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Shaedon Sharpe. A distinct leap. Not a great time to be a rim with Sharpe barreling toward you. Takeoff. Tomahawk slam. What a highlight.
DUNK. OF. THE. YEAR.pic.twitter.com/GLabkGRuoE
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 27, 2025
DUNK OF THE YEAR CONTENDER ‼️ https://t.co/KtUJzKuSWV pic.twitter.com/4qlWStzREz
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
New York commanded a 19-point lead while Philadelphia’s maximum was four, illustrating the narrative of Wednesday’s clash. Despite this, the 76ers held the advantage late in the fourth quarter—managing turnovers and steadily narrowing the gap, even with Tyrese Maxey struggling (30 points, 12-32 FG).
Jalen Brunson, a frontrunner for Clutch Player of the Year, regained control for New York shortly after Philadelphia’s comeback, orchestrating a personal 9-0 run in the last two minutes to finalize the Knicks’ win. Brunson concluded the night with 34 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3PM, 15-16 FT) and seven assists.
Josh Hart delivered a gritty outing (seven points, 17 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, seven turnovers) while Karl-Anthony Towns sat out due to a knee issue. His lack of caution paralleled Paul George’s seven turnovers, but George contributed significantly with 25 points (9-20 FG), eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.
JALEN BRUNSON HAS CLUTCH DNA 🎯 pic.twitter.com/63wRI67lA9
— ESPN (@espn) February 27, 2025
James Harden topped all scorers with 30 points (9-20 FG, 7-14 3PM, 5-5 FT) as the Clippers triumphed over Chicago with a score of 122-117. Kawhi Leonard (17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals) and Amir Coffey (20 points, 7-11 FG) were key contributors as the Clippers connected on 51.4% of their 37 three-point attempts.
With this victory, the Clippers improved to 11-6 this season when Harden and Leonard are on the court together. Wednesday’s matchup was fast-paced, with impressive ball movement leading to 68 assists on a combined 90 baskets from both teams.
In Nikola Vučević’s absence (calf), Zach Collins shined for Chicago, accumulating 21 points (8-14 FG), 17 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 38 minutes. It was Collins’ fifth game with the Bulls after joining from San Antonio at the trade deadline.
Josh Giddey co-led Chicago with 21 points, adding eight rebounds and 12 assists, while Lonzo Ball recorded 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3PM, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and no turnovers.
JAMES HARDEN HITS HIS 7TH (!!!) THREEEEE!!! pic.twitter.com/P5JUm3D4po
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 27, 2025
In a dominant display, Detroit never trailed by more than two points and held the lead throughout the second half, defeating Boston 117-97.
Without Jaylen Brown (thigh), Jayson Tatum (27 points, 10-19 FG) led Boston’s offensive efforts, but Detroit crushed the Celtics on the boards (61-40) and emerged victorious in the turnover department (12-17).
Cade Cunningham recorded his third double-double in four games with 21 points and 11 assists. Malik Beasley paced the Pistons with 26 points (10-15 FG, 6-11 3PM), continuing his impressive shooting streak; Beasley leads the league in catch-and-shoot attempts, sinking 44.9% of those threes.
The @DetroitPistons claim a SIGNIFICANT win over Boston 😤
Now seven games over .500 (33-26), marking their first eight-game win streak since 2008! pic.twitter.com/tpnMCZNBph
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 27, 2025
Sharpe shined off the bench for Portland, scoring 36 points (13-26 FG, 3-7 3PM, 7-10 FT) along with eight rebounds and five assists to lead his team to a 129-121 win against Washington. The 21-year-old showcased his agility around the rim, capitalizing on offensive rebounds, cuts, and drives, utilizing impressive speed variations and skillful control against defenders.
On the other side, Richaun Holmes maintained perfection from the field, finishing with 20 points (7-7 FG, 6-6 FT) and five rebounds. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 24 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3PM), while Corey Kispert added 20 points (6-13 FG, 5-6 3PM).
Sharpe’s dunk-of-the-year potential stole the show on Wednesday:
Shaedon Sharpe can FLY. 🫨
Relive the top dunks of his budding career ⬇️ https://t.co/KtUJzKuSWV pic.twitter.com/UiXjH2S5Ox
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
Sacramento improved to 30-28 this season by defeating the Jazz 118-101. The Kings hit 41.7% of their 36 three-point attempts while dominating the rebounding battle 57-39 against Utah.
Domantas Sabonis saw his streak of nine consecutive double-doubles come to an end with only 12 points and nine rebounds.
Keegan Murray was the game’s leading scorer, posting a season-high 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3PM, 3-4 FT), while Walker Kessler recorded an impressive 25 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists for the Jazz, with no turnovers.
FINAL: Kings sweep the Jazz, 118-101.
👑 Keegan Murray: 26 PTS, 6 REB👑 Zach LaVine: 22 PTS, 8 REB👑 DeMar DeRozan: 19 PTS, 8 AST
Kings Victory presented by @RedHawkCasino pic.twitter.com/DRrZwwoB99
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 27, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton (33 points, 11 assists) and Myles Turner (18 points, 10 rebounds) led Indiana in a game where Haliburton’s sharp shooting (12-for-15) made him the first player since Chris Paul with the Clippers to achieve a double-double with five three-pointers while shooting over 80%.
Toronto showcased a balanced offense with six players reaching double digits in scoring. However, 18 turnovers and a mere 22.2% shooting from deep on 27 attempts hampered their efforts.
TYRESE HALIBURTON IS ON FIRE 🔥
32 PTS, 11 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 80.0 FG% (12-15 FGM) @Pacers have won 4 of their last 5 pic.twitter.com/gdOBIi1FNi
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
After trailing for the initial 40 minutes of the game, a balanced offensive output from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27 points), Aaron Wiggins (24 points), Chet Holmgren (22 points), and Jalen Williams (22 points) propelled Oklahoma City to a 129-121 victory over Brooklyn.
A remarkable 36-9 run for Oklahoma City during the last minutes of the third quarter transformed the dynamics of Wednesday’s match, exploiting Brooklyn’s defensive weaknesses down the stretch. The Thunder dominated in the paint, outscoring the Nets 68-28 in that area for the comeback win.
Holmgren not only contributed significantly in scoring but also grabbed a game-high 17 rebounds while battling Day’Ron Sharpe, who marked his own breakout with 25 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3PM, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks in just 31 minutes.
Sharpe entered the game averaging 9.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 blocks in merely 17.3 minutes through nine February games, and showcased elite potential with this career-high performance.
Miami exploded with an impressive 54.8% accuracy on 42 three-point attempts, leading to a commanding 131-109 win over Atlanta.
Dyson Daniels emerged as the top scorer for the Hawks, netting 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3PM, 1-2 FT) as one of six Hawks with double-digit scoring. Trae Young contributed 17 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3PM, 8-8 FT), eight assists, and four turnovers.
Tyler Herro’s 24 & 10 efforts propel the @MiamiHEAT past the Hawks!
Duncan Robinson: 24 PTS, 6 3PM, 5 REB, 6 AST Bam Adebayo: 20 PTS (9-12 FGM), 9 REB Davion Mitchell: 20 PTS (7-8 FGM), 6 AST pic.twitter.com/KOqbSAWKCT
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
Houston dominated the boards with 70 rebounds while San Antonio managed just 42.0% shooting overall — including 17.9% from beyond the arc on 39 attempts — leading to a 118-106 victory. The Rockets maintained a 26-point cushion entering the fourth quarter and led throughout the entire match.
San Antonio’s shooting inconsistency has been glaring since Victor Wembanyama’s absence. Stephon Castle (9-22 FG, 1-7 3PM) and Keldon Johnson (8-13 FG, 0-3 3PM) shared the spotlight for the Spurs with 22 points apiece.
Amen Thompson made another strong impact for Houston, finishing with 25 points (12-15 FG), nine rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. His dynamic athleticism and ability to initiate contact continue to compensate for his developing shooting touch.
Amen Thompson’s efficiency (12-15 FGM) leads the @HoustonRockets to victory!
Jalen Green: 21 PTS, 3 3PM, 7 REB Dillon Brooks: 19 PTS, 5 3PM pic.twitter.com/2eH2GOIi5i
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
Coby White makes his own highlight reel-worthy dunk! The Bulls edge ahead 55-54 over the Clippers as the clock runs down in the first half.
Coby White soars for the poster 😤 pic.twitter.com/MbDg3ZDQzx
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
The Nets flooded the first quarter with seven three-pointers, courtesy of Cameron Johnson and Keon Johnson, each nailing two. Aaron Wiggins led all scorers with 13 points (6-10 FG), while Brooklyn held a 43-39 advantage over Oklahoma City as the second quarter began.
SEVEN made threes in the first quarter 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/vxw4l0CZmr
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 27, 2025
Jayson Tatum uses a shoulder dip to throw off his defender, then smoothly crosses over to sink a three-pointer. Despite this, Detroit maintains a nine-point lead over Boston at the close of the first quarter, with Tatum already leading with 12 points (5-7 FG).
Talk about stopping on a DIME. 😳 https://t.co/p44Vakt6pc pic.twitter.com/hS1zUt7M9A
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
Entering Wednesday’s game with a modest 11.6 points over the past five outings, Mikal Bridges (19 points, 8-11 FG) put on a show against Philadelphia. The 28-year-old’s cutting ability and shot-making were on full display.
Mikal Bridges exploded for 19 points in the first quarter against the 76ers 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QP48eWCYHL
— NBA TV (@NBA) February 27, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton is showcasing the confidence that once made him an offensive juggernaut at the start of last season. When he’s willing to pull up and drain those step-back threes, Indiana’s offense is formidable.
HALIBURTON IS ON FIRE EARLY 🔥
4/4 from deep… including these from WAY downtown! pic.twitter.com/KdK3AXzisl
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2025
The Thunder are strutting their stuff in Brooklyn.
Brought out the blue in Brooklyn 🧵 pic.twitter.com/hWHiL0qW8a
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 26, 2025
Just check out those jackets 🤌 pic.twitter.com/YMZBAG5A2u
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 26, 2025
