Sunday’s Best: Key Moments and News from Five Games

Filmogaz.com recaps Sunday’s best plays and key moments from five NBA matchups on March 22, 2026. This report highlights major performances, turning points and news across the slate.

Nuggets pull away in Denver

Nikola Jokić recorded a 22-14-14 triple-double in Denver’s 128-112 win over Portland. It marked his league-leading 28th triple-double of the season.

That triple-double was Jokić’s 192nd career mark, placing him second all-time. It was also his 85th triple-double through three quarters, the most since the 1997-98 play-by-play era.

Supporting cast and team notes

Jamal Murray added 22 points and seven assists. Cameron Johnson finished with 19 points and five three-pointers.

Peyton Watson returned and scored 14 points with six rebounds and three assists. Seven Nuggets reached double figures.

Portland takeaways

Deni Avdija tied a career high with 14 assists. He also scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds.

Donovan Clingan posted 18 points and 13 rebounds. He made four three-pointers in 25 minutes.

Portland remained in the hunt for a play-in spot in the Western Conference, entering the night ninth in the West.

Monk’s surge lifts Kings past Nets

Malik Monk poured in a season-high 32 points in Sacramento’s 126-122 victory over Brooklyn. He shot 8-for-17 overall and 9-for-9 from the free throw line.

Rookie Maxime Raynaud filled the stat sheet with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Raynaud added two assists, one steal and one block.

Nets response

Brooklyn rookie Ben Saraf matched Raynaud with a career-high 22 points. He added five assists and a steal in 29 minutes.

Both teams shot 52 percent from the floor. They combined for 14 made three-pointers in a back-and-forth contest.

The game featured 12 ties and 16 lead changes before Sacramento closed it out.

Knicks control first half against Wizards

New York carried a 68-52 lead into halftime. Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks early and finished the half with 14 points.

Josh Hart contributed ten points, five rebounds and three assists. Mikal Bridges chipped in with 11 points in the first half.

For Washington, Anthony Gill scored 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting in limited minutes.

Sunday Night Basketball preview and early action

Boston and Minnesota delivered a defensive first quarter in their Sunday night meeting. Boston led 17-10 with Jaylen Brown scoring 11 points early.

Jayson Tatum attended with his son before the game. The Celtics sought a fifth straight win while Minnesota tried to regroup without Anthony Edwards.

Additional notes and context

• Denver scored at least 32 points in every quarter against Portland. They led by as many as 18 in the third quarter.
• At halftime, Denver shot 11-for-25 from three and held a 14-2 fast-break advantage.
• Peyton Watson’s first game back since February 4 added depth to a fully healthy Denver roster for the first time since late November.
• Filmogaz.com provided a play-by-play live blog and summarized the key moments and news from five games on Sunday.