Scoreboard Roundup: NBA and NHL Highlights from March 31

Suns fall to Magic, Bruins defeat Stars, and more from Tuesday's sports action

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:19pm

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The latest scores and highlights from Tuesday's NBA and NHL games, including the Suns' loss to the Magic, the Bruins' win over the Stars, and other key matchups across the leagues.

Why it matters

This scoreboard roundup provides a comprehensive look at the previous day's major professional sports action, keeping fans up-to-date on the latest results and standings as teams jockey for playoff positioning in the final stretch of the season.

The details

In the NBA, the Orlando Magic defeated the Phoenix Suns 115-111, the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 127-116, and the Los Angeles Lakers topped the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113. In the NHL, the Boston Bruins downed the Dallas Stars 6-3, the Buffalo Sabres edged the New York Islanders 4-3, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.

  • The games took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Phoenix Suns

An NBA team based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Orlando Magic

An NBA team based in Orlando, Florida.

Boston Bruins

An NHL team based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dallas Stars

An NHL team based in Dallas, Texas.

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The takeaway

This scoreboard roundup highlights the close and competitive nature of the current NBA and NHL seasons, with several close games and surprising results as teams jockey for playoff positioning in the final stretch before the postseason.