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In an unexpected turn of events, the defending champion Thunder head to Toronto without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and other key players, significantly altering the matchup's dynamics. Despite these absences, Oklahoma City remains a formidable team, but Toronto will look to capitalize on this opportunity after a recent victory over Milwaukee. As both teams take to the court, fans can anticipate a fierce battle for dominance in this critical game.
February 24, 2026
In a commanding performance, the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89, led by the explosive duo of Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, who combined for 62 points. Brown showcased his All-Star talents with a stellar all-around game, while Pritchard's unexpected scoring surge added a dynamic edge to Boston's offense. With this victory, the Celtics continue to demonstrate their status as serious championship contenders, even in the absence of star forward Jayson Tatum.
February 23, 2026
The Knicks defeated the Rockets 108-106 at MSG. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points while Kevin Durant led Houston with 30 in the close battle.
February 22, 2026
Luka Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists to lead the Lakers past Kawhi Leonard's Clippers 125-122 in an exciting crosstown battle on Friday night.
February 21, 2026
Denver bounced back from two straight losses with a 157-103 blowout win over Portland as Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and Jamal Murray added 25 on Friday night.
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle powered the Spurs to a dominant 121-94 victory over the injury-plagued Suns, who lost Devin Booker early to injury.
February 20, 2026
Kevin Durant powered the Rockets past the Hornets 105-101, beating Charlotte's with 35 points in a back-and-forth battle Thursday night.
Houston brings a three-game winning streak to face Charlotte's seven-game surge. Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun battle LaMelo Ball and the red-hot Hornets on Thursday.
February 19, 2026
The Western Conference playoff race heats up as teams battle for position. Oklahoma City leads the pack while others fight to avoid the play-in tournament.
February 13, 2026
LeBron James posted a triple-double as the Lakers rolled past the short-handed Mavericks 124-104, extending Dallas's losing streak to seven games on Thursday night.
Milwaukee defeated Oklahoma City 110-93 on Thursday. Ousmane Dieng led with 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Bucks won their second straight game without Giannis.
In a high-stakes clash, the Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, with the Mavs yearning to end a dire eight-game losing streak. Without rookie sensation Cooper Flagg and star player Kyrie Irving, the pressure mounts as the team grapples with the aftermath of their controversial Luka Dončić trade. Meanwhile, the Lakers aim to solidify their playoff position, buoyed by LeBron James's enduring excellence and the momentum from their recent victory.
February 12, 2026
