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Saturday’s NBA card was built on swings. Not small ones. Massive momentum flips, overtime pressure, and fourth-quarter collapses shaped almost every result.
Phoenix needed double overtime and a final-buzzer three. New York erased an 18-point deficit with defense and late shot-making. San Antonio kept rolling, while Sacramento kept sliding. Detroit dominated physically. Miami controlled tempo at home. And Philadelphia’s struggles without Joel Embiid continued to show up in the margins.
For bettors, this was a slate defined by late execution, turnover differential, and interior control. Several games were decided in the final three minutes. Others were decided in the paint. Either way, the edges were there.
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When games flip late like this, the next matchup becomes even more interesting. Emotional overtime wins, blown double-digit leads, and extended losing streaks all influence market perception.
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Los Angeles Clippers
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Orlando Magic
Open
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Feb 22, 2026 21:10 EST
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Score
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-5.00 -110
Spread
+5.00 -110
o+216.50-110
Total
u+216.50-110
-204
Moneyline
+172
Phoenix Suns
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Portland Trail Blazers
Open
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Feb 22, 2026 20:10 EST
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Score
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-1.00 -108
Spread
+1.00 -112
o+224.50-114
Total
u+224.50-106
-116
Moneyline
-102
Chicago Bulls
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New York Knicks
Open
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Feb 22, 2026 20:10 EST
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Score
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+10.50 -108
Spread
-10.50 -112
o+232.50-112
Total
u+232.50-108
+360
Moneyline
-455
Top Takeaways
• Jalen Green struggled from the field at 6-of-26 but delivered when it mattered, scoring the Suns’ final six points including the game-winner in double overtime.
• Phoenix won despite being without Devon Booker and losing Dillon Brooks to injury mid-game, showing resilience in high-leverage moments.
• The Knicks closed on a 33-13 run and forced nine turnovers late, flipping what looked like a comfortable Houston win.
• Detroit’s 68-38 advantage in paint points and 23 forced turnovers completely controlled the physical battle against Chicago.
• San Antonio extended its winning streak to eight games while Sacramento dropped its 16th straight, reinforcing strong directional trends for bettors.
• Philadelphia has now lost eight of its last nine without Joel Embiid, a pattern that continues to impact spreads and totals.
NBA Game Recaps
Saturday’s slate was not just about who won. It was about how they won. Overtime shot-making, fourth-quarter defensive pressure, and dominance inside the arc defined these outcomes. Below is a bettor-first breakdown of each matchup and the key stretch that decided it.
Suns vs Magic Recap: Suns win 113-110 (2OT)
Grayson Allen returned from a four-game absence and scored 27 points, but this game belonged to Jalen Green in the final seconds.
Green shot just 6-of-26 overall, yet he scored Phoenix’s final six points. He gave the Suns a 110-107 lead with 33.9 seconds left on a driving layup, then answered Jevon Carter’s game-tying three with one of his own at the buzzer for his first career game-winner. Collin Gillespie added 19 points. The Suns were without Devon Booker, and Dillon Brooks exited with an injury, making the late execution even more critical.
For Orlando, Desmond Bane scored 34 before fouling out in overtime. Paolo Banchero added 26 and Carter chipped in 15. Ultimately, shot selection late and defensive stops in overtime determined the result.
Knicks vs Rockets Recap: Knicks win 108-106
New York authored one of the most dramatic comebacks of the night. Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking jumper with 29.5 seconds left after the Knicks erased an 18-point deficit.
Houston had built a 93-75 lead with 10:53 remaining, outscoring New York 72-41 over a dominant stretch. But the Knicks responded with a 33-13 closing run, limiting the Rockets to 4-of-15 shooting while forcing nine turnovers. That defensive pressure flipped the script completely.
With the Knicks up two, OG Anunoby sank two free throws before Kevin Durant hit a three to make it 107-106. Landry Shamet split free throws, and Durant’s half-court attempt at the buzzer missed. A late collapse decided it.
Pelicans vs 76ers Recap: Pelicans win 126-111
New Orleans relied on balance. Jordan Poole scored 23 points, leading seven Pelicans in double figures.
Zion Williamson filled the stat sheet with 21 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and three steals. Saddiq Bey added 20, while DeAndre Jordan contributed 15 rebounds and four blocks despite not reaching double figures in scoring.
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 27 points, seven assists, and five steals but shot 9-of-23. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25. The bigger storyline remains the Sixers’ slide without Joel Embiid, now eight losses in their last nine games.
Heat vs Grizzlies Recap: Heat win 136-120
Andrew Wiggins poured in 28 points and Norman Powell added 25 as Miami handled Memphis at home.
Tyler Herro contributed 14 points and six assists off the bench in just his second game back after missing more than a month. Bam Adebayo scored 13, below his average, but Miami’s depth compensated.
Memphis dropped its 11th game in 14 outings. GG Jackson scored a season-high 28 off the bench, and Jaylen Wells added 25, but the Grizzlies fell to 9-18 on the road. Defensive consistency and second-half control favored Miami.
Pistons vs Bulls Recap: Pistons win 126-110
Detroit controlled this game physically from the start. Jalen Duren finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham added 18 points and 13 assists.
The Pistons forced 23 turnovers and finished with a 68-38 advantage in points in the paint. That margin defined the game. Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson also scored in double figures as Detroit extended Chicago’s losing streak to eight.
Josh Giddey scored 27 for the Bulls and hit five three-pointers, but turnovers and interior defense issues overwhelmed any perimeter production.
Spurs vs Kings Recap: Spurs win 139-122
Victor Wembanyama delivered 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks in a dominant all-around performance.
San Antonio led by eight at halftime and 11 after three quarters before pulling away. Stephon Castle, Keldon Johnson, and De’Aaron Fox each added 18 points as the Spurs secured their eighth straight win.
Sacramento lost its 16th consecutive game. Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan each scored 20, while Malik Monk added 19. But defensive breakdowns and inability to string together stops kept the Kings from threatening late.
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