The Lakers’ 11th ranked offense take on the Sun’s 9th ranked defense Thursday
Key storylines for NBA Thursday🍿🍿
- Tyrese Maxey passes Allen Iverson for most 3PM in 76ers’ history. Maxey has connected on 887 of 2,330 3PA to start his career, amounting to a 38.0% clip while featuring a career-best 43.4% mark during the 2022-23 season.
- Starpower in action around the league as Victor Wembanama, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Kevin Durant all take the court Thursday.
- The lineup of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate has been the league’s best among qualifiers. Charlotte faces Indiana Thursday.
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 7:55 ET
McConnell climbing leaderboards
7️⃣➡️6⃣
T.J. McConnell now has the 6th most assists in franchise history 👏 pic.twitter.com/b7n5udrYWQ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 7:45 ET
Shooters shoot🎯
Tyrese Maxey and Kon Knueppel — Philadelphia’s franchise leader in 3PM and the all-time rookie leader in made threes, respectively — are flamethrowers Thursday.
Maxey has a 20-point first quarter, while Knueppel fuels a 16-0 run for Charlotte to amass a 47-37 lead over Indiana with eight minutes remaining in Q2.
MAXEY BREAKS THE RECORD!
With this three, Tyrese Maxey has passed Allen Iverson for the most 3-pointers made in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history! pic.twitter.com/qEDEusR8pl
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2026
that’s THREE 3️⃣s for kon!@Lowes | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/6lBKF6zwWw
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 7:32 ET
Onslaught early 👀👀
Tyrese Maxey follows up his hot start with some history — no shooter in 76ers’ franchise history like Tyrese Maxey!
He and Joel Embiid are each up to 11 points in the final minutes of Q1. Bam Adebayo leads Miami with eight points (3-5 FG) and six rebounds.
With his third 3-pointer tonight, Tyrese Maxey has tied Allen Iverson (885 3FG) for the most in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/5e1MYBts9m
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 7:22 ET
Maxey sets the tone♨️♨️
Philadelphia jumps out to a 20-15 lead over Miami with six minutes remaining in Q1. Maxey’s six points joins Joel Embiid’s nine points (3-5 FG) to establish the early advantage.
Maxey 3.
Maxey steal.
Maxey 3.He is now one triple away from tying Allen Iverson for most 3-pointers made in @sixers franchise history! pic.twitter.com/QjTMFV7EBW
— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 6:25 ET
San Antonio looks to keep rolling
Currently possessing the only winning streak of more than two games across the league, San Antonio could climb within 1.5 games of Oklahoma City for the top seed in the West after Thursday.
Dylan Harper getting some shots up in Brooklyn 😤
SAS goes for 11 wins in a row tonight vs BKN at 7:30pm/et on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/9fvjoTUXWv
— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2026
