Hornets Overwhelm Pacers

The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Indiana Pacers, controlling the game with pace and aggressive offense. Charlotte pulled away early and never allowed Indiana to settle into rhythm.

76ers Survive Heat Test

The Philadelphia 76ers earned a hard-fought win over the Miami Heat in a physical battle. Philadelphia’s execution late and ability to score in the half court proved decisive.

Hawks Rout Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks cruised past the Washington Wizards, using speed, spacing, and perimeter shooting to open up a commanding lead. Atlanta controlled the tempo from start to finish.

Spurs Handle Nets

The San Antonio Spurs stayed composed on the road, defeating the Brooklyn Nets with disciplined defense and efficient offense. San Antonio’s ball movement consistently broke down Brooklyn’s coverage.

Rockets Edge Magic

The Houston Rockets held off the Orlando Magic in a tight contest. Houston’s defensive stops in the final minutes allowed them to protect a narrow lead.

Trail Blazers Outlast Bulls

The Portland Trail Blazers earned a gritty win against the Chicago Bulls. Portland’s ability to respond to runs and execute late made the difference.

Kings Top Mavericks

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks, capitalizing on transition opportunities and efficient perimeter scoring. Sacramento stayed in control through the final quarter.

Suns Clip Lakers Late

The Phoenix Suns edged the Los Angeles Lakers in a tight finish. Phoenix’s composure in crunch time and shot-making down the stretch sealed the win.

Pelicans Handle Jazz

The New Orleans Pelicans closed out the night with a strong performance against the Utah Jazz, using interior scoring and defensive pressure to control the second half.

Night in Review

February 26 was defined by depth and discipline. Teams that protected the ball, defended the paint, and stayed composed late walked away with crucial wins as the season’s intensity continued to rise.

Charlotte Hornets hosted the Houston Rockets in one of the early games of the night. The Rockets pulled out a 105‑101 win, holding off the Hornets in a close finish.

Nets vs. Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their strong post‑All‑Star break form with a 112‑84 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Cleveland’s defense held Brooklyn to under 90 points in a comfortable road win.

Hawks vs. 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks 117‑107 in a high‑scoring matchup. The 76ers offense was efficient throughout and overcame Atlanta’s comeback attempts.

Pacers vs. Wizards

In Washington, the Wizards earned a 112‑105 home win over the Indiana Pacers, controlling the game in the second half and closing it out with key baskets.

Pistons vs. Knicks

At Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 126‑111 with balanced scoring and a strong home‑court performance.

Raptors vs. Bulls

The Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 110‑101, using clutch plays in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

Spurs vs. Suns

The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Phoenix Suns with a 121‑94 victory, controlling both ends of the floor and building an early lead they never relinquished.

Celtics vs. Warriors

The Boston Celtics posted a 121‑110 win over the Golden State Warriors in a competitive late‑night matchup. Boston’s defense made key stops down the stretch.

Magic vs. Kings

The Orlando Magic delivered a big performance against the Sacramento Kings, winning 131‑94 with dominant scoring and fast‑breaking offense.

Clippers vs. Nuggets

In the late game, the Los Angeles Clippers narrowly edged the Denver Nuggets 115‑114 in a one‑point thriller decided in the final minute.

The Dallas Stars pulled off a wild 5–4 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets, giving fans the kind of heart-racing hockey that defines early-season excitement. Both teams traded blows all night, but when the ice settled, Jason Robertson was the hero.

Offensive Fireworks from the Start

This one started hot. Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor opened the scoring just two minutes in with a top-shelf wrister, but Dallas responded fast — Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston each netted goals to give the Stars a 2–1 edge after the first period.

The Jets struck back in the second, capitalizing on power plays and crisp puck movement. By the end of the second frame, it was 3–3, with momentum shifting every few minutes.

Third-Period Battle

The intensity ramped up as both goalies — Jake Oettinger for Dallas and Connor Hellebuyck for Winnipeg — faced relentless pressure. Dallas took a 4–3 lead midway through the third on a rebound goal by Jamie Benn, but Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele tied it with just under two minutes left, sending the crowd into chaos.

Overtime Magic

Overtime was pure speed and skill. After a key defensive stop by Miro Heiskanen, the Stars countered — Robertson sniped a beauty over Hellebuyck’s blocker at 3:17 of OT, sealing Dallas’ third straight win and silencing Winnipeg’s comeback hopes.

Quick Stats

• Jason Robertson: 2 G | 1 A | GWG
• Jamie Benn: 1 G | 1 A
• Kyle Connor: 2 G
• Jake Oettinger: 28 saves
• Connor Hellebuyck: 31 saves

Player of the Game: Jason Robertson

Robertson was electric all night — skating hard, creating chances, and delivering when it mattered most. His overtime goal was pure artistry and confidence.

What’s Next

The Stars (4–1–0) continue their hot start as they face the Avalanche next.
The Jets (2–3–1) will try to bounce back against the Predators in their next outing.