Nightly Dunk: NBA updates & highlights from Mar. 8

Tonight, we have a full slate of eight exciting games lined up.

Saturday Night Hoops

Brooklyn at Charlotte (Live)

New Orleans at Houston (7:00 ET, League Pass)

Washington at Toronto (7:30 ET, League Pass)

Indiana at Atlanta (7:30 ET, League Pass)

Orlando at Milwaukee (8:00 ET, League Pass)

Chicago at Miami (8:00 ET, League Pass)

Detroit at Golden State (8:30 ET, League Pass)

Los Angeles Lakers at Boston (8:30 ET, ABC/ESPN+/Disney+)

The King is in the building

LeBron James and the new-look Lakers are in Boston for a new chapter in the historic rivalry. During LA’s 8-game win streak, the King is averaging 29.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in nearly 37 minutes a night.

You don’t want to miss this matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA (8:30 ET, ABC/ESPN+/Disney+).

Starting lineups set

The undrafted rookie from TCU, Damion Baugh, earns his first start of the season with LaMelo Ball out for his ankle injury management. Miles Bridges exploded for a career-high 46 points in Charlotte’s 118-117 loss to Cleveland last night. They’ll look to snap the Hornets’ 9-game losing streak tonight.

The Nets have Cam Thomas back, who’s averaging 23.5 points per game over his last two outings. Brooklyn aims to end their 6-game losing streak as well. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET on League Pass!

Top Storylines The No. 2 teams from each conference renew their historic rivalry when the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers on national television tonight. Luka Dončić makes his debut in this new era of purple and gold. The red-hot Lakers have won eight consecutive games, while the Celtics have rattled off three straight.Stephen Curry has a chance to become the first player in NBA history to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers made when the Warriors welcome the Detroit Pistons to town. Golden State is 10-2 since acquiring Jimmy Butler III and will go for their fourth win in a row.The Milwaukee Bucks have won four straight and are 8-2 in their last ten games, currently holding down the No. 4 spot in the East. They have the opportunity to further distance themselves from the fifth-seeded Pacers tonight when they play host to the struggling Orlando Magic (losers of five straight).