Scoreboard roundup -- 3/8/26

Highlights from Sunday's NBA games

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The latest scores and results from Sunday's NBA games, including wins for the Celtics, Lakers, Heat, Raptors, Pelicans, Bucks, Spurs, and Trail Blazers.

Why it matters

This scoreboard roundup provides a quick overview of the key results from the latest slate of NBA games, keeping fans and sports enthusiasts up-to-date on the latest developments in the league.

The details

In Sunday's NBA action, the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-98, the New York Knicks fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 97-110, the Detroit Pistons lost to the Miami Heat 110-121, the Dallas Mavericks were beaten by the Toronto Raptors 92-122, the Washington Wizards fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 118-138, the Orlando Magic topped the Milwaukee Bucks 130-91, the Houston Rockets were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs 120-145, the Indiana Pacers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 111-131, the Chicago Bulls fell to the Sacramento Kings 110-126, and the Charlotte Hornets were beaten by the Phoenix Suns 99-111.

  • The games were played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The takeaway

This scoreboard roundup highlights the continued competitiveness and unpredictability of the NBA, with several close games and surprising results across the league on Sunday.