With eight games on the schedule there was no shortage of exciting matchups to keep an eye on around the NBA.
- Boston looked to stop the skid against Indiana
- The scorching hot Jazz visited Miami
- Kawhi and the Clippers looked to bounce back in Memphis
- Steph Curry vs. LaMelo Ball
- Could the Lakers avoid a fifth straight loss against Damian Lillard and the Blazers?
If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with all the scores, news and highlights!
Indiana Pacers 112, Boston Celtics 118
32 points from Kemba Walker helped Boston overcome an early 14-point deficit to pick up a much needed win.
Domantas Sabonis finished with 24 points and nine assists for the Pacers.
Kemba getting it going 👌 pic.twitter.com/6cVlrML8db
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 27, 2021
Houston Rockets 111, Toronto Raptors 122
The Raptors cruised to a win behind a triple-double for Kyle Lowry and 30 points for Norman Powell.
Houston have now lost ten consecutive games since losing Christian Wood to an ankle injury.
This ball movement
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 27, 2021
*Chef's kiss* pic.twitter.com/HE3kJErc8b
The Raptors are without the majority of their coaching staff due to health and safety protocols. Pascal Siakam is also be out due to protocols.
The Raptors say six members of the coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, will not be on the bench for tonight's game against the Rockets.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 26, 2021
Sacramento Kings 110, Detroit Pistons 107
The Sacramento Kings have officially snapped a losing streak of nine games.
27 points and six assists for De'Aaron Fox led the Kings while Jerami Grant poured in 30 points for the Pistons.
🦊 on attack 💥
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 27, 2021
Our @LesSchwab Drive of the Game! pic.twitter.com/IINteYRgM3
Utah Jazz 116, Miami Heat 124
Jimmy Butler is back to his best.
33 points, 10 rebounds and eights assists for Butler helped Miami slow down the Utah Jazz and hand them just the seventh loss of their season.
OUR CLOSER 😤 pic.twitter.com/CWWLGZ7WlT
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 27, 2021
Phoenix Suns 106, Chicago Bulls 97
Outscoring the Bulls 32-16 in the fourth quarter, Phoenix run away with a big win on the road.
All-Star guard Chris Paul finished with 14 points and 15 assists.
.@CP3’s Candy Shop:
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 27, 2021
The sweet steal and the bucket at the sweet spot!
🍭🍬 pic.twitter.com/CMJM1YlK3h
LA Clippers 119, Memphis Grizzlies 99
The Clippers bounced back from a loss to Memphis 24 hours ealier to blow out the Grizzlies.
30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists from Kawhi Leonard led the way.
.@kawhileonard put 'em on a poster. 😳
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 27, 2021
📺 @FoxSportsWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/3jB5l2yjLm
Atlanta Hawks 109, Oklahoma City Thunder 118
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to a home win with 24 points, five rebounds and four assists.
The win denied Clint Capela's 17 points and 21 rebounds.
smoothie@shaiglalex | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/zinyeWgmCl
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 27, 2021
Charlotte Hornets 121, Golden State Warriors 130
A monster triple-double for Draymond Green powered the Warriors to a win over the Hornets.
Green finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds and a creer-high 19 assists in the win.
First Warrior to EVER reach 25 career regular-season triple-doubles: @Money23Green. pic.twitter.com/eZpPvc07RS
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 27, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers 93, Los Angeles Lakers 102
Trailing at the half, the Lakers used a 31-19 third quarter as a launchpad for another win at Staples Center.
LeBron James led the way with 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Take it out on the rim, Bron! 💥 pic.twitter.com/CcU5VcGIt8
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 27, 2021
Fantasy lines of the night
Kemba Walker - 32 points, six assists, 10-for-19 FG
Kyle Lowry - 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists
Jimmy Butler - 33 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists
Kawhi Leonard - 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists
Draymond Gren - 11 points, 12 rebounds, 19 assists
LeBron James - 28 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, three blocks
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