SAN FRANCISCO, CA – FEBRUARY 28: Luka Dončić #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw throughout the recreation in opposition to the Golden State Warriors on February 28, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
What We Know After Saturday’s Games
-The Lakers blow out the Warriors on ABC: Los Angeles snapped a three-game shedding streak, sustaining a double-digit lead for the closing three frames. The Lakers shot 53 % from the area and 46 % from 3-point vary.
-The Hornets proceed their sizzling streak in opposition to the Trail Blazers: Charlotte has been one in all the greatest groups in the NBA over the final month, and so they acquired one other blowout win over the Blazers. That offers the Hornets a 13-3 report across their final 16 outings.
-The Heat defeat the Rockets, 115-105: Miami shot 50 % from the area and 36 % from 3-point vary whereas holding Houston to 43 % from the area and 25 % from lengthy vary. The Heat had seven gamers attain double figures in scoring.
Top Performers of the Night
-Luka Dončić had 26 factors, six rebounds and eight assists on his birthday in a victory over the Golden State Warriors.
-LeBron James tallied 22 factors, seven rebounds and 9 assists in that win.
-Jeremiah Fears completed with 18 factors, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and two blocks in a win over the Utah Jazz.
-Immanuel Quickley collected 27 factors and 11 assists in a win over the Washington Wizards.
-Kevin Durant compiled 32 factors, 5 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in a loss to the Miami Heat.
-Bam Adebayo amassed 24 factors and 11 rebounds in that victory.
-Brandon Miller supplied 26 factors, eight rebounds and two assists in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Duo did their factor ✔️ pic.twitter.com/ANQvieciim
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 1, 2026
12:05 AM / March 1, 2026
Pelicans Defeat Jazz, 115-105
New Orleans took command of this recreation behind a 65-40 first half.
The Pelicans shot 46 % from the area and 34 % from 3-point vary whereas holding the Jazz to 34 % from the area and 27 % from lengthy vary.
Saddiq Bey led the Pels with 24 factors, 4 rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Herbert Jones had 17 factors, eight rebounds and 7 assists.
Jeremiah Fears led the bench with 18 factors, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and two blocks.
PELS WIN
PELS WIN
PELS WIN
PELS WIN pic.twitter.com/4CrU1FuoCL
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
What a shot by Bey 👏 pic.twitter.com/C95kmBJBp9
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
11:33 PM / February 28, 2026
Pelicans Lead Jazz After 3Q, 89-73
Utah ripped off a 13-0 run close to the finish of that third quarter to chop the margin and provides themselves an opportunity. They outscored the Pelicans in that quarter, 33-24.
New Orleans is taking pictures 46 % whereas holding Utah to 31 %.
Saddiq Bey leads the Pels with 22 factors, two rebounds and three assists.
Keyonte George leads Utah with 17 factors, two rebounds and 4 assists.
Let’s go to the 4th
#Pelicans | @VisitPensacola pic.twitter.com/2ZXvFuRKIy— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
Jordan Poole on the assault 😤 pic.twitter.com/669gbNvRYS
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
11:09 PM / February 28, 2026
Lakers Defeat Warriors, 129-101
Los Angeles held a double-digit lead for the closing three quarters and led by a minimum of 20 factors for the closing 22 minutes.
The Lakers shot 53 % from the area and 46 % from 3-point vary.
Luka Dončić tallied 26 factors, six rebounds and eight assists on his birthday.
LeBron James completed with 22 factors, seven rebounds and 9 assists.
Final pic.twitter.com/vs191v1kOu
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 1, 2026
Luka will get the birthday W as the Lakers blow out the shorthanded Warriors 🎂 pic.twitter.com/v1WyEN3bER
— ESPN (@espn) March 1, 2026
10:48 PM / February 28, 2026
Pelicans Lead Jazz at the Half, 65-40
New Orleans closed that half on a 15-0 run to take this commanding lead.
The Pelicans shot 50 % from the area and 42 % from 3-point vary whereas holding the Jazz to 27 % from the area and 22 % from lengthy vary.
Saddiq Bey has 18 factors and two rebounds.
Herbert Jones had 10 factors, six rebounds and 4 assists.
Up 25 at the half 😤
#Pelicans | @HUBInsurance pic.twitter.com/2TqWTm5aXB— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
Fears finds Herb for the 3 and Pelicans are up 21 🫡 pic.twitter.com/0F8dLRdTmG
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
10:27 PM / February 28, 2026
Lakers Lead Warriors After 3Q, 99-72
Los Angeles seems dominant in the spotlight recreation of the evening, sustaining a double-digit lead since the finish of the opening quarter.
The Lakers are taking pictures 55 % from the area and 52 % from 3-point vary whereas holding the Warriors to 42 % from the area and 25 % from lengthy vary.
Luka Dončić has 26 factors, six rebounds and eight assists.
LeBron James has 20 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists.
No Golden State participant has greater than 12 factors.
LUKA DONCIC DRAINS FOUR TRIPLES IN A ROW ON HIS BIRTHDAY 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DZGhCWeBfb
— ESPN (@espn) March 1, 2026
10:11 PM / February 28, 2026
Pelicans Lead Jazz After Q1, 27-22
In the closing recreation of the evening, New Orleans has a slender lead over Utah.
The Pelicans shot 47 % from the area whereas holding the Jazz to 27 % taking pictures.
Saddiq Bey leads the approach with eight factors after dropping 42 factors on Thursday.
Ace Bailey leads Utah with seven factors and 4 rebounds.
End of the first 👀
#Pelicans | @Friend_and_Co pic.twitter.com/WBCs2EmJ3q— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
Poole to Zion 🔥 pic.twitter.com/550fZZr6Pj
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 1, 2026
9:49 PM / February 28, 2026
Lakers Lead Warriors at the Half, 65-47
Los Angeles shot 53 % from the area and 53 % from 3-point vary in that opening half.
LeBron James had 20 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Austin Reaves tallied 13 factors and two assists.
No Golden State participant had greater than 10 factors.
Check out the second half on ABC.
Lakers dominating the Warriors at halftime on ABC:
🔹 LeBron – 20 PTS
🔹 Reaves – 13 PTS
🔹 Luka – 10 PTS pic.twitter.com/Rb4aE2GXY9— ESPN (@espn) March 1, 2026
LEBRON HEATING UP ON ABC.
He’s 4-4 from deep in the first half 😳 pic.twitter.com/aMjrYthOCq
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2026
9:29 PM / February 28, 2026
Raptors Defeat Wizards, 134-125
While Washington held the lead for the majority of the first half, Toronto dominated the closing 24 minutes.
The Raptors outscored the Wizards 73-61 in the second half, taking pictures over 70 % from the area in that half.
All 5 Toronto starters scored a minimum of 18 factors apiece.
Immanuel Quickley led the approach with 27 factors and 11 assists.
Brandon Ingram had 24 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
THAT’S A DUB 😮💨
Presented by @McDonaldsCanada pic.twitter.com/JJ84B1IFVt
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 1, 2026
TOO TOUGH‼️😤 pic.twitter.com/ibzgYu9Osv
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 1, 2026
9:13 PM / February 28, 2026
Lakers Lead Warriors After Q1, 33-20
Los Angeles acquired off to a sizzling begin, taking pictures 55 % from the area and 56 % from 3-point vary.
Austin Reaves is 4-for-4 from the area, main the approach with 11 factors and two assists.
LeBron James has six factors and three assists.
Check out the motion on ABC.
Austin Reaves hasn’t missed but 🔥
He’s 4-4 up to now on ABC!
Tap in beneath. pic.twitter.com/eLjQLtAs1I
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2026
8:58 PM / February 28, 2026
Raptors Lead Wizards After Q3, 98-92
While Washington has led for many of this recreation, Toronto outscored them in that third quarter, 37-28.
The Raptors are taking pictures over 55 % from the area.
All 5 Raptors starters have a minimum of 16 factors apiece.
Q3 ⤵️
Presented by @LGCanada pic.twitter.com/W8sBawnhBF
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 1, 2026
SCOTTIE BUCKET ‼️ pic.twitter.com/X2567OuhRJ
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 1, 2026
8:41 PM / February 28, 2026
Lakers-Warriors Tip Soon on ABC
We have two Western Conference foes battling on ABC in the recreation of the evening.
The Lakers need to snap a three-game shedding streak.
The Warriors have misplaced 9 of their final 15 outings.
Check out the motion on ABC.
LeBron trolling Draymond earlier than they catch up pregame 😅 pic.twitter.com/cihTxksi73
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 1, 2026
Game. On.@DoorDash || #DubNation pic.twitter.com/BvL8xO53K1
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 1, 2026
8:11 PM / February 28, 2026
Wizards Lead Raptors at the Half, 64-63
Washington has maintained the lead since the opening minutes.
The Wizards have shot 60 % from the area and 50 % from 3-point vary.
Bilal Coulibaly leads Washington with 11 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jakob Poeltl leads Toronto with 14 factors, 4 rebounds and two assists.
Back after the break.#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/ovCpgzRjDg
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
Bilal with the dime to AG 👀 pic.twitter.com/IlwUJBzSXD
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
7:45 PM / February 28, 2026
Wizards Lead Raptors After Q1, 33-25
Washington ripped off a 12-2 run close to the finish of that quarter to take this lead.
The Wizards shot 62 % from the area and 54 % from 3-point vary.
Brandon Ingram led Toronto with eight factors.
All 5 Washington starters scored, with Bub Carrington main the approach with six factors.
Up after the first 12 minutes.#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/ghZaCSCKno
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
The ball motion 🤌 pic.twitter.com/hygpoXRpLV
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
7:29 PM / February 28, 2026
Luka Dončić’s Birthday
It’s Luka’s birthday right this moment, however we’re the ones getting presents tonight.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka face the Golden State Warriors on ABC in the recreation of the evening.
The recreation ideas off at 8:30 ET.
See the motion on ABC!
Lakers wishing Luka a cheerful birthday earlier than taking up the Warriors 🥳
Watch LAL-GSW at 8:30 ET on ABC and the ESPN App 🍿
(by way of @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/24ZBorWOHK
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 28, 2026
Happy birthday, Luka 🎉
His @Lakers face GSW at 8:30pm/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/HUEbM8jPpJ
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2026
7:13 PM / February 28, 2026
Raptors-Wizards Underway
This is the solely recreation in the NBA proper now, with the closing two video games beginning in simply over an hour.
It’s an ideal alternative for Toronto to showcase itself, ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 34-25 report.
Washington is thirteenth in the East with a 16-42 report.
Toronto has received 36 of its final 47 matchups with Washington over the final 13 years.
STARTING 5️⃣
Presented by @TISSOT pic.twitter.com/27i4JRSRQB
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 28, 2026
First 5️⃣ on the flooring tonight#ForTheDistrict | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/neDm9Amwmd
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 28, 2026
6:54 PM / February 28, 2026
Heat Defeat Rockets, 115-105
There have been 9 ties and 14 lead modifications, with Miami taking management behind a 64-53 second half.
The Heat had seven gamers attain double figures in scoring.
Bam Adebayo led the approach with 24 factors and 11 rebounds.
Kevin Durant led Houston with 32 factors, 5 rebounds and eight assists.
You like to see it pic.twitter.com/u34iG8HOhH
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 28, 2026
Brought these #WINNING strikes for ya 😎 pic.twitter.com/p44oJo778z
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 28, 2026
This POV >> pic.twitter.com/tRFnjQonIo
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 28, 2026
6:41 PM / February 28, 2026
Hornets Defeat Trail Blazers, 109-93
The Hornets held the lead for the closing 45 minutes of this blowout victory.
This marks their thirteenth win over their final 16 outings.
Brandon Miller led the approach with 26 factors, eight rebounds and two assists.
LaMelo Ball had 15 factors, 4 rebounds and eight assists.
Jrue Holiday led Portland with 25 factors, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
LEAVING FEBRUARY WITH A DUB #HiveMentality pic.twitter.com/3V7P38KpSf
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 28, 2026
MOOOOOOOOSE @MoussaDiabate_ x #HiveMentality | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/FRPZXpkI1B
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 28, 2026
