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BOSTON, MA \u2013 FEBRUARY 6: Jaylen Brown\u2019s physicality and consistency where the keys to Boston\u2019s win Friday versus Miami.<\/p>\n
Top Performers\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n
Anthony Edwards: 35 points (11-22 FG), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks
\nSaddiq Bey: 30 points (10-21 FG), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal
\nKawhi Leonard: 31 points (9-19 FG), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals
\nZion Williamson: 29 points (11-13 FG), four rebounds, one assist
\nAndrew Wiggins: 26 points (10-16 FG), six rebounds, two steals<\/p>\n
Storylines from Friday\u270d\ufe0f\u270d\ufe0f<\/p>\n
The Pistons dominate the Knicks on Prime Video \u2014 securing a tiebreaker and expanding the best record in the Eastern Conference to 38-13. Detroit is a combined 7-1 this season against New York, Denver and Boston.
\nNew Orleans gets strong performances from Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Trey Murphy to overshadow an efficient 35-piece from Anthony Edwards.
\nThe revamped Celtics stage a serious comeback to defeat Miami. Jaylen Brown (29 points, seven rebounds) imposed his will.
\nScoot Henderson drops 11 points, nine assists and five rebounds in his season debut for the Trail Blazers.
\nKawhi Leonard notches his 30th consecutive game with 20-plus points, Clippers hang on to win.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just fun. It\u2019s just fun to be back out there\u201d \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n
Postgame interview with Scoot and @brookeolzendam<\/a> brought to you by @brightsidewindo<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/GCTyLNRTOa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A trio of Celtics were PIVOTAL in their come-from-behind victory at home \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown: 29 PTS, 7 REB \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DERRICK WHITE WITH THE CLUTCH BLOCK \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n AFTER TRAILING BY AS MANY AS 22, THE CELTICS WIN AT HOME! pic.twitter.com\/SV8F5o5Bsx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n CADE + PISTONS BEAT KNICKS BY 30+ PTS AGAIN \ud83d\ude33 <\/p>\n Detroit is the 1st team to win consecutive games over the Knicks by 30+ points since the 1986-87 Bucks \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/DwkR1DFutH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A trio of Pelicans combined for 85 PTS in their impressive road victory!<\/p>\n Saddiq Bey: 30 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:31 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Clippers seize momentum, survive final push<\/p>\n Clippers 114, Kings 111<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard finished with a game-high 31 points (9-19 FG, 12-12 FT), tacking on nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals as well. John Collins outpaced all Kings with 22 points (8-12 FG).<\/p>\n Both teams combined to shoot 19-for-58 from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n Sacramento narrowly won the rebounding battle and only committed 11 turnovers, but allowing 36 free throws versus making just 19 of their own more than made up the difference.<\/p>\n The Clippers move to 18-6 in the last 24 games.<\/p>\n 11:45 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Clippers 72, Kings 65 late in Q3<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard has a game-high 24 points (7-15 FG, 9-9 FT) while the Clippers have limited the Kings\u2019 starting lineup to just 35 points in total.<\/p>\n Bench scoring has been the advantage for Sacramento, as Malik Monk leads the way with 15 points.<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard said watch ya head \ud83e\udd2f https:\/\/t.co\/zZWLPokF0K<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jeYf7ZHEet<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n THE EURO STEP AND-ONE \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n THAT’S TUFFF, JC!!! pic.twitter.com\/f102eORNwZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:11 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Tight game in Portland<\/p>\n Trail Blazers 68, Grizzlies 64 at halftime.<\/p>\n Jerami Grant leads all scorers with 14 points (5-8 FG), while Jrue Holiday and Toumani Camara follow suit with 12 points each.<\/p>\n Despite that trio representing the game\u2019s leading scorers, Portland has connected on just 5-for-20 3PA while Memphis has rained in 10-of-20 3PA.<\/p>\n Camara beats the 2Q buzzer with a deep 2-pt jumper \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n POR heads into the break with the lead! pic.twitter.com\/QnBTDEYTMq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:57 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Ryan Rollins recap\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n Entering Friday\u2019s contest averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists on 49.1% shooting across his last six games, Rollins didn\u2019t miss a beat in Milwaukee\u2019s win over Indiana.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old ranks in the 74th percentile for efficiency and 95th percentile for frequency as a pick-and-roll ballhandler this season. He is committing a turnover on just 8.5% of such possessions, ranking in the 86th percentile.<\/p>\n Another 20+ point game for Ryan Rollins. \ud83d\udcc8<\/p>\n 22 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 4 3PM pic.twitter.com\/TOkSNtNbgb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:45 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Malik Monk does Kyle Korver impression\ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Elite heat-check shooting from Monk.<\/p>\n He leads all scorers with nine points as Sacramento jumps out to a 27-21 lead at the beginning of Q2 on Prime Video.<\/p>\n Malik Monk is ON FIRE \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Three triples in a row to end Q1! pic.twitter.com\/jnj7NLo0MB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:32 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Welcome back, Scoot Henderson<\/p>\n The 22-year-old steps on the court for the first time this season after dealing with an extended rehab following a torn left hamstring.<\/p>\n The No.3 pick from the 2023 draft averaged 12.7 points and 5.1 assists on 41.9% shooting in 66 games last year, but he struggled in transition and as a self-creator when he wasn\u2019t running a pick-and-roll.<\/p>\n Standing ovation for Scoot \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n After missing 51 games due to injury, the Trail Blazers guard is back in action! pic.twitter.com\/LtBOKVwk0r<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:18 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Stars shining bright, New Orleans tops Minnesota\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n Pelicans 119, Timberwolves 115<\/p>\n After trailing by as many as 18 points as late as Q3, New Orleans emerges victorious.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards (35 points, 11-22 FG, 8-9 FT) put on a shot-making clinic, but Saddiq Bey (30 points, 10-21 FG) and Zion Williamson (29 points, 11-13 FG) set the tone with physical bucket-getting inside. Bey truly anchored the Pelicans\u2019 performance on both ends.<\/p>\n Rudy Gobert (12 points, 16 rebounds, three steals, two blocks) was active and impactful defensively, but New Orleans delivered timely buckets. Julius Randle was sharp with 24 points (9-18 FG), eight rebounds, seven assists and zero turnovers.<\/p>\n New Orleans rained in 44.1% of 34 three-point attempts, while Minnesota settled perhaps, converting just 49.1% of their attempts from inside the arc.<\/p>\n ZION WITH THE CLUTCH AND-1 BUCKET FOR THE LEAD \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/LmNAJ3ghaI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n YES PLEASE DQ \ud83e\udd2a pic.twitter.com\/n147hLxRBW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:59 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n DERRICK WHITE FOR THE LEAD!<\/p>\n CELTICS UP 2 WITH 40.2 TO PLAY \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/PCD4WAGSdF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FINAL: HEAT 96, Celtics 98<\/p>\n Wiggins: 26pts, 6rebs \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:44 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Heat and Celtics trading blows<\/p>\n Heavyweight battle going on in Boston. Neither side gives an inch throughout Q4. Celtics up 91-89.<\/p>\n Don’t let P get hot \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/GH8IVVr7mo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n An All-Star response. pic.twitter.com\/7Gqv6PPhpP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:30 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n BOSTON STORMS BACK<\/p>\n A 36-15 advantage for Boston over Miami in the third quarter has knotted the game at 74. It\u2019s a remarkable turnaround after a historically bad shooting first half from the Celtics<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown leads the charge with 24 points (9-20 FG).<\/p>\n Q3 MOOD \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/Eb7IMvknrY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:14 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Balanced effort earns Milwaukee halftime lead<\/p>\n Bucks 54, Pacers 47<\/p>\n Kevin Porter Jr leads all scorers with 12 points (5-7 FG), while Jericho Sims is scoreless despite ripping down 12 rebounds in 17 minutes. Ryan Rollins has 11 points (4-12 FG) and four assists.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam has 11 (5-13 FG) points to represent the only Pacer in double-digits. Myles Turner has seven points (3-5 FG) and five rebounds in a revenge game opportunity.<\/p>\n HOW?! \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Jarace Walker hits the turnaround jumper from the corner to beat the halftime buzzer. pic.twitter.com\/d3aQoeXN72<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:00 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Juzang defense. Ant Man baggin\ud83d\udd7a\ud83d\udd7a<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards\u2019 shot is straight nylon Friday, shaking-n-baking along the way. Edwards has 23 points in the final minute of Q2\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Johnny Juzang set the tone on the defensive end after the next possession with a clean transition block.<\/p>\n cmonnnn mannn!!!!! pic.twitter.com\/rGXTvLYarQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JOHNNY?!?!?! \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/elWLXWP6Kh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:43 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Miami up, monumental struggle for Boston<\/p>\n Boston finishes the first half shooting 1-for-20 from deep \u2014 the fourth worst mark in NBA history.<\/p>\n Miami leads 59-38. Bigger deficits have certainly been overcome, but somebody besides Jaylen Brown (17 points) will need to step up. No other Celtic exceeds five points thus far. Andrew Wiggins matches him with a game-high 17 points (7-10 FG), while Norman Powell (15 points) and Bam Adebayo (12 points) join them with double-digit scoring.<\/p>\n First half was fun \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/eUFzafJzbD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:25 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Good ball \ud83e\udd0c\ud83e\udd0c<\/p>\n Donte DiVincenzo does an excellent job of boomeranging the ball back to Anthony Edwards to continue attacking the selected matchup, eventually creating an advantage on the drive to set up the Rudy Gobert lob.<\/p>\n Minnesota leads New Orleans 16-15 with 5 minutes remaining in Q1.<\/p>\n MAGNIFIQUE. pic.twitter.com\/lTWhZphfET<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:13 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Daniss Jenkins And-1<\/p>\n Hoop and the harm\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n His emergence has been a key underlying storyline of Detroit\u2019s success this season.<\/p>\n Daniss Jenkins beats the Q1 buzzer with a 3\u20e3<\/p>\n DET ended the quarter on a 14-3 run and holds the lead on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/00pIQ0s5Jt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:00 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Cade surging, Celtics slow<\/p>\n Cade Cunningham is off to a hot start as the Pistons have expanded their lead to 23-14 over the Knicks.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Boston does not have homecourt working for them yet, as the Celtics open the game shooting just 6-for-24 from the field against Miami. The Heat lead 29-15 after Q1.<\/p>\n Cade’s got 10 of the first 16 PTS for DET \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Pistons are out in front in Q1 on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/vtur28nsqZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:09 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n Giannis savior?<\/p>\n Pete Nance, younger brother of Larry, has been stepping up for Milwaukee.<\/p>\n The Bucks face the Pacers on NBA League Pass.<\/p>\n Pete Nance over the last 4 games:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25 12.8 PPG \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:57 PM \/ February 6, 2026<\/p>\n From Wizards to Mavericks<\/p>\n New arrivals Tyus Jones, AJ Johnson and Marvin Bagley are on the road with Dallas on Friday<\/p>\n New faces, same places \u2708\ufe0f #MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dfe78ZQi8l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
Payton Pritchard: 24 PTS, 4 3PM
Derrick White: 21 PTS, 5 AST, 4 3PM pic.twitter.com\/EpTsDdZFpZ<\/a><\/p>\n
Zion Williamson: 29 PTS
Trey Murphy III: 26 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 6 3PM pic.twitter.com\/2Z6tKm7WQj<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-at-11.41.03-PM.png\")
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Powell: 24pts, 4stls
Adebayo: 16pts, 7rebs
Mitchell: 13pts, 6asts
Jaquez Jr.: 11pts, 7rebs, 7asts<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd25 63.6 FG%
\ud83d\udd25 50.0 3FG% pic.twitter.com\/eJx0BGsGj5<\/a><\/p>\n