Bryan Bash posted a 2-4 record on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with wins on Memphis and Phoenix covering but losses on Minnesota, Charlotte, Milwaukee, and Atlanta dragging down the day’s performance. The handicapper’s card featured a mix of favorites and underdogs across six NBA matchups.
Pistons @ Timberwolves
Bash’s pick of Minnesota -2.5 resulted in a loss as the injury-riddled Timberwolves were thoroughly dominated by Detroit 109-87. The Pistons, strengthening their hold on the Eastern Conference’s top seed with their ninth win in 11 games, controlled the game from start to finish behind Tobias Harris’s 18 points and a balanced attack that saw five other players reach double figures. The shooting disparity told the story: Detroit shot 52.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, while Minnesota managed just 31.8% overall and a dismal 20.9% from beyond the arc. The Pistons also dominated the glass with a 52-38 rebounding advantage and dished out 28 assists compared to Minnesota’s 18. Donte DiVincenzo’s 22 points led the Timberwolves, but it was nowhere near enough to keep this one competitive.
76ers @ Hornets
Charlotte -6.0 proved to be another loss as Philadelphia rallied from 13 points down in the second half to escape with a 118-114 victory. The Sixers’ fourth win in five games extended their lead over Charlotte to two games in the race for the seventh playoff spot. Joel Embiid led the way with 29 points, while Paul George added 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey contributed 26 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in his return to the starting lineup. The Hornets shot just 37.5% from the field and 30.9% from three-point range, while Philadelphia was efficient at 48.8% overall and a scorching 47.1% from deep. Brandon Miller’s 29 points and eight rebounds weren’t enough for Charlotte to hold their early lead.
Bulls @ Grizzlies
Bash found success with Memphis +4.0, a win as the Grizzlies edged Chicago 125-124 in a thriller. Cedric Coward scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, hitting a pair of crucial free throws with 6.5 seconds remaining. Josh Giddey made two foul shots with four seconds left to pull the Bulls within one, and Chicago had a chance to win after Memphis turned over the ensuing inbound pass but couldn’t get a shot off in time. The Grizzlies’ 31 assists highlighted their ball movement, and their dominant third quarter—outscoring Chicago 42-30—proved to be the difference despite the Bulls’ furious fourth-quarter rally when they outscored Memphis 36-27.
Spurs @ Bucks
Milwaukee +18.5 resulted in a loss as San Antonio demolished the Bucks 127-95, winning by 32 points. Stephon Castle recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds as the hot-shooting Spurs notched their eighth consecutive victory and 13th win in their last 14 games. Seven Spurs players scored in double figures, and San Antonio shot an impressive 55.1% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. The Spurs jumped out to a commanding 37-24 first-quarter lead and never looked back, building a 67-45 halftime advantage. Gary Trent Jr. led Milwaukee with just 18 points in the blowout loss.
Kings @ Hawks
Atlanta -14.5 came up short as a loss despite the Hawks’ 123-113 victory, falling just shy of the spread. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 27 points and the Hawks shot 8 of 12 on three-pointers in the fourth quarter to survive Sacramento’s late surge. Jalen Johnson added 26 points and 10 assists for his 44th double-double of the season, while Jock Landale contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds. The win was the 15th in Atlanta’s last 17 games and marked coach Quin Snyder’s 500th career victory. The Hawks’ strong second quarter—outscoring Sacramento 39-24—built their cushion, but the Kings stayed close enough throughout to keep the final margin under the number.
Jazz @ Suns
Bash closed the day with a win on Phoenix -16.5 as the Suns routed Utah 134-109. Jalen Green poured in 31 points and Devin Booker added 26, with neither playing in the fourth quarter as Phoenix cruised to victory. Grayson Allen chipped in 19 points for the Suns, who had lost six of their previous seven games before this dominant performance. Phoenix jumped out to a massive 39-21 first-quarter lead and extended it to 73-45 by halftime, effectively ending the contest early. The Suns also dominated the boards with a 60-42 rebounding advantage. Kyle Filipowski led Utah with 26 points and nine rebounds in the losing effort.
Bash’s 2-4 performance on Saturday was hampered by several favorites failing to cover, including two double-digit spreads that either lost outright or fell short. The two winners—Memphis as an underdog and Phoenix as a heavy favorite—provided the only bright spots on an otherwise difficult card.
