There were seven games on the NBA Saturday slate, highlighted by a primetime matchup between two of the best teams in the Western Conference in the Warriors and Spurs.
We'll be right here with all the latest scores, highlights and updates from the night's games.
NBA scores for Saturday, Feb. 10
- Pelicans 138, Nets 128 (Box Score) -- 2OT
- 76ers 112, Clippers 98 (Box Score)
- Bucks 111, Magic 104 (Box Score)
- Wizards 101, Bulls 90 (Box Score)
- Mavericks 130, Lakers 123 (Box Score)
- Warriors 122, Spurs 105 (Box Score)
- Nuggets 123, Suns 113 (Box Score)
Davis drops 44, Pelicans win 2OT thriller
The New Orleans Pelicans almost suffered the worst loss of the season against the Nets. Up by 28 at one point in the third quarter, the Pelicans squandered that entire lead, but were able to come away with the win after two overtime periods. Anthony Davis finished with 44 points and 17 rebounds, while Rajon Rondo recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
Allen Crabbe had a big night in defeat for the Nets, hitting eight 3s on the way to 28 points.
I.T. gets 22 points in first game with Lakers
After a brief stint in Cleveland, Isaiah Thomas made his Lakers debut on Saturday night. He came off the bench, but it didn't take him long to get his first basket. In the middle of the third quarter, Thomas came off the screen and hit a 3.
Isaiah Thomas knocks down the three for his first points with the @Lakers!
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
Watch the #LakeShow on #NBALeaguePass: https://t.co/2pt5MyD8rh pic.twitter.com/ay4jgAzSAp
Thomas finished the night with 22 points on 7 of 12 shooting and six assists.
Giannis makes a poster, leads Bucks over Magic
Bismack Biyombo is a tough interior defender, but that did not faze Giannis Antetokounmpo, who took it right at the Magic big man and threw down the powerful slam.
#Giannis POSTERIZES Biyombo 😤#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/lCWvxUFv2g
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 11, 2018
Along with the dunk, the Bucks star finished with 32 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the Bucks over the Magic.
The best of #GiannisAntetokounmpo in tonight's WIN over Orlando:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 11, 2018
32 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 1 STL | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/Yxdu5Eyo2D
Klay rocks the rim in Warriors' win over Spurs
Klay Thompson is known primarily for his shooting ability, but he showed on Saturday night that he has some hops as well, throwing down a nice slam in transition.
🛫#KlayThompson cleared for takeoff!🛬 #DubNation
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
📺: #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/GI7fFBkpKX
Thompson also hit plenty of 3s on Saturday night, knocking down five of them en route to a 25-point night in the Warriors' win over the Spurs.
The @warriors take control in the 2nd half and beat the @spurs 122-105 behind 25 PTS, 5 3PM from #KlayThompson!#DraymondGreen : 17 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB#StephenCurry : 17 PTS, 8 AST, 3 3PM#DubNation pic.twitter.com/rWGTuNMrra
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
Dirk throws it down, leads Mavs over Lakers
Dirk Nowitzki may be pushing 40 years old, but the big German can still slam. Don't believe it? Check the video for yourself. The big man finished with a season-high 22 points in the Mavericks' win over the Lakers.
"That's a DIRK DUNK!#MFFL
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
📺: #NBALeaguePass pic.twitter.com/EUl3pGfo4X
Dirk Nowitzki scores a season-high 22 PTS to lead the @dallasmavs to the win!#MFFL pic.twitter.com/oGFt0ZG5Uv
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
Simmons and Embiid each turn defense into offense in Sixers win
The Sixers' youngsters copied each other on Saturday night, each turning strong defensive plays into impressive baskets on the other end. The duo combined for 43 points, 21 rebounds, 12 assists and four blocks in the win over the Clippers.
#JoelEmbiid turns defense into offense on #NBALeaguePass!#HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/RUpMLq7mdq
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
Ben Simmons gets it done on both ends!#HereTheyCome #NBARooks
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
📺: #NBALeaguePass pic.twitter.com/1msiOsigeW
Payton impressive in Suns debut
Elfrid Payton made his debut with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Although the team lost, Payton had a strong game, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Kleber throws it down
Maxi Kleber had a solid night off the bench for the Mavs, scoring nine points and grabbing four rebounds in 14 minutes. He also may have had the play of the game, driving in for a ferocious slam.
Maxi Kleber! 😳#MFFL pic.twitter.com/uCRwcSlXs4
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
Jokic gets crafty
Nikola Jokic has plenty of tricks up his sleeve, as he reminded the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Driving to the basket, he wrapped the ball behind his back before completing the and-one.
Nikola Jokic goes behind his back for the and-1!#MileHighBasketball
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
📺: #NBALeaguePass pic.twitter.com/JC11Htnxip
Satoransky has career night, takes nasty fall
Tomas Satoransky has been playing well since John Wall went down, and he kept that up against the Bulls. The Czech guard put up a career-high 25 points in the Wizards' win, but was knocked out of the game after getting fouled hard by Bobby Portis. The Bulls forward was ejected for the flagrant.
Tonight belonged to @satoransky. Watch him pour in a career-high 25 points to lead the way in a #WizBulls win! #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/wU01N3D4rf
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 11, 2018
yeah uhhhh can't really do that Bobby Portis pic.twitter.com/uBKrVDCK05
— NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) February 11, 2018
DAJ takes flight
The Clippers' big man saw an open lane and took advantage, soaring to the rim for the impressive "Statue of Liberty" dunk.
DeAndre Jordan floats to the rim!#ItTakesEverything
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
📺: #NBALeaguePass pic.twitter.com/xOmoNcFAxe
AD beats the buzzer from deep
Anthony Davis ended the first quarter in style, knocking down a heave from near halfcourt.
#AnthonyDavis beats the 1st quarter buzzer from deep! #DoItBig pic.twitter.com/MTV44114GL
— NBA (@NBA) February 10, 2018
And-ones:
- Forward Joe Johnson and center Brandan Wright will both reportedly sign with the Houston Rockets following buyouts from their respective new teams.
- The Timberwolves and Wizards are both reportedly interested in Derrick Rose, who was waived by the Jazz on Saturday.