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Myron Gardner was ejected from Saturday's game following an altercation with Scotty Pippen Jr. The incident, described as an "ugly skirmish," led to both players being tossed from the contest between the Grizzlies and Heat.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will sit out Sunday's game in Chicago as a standard maintenance day, marking the second leg of a back-to-back set. His absence could open up additional minutes for Jeremy Sochan. Robinson is expected to return to action for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (knee/shin) will miss his fifth consecutive game, remaining on the inactive list for Sunday's matchup in Minnesota. With no reports of him practicing, Embiid is considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game in Indiana. Adem Bona, Andre Drummond, and Dominick Barlow are expected to fill in during his continued absence.
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Raptors, as reported by Eric Nehm. After missing the last two games due to a right calf strain, his return will likely move Jericho Sims back to a bench role. Since February 1st, Turner has averaged 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.7 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 27.2 minutes per game.
Isaiah Joe will join the starting lineup for the Oklahoma City Thunder's Sunday matchup against the Cavaliers, as reported by Brandon Rahbar. Joe steps in for Aaron Wiggins, playing alongside Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein. In his three previous starts this season, Joe has averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 three-pointers per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder injury. The injury may have occurred during Friday's win over the Mavericks, where Reid contributed 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal in 30 minutes. With Rudy Gobert suspended, Reid would likely start, but if he's sidelined, Joan Beringer could step into the starting five against Philadelphia.
Norman Powell delivered an impressive performance for the Miami Heat, scoring 25 points (10-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-7 FT) along with two rebounds, six assists, one block, and two steals in 27 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies. Powell shot 62.5 percent from the field but uncharacteristically missed five of seven free-throw attempts. He will now have two days off before the Heat face the Bucks on Tuesday.
GG Jackson led the Memphis Grizzlies with a team-high 28 points (11-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), adding nine rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 loss to the Heat. Coming off the bench, Jackson was just one rebound shy of a double-double. This marks his third consecutive game surpassing 20 points, and he has recorded at least one block or steal in nine straight contests.
Kevin Durant scored 30 points (10-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), along with six rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes during the Houston Rockets' 108-106 loss to the Knicks on Saturday. Despite his high scoring volume, Durant's shooting wasn't at its peak, and he missed key opportunities in the fourth quarter as the Rockets squandered their lead. This performance marks his second consecutive game with 30-plus points since the All-Star break.
Karl-Anthony Towns had an efficient night for the New York Knicks, contributing 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 victory over Houston. He converted 66.6 percent of his shots and made all three of his three-point attempts. Towns appears to be back on track post-All-Star break, averaging 23.0 points over the last two games.
Jalen Brunson delivered a clutch performance for the New York Knicks, scoring 20 points (6-12 FG, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, and six assists in 36 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 comeback victory over Houston. Despite struggling for much of the game, Brunson stepped up when it mattered most, hitting a jumper to tie the game at 103 with 1:26 left, and then another pullup jumper to give New York the lead for good. His heroics solidified his position as the team's go-to offensive weapon in their biggest comeback of the season.
Mikal Bridges scored 11 points for the New York Knicks in their 108-106 victory over the Houston Rockets. He was part of the team effort that saw the Knicks overcome an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter, securing a dramatic comeback win. Bridges' contribution helped New York bounce back after a recent loss.
OG Anunoby contributed 20 points for the New York Knicks in their 108-106 victory over the Houston Rockets. He played a key role in helping the Knicks overcome an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter, contributing to their biggest comeback of the season. Anunoby's scoring helped New York bounce back after a disappointing loss to Detroit.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points for the New York Knicks in their 108-106 victory over the Houston Rockets. He played a crucial role in the Knicks' biggest comeback of the season, helping them overcome an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit. Towns' layup off the glass cut the Rockets' lead to 99-97 with 3:32 left, fueling New York's late surge to secure the win.
Andrew Wiggins led the Miami Heat to a 136-120 win over the Grizzlies, scoring a team-high 28 points on highly efficient 9-of-10 shooting (4-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), along with seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 29 minutes. He also reached a significant career milestone, surpassing 15,000 career points with a lay-up in the third quarter. This marks his third game with over 25 points in his last five outings, showcasing a new offensive dimension for the Heat.
Cade Cunningham delivered a strong performance for the Detroit Pistons in their 126-110 win over Chicago, contributing 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 assists, and nine rebounds, narrowly missing his 15th career triple-double. This outing, which included three blocks and one steal in 30 minutes, further solidifies his MVP candidacy, which is gaining significant traction. He has recorded seven double-doubles in his last 12 appearances, solidifying his case as an underestimated MVP contender.
Victor Wembanyama delivered an elite, dominant performance for the San Antonio Spurs in their 139-122 win over the Kings, extending their winning streak to eight games. He recorded 28 points (11-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks in 30 minutes. Wembanyama showcased his impact on both ends of the court, highlighted by an impressive windmill dunk and crucial plays like a 3-pointer and an assist in the third quarter. This marks his fourth game surpassing the 25-point mark in his last six appearances.
Bam Adebayo contributed 13 points for the Miami Heat in their 136-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. His scoring helped the Heat pull away in the third quarter, where they outscored the Grizzlies 39-26, eventually pushing their lead to 20 points.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) was upgraded to available for Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies, where he contributed 14 points. He recently returned from a 15-game absence due to a rib injury, previously posting an impressive 24 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over the Hawks. Herro is expected to continue playing under a minutes restriction as he eases back into action.
Miami Heat's Norman Powell (illness) was cleared to play in Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies, where he delivered 25 points. He overcame a 2-of-7 performance from the free-throw line by converting 10-of-16 from the field, including 3-of-8 on 3-pointers. Powell had been listed as probable due to a head illness and previously recorded 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's win over Atlanta. This month, he's averaging 20.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 steals.
