The Lakers’ 11th-ranked offense faces the Sun’s 9th-ranked defense on Thursday
Key NBA storylines on Thursday🍿🍿
- Kon Knueppel sets rookie record at 15 hours in a season. Reaching his 207th 3 p.m. on Thursday, the 20-year-old could end up surpassing a staggering 250 threes this season at his current rate.
- Tyrese Maxey passes Allen Iverson for most 15 hours in 76ers history. Maxey has connected on 887 of 2,330 3PAs to start his career, which is a 38.0% clip while boasting a career-best mark of 43.4% through 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 on Thursday.
- The lineup of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté was the best in the league among qualifiers. Charlotte plays Indiana on Thursday.
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 8:47 a.m. ET
Record excellence🤯🤯
Kon Knueppel passed Keegan Murray for the most 3-pointers in a rookie season:
1. Kon Knueppel – 207 (59 matches)
2. Keegan Murray – 206 (80 games)
3. Donovan Mitchell 187 (79 games)
Remarkable rhythm. Remarkable feeling. Outstanding player.
KON MAKES HISTORY ‼️
With this trio, Kon Knueppel sets the new NBA rookie record for 3-point shots made in a season! pic.twitter.com/CoaK09QIQY
-NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 8:23 a.m. ET
Battle of rockets and magic⚔️⚔️
Paolo Banchero flashes the handle, beating Houston’s hurdle attempt.
Desmond Bane has a game-high 14 points as Orlando leads 47-37 in Q2.
pov: Paolo Banchero and a 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/1x3761Nys7
– Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 27, 2026
Doe Dishin’ to Alpi 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Kik9atpj1n
-Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 7:57 a.m. ET
McConnell climbs the rankings
7️⃣➡️6⃣
TJ 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 a.m. ET
The shooters shoot🎯
Tyrese Maxey and Kon Knueppel – Philadelphia’s 3 p.m. franchise leader and all-time rookie trio leader, respectively – are flamethrowers on Thursday.
Maxey has a 20-point first quarter, while Knueppel fuels a 16-0 run for Charlotte to take a 47-37 lead over Indiana with eight minutes remaining in Q2.
MAXEY BREAKING THE RECORD!
With these three points, Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson for the most 3-point baskets made in the history of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise! pic.twitter.com/qEDEusR8pl
-NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2026
That’s THREE 3️⃣ for kon!@Lowes | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/6lBKF6zwWw
– Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 7:32 a.m. ET
Early assault 👀👀
Tyrese Maxey continues his hot debut with a bit of history – no shooter in 76ers franchise history like Tyrese Maxey!
He and Joel Embiid each had up to 11 points in the final minutes of the first quarter. Bam Adebayo leads Miami with eight points (3-5 FG) and six rebounds.
With his third 3-pointer tonight, Tyrese Maxey 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 a.m. ET
Maxey sets the tone♨️♨️
Philadelphia takes a 20-15 lead over Miami with six minutes remaining in the first quarter. Maxey’s six points joined Joel Embiid’s (3-5 FG) nine points to establish the early advantage.
Maxey 3.
Maxey is flying.
Maxey 3.He is now one triple away from tying Allen Iverson for most 3-pointers made in @sixers history of the franchise! pic.twitter.com/QjTMFV7EBW
-NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 / 6:25 p.m. ET
San Antonio looks to continue its momentum
Currently owning the only winning streak longer than two games in the league, San Antonio could move within 1.5 games of Oklahoma City for the West’s top seed after Thursday.
Dylan Harper takes some photos in Brooklyn 😤
SAS aims for 11 wins in a row tonight against BKN at 7:30 p.m./and on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/9fvjoTUXWv
-NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2026
