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 continue to fight ABC: Los Angeles (34-24) looks to end a three-game losing streak while Golden State (31-28) has lost nine of its last 15 outings. These teams have split their two meetings this season.
-The Hornets continue their good streak against the Trail Blazers: Charlotte has been one of the best teams in the NBA over the past month and picked up another resounding victory against the Blazers. This gives the Hornets a 13-3 record in their last 16 outings.
-The Heat beats the Rockets, 115-105: Miami shot 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range while limiting Houston to 43 percent from the field and 25 percent from long range. The Heat had seven players reach double figures in scoring.
9:13 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Lakers lead Warriors after first quarter, 33-20
Los Angeles got off to a good start, shooting 55 percent from the field and 56 percent from 3-point range.
Austin Reaves is 4 of 4 from the field, leading the way with 11 points and two assists.
LeBron James has six points and three assists.
Check out the action on ABC.
Austin Reaves hasn’t missed yet 🔥
He’s 4-4 so far on ABC!
Tap below. pic.twitter.com/eLjQLtAs1I
-NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2026
8:58 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Raptors lead Wizards after third quarter, 98-92
While Washington led for most of this game, Toronto outscored them in the third quarter, 37-28.
The Raptors are shooting over 55 percent from the field.
All five Raptors starters have at least 16 points each.
T3 ⤵️
Presented by @LGCanada pic.twitter.com/W8sBawnhBF
– Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 1, 2026
SCOTTIE BUCKET ‼️ pic.twitter.com/X2567OuhRJ
– Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 1, 2026
8:41 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Lakers-Warriors Tip Coming Soon ABC
We have two Western Conference opponents facing off on ABC in the game of the evening.
The Lakers are looking to end a three-game losing streak.
The Warriors have lost nine of their last 15 outings.
Check out the action on ABC.
LeBron trolls Draymond before catching up pre-game 😅 pic.twitter.com/cihTxksi73
– Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 1, 2026
Game. On.@DoorDash || #DubNation pic.twitter.com/BvL8xO53K1
– Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 1, 2026
8:11 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Wizards lead Raptors at halftime, 64-63
Washington maintained the advantage from the opening minutes.
The Wizards shot 60 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range.
Bilal Coulibaly leads Washington with 11 points, four rebounds and four assists.
Jakob Poeltl leads Toronto with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Back after the break.#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/ovCpgzRjDg
– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
Bilal with the cent to AG 👀 pic.twitter.com/IlwUJBzSXD
– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
7:45 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Wizards lead Raptors after first quarter, 33-25
Washington went on a 12-2 run late in the quarter to take that lead.
The Wizards shot 62 percent from the field and 54 percent from 3-point range.
Brandon Ingram led Toronto with eight points.
All five Washington starters scored, with Bub Carrington leading the way with six points.
Up after the first 12 minutes.#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/ghZaCSCKno
– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
The movement of the ball 🤌 pic.twitter.com/hygpoXRpLV
– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 1, 2026
7:29 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Luka Doncic’s birthday
It’s Luka’s birthday today, but we’re the ones getting presents tonight.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka take on the Golden State Warriors on ABC in the game of the evening.
The game begins at 8:30 a.m. ET.
See the action on ABC!
The Lakers wish Luka a happy birthday before facing the Warriors 🥳
Watch LAL-GSW at 8:30 a.m. ET on ABC and the ESPN app 🍿
(via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/24ZBorWOHK
– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 28, 2026
Happy birthday, Lucas 🎉
Her @Lakers take on GSW at 8:30 p.m./et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/HUEbM8jPpJ
-NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2026
7:13 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Raptors-Sorcerers in progress
This is the only NBA game right now, with the final two games starting in just over an hour.
This is 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 meetings against Washington over the last 13 years.
FROM 5️⃣
Presented by @TISSOT pic.twitter.com/27i4JRSRQB
– Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 28, 2026
First 5️⃣ on the floor this evening#ForTheDistrict | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/neDm9Amwmd
– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 28, 2026
6:54 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Rockets against heat, 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.
You like to see it pic.twitter.com/u34iG8HOhH
– Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 28, 2026
I brought these #WINNER it’s moving for you 😎 pic.twitter.com/p44oJo778z
– Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 28, 2026
This point of view >> pic.twitter.com/tRFnjQonIo
– Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 28, 2026
6:41 p.m. / February 28, 2026
Hornets beat Trail Blazers, 109-93
The Hornets held the lead for the final 45 minutes of this blowout victory.
This is their 13th victory in 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.
LEAVING FEBRUARY WITH A DUB #HiveMentality pic.twitter.com/3V7P38KpSf
– Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 28, 2026
MOOOOOOOOSE @MoussaDiabate_ x #HiveMentality | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/FRPZXpkI1B
– Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 28, 2026
