Grayson Allen scored 27 factors in his return from a four-game absence, and Jalen Inexperienced made up for a depressing taking pictures night time with a game-winning three-pointer on the remaining buzzer as host Phoenix Suns overcame an damage to Dillon Brooks in a 113-110 double-overtime victory over Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Inexperienced, who was 6-of-26 from the sphere, scored the Suns’ remaining six factors, gave them a 110-107 lead on a driving left-handed layup with 33.9 seconds remaining and responded to Jevon Carter’s game-tying three with one in all his personal for his first profession game-winner.
Collin Gillespie added 19 factors for the Suns, who have been with out All-Star guard Devon Booker, who will likely be sidelined at the least per week with a hip damage sustained in Thursday’s loss.
Desmond Bane scored 34 factors earlier than fouling out in time beyond regulation, Paolo Banchero scored 26, and Carter had 15 factors for the Magic.
Spurs 139, Kings 122
Victor Wembanyama racked up 28 factors, 15 rebounds, six assists and 4 blocked pictures to steer a balanced San Antonio Spurs assault in a win over hapless Sacramento Kings in Austin, Texas, the Spurs’ house away from house.
The Spurs led by eight factors at half-time and 11 after three quarters earlier than placing the Kings away to seize their season-best eighth straight recreation. Stephon Citadel, Keldon Johnson and De’Aaron Fox added 18 factors every for the Spurs, with Harrison Barnes hitting for 14 and Dylan Harper scoring 12 factors.
Victor Wembanyama dunks in the course of the first half of the sport between San Antonio Spurs towards the Phoenix Suns.
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Victor Wembanyama dunks in the course of the first half of the sport between San Antonio Spurs towards the Phoenix Suns.
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Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan tallied 20 factors apiece for the Kings, who fell for the sixteenth recreation in a row and added to the franchise file for consecutive losses. Malik Monk had 19 factors, and Maxime Raynaud completed with 16 factors and 12 rebounds for the Kings.
Knicks 108, Rockets 106
Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking jumper with 29.5 seconds left for host New York Knicks, which mounted a livid fourth-quarter comeback from an 18-point deficit to stun Houston Rockets.
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The Rockets trailed by as many as 13 factors within the second quarter earlier than outscoring the Knicks 72-41 over the following 24 minutes and taking a 93-75 lead on Dorian Finney-Smith’s layup with 10:53 left in the sport. However the Knicks outscored the Rockets 33-13 the remainder of the best way whereas limiting Houston to 4 of 15 taking pictures and forcing 9 turnovers.
With the Knicks up two, the Rockets fouled OG Anunoby, who sank two free throws with 5.4 seconds left earlier than Kevin Durant hit a three-pointer to tug the visiting aspect inside 107-106 with 2.4 seconds left. Landry Shamet cut up a pair of free throws, and Durant missed a half-court heave on the buzzer.
Pelicans 126, 76ers 111
Jordan Poole scored 23 factors to steer seven double-digit scorers as New Orleans Pelicans topped visiting Philadelphia 76ers.
Zion Williamson added 21 factors, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals for the Pelicans, whereas Saddiq Bey added 20 factors. DeAndre Jordan was not one of many double-digit scorers for the Pelicans, though the previous Sixer chipped in with 15 rebounds, six factors and 4 blocks.
Tyrese Maxey paced the Sixers with 27 factors, seven assists and 5 steals, however he shot simply 9 of 23 from the sphere. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 factors for the Sixers, who’ve misplaced eight of their final 9 video games with out Joel Embiid (knee/shin), together with every of their final 4 contests.
Warmth 136, Grizzlies 120
Andrew Wiggins poured in 28 factors, and Norman Powell 25 as host Miami Warmth defeated Memphis Grizzlies, handing the latter its eleventh loss in its final 14 video games.
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The Warmth, who improved to 17-11 at house, additionally received 14 factors and a game-high-tying six assists from Tyler Herro, who got here off the bench in simply his second recreation since lacking a couple of month because of three fractured ribs. Bam Adebayo was quiet with 13 factors, 5 below his common.
The Grizzlies have been led by G.G. Jackson, who scored a season-high 28 factors and grabbed 9 rebounds off the bench. Jaylen Wells added 25 factors, however the Grizzlies fell to 9-18 on the highway.
Pistons 126, Bulls 110
Jalen Duren had 26 factors and 13 rebounds, and Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris scored 18 factors apiece to steer visiting Detroit Pistons previous skidding Chicago Bulls.
The Pistons compelled 23 Bulls turnovers whereas sending Chicago to its season-worst eighth straight loss, surpassing a seven-game skid from November 24 to December 7. Duncan Robinson (17 factors) and Paul Reed (15) additionally scored in double figures for the Pistons, who completed with a 68-38 edge in factors within the paint. Cunningham dished 13 assists to go along with 9 rebounds.
The Bulls’ Josh Giddey scored a game-high 27 factors whereas matching Robinson for the sport excessive with 5 three-pointers. Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith every scored 15 factors for the Bulls.
Revealed on Feb 22, 2026