Mikal Bridges Contributes 10 Points in Knicks' Dominant Win
Mikal Bridges contributed 10 points for the New York Knicks in their commanding 127-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, helping to secure the decisive win.
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Friday, February 27
Jalen Brunson Dominates with 27 Points, 22 in First Quarter
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks with 27 points (11-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes during their 127-98 victory over the Bucks. He started red-hot, scoring 22 points in the first quarter on 9-of-10 shooting, including all three 3-pointers, which is the second-most by a Knicks player in a first frame in franchise history. Brunson's scoring slowed after the first, and he sat the entire fourth quarter. For February, he averaged 23.8 points, 6.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2.4 threes, and 0.8 steals.
Landry Shamet Adds 15 Points in Knicks' Dominant Victory
Landry Shamet added 15 points for the New York Knicks in their dominant 127-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, contributing to the team's high-scoring performance.
Josh Hart Contributes 12 Points in Knicks' Rout of Bucks
Josh Hart contributed 12 points for the New York Knicks in their commanding 127-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, helping the team to a decisive win.
Kyle Kuzma Scores 17 Points for Bucks in Loss to Knicks
Kyle Kuzma contributed 17 points for the Milwaukee Bucks during their 127-98 defeat against the New York Knicks on Friday night. He was one of the key offensive contributors for the Bucks in the game.
Karl-Anthony Towns Posts Double-Double in Knicks' Rout
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double for the New York Knicks, contributing 17 points and 13 rebounds in their commanding 127-98 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. He was a key contributor in the Knicks' strong performance.
Myles Turner Paces Bucks with 19 Points, 18 in First Half
Myles Turner scored 19 points for the Milwaukee Bucks in their 127-98 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday night. Notably, 18 of his 19 points were recorded in the first half, pacing the Bucks' early offense before the Knicks pulled away.
Bobby Portis Scores 14 Points in Bucks' Loss to Knicks
Bobby Portis contributed 14 points for the Milwaukee Bucks during their 127-98 defeat against the New York Knicks on Friday night. He was among the players pacing the Bucks in the game.
Payton Pritchard Contributes 22 Points in Celtics' Dominant Win
Payton Pritchard contributed 22 points for the Boston Celtics in their commanding 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, helping the team achieve a season-high 66.7% shooting from the field.
Jaylen Brown Posts 28 Points, 9 Assists in Celtics' Blowout Win
Jaylen Brown had a productive outing in the Boston Celtics' 148-111 blowout win over the Nets, tallying 28 points (9-12 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and one block in 30 minutes. After a slow start, he found his rhythm, scoring 26 of his 28 points in the second and third quarters, co-leading the team in scoring and leading in assists. This performance marked a significant improvement from his recent shooting struggles. Brown has embraced his role as the clear No. 1 option this season.
Michael Porter Scores Team-High 18 in Nets' Blowout Loss
Michael Porter led the Brooklyn Nets with a team-high 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), along with two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 26 minutes during their 148-111 blowout loss to the Celtics on Friday. He started strong with 13 points in the first half but sat the entire fourth quarter due to the game's lopsided nature. Over his last five games, Porter has averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 threes, and 0.8 steals.
Alabama Supreme Court Denies Bediako's NCAA Eligibility Appeal
The Alabama Supreme Court has denied Charles Bediako's emergency motion for an interim injunction, preventing him from playing for the University of Alabama this season while he appeals his NCAA eligibility case. Bediako, a former NBA G League player, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after his request to return to collegiate competition was denied. He had previously played five games under a temporary restraining order before a judge ruled against him. Bediako is currently playing for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Cooper Flagg Out Indefinitely with Foot Sprain, ROY Odds Drop
Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) will miss his sixth consecutive game Friday against the Grizzlies and is unlikely to return by Tuesday's game against the Hornets, per coach Jason Kidd. Having not played since Feb. 10, there's currently no timetable for his return, making him doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder. This significant absence has caused his Rookie of the Year odds to drop, now shared with Kon Knueppel. Flagg is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. Brandon Williams, Caleb Martin, and Naji Marshall are expected to see increased minutes.
Jamal Murray Cleared to Play Friday After Illness
Jamal Murray (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Murray was pulled from the Nuggets' win over the Celtics on Wednesday due to an illness but has recovered. Prior to Wednesday, he had scored at least 20 points in seven of eight games, averaging 25.6 points, 7.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 threes, and 0.8 steals over 34.8 minutes per game in that span.
Ty Jerome Ruled Out for Friday with Thigh Contusion
Ty Jerome (left thigh contusion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Dallas. Jerome was initially tagged as doubtful, so his absence is not a surprise. His next chance to suit up is Sunday against Indiana. Scotty Pippen, Walter Clayton, and Javon Small are all slated for more minutes and larger roles in Jerome's absence.
Keon Ellis Sidelined for Friday's Pistons Matchup
Keon Ellis has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons. He was among four Cavaliers, including All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, who missed the contest. No specific injury or reason was provided in the article for his absence.
Dean Wade Ruled Out for Friday's Game vs. Pistons
Dean Wade has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons. He was among four Cavaliers, including All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, who missed the contest. No specific injury or reason was provided in the article for his absence.
Mitchell's Groin Strain Not Long-Term, Day-to-Day for Sunday
Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) will miss his second consecutive game Friday against the Pistons. Head coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed the injury is not considered long-term, with Mitchell expected to be day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets. The Cavaliers will not rush his return, and a four-day break next week could facilitate his recovery. Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, and Craig Porter are anticipated to see increased minutes in his absence.
Keyonte George Questionable for Saturday with Ankle Sprain
Keyonte George (right ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans. George has missed Utah's last six outings due to the injury he sustained in a Feb. 7 loss to Orlando. However, he has now drawn a questionable tag ahead of three consecutive contests and appears to be nearing a return to game action. If he remains sidelined Saturday, Isaiah Collier should continue to start.
Dejounte Murray Resting Saturday, Nearing Full Return
Dejounte Murray (return to conditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz for rest. Murray made his 2025-26 regular-season debut against the Warriors on Tuesday after missing the first 58 games while recovering from a torn Achilles. He'll be sidelined for the first leg of the Pelicans' back-to-back set but has a good chance at being available for Sunday's contest against the Clippers. Bryce McGowens and Derik Queen figure to be the top candidates to enter New Orleans' starting lineup in Murray's absence.