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Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs defeated the Pistons to open our doubleheader on Peacock.<\/p>\n
What we know about Monday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n
The Spurs defeated the Pistons 114-103<\/a> to open our Peacock doubleheader, as Victor Wembanyama (21 pts, 17 reb, 6 blk<\/a>) out-battled Jalen Duren (25 pts, 14 reb, 2 blk) in the paint to lead San Antonio to its ninth straight win. FEBRUARY 24 \/\/ 12:05 ET<\/p>\n Monday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (21 pts, 17 reb, 6 blk) is your top performer of the evening<\/a>.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 11:58 ET<\/p>\n Rockets defend home court<\/p>\n 125-105<\/a>, \u00a0as Jabari Smith Jr. (31 pts) and Amen Thompson (20 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl on 7-of-9 shooting) dominated for Houston.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkahen (29 pts) was the leader for the Jazz, while Brice Sensabaugh (26 pts) racked up points off th bench.<\/p>\n The Jazz were 8-of-44 (18.2%) from 3-point range on the night.<\/p>\n \u201cWe could never settle ourselves down,\u201d said Coach Will Hardy, noting the team couldn\u2019t make above-the-break 3-pointers, opening up the fast break for Houston.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant added 18 points and 12 assists for Houston. He\u2019s had 12+ assists 11 times in his illustrious career.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 11:28 ET<\/p>\n One time for Wemby<\/p>\n Legendary company for the French superstar, who\u2019s led the Spurs to nine straight wins.<\/p>\n An all-around performance \ud83d\udc7d<\/p>\n In tonight’s win, Victor Wembanyama joined David Robinson (3x) and Tim Duncan (3x) as the only players in Spurs franchise history to record at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 8 offensive rebounds in a game. https:\/\/t.co\/xCNAhrL7xl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LFRK69MQq4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 11:14 ET<\/p>\n Amen stays smooth<\/p>\n Rockets up 89-63 over the Jazz with 3:26 to go in the third on Peacock. Houston\u2019s locked in so far tonight, shooting 60.6% from the field.<\/p>\n Amen Thompson is perfect from the field \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n Jog. He’s got 16 PTS (7-7 FGM) as the Rockets lead in Q3! pic.twitter.com\/DyQPMy5j0K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 10:44 ET<\/p>\n Rockets up at the half<\/p>\n 68-47, as they\u2019ve controlled the contest against the Jazz so far on Peacock.<\/p>\n Jabari Smith Jr. (22 pts on 9-of-11 shooting, 6 reb) has it going so far, countering Lauri Markkanen (18 pts).<\/p>\n COOK UP \ud83d\udd1f https:\/\/t.co\/DW4CTCgN9r<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DHomrDiAAy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Rockets are shooting 64% from the field so far in H-Town.<\/p>\n this ball movement \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/7DI42KfnIY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 10:31 ET<\/p>\n Kings defeat Grizzlies<\/p>\n 123-114<\/a> on the road.<\/p>\n Russell Westbrook (25 pts, 7 ast) and Precious Achiuwa (22 pts, 12 reb) led the way for Sacramento, while Daequan Plowden and DeMar DeRozan added 19 points apiece.<\/p>\n Russ with the lullaby \ud83d\udc11\ud83d\ude34 pic.twitter.com\/YPVylPf5fw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Javon Small (21 pts on 6-of-8 shooting) led six Grizzlies in double figures in the loss.<\/p>\n Javon Small is tonight\u2019s Player of the Game presented by @IntlPaperCo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kDK9cIwZBV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 9:55 ET<\/p>\n Spurs take it in Detroit<\/p>\n 114-103<\/a> to open our Peacock doubleheader.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (21 pts, 17 reb, 4 ast, 6 blk) was a force, while his teammates rained from 3-point range (18-of-40, 45%) to take control of the contest in the second half.<\/p>\n \u201cWe knew they were going to be a challenge. They\u2019re a great team, with a great coach,\u201d said Devin Vassell, who led the Spurs in scoring (28 pts). \u201cWe\u2019re super-talented. We\u2019ve got many great players\u2026 We all play for each other, we\u2019re super-humble, and all we want to do is win.\u201d<\/p>\n Jalen Duren (25 pts, 14 reb, 2 blk) held his own in the battle of All-Star centers, while Cade Cunningham (16 pts, 6 reb, 10 ast) ground his way through a tough battle.<\/p>\n But the Pistons shot just 7-of-36 (19.4%) from 3-point range, giving the Spurs the advantage.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 9:39 ET<\/p>\n Wemby protects the rim<\/p>\n The NBA\u2019s block leader (2.7 blk) is at it again, as San Antonio leads Detroit in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7d Back-to-back dynamic blocks \ud83d\udc7d<\/p>\n Wemby’s potent defense helps set up the offense for the Spurs!<\/p>\n SAS leads in Q4 on Peacock \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/hvqHcRMZ14<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 9:19 ET<\/p>\n Papa Pippen would be proud<\/p>\n Scotty Pippen Jr. (2 pts, 7 ast, 5 stil) is stuffing the stat sheet.<\/p>\n But the Kings are up 63-61 as the second half begins in Memphis.<\/p>\n Scotty Pippen Jr.. Tap to watch SAC\/MEM: https:\/\/t.co\/kxYZLzzSEt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LeKZQi2YyV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 8:58 ET<\/p>\n The Spurs in sequence<\/p>\n Wemby\u2019s fluidity here is \u201cunbelievable,\u201d as Austin Rivers put it.<\/p>\n Get to Peacock for this potential NBA Finals preview!<\/p>\n Wemby’s BLOCK leads to a Castle THREE!<\/p>\n The Spurs hold the lead in Q3 on Peacock\u2026 Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/TWJVzvDynH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ha9nfopue2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 8:50 ET<\/p>\n Maximum! Effort!<\/p>\n Oliver-Maxence Prosper puts up a 76.9 on the Dunk Score scale \u2014 tops on the evening.<\/p>\n To the (O)\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc17 \u26a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/rqlPHW987P<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gVTUE8NfWV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 8:15 ET<\/p>\n Spurs up 57-55 at the half<\/p>\n After a gritty, physical first half.<\/p>\n Devin Vassell (18 pts on 6-of-8 shooting, 5 3PM) powered the San Antonio offense, while Cade Cunningham (10 pts, 6 ast) and Ronald Holland II (11 pts) ground it out for Detroit.<\/p>\n The Spurs are 11-of-22 from 3-point range so far, but the Pistons have a 34-20 advantage in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Stephon Castle (4 pts, 6 ast) contributed two at the rack here.<\/p>\n Stephon Castle. Two-hand jam \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Tap to watch SAS\/DET on Peacock: https:\/\/t.co\/TWJVzvDynH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ln7XahKCPa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 7:30 ET<\/p>\n Cade\u2019s two-way impact on display early<\/p>\n 23-21 Pistons with 3:03 to go in the first quarter on Peacock.<\/p>\n Ronald Holland II leads Detroit with 9 points, but Cade Cunningham (3 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast) turned in this fabulous sequence earlier.<\/p>\n Powerful swat. \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n Two of the league\u2019s best teams go at it Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are in Detroit to take on the Pistons tonight in a clash of two of the league\u2019s top teams.<\/p>\n When: 7 ET The Detroit Pistons (42-13) are No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, boasting the NBA\u2019s second-best net rating (+8.5) and second-best defensive rating (108.3). They\u2019re delivering typical Detroit basketball \u2014 hard-nosed, tough, physical \u2014 featuring the skill of a talented playmaker.<\/p>\n Taking on the legacy of stars like Dave Bing and Isiah Thomas, Cade Cunningham (25.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 9.8 ast, 46.3 FG%) has become one of the league\u2019s top offensive engines. He\u2019s first in the league in total assists, 15th in points per game and seventh in fourth quarter scoring.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also a stalwart, physical defender, holding opposing shooters to 42.9 FG%.<\/p>\n Following their leader, the Pistons get after it \u2014 they\u2019re tied for second in fast break points (18.4) and second in points in the paint (57.1), imposing their will with energy and strength. They also lead the league in blocks (6.3) and steals (10.6) per game.<\/p>\n The San Antonio Spurs (40-16) are No. 2 in the Western Conference, standing at fourth in net rating (+6.6) and third in defensive rating (110.7).<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (24.3 ppg, 11.2 reb, 2.7 blk) is the latest brilliant center for the Spurs. He has the best personal defensive rating in the NBA (102.3), as well as the best defensive rebounding percentage (33.6), exerting control in the paint.<\/p>\n Wemby put up 16 points and 12 rebounds in his only game against the Pistons, on Jan. 10, 2024. He faces fellow All-Star Jalen Duren tonight in a clash of two of the league\u2019s top bigs.<\/p>\n Cunningham, who put up 25 points and 12 assists in his only career matchup against the Spurs on Feb. 21, 2025, will battle the stalwart Stephon Castle.<\/p>\n Which of these top teams will come out victorious tonight?<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 23 \/\/ 6:00 ET<\/p>\n A special HBCU broadcast for Kings-Grizzlies<\/p>\n The Kings head East to take on the Grizzlies in tonight\u2019s NBA x HBCU Stream!<\/p>\n Students and alumni from @HowardU<\/a>, @ClaflinUniv1869<\/a>, and @aamuedu<\/a> take the mic for the special broadcast, live at 8pm\/et on NBA League Pass!<\/p>\n \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/yrJLcGRYDJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3Wh6X8sZC9<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105 <\/a>behind Jabari Smith Jr. (31 pts) and Amen Thompson (20 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl).<\/p>\n
Settle.
Spin around.
Attack with strength.
Score.<\/p>\n
4 steals on 4 consecutive possessions \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n
Perfect release. https:\/\/t.co\/sED0qnm8Aq<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/c1Gmz3cG3L<\/a><\/p>\n
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