Live Updates: Knicks and Suns snatch massive victories

Top Stories Live Updates: Knicks and Suns snatch massive victories Follow along for Saturday's highlights and scores across the NBA. NBA.com Staff Updated on February 22, 2026 5:46 AM PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Jalen Green hits a game-winner against Orlando (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) What We Know After Saturday’s Games -Knicks pull off comeback win over the Rockets: The Rockets had a 16-point lead headed into the final quarter, but the Knicks outscored them in that final frame, 33-15. They won the turnover battle against Houston, 19-11. -Spurs snatch eighth straight win: The Spurs dominated the Kings from start to finish, outscoring them by at least three points in all four quarters. Victor Wembanyama put on a show, collecting 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Suns Defeat Magic in 2OT: While Orlando led for the majority of that game, Phoenix prevailed in overtime. They recorded 11 steals while winning the turnover battle, 16-8. Jalen Green was the hero, knocking down a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. Top Performers of the Night -Desmond Bane had 34 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. -Victor Wembanyama tallied 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and four blocks in a win over the Sacramento Kings. -Jalen Duren totaled 26 points and 13 rebounds in a victory over the Chicago Bulls. -Cade Cunningham collected 28 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks in that win. -Kevin Durant finished with 30 points, six rebounds and three assists in a defeat to the New York Knicks. This fan angle of Jalen Green's game-winning buzzer-beater is 🔥 (via liamschrenk/IG) https://t.co/t8xSyLXJHz pic.twitter.com/T5D4k7hv5R — NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2026 Wemby DOMINATED on both ends of the floor in the @spurs victory! 👽 28 PTS 👽 15 REB 👽 6 AST 👽 4 BLK 8 wins in a row for San Antonio 💪 pic.twitter.com/tUvQSN9D4k — NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2026   11:13 PM / February 21, 2026 Knicks Defeat Rockets, 108-106 Houston appeared to be in command when they had a 16-point lead headed into the fourth quarter, but New York had other ideas. The Knicks outscored the Rockets in that final frame, 33-15, to pull off the comeback victory. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 25 points and seven rebounds. OG Anunoby had 20 points, two rebounds and four steals. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 30 points, six rebounds and three assists. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason each recorded double-doubles. KNICKS WIN!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/66LRHDFGfq — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 22, 2026 JALEN BRUNSON FOR THE LEAD. pic.twitter.com/opbH4YpzHz — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 22, 2026 11:00 PM / February 21, 2026 Rockets-Knicks Finishing on ABC We have a tied ball game in the final game of the night with less than a minute remaining. The Knicks have fought back after trailing by double-digits. See the action on ABC or League Pass. THE KNICKS HAVE TIED THE GAME! INCREDIBLE PLAYS BY ALVARADO AND BRUNSON. 103-103. 48.4 TO PLAY ON ABC 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Ph1LvV2xkq — NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2026 10:49 PM / February 21, 2026 Heat Defeat Grizzlies, 136-120 Miami shot 51 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range while recording 36 assists in this offensive showcase. Andrew Wiggins led the Heat with 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Norman Powell provided 26 points, two rebounds, six assists and two steals. GG Jackson led Memphis with 28 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Final. pic.twitter.com/sjZDqctNnU — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 22, 2026 Slam Dunk Champ pic.twitter.com/fHkVd9V4Po — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 22, 2026 10:34 PM / February 21, 2026 Spurs Defeat Kings, 139-122 San Antonio outscored Sacramento by at least three points in all four quarters. This marks the Spurs eighth straight win. The Spurs shot 55 percent from the field while holding the Kings to 46 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle scored 18 points apiece. SPURS WIN!!! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/LNIAeJm3Su — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 22, 2026 VICTOR GOING CRAZY 🛸 pic.twitter.com/Lh39GVVmp1 — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 22, 2026 10:23 PM / February 21, 2026 Pistons Defeat Bulls, 126-110 Detroit took control of this game with a 44-26 third quarter. The Pistons shot 49 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range. Jalen Duren made his return from suspension to lead the way with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Cade Cunningham collected 18 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks. Josh Giddey led Chicago with 27 points, six rebounds and three assists. Back on the floor on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/gbj8AhRzRq — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 22, 2026 CADE & JALEN OUT HERE HOOPIN' 🔥 🔹Jalen: 23 PTS | 10 REB | 11-17 FG 🔹Cade: 17 PTS | 9 REB | 11 AST | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/ggIufIEFVB — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) February 22, 2026   10:12 PM / February 21, 2026 Victor Wembanyama is Cooking Wemby is having another incredible game, and it’s highlighted by these absurd plays. The big man is up to 24 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He has the Spurs up by 13 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter. See if the Spurs can grab their eighth straight win on League Pass.  WEMBY PULLED OUT A MID-GAME WINDMILL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/S7R1HS0Tby — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 22, 2026 20 PTS | 13 REB | 5 AST | 4 BLK@wemby going to work tonight 👽 pic.twitter.com/oiZXfZXTqk — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 22, 2026 9:56 PM / February 21, 2026 Rockets Lead Knicks at the Half, 54-53 Both teams shot 51.2 percent from the field in a tight opening half. New York actually led by 13 points in the third quarter, but Houston responded by taking this halftime lead. Kevin Durant leads Houston with 13 points, two rebounds and two assists. OG Anunoby leads NY with 16 points and three steals. back after the break pic.twitter.com/ud3WVEuJAD — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 22, 2026 Durant throw down! pic.twitter.com/8PPC4JHuEF — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 22, 2026 9:39 PM / February 21, 2026 Pelicans Defeat Sixers, 126-111 The Sixers looked in control at the half, but the Pelicans dominated the second half. They outscored Philly in the second half, 69-46. Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 27 points, three rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Jordan Poole led the Pels with 23 points, three rebounds and five assists off the bench. Zion Williamson had 21 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals. DUB#Pelicans | @HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/3RWbAjU34k — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 22, 2026 20+ from Zion, JP, and Bey😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/DS5RTPVyEv — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 22, 2026 9:21 PM / February 21, 2026 Norman Powell = WOW This finish by the first-time All-Star was fantastic. He has Miami up by five points at the half. See how the second half plays out on League Pass! Works around multiple defenders while in the air… What a play by Norman Powell! https://t.co/Qwr3CJ7o2l pic.twitter.com/i3gvAZRYsW — NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2026 9:06 PM / February 21, 2026 Numerous Games at the Half Half the games tonight started at 8ET and all of those are at the half. Pistons Lead Bulls, 53-50. Cade Cunningham has 15 points, six rebounds and four assists. Heat Lead Grizzlies. 73-68. Andrew Wiggins leads the way with 19 points and three rebounds. Spurs Lead Kings, 73-65.  Victor Wembanyama has 11 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Big fella out here working pic.twitter.com/aMCe8UgaHf — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) February 22, 2026 at the half pic.twitter.com/vsekAsLtmv — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 22, 2026 Halftime. Jalen Smith: 10 pts (3-4 FG) pic.twitter.com/91mFzoBIRb — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 22, 2026 SHEEESH 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/BFxHfBUFkO — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 22, 2026 8:48 PM / February 21, 2026 Knicks-Rockets Underway In the highlight game of the night, we have the two four-seeds in each conference battling on ABC. Kevin Durant is coming off a 35-point masterpiece in his most outing. See the action on ABC.  Amen Thompson BOLTS to the basket and BASHES it home ‼️ pic.twitter.com/9iTBZ6uBok — NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2026 8:21 PM / February 21, 2026 Sixers Lead Pelicans at the Half, 65-57 Kelly Oubre leads the Sixers with 15 points. Zion Williamson leads the Pelicans with 19 points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals. Philadelphia shot 47 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3-point range. See the action on League Pass.  2 down!@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/ju6u9Fv7wa — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 22, 2026 8:04 PM / February 21, 2026 Suns Defeat Magic in 2OT, 113-110 In one of the games of the season, we were treated to two overtimes and a game-winner from Jalen Green. Jevon Carter hit a game-tying 3-pointer seconds earlier for Orlando. There were nine ties and nine lead changes in total, with neither team leading by more than 12 points. Desmond Bane led Orlando with 34 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Grayson Allen led Phoenix with 27 points, seven rebounds and two assists off the bench. Green had 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. JALEN GREEN HITS THE GAME-WINNING @TISSOT BUZZER-BEATER TO WIN IT FOR THE SUNS IN 2OT! 🚨⏰ Everyone Gets 24 pic.twitter.com/hhVPjW93xF — NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2026 Jevon Carter with the huge 3 for the @OrlandoMagic to tie the game late in double-overtime against the Suns pic.twitter.com/ZiIxRfaAWL — Dan Savage (@Dan_Savage) February 22, 2026 SUNS WIN! pic.twitter.com/KhIOmdP1Ih — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 22, 2026   7:42 PM / February 21, 2026 Magic-Suns Headed to 2OT In our first game of the night, we have an epic thriller between the Suns and Magic. Mark Williams had a chance to win at the buzzer for the Suns, but narrowly missed. There have been eight ties and seven lead changes in total. Orlando will have to win without Desmond Bane, who fouled out with 34 points, four rebounds and three assists. See the finish on NBATV! Paolo Banchero ties it up in OT! pic.twitter.com/5EwVbp1AIv — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 22, 2026 Headed to 2OT here in The Valley. — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 22, 2026 7:21 PM / February 21, 2026 Magic-Suns Headed to OT While there have only been six ties and five lead changes in this game, we need an overtime session to decide things. Both teams had numerous chances to win but both teams went scoreless over the final 57 seconds. Desmond Bane leads all scorers with 34 points, three rebounds and three assists. See the action on NBATV! 96-96 OT otw https://t.co/nhAnvyPCQP — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 22, 2026 7:04 PM / February 21, 2026 Sixers-Pelicans About to Tip Philly is looking to snap a three-game losing streak here. They face a New Orleans team that has lost six of its last nine outings. Look for Tyrese Maxey to carry the load for the Sixers with Joel Embiid sidelined, averaging 28.9 points,4.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.9 steals in what’s developing into a career year. Check out the action on League Pass! tonight’s starting five: 🔔 @TyreseMaxey 🔔 @vj_edgecombe 🔔 @AndreDrummond 🔔 @KELLYOUBREJR 🔔 @Dominickbarlow_ pic.twitter.com/WyAwdHqdNR — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 21, 2026 👀#Pelicans | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/nibroJpmOm — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 21, 2026 6:49 PM / February 21, 2026 Suns Lead Magic After 3Q, 77-73 Phoenix has fought back in this game, outscoring the Suns 34-22 in the third quarter. The Suns have committed just five turnovers while forcing 11 from the Magic. Desmond Bane leads all scorers with 27 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Collin Gillespie leads the Suns with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists. After three.@match_mortgage | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/tmXVPc815p — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 21, 2026 Jordan. Goodwin. pic.twitter.com/5KkvQrMSfz — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 21, 2026 6:25 PM / February 21, 2026 Magic Lead Suns at the Half, 51-43 Orlando enters this matchup winning four of their last five games, and they’re off to a nice start here. The Magic have held the Suns to 35 percent from the field and 23 percent from 3-point range in the opening half. Desmond Bane is having one of his best games with the Magic, collecting 25 points, two rebounds and two assists. Grayson Allen made his return for the Suns and leads them with 12 points off the bench. halftime brb pic.twitter.com/d80EtayXap — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 21, 2026 three ball pic.twitter.com/xG8x3I67ZQ — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 21, 2026   Related Top moments from 9-game Friday night Check out the best highlights and news from Friday with the NBA.com live blog, featuring Mavs-Wolves, Clippers-Lakers on ESPN. Yahoo Sports: Wembanyama remains locked in after All-Star The young star keeps pushing as the Spurs are now just 2.5 games behind the defending champion Thunder. Starting 5: Cavs win 7th straight, Luka & Ant ball Cavs claim hottest streak, Lakers top trio downs Clips, 40 for Ant, 157 for Denver, Cade’s MVP case and KD’s Rockets take MSG. 3 things to watch in Magic-Suns on NBA TV The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns face off in a Saturday matchup on NBA TV at 5:00 pm ET.