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Lakers Face Pistons Amid Playoff Push, Cunningham Out

3/24/2026

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Summary

Lakers Aim for Playoffs

On March 23, the NBA schedules ten games, including the Lakers vs. Pistons, with the Lakers on a nine-game streak and favored by 2.5.
The Pistons will be without Cade Cunningham due to a collapsed lung.
The Lakers aim to solidify their playoff position while the Pistons seek to maintain their top Eastern seed.
Key matchups include Luka Doncic, the league's scoring leader, and Kawhi Leonard against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Summary

Spurs Clash with Heat

The San Antonio Spurs (53-18) will face the Miami Heat (38-33) on March 23 at 7 p.m. ET, with Spurs favored by 4.5 points.
Miami has lost four straight and sits ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Devin Vassell (Spurs) and Norman Powell (Heat) are listed as questionable.
The matchup is expected to be competitive with strong defensive ratings and a 242.5-point total.

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Lakers Aim for Playoffs

On March 23, the NBA schedules ten games, including the Lakers vs. Pistons, with the Lakers on a nine-game streak and favored by 2.5.
The Pistons will be without Cade Cunningham due to a collapsed lung.
The Lakers aim to solidify their playoff position while the Pistons seek to maintain their top Eastern seed.
Key matchups include Luka Doncic, the league's scoring leader, and Kawhi Leonard against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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