Luka Dončić (#77) of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
What We Know About Saturday’s Games -The Lakers and Warriors battle on ABC: Los Angeles (34-24) is looking to snap a three-game losing streak here while Golden State (31-28) has lost nine of its last 15 outings. These teams have split their two matchups this season. -The Hornets continue their hot streak against the Trail Blazers: Charlotte has been one of the best teams in the NBA over the last month, and they got another blowout win over the Blazers. That gives the Hornets a 13-3 record across their last 16 outings. -The Heat defeat the Rockets, 115-105: Miami shot 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range while holding Houston to 43 percent from the field and 25 percent from long range. The Heat had seven players reach double figures in scoring.
7:27 PM / February 28, 2026
Luka Dončić’s Birthday It’s Luka’s birthday today, but we’re the ones getting gifts tonight. The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka face the Golden State Warriors on ABC in the game of the night. The game tips off at 8:30 ET. See the action on ABC!
Raptors-Wizards Underway This is the only game in the NBA right now, with the final two games starting in just over an hour. It’s a great opportunity for Toronto to showcase itself, ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 34-25 record. Washington is 13th in the East with a 16-42 record. Toronto has won 36 of its last 47 matchups with Washington over the last 13 years.
6:54 PM / February 28, 2026
Heat Defeat Rockets, 115-105 There were nine ties and 14 lead changes, with Miami taking control behind a 64-53 second half. The Heat had seven players reach double figures in scoring. Bam Adebayo led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Kevin Durant led Houston with 32 points, five rebounds and eight assists.
6:41 PM / February 28, 2026
Hornets Defeat Trail Blazers, 109-93 The Hornets held the lead for the final 45 minutes of this blowout victory. This marks their 13th win over their last 16 outings. Brandon Miller led the way with 26 points, eight rebounds and two assists. LaMelo Ball had 15 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Jrue Holiday led Portland with 25 points, five rebounds and four assists.
