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Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 13

Stay in the know on tonight's NBA action with the latest news, scores and highlights from around the league.

⛹️❤️🏀Thursday’s Schedule⛹️❤️🏀

New Orleans Pelicans 140, Sacramento Kings 133 (Final/OT)
Golden State Warriors 105, Houston Rockets 98 (Final)
Dallas Mavericks 119, Miami Heat 113 (Final)
Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Oklahoma City Thunder 101 (Final)
Los Angeles Clippers 120, Utah Jazz 116 (Final/OT)

Top Storylines of the Night 👉📝

1. The Pelicans grab an overtime win against the Kings. There were 15 ties and 22 lead changes in that hard-fought battle, with neither team grabbing a double-digit lead. CJ McCollum was the hero, scoring 37 of his 43 points in the second half and OT.
2. The T’Wolves defeat Thunder. Minnesota controlled their final game before the break, blowout out the best team in the NBA. They got out to a 37-24 lead after the first quarter and maintained a double-digit lead for most of the game after that.
3. The Mavs grab a win with most of their roster sidelined. Dallas had eight starters out but was able to grab a narrow home win over the Miami Heat. Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and Derek Lively all missed that game.
Enjoy the All-Star Break!!!!

🌟🌟 Top Performers of the Night 🌟🌟

1. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 43 points and seven rebounds in an overtime win over the Sacramento Kings.
2. Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 28 rebounds and five assists in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.
3. Tyler Herro tallied 40 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in a defeat to the Dallas Mavericks.
4. Dante Exum collected 27 points, three rebounds and four assists on 11-of-13 shooting in a victory over the Miami Heat.
5. Naz Reid provided 27 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
6. Stephen Curry compiled 27 points, five rebounds and three assists in a road victory over the Houston Rockets.
7. James Harden accrued 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in a win over the Utah Jazz.

Clippers Defeat Jazz, 120-116 🌟🎥🎞️🎬

LA overcame a 20-point deficit to win this game.

Norman Powell led the way with 41 points.

James Harden had 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks.

No Utah player scored more than 20 points.


🚨Clippers-Jazz Headed to OT🚨

In the final game of the night, we’ll be treated to some free basketball!

Utah led by 20 points in the second quarter, but Los Angeles fought back to get the game into OT.

James Harden and Norman Powell have 32 points apiece.


T’Wolves Defeat Thunder, 116-101 🐺🐺🐺

Naz Reid led Minnesota with 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.

Anthony Edwards had 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 24 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.

Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein had double-doubles.


Mavericks Defeat Heat, 118-113 🤠🤠🤠

Despite missing eight players and most of their starting unit, Dallas pulled out this win.

Dante Exum led the way with 27 points, three rebounds and four assists on 11-of-13 shooting.

Max Christie collected 19 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.

Tyler Herro led Miami with 40 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals.


Pelicans Defeat Kings in OT, 140-133 🦤🦤🦤

New Orleans outscored Sacramento 13-6 in the overtime session.

CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points in the second half.

Trey Murphy tallied 18 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists.

Domantas Sabonis led Sacramento with 22 points, 28 rebounds and five assists.

Zach LaVine had 32 points, two rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.


🚨Kings-Pels Headed to Overtime🚨

We’re tied at 127-127.

Sacramento hit three free-throws in the closing seconds to get the game into overtime.

Domantas Sabonis has 20 points, 26 rebounds and five assists.

CJ McCollum has 32 points and seven rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, Live)


Warriors Defeat Rockets, 105-98 🌉🌉🌉

Despite Houston’s reserves making things close, Golden State walked out with a win.

They are now 3-1 with Jimmy Butler.

Butler had 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Stephen Curry led the way with 27 points, five rebounds and three assists.


T’Wolves Lead Thunder at the Half, 64-56 🐺🐺🐺

Minnesota led by nearly 20 points in the first half but OKC closed strong to make it close.

Jalen Williams leads OKC with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Naz Reid leads Minnesota with 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists.


Kel’el Ware’s Monster Dunk 😱😱😱

This youngster is one of the frontrunners for Rookie of the Year and this showcases the sort of ability he has.

He’s up to 15 points and five rebounds at the half.

Miami leads Dallas, 56-55.

Check out the Dunk Score


Kings Lead Pels at the Half, 65-60 👑👑👑

Sacramento was dominating through ball movement, out-assisting New Orleans, 23-16.

Zach LaVine is having his best game with the Kings, collecting 16 points and five assists.

Domantas Sabonis already has a double-double.


Another ANT Poster 🐜🐜

Chet Holmgren is Anthony Edwards’s most recent victim.

Check out this nasty slam

Check out the game on TNT

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (TNT/TruTV/League Pass, Live)


Chet Holmgren Monster Putback 💥💥

Holmgren is playing his third game since returning from injury and this is the sort of stuff OKC has been missing.

The Thunder still have the best record in the NBA, but adding an All-Star caliber player like this shows how scary they can be.

Watch this beautiful putback dunk!

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (TNT/TruTV/League Pass, Live)

 


Kings Lead Pels After Q1, 29-28 ♛♛♛

Malik Monk leads the Kings with eight points.

Domantas Sabonis had five points and seven rebounds.

Jose Alvarado led the Pelicans with eight points.


Warriors Lead Rockets After Q1, 28-19 😤😤

Despite playing the second half of a B2B, Golden State is bringing a massive defensive effort.

They have five steals and three blocks while forcing seven turnovers from the Rockets.

Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski lead Golden State with six points apiece.


Rockets Starting Unit 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

With Fred VanVleet sidelined, Aaron Holiday will enter the starting lineup.

Houston has lost six of their last eight games but still sit fourth in the Western Conference.

They face the Golden State Warriors at 8ET.

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors (League Pass, 8:00 ET)


Dubs Starting Lineup 🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉

Despite playing a B2B, the Warriors will send out all of their veterans here.

That’s the culture that Jimmy Butler brings to the table.

Moses Moody will step into the starting lineup with Draymond Green moving to center.


Pelicans Starting Five 🦤🦤🦤🦤🦤

New Orleans will be without Zion Williamson, Herb Jones and Dejounte Murray tonight.

They face the Sacramento Kings at 8ET.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, 8:00 ET)


Houston Drip 💧💧💧

The Rockets are playing their final game before the break, and these guys are showing up in style.

They face the Golden State Warriors at 8ET.

Amazingly, Golden State has won 15 of their last 16 games over Houston. With that said, the Rockets won the most recent matchup.


Top Storylines 👉📝

1. Minnesota hosts OKC on TNT. Despite losing their last two games, the T’Wolves have been turning things around. Before that mini slide, they had an 8-2 record across their previous 10 outings, and they will have to maintain that against an OKC team that has the best record in the NBA.
2. Warriors and Rockets renew rivalry. Houston has fallen to fourth in the West, entering this matchup losing six of their last eight games. Golden State has won two of three games since acquiring Jimmy Butler.
3. Heat hosts Mavericks with teams looking for fresh starts. Miami traded Butler at the deadline, while Dallas moved Luka Doncic. These teams have had mixed results since then, but both are sitting around .500 and looking to make a playoff push.
Bonus: The All-Star festivities begin this weekend, and most of the NBA will have a week off starting tomorrow!

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