Pistons End Lakers' Streak, Spurs Surge in NBA Roundup

A look at key NBA games and storylines from March 23, including an upset win, a young team on the rise, and the impact of injuries.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 6:06am

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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110, ending the Lakers' nine-game winning streak. Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points for the Pistons. Despite Luka Doncic's 32-point performance for the Lakers, a late missed three-pointer sealed their fate. Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 123-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, while the San Antonio Spurs continued their strong play, winning their 11th straight game with Victor Wembanyama. Several games were impacted by key injuries, underscoring the importance of depth and adaptability in the modern NBA.

Why it matters

The Pistons' upset victory over the Lakers highlights the increasing competitiveness across the NBA, where any team can win on any given night. The Spurs' success with Wembanyama demonstrates the potential of a young, talented team, while the impact of injuries on teams like the 76ers and Heat shows the importance of roster depth in the league.

The details

The Pistons' win over the Lakers was led by Daniss Jenkins' career-high 30 points, ending the Lakers' nine-game winning streak. Luka Doncic's 32 points for the Lakers were not enough, as he missed a late three-pointer that would have tied the game. The Thunder continued their dominant run, winning their 12th straight game behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 22 points. The Spurs' 136-111 victory over the Heat was fueled by Victor Wembanyama's impressive stat line of 26 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks, and four assists.

  • The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, March 23.
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 12 games on March 23.
  • The San Antonio Spurs won their 11th straight game on March 23.

The players

Daniss Jenkins

A Pistons player who scored a career-high 30 points in the win over the Lakers.

Luka Doncic

A Lakers player who scored 32 points in the loss to the Pistons.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A Thunder player who led his team with 22 points in their win over the 76ers.

Victor Wembanyama

A Spurs player who had an impressive stat line of 26 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks, and four assists in the win over the Heat.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The NBA continues to showcase increasing parity and competitiveness, with upsets, young talent, and the impact of injuries all playing a role in shaping the league's evolving dynamics. Teams with depth and adaptability are poised to succeed in the modern NBA landscape.