{"id":24371,"date":"2025-03-01T11:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T10:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=24371"},"modified":"2025-03-01T11:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T10:53:05","slug":"nba-daily-recap-february-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-daily-recap-february-28\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Daily Recap, February 28 \u2013 Cavs classic comeback, Luka&#8217;s b&#8217;day night, Anunoby&#8217;s clutch basket and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&rsquo;s the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA&nbsp;<\/a>Daily Recap for Feb. 28, 2025, where we witnessed only ten matchups. Players like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum made differences in the game.<\/p><p>From Cavaliers&rsquo; remarkable comeback against the NBA Champions to Knicks edging out the Grizzlies in close encounter, let&rsquo;s go through the key highlights from the NBA action on Friday.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/austin-reaves-injury-update-what-happened-to-austin-reaves\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Austin Reaves injury update: What happened to Austin Reaves? Latest update on Lakers&rsquo; star<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/how-many-points-did-bronny-james-score-tonight-full-g-league-stats-vs-lake-city\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>How many points did Bronny James score tonight? Full G League stats vs Lake City<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/his-story-is-not-over-nba-fans-react-on-joel-embiid-being-ruled-out-for-entire-season\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&ldquo;His story is not over&rdquo; &ndash; NBA fans react on Joel Embiid being ruled out for entire season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pistons 119-134 Nuggets<\/h2><p>Nikola Jokic scored 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists to guide Denver Nuggets a comfortable win over Detroit Pistons. Jamal Murray added 31 points, and Michael Porter Jr. had 28. Christian Braun contributed 23 points for the Nuggets, who snapped Detroit&rsquo;s eight-game winning streak. <\/p><p>Malik Beasley led the Pistons with 16 points off the bench. Cade Cunningham managed only 11 points on 3-for-12 shooting. The Pistons cut the deficit to 15 points in the fourth quarter but it was a delayed effort. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Joki&#263; STUFFS The Stat Sheet - 23-PT TRIPLE DOUBLE! | February 28, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q0qytUDWix4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hawks 119-135 Thunder<\/h2><p>Oklahoma City Thunder&rsquo;s dominant run over Eastern Conference rivals continues as the West-leaders beat Atlanta Hawks 135-119. MVP contender, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Luguentz Dort added 20. <\/p><p>Jalen Williams chipped in with 20 points and the Thunder improved to 21-1 against the Eastern Conference. Onyeka Okongwu scored 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks. Caris LeVert added 23 points while Trae Young had 19 points and 12 assists. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Friday night:<br>31 PTS, 3 3PM, 3 REB, 5 AST, 47.1 FPTs<br><br>League leading 36th game of 30+ PTS &#128200;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zSGPRRRELT\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/zSGPRRRELT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAFantasy\/status\/1895669587053822028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celtics 116-123 Cavaliers<\/h2><p>Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the NBA Champions, Boston Celtics in the final regular-season meeting. The Celtics had a 22-5 start in the opening quarter but Cavs snatched a victory through second-half outburst. Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, and Darius Garland had 20. <\/p><p>Evan Mobley dropped 17 points and 12 rebounds. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 46 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists. Jaylen Brown finished with 37 points. Boston played without starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Both teams ended the regular-season series 2-2. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Celtics vs Cavaliers INTENSE 4TH-QTR UNCUT! &#128064; | February 28, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rnOARnDzF6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grizzlies 113-114 Knicks<\/h2><p>OG Anunoby&rsquo;s go-ahead 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds helped New York Knicks to snatch a crucial victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. Anunoby finished with 19 points. Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and six assists while Deuce McBride added 17 off the bench. Mikal Bridges also contributed 15 points. <\/p><p>Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 25 points and seven assists. Desmond Bane added 24 points and matched his season high with 12 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in with 18 points.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OG ANUNOBY WINS IT IN THE FINALS SECONDS FOR THE KNICKS &#128680;<br><br>NEW YORK MOVES TO 39-20 ON THE SEASON!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nNZQL8zqiO\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/nNZQL8zqiO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1895679079967531055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lakers 106-102 Clippers<\/h2><p>Los Angeles Lakers avenged the previous loss against the Clippers with a 106-102 win at home. Luka Doncic scored 31 points on his 26th birthday and LeBron James added 28 points and 13 rebounds. Lakers improved to 37-21 in the West with fifth straight win. Lakers played last three quarters <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/austin-reaves-injury-update-what-happened-to-austin-reaves\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>without Austin Reaves<\/a>, who left the game due to injury. <\/p><p>Ivica Zubac dropped a season-high 27 points and 16 rebounds for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard added 21 points, and James Harden chipped in with 18. The latter went 5-for-22 from the floor and 1-for-10 on 3-pointers. Clippers have dropped four out of five games since the All-Star break. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CLIPPERS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 28, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H8l8H2NLjpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other results <\/h3><p><strong>Heat <\/strong>125-120 Pacers<\/p><p>Nets 102-121 <strong>Trail Blazers<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Bulls<\/strong> 125-115 Raptors<\/p><p><strong>Jazz<\/strong> 117-116 Timberwolves<\/p><p><strong>Suns <\/strong>125-108 Pelicans<\/p><p><em>Image Credit: Winslow 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