The Los Angeles Lakers continued their impressive run, securing a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday, March 16, 2026, extending their winning streak to six games. The Lakers’ late-game surge proved decisive as they overcame a determined Rockets squad.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with a stellar performance, scoring 36 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Alperen Şengün paced the Rockets with 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Elsewhere in the NBA on Monday, the San Antonio Spurs achieved a significant milestone, winning their 50th game of the season with a 119-115 victory against the LA Clippers. This marks the Spurs’ first 50-win season since the 2016-17 campaign, fueled by a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama, who contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds.
The Atlanta Hawks also continued their winning ways, defeating the Orlando Magic 124-112 to extend their streak to 10 consecutive victories. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the driving force behind the Hawks’ success, pouring in 41 points, while Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double.
In other matchups, the Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-112, with Jayson Brown leading the way with 41 points and 7 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors edged out the Washington Wizards 125-117, thanks to a 30-point performance from Kelly Oubre Jr. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Chicago Bulls 132-107, and the New Orleans Pelicans topped the Dallas Mavericks 129-111. Finally, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 114-95.
You can find complete scores and highlights from all of Monday’s NBA action at ESPN and CBS Sports. The league standings and more information about the NBA can be found at the official NBA website.
