Wednesday was a busy night in the NBA, with nine games on the schedule. And the matchups didn't disappoint, with all sorts of cool plays and clutch moments.
Let's get into it.
NBA scores for Wednesday, Feb. 28
- Pistons 110, Bucks 87 (Box Score)
- Raptors 117, Magic 104 (Box Score)
- Celtics 134, Hornets 106 (Box Score)
- Hawks 107, Pacers 102 (Box Score)
- Suns 110, Grizzlies 102 (Box Score)
- Warriors 109, Wizards 101 (Box Score)
- Thunder 111, Mavericks 110 (Box Score) -- OT
- Pelicans 121, Spurs 116 (Box Score)
- Rockers 105, Clippers 92 (Box Score)
Rockets cruise to 14th straight win
The Houston Rockets had no trouble extending their winning streak to 14 games on Wednesday night. They beat the Clippers, 105-92, behind 25 points, seven assists and one filthy crossover by James Harden. Clint Capela also had 22 points and 13 rebounds in the win. This is the second time this season that the Rockets have won 14 in a row.
😳 JAMES. HARDEN. 😳#Rockets pic.twitter.com/JCphxLzP18
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
Kyrie puts on a show
Kyrie Irving had it all working against the Hornets. The All-Star guard poured in 34 points on 13 of 18 from the field in just 25 minutes. He did it in style, too, hitting a number of highlight-reel shots. Irving's big night helped the Celtics to their fourth win in a row.
Pelicans win seventh in a row
The New Orleans Pelicans kept their winning streak going by picking up a dramatic victory over the Spurs. Anthony Davis finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds, which feels like an off night given his play lately, but he came up with a clutch rebound and two free throws in the final seconds to help seal the win. New Orleans is now just half a game back of the Spurs for fourth in the West.
KD drops 32 in return to D.C.
Kevin Durant returned to Washington, D.C., to take on the Wizards, and he put on a show for his hometown. Finishing with 32 points and six rebounds, Durant led the Warriors to a 109-101 victory over the Wiz.
Westbrook's late and-one rescues Thunder
OKC narrowly avoided an embarrassing loss to the tanking Mavericks on Wednesday night. Russell Westbrook, however, made sure they left with a win. The reigning MVP finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and also converted a game-winning and-one in the final minute.
Dirk reaches 31K
Dirk Nowitzki reached another milestone in his incredible career, knocking down a jumper in the second quarter against the Thunder to reach 31,000 career points. He's just the sixth player to reach that mark.
From his spot!
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
The Dirk jumper that gave him 31,000 career points!#MFFL pic.twitter.com/oFkn8ZgoTG
Jackson gets career-high in Suns win
Josh Jackson had the best scoring night of his young career on Wednesday night. He poured in a career-high 29 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Suns took down the Grizzlies, 110-102.
JOSH JACKSON READY FOR TAKEOFF! pic.twitter.com/hpDWOMpnsh
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 1, 2018
Josh Jackson leading all scorers with 29 points! pic.twitter.com/HuN7PxFaJ7
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 1, 2018
Drummond's big night leads Pistons
The Pistons need all the wins they can get at this point, especially against teams ahead of them in the East. They got one on Wednesday, defeating the Bucks in large part because of a big night from Andre Drummond, who put up 15 points and 16 rebounds.
Andre Drummond owned the glass, recording 15 PTS, 16 REB to help the @DetroitPistons top the @Bucks 110-87!
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
Eric Moreland: All career-highs with 10 PTS, 12 REB, 6 AST#DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/iAytHNA0DM
Giannis gets loose
The Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo, showed off his athleticism and skills early in the first quarter, going behind his back with the dribble, then driving in for a lefty flush.
Giannis is dialed in! #FearTheDeer x #DetroitBasketball are in Q1 on League Pass.
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
📺: https://t.co/2pt5MyD8rh pic.twitter.com/teRbqjGfZR
Rudy rises, rejects
Rudy Gay showed off his skills on the defensive end against the Pelicans, swatting Walt Lemon Jr.'s layup attempt off the glass.
Rudy Gay rejects it off the glass! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/V82C3riL8o
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
DSJ goes up top to Powell
Dennis Smith Jr. is usually the one doing the dunking, but on this play he took on the role of passer, tossing up a lob to Dwight Powell, who finished with authority.
Dennis Smith Jr. goes 🆙🔝 to Dwight Powell! #MFFL
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
Watch on League Pass pic.twitter.com/4WJV9K7PIX
PG hits extreme floater, but it doesn't count
Running out on the break against the Mavericks in the second quarter, Paul George was fouled before he could get to the basket. Still he threw up a floater way into the air. Eventually it came down straight through the net, and though it didn't count, it was pretty cool.
It doesn’t count...but that was nice! pic.twitter.com/5DdWVcXpR2
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
Super Mario goes reverse
Mario Hezonja has gotten more playing time lately, and he took advantage against the Raptors. Jumping into the passing lane, he intercepted a pass and took off the other way, finishing with a nifty reverse jam.
Super Mario strikes again! #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/ByJoGSZ63G
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2018
And-ones:
- The 76ers will reportedly release Trevor Booker in order to sign Ersan Ilyasova. Booker will sign with the Pacers when he clears waivers.
- An ownership group for a potential NHL franchise said it is also eager to bring an NBA team to Seattle.
- Jabari Parker was cleared to play in his first back-to-back Wednesday, and scored seven points in 18 minutes against Pistons.
- Lakers rookie Josh Hart suffered a fracture in his left hand.