a seven-game absence. Isaiah Hartenstein chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 27 points. Scotty Pippen Jr. added 17 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Ja Morant missed the sixth straight game for the Grizzlies with a strained hamstring.

Other results

Heat 122-112 Hawks

Jazz 110-121 Rockets

Kings 128-107 Trail Blazers

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Gulshan Sharma is a passionate writer with a love for storytelling. With a keen interest in Sports Journalism, he aim to craft engaging and thought-provoking content that resonates with readers.

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