Only five games on the docket this Sunday in the NBA, but boy are there some fun ones. There should be plenty of entertaining action all day long in the Association and we've got you covered.
Let's get into it.
NBA scores for Sunday, Feb. 25
All times Eastern
- Charlotte Hornets 114, Detroit Pistons 98 (box score)
- New Orleans Pelicans 123, Milwaukee Bucks 121 - OT (box score)
- San Antonio Spurs 110, Cleveland Cavaliers 94 (box score) -- ABC
- Washington Wizards 109, Philadelphia 76ers 94 (box score) -- ESPN
- Houston Rockets 119, Denver Nuggets 114 (box score)
Harden leads the Rockets to 12 in a row
James Harden scored 41 in a a victory over the Nuggets that was much closer than the Rockets wanted it to be. He was incredible and even had the Nuggets broadcast team comparing his step-back jumper to Michael Jordan at one point. Denver made a push at the end, but it was Harden that sealed the deal. Houston has won 12 in a row.
12 WINS IN A ROW! #RunAsOne 🚀
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 26, 2018
📊 @JHarden13 41pts/7ast/8reb
📊 @CP3 23pts/6ast/5reb pic.twitter.com/KHW7Z7Tcun
LeBron comes up just shy of triple-double in Cavs' loss
The Spurs came in with a four-game losing streak and getting through LeBron James was no simple task for them. James finished the game with 33 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. However, his team came up short as the Spurs rolled to a 110-94 victory. LaMarcus Aldridge had another great game, finishing with 27 points, and San Antonio managed to cruise to a win in the end.
Heading home with a win #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/nqS2vDZMol
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 25, 2018
Giannis spins into a dunk
Giannis Antetokounmpo spun into the open lane only to find poor Emeka Okafor there to stop him. It didn't go well for the Pelicans veteran.
Giannis puts Okafor on a POSTER! 👀#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/bK2975Nex1
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 25, 2018
Rondo banks in a big 3-pointer
Alone, this Rajon Rondo shot just looks like a bad 3-pointer that got saved by the glass. However, it ended up being the go-ahead basket the Pelicans would need to win the game.
Rajon Rondo banks in the three!#DoItBig pic.twitter.com/FHnqtNMJpr
— NBA (@NBA) February 25, 2018
Green catches the lob from LeBron
Jeff Green caught the perfect lob from LeBron James to throw down an incredible highlight dunk in transition.
"Jeff Green, express yourself!"#AllForOne
— NBA (@NBA) February 25, 2018
📺: #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/NwlhIYVgvU
Hornets score 70 in a half
The Hornets had no issues putting up points on the Pistons, scoring 70 of their 114 on the day in the first half. Kemba Walker and Dwight Howard each finished with 17 points and Charlotte knocked down 16 3-pointers en route to a 16-point win..
Know Your Score for HALFTIME 🤑🤑🤑@LendingTree x #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/sfuzgO55eE
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 25, 2018
Gasol can still get up
Pau Gasol might be on the older side, but he can still rise up for a monstrous hammer when he's given the lane for it.
Pau with authority 🔨 pic.twitter.com/2E9XhDyIzk
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 25, 2018
LeBron hits a circus shot
LeBron James was double-teamed and fading away from the backboard and was somehow still able to knock down this shot.
LeBron doing LeBron things. pic.twitter.com/Ub3w9lqQ0e
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 25, 2018
Simmons throws down the one-hander
Ben Simmons had a pretty big one-handed slam dunk Sunday. It looked extra nice with the save from his teammate.
The Homie with the save, Ben with the jam. pic.twitter.com/XWqZlJtKxx
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 26, 2018
Jokic hits the bounce pass
Nikola Jokic filled his one highlight pass per game quota with this nice bounce pass.
NIKOLA VISION pic.twitter.com/2yRmIxPnRr
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 26, 2018
And-ones:
- Russell Westbrook says Zaza Pachulia tried to hurt him Saturday night when the big man fell on his legs.
- Jimmy Butler will reportedly undergo surgery for his torn meniscus. He's expected back in four to six weeks.
- Zach Lavine will continue to not play in back-to-backs while he makes his way back from knee surgery.
- Eric Bledsoe returned from a wrist injury and scored 20 points in OT loss to Pelicans.
- Manu Ginobli sat out Sunday with a bruised sternum.
- Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) and Caris Levert (knee) could both return to the Nets rotation on Monday.