NBA Games
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Washington Wizards, 129-121. Richaun Holmes (Lockport) made his third straight start and his seventh overall. He had 20 points (7-7 FG, 6-6 FT) with five rebounds (two offensive), two assists, a turnover, and a team-high +12 plus-minus in just 19 minutes. His six made free throws were a team-high. His six free throw attempts were a team-high tied with Bilal Coulibaly. His two offensive rebounds were a team-high tied with Jordan Poole.
Through 7 starts, he’s averaging 12.9 points on 81.4% shooting (35-43 FG) with 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, & 1.3 blocks in 27.4 minutes per game. He’s also 20-for-24 from the free throw line.
Detroit Pistons defeated Boston Celtics, 117-97. Drew Peterson (Libertyville) came off the bench for the first for Boston in 20 days. He had three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3PT) with a steal, a turnover, and a -2 plus-minus. His plus-minus was a team-best tied with five others- rough night for the Celtics. Peterson has played in just five games for Boston in 2025 but his shooting 66.7 percent from the field (4-6 FG) which includes 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.
Indiana Pacers defeated Toronto Raptors, 111-91. RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3PT) with a rebound, an assist, a turnover, and a team-worst -5 plus-minus in four minutes off the bench. Dennis made his first appearance since January 29- did not play the last 10 games for Indiana.
New York Knicks defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 110-105. Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) got the start (obviously). He had a game-high 34 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3PT, 15-16 FT) with three rebounds, seven assists, a steal, two turnovers, and a +3 plus-minus in 36 minutes. His three made 3-pointers were a team-high tied with Mikal Bridges. His 15 made free throws and 16 free throw attempts were a game-high. His seven assists were a team-high tied with Philadelphia’s Paul George. Brunson is averaging 27.1 points in 10 February game.
Los Angeles Clippers defeated Chicago Bulls, 122-117. Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) started for Chicago. Jevon Carter (Proviso East), Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon), and E.J. Liddell (Belleville West) did not play in the loss. Buzelis had five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3PT) with four rebounds (two offensive), two assists, two turnovers, and a team-worst -18 in 26 minutes. He has made eight straight starts for Chicago.
Houston Rockets defeated San Antonio Spurs, 118-106. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) missed his 11th straight game due to a right ankle injury.
G League Games
Oklahoma City Blue defeated Raptors 905, 123-119. Frank Kaminsky (Benet) started in the loss for Raptors. He had 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3PT) with 11 rebounds (four offensive) with seven assists, a steal, two blocks, and a -5 plus-minus in 36 minutes.
Stockton Kings defeated Memphis Hustle, 120-108. Chasson Randle (Rock Island) shot perfectly for the Kings. He had 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3PT) with three turnovers and a -17 plus-minus in 14 minutes off the bench. DJ Steward (Whitney Young) started for Memphis while Malachi Smith (Belleville West) and Charles Matthews (St. Rita). Steward had 16 points (5-13 Fg, 3-9 3PT, 1-2 FT) with three rebounds, two assists, four steals, four turnovers, and a -4 plus-minus in 31 minutes. Smith had four points (2-5 FG 0-1 3PT, 0-1 FT) with three rebounds (two offensive), an assist, and a -15 plus-minus in 14 minutes. Matthews had two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3PT) with an offensive rebound, an assist, a steal, a turnover, and a zero plus-minus in five minutes.
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