We’ll have a 2022 NBA Finals rematch for you tomorrow night as Stephen Curry and the Warriors take on Jaylen Brown and the Celtics.
What we know on Wednesday night:
The NBA season resumes tomorrow with 10 games, including Pistons-Knicks (7:30 ET) and Celtics-Warriors (10 ET) on Prime.
We’ll have players to watch, trends and some historic fun for you tonight! Enjoy your night with the NBA.com live blog.
FEBRUARY 18 // 6:30 ET
Remembering a classic Knicks-Pistons duel
Before the East-leading Detroit Pistons take on the New York Knicks on Prime tomorrow night, we flash back to 1984, when Isiah Thomas and Bernard King led these Eastern Conference titans in the 1984 NBA Playoffs.
It was a classic battle. The Knicks won the fourth quarter of Game 1 by 13 points to earn a 94-93 win.
Bill Laimbeer had 32 points and 15 rebounds to help the Pistons battle back in Game 2, overcoming 46 points from Bernard King.
King put up 46 points again in Game 3 to lead the Knicks to a win; Thomas responded with 32 points and 16 assists in Game 4 to extend the series, as Kelly Tripuka added 42 for Detroit.
In the climatic Game 5, King, playing through two dislocated fingers and the flu, scored 44 points and added 12 rebounds.
The Knicks had the lead late, but Isiah Thomas scored 16 points in 94 seconds to bring Detroit back into it, sending it to overtime.
Ultimately, the Knicks took the contest 127-123, as King set the scoring record for a five-game Playoff series with 42.6 ppg.
Thomas had 35 points and 12 assists before fouling out late, remaining brilliant in defeat.
FEBRUARY 18 // 6:00 ET
Player to watch: Hugo González
Hugo González’s best defensive plays of 2026-26.
The NBA’s net rating leader at the All-Star break? Hugo González, the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Celtics’ rookie has brought consistent energy and defensive intensity in his initial campaign, raising the effort level in every contest.
González is active, quick and surprisingly strong at 200 pounds.
He races around trying to make plays — it takes a rare athlete to even attempt that in the NBA, and he can make it look good at times, although it’s largely youthful exuberance.
He’s also a bulldog in one-on-one matchups defensively, clearly focused and engaged on that end.
In his most common matchups, the 6’6″ wing has held All-Stars Pascal Siakam to 6-of-17 shooting over 12:21 and Cade Cunningham to 2-of-8 shooting over 6:47.
He reminds me of former Celtic Avery Bradley — with his quick, agile feet, he’s often just as fast as he needs to be to get anywhere on the court.
Keep track of González’s 3-point shooting in the coming campaign — he’s currently shooting 35.8% on 1.4 attempts per game, but that’s buoyed by a hot November, when he shot 55.6% from range.
If he can find his stroke, ride the streaks and deliver, he’ll be an asset for the Celtics on into the postseason.
FEBRUARY 18 // 5:30 ET
Get locked in for the second half of the NBA season
We’ll bring you players to watch, teams to consider and historic looks back this evening, as we gear up for the 2025-26 NBA season to resume tomorrow night.
Settle in and enjoy, hardcore fans. The NBA will be back in just one sleep.