JT Toppin poured in 31 points with 13 rebounds as No. 16 Texas Tech knocked off top-ranked Arizon...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/110546" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/110546">JT Toppin</a> poured in 31 points with 13 rebounds as No. 16 Texas Tech knocked off top-ranked Arizona 78-75 in overtime in Tucson on Saturday.</p><p>The win is the Red Raiders' fourth of the year against a ranked opponent. Grant McCasland's squad has also picked up victories against BYU (then No. 11), Houston (No. 6), and Duke (No. 3).</p><p>The program had not beaten a No. 1 team since a 65-62 win over Baylor in January 2022. Texas Tech's last matchup against a top-ranked squad ended in a 30-point blowout loss to Purdue on Nov. 21.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sophomore guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/121850" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/121850">Christian Anderson</a> added 19 with eight assists and six rebounds for Texas Tech. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103625" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103625">Donovan Atwell</a> was the only other Red Raider to finish in double digits (11 points).</p><p>It's the second straight defeat for Arizona, which had its perfect 23-game start to the season halted by Kansas on Monday.</p><p>The Wildcats played Saturday's entire second half and overtime period without second-leading scorer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/172118" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/172118">Koa Peat</a> after the forward suffered a lower-body injury.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/172119" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/172119">Brayden Burries</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103001" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103001">Tobe Awaka</a> scored 16 apiece for Tommy Lloyd's side, with Awaka contributing 12 rebounds off the bench. Starting center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/110423" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/110423">Motiejus Krivas</a> also had a double-double for Arizona with 10 points and 11 boards.</p>

TUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 14: JT Toppin #15 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates as time expires in overtime to defeat the Arizona Wildcats 78-75 at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena on February 14, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

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Miami Heat wing Keshad Johnson won the 2026 Slam Dunk contest, defeating San Antonio Spurs rookie...

<p>Miami Heat wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121718" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121718">Keshad Johnson</a> won the 2026 Slam Dunk contest, defeating San Antonio Spurs rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171819" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171819">Carter Bryant</a> in the final.</p><p>Johnson scored a combined 97.4 points with his two dunks in the final round, concluding with a monster one-handed windmill for 47.8 points.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">RUNNING WINDMILL JAM FOR THE WIN!<br><br>Keshad Johnson is your 2026 <a href="https://twitter.com/ATT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATT</a> Slam Dunk Champion 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/jAhyHzesvr">pic.twitter.com/jAhyHzesvr</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2022835829203169458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Bryant put up the night's only 50-point dunk with his first attempt of the final, a through-the-legs cram off a self-assisted bounce pass in which he nearly went eye-level with the rim.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="und" dir="ltr">5️⃣ 0️⃣!!! <a href="https://t.co/0wFX02vfew">pic.twitter.com/0wFX02vfew</a></p>— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) <a href="https://twitter.com/spurs/status/2022834418851905881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>However, needing a 48 or better to hold off Johnson for the Slam Dunk crown, Bryant struggled to convert his second attempt, forcing him to resort to a simple two-handed throwdown for 43 points before his allotted time expired. He finished with a combined score of 93 in Round 2 after leading the Round 1 field with 94.8 points.</p><p>Johnson impressed out of the gate with his first slam. The second-year Heat forward easily jumped over rapper E-40 while posing with one hand behind his head as he dunked it with the other.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Keshad Johnson over E-40 at <a href="https://twitter.com/ATT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATT</a> Slam Dunk 😳<br><br>Tap to watch: <a href="https://t.co/BpnjnxQ8vC">https://t.co/BpnjnxQ8vC</a> <a href="https://t.co/zGQfU8kDdR">pic.twitter.com/zGQfU8kDdR</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2022828000140517544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Orlando Magic guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171810" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171810">Jase Richardson</a> and Los Angeles Lakers center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/70968" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/70968">Jaxson Hayes</a> also competed in Saturday's competition. Richardson had a scary moment during his second dunk attempt when the ball got caught on the side of the backboard, causing him to fall hard on his back.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh my goodness, what a horrible fall <a href="https://t.co/HHM0r2kUj4">pic.twitter.com/HHM0r2kUj4</a></p>— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/2022829839128957090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 20-year-old recovered but finished Round 1 with the lowest combined score of all four competitors at 88.8.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Keshad Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball during the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who has not played this season while recovering from ...

<p>Portland Trail Blazers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5343" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5343">Damian Lillard</a>, who has not played this season while recovering from a torn Achilles, defeated fellow finalists <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171826" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171826">Kon Knueppel</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37815" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37815">Devin Booker</a> to claim the NBA's 3-Point Contest on Saturday.</p><p>Lillard put up a final-round score of 30 to win the event for the third time in his career. He joins Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players to accomplish the feat.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dame knows.<br><br>3-TIME <a href="https://twitter.com/StateFarm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StateFarm</a> NBA 3-POINT CONTEST CHAMP! <a href="https://t.co/tPr5P06lbU">https://t.co/tPr5P06lbU</a> <a href="https://t.co/fVfCUuRjTM">pic.twitter.com/fVfCUuRjTM</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2022808953395253391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Knueppel opened Round 2 with a 17-point showing. Booker had a chance to match Lillard's score but missed what would've been a tying shot off the front of the rim.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I was praying on his downfall," Lillard told NBC's Zora Stephenson when asked about Booker's hot start.</p><p>Lillard's first-round score of 27 matched Knueppel's and was behind only Booker (30) in the opening phase. The trio eliminated four All-Stars in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44998" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44998">Donovan Mitchell</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/12144" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/12144">Norman Powell</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44995" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44995">Jamal Murray</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93855" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93855">Tyrese Maxey</a> in Round 1, as well as Milwaukee Bucks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30845" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30845">Bobby Portis</a>, who posted the lowest score of any competitor.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>1st Round</th>
<th>Final</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Damian Lillard</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Booker</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kon Knueppel</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donovan Mitchell</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norman Powell</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamal Murray</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyrese Maxey</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Bobby Portis</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>"It means a lot," Lillard said about winning the event despite not playing this season, according to reporter <a href="https://x.com/MarkG_Medina/status/2022812487742296451">Mark Medina</a>.</p><p>"Being able to get involved in some competition, feel a little bit of pressure, to do something I haven't been able to do all year. But just as a shooter, anytime you can get in this competition and win it amongst other great shooters, I think that's one of the greatest honors you can have as a shooter in this league. And then to get my third and kind of join a different group was special, too."</p><p>The 35-year-old has now won three of the last four 3-Point Contests. He missed out on the final round in 2025 by a single point to Miami Heat guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/69689" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/69689">Tyler Herro</a>, who went on to win that edition of the event.</p><p>Lillard is not expected to suit up this season for the Blazers, who reacquired the franchise icon as a free agent last summer after the Bucks waived him. However, the nine-time All-Star suggested his Achilles recovery is proceeding as planned and said he intends to patiently work his way back into real action.</p><p>"I'm at the stage where I'm testing it," Lillard said Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/MarkG_Medina/status/2022815176001794207">Medina</a>.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers receives the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Champion award during the State Farm 3-Point Contest as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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NBA All-Star Weekend got underway with Friday's Rising Stars game. Here's everything you need to ...

<p><em>NBA All-Star Weekend got underway with Friday's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3476235" href="https://thescore.com/news/3476235">Rising Stars game</a>. Here's everything you need to know about the remaining events as the Los Angeles Clippers host the 2026 festivities at the Intuit Dome.</em></p><blockquote><p><strong>👉 <a href="https://about.thescore.bet/sportsbook-redirect/?%24canonical_url=%2Fsport%2Fbasketball%2Forganization%2Funited-states%2Fcompetition%2Fnba-all-star&amp;campaign=thescore_content&amp;customer_campaign=article&amp;%7Echannel=thescore-content&amp;tags=3451220">Check out All-Star Weekend events and odds on theScore Bet here</a></strong></p></blockquote><h2>Saturday, Feb. 14</h2><p><strong>When: </strong>5 p.m. ET<br><strong>How to watch:</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Country</th>
<th>Channel</th>
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<td>Canada 🇨🇦</td>
<td>TSN5</td>
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<td>United States 🇺🇸</td>
<td>NBC/Peacock</td>
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</table></div></figure><h3>3-Point Contest</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821806/cropped_GettyImages-1247278128.jpg?ts=1770927711" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821806/w220xh124_GettyImages-1247278128.jpg?ts=1770927711 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821806/w320xh180_GettyImages-1247278128.jpg?ts=1770927711 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821806/w640xh360_GettyImages-1247278128.jpg?ts=1770927711 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821806/w768xh432_GettyImages-1247278128.jpg?ts=1770927711 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821806/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1247278128.jpg?ts=1770927711 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Joe Murphy / National Basketball Association / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>In a minor tweak to All-Star Saturday, the 3-Point Contest will open this year's festivities. The Skills Challenge used to be Saturday's curtain-raiser, though it's conspicuously absent from the 2026 itinerary after Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama hilariously tried to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKli3A1EVMA">skirt</a> a few rules in last year's event. More on its replacement below.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The eight-man field for this 3-Point Contest boasts multiple players shooting better than 40% this season. However, the most intriguing entrant has yet to hit a three (or any shot): Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who isn't expected to play at all in 2025-26 while recovering from a torn Achilles, will attempt to claim his third title in the event since 2023.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>3P%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bobby Portis Jr.</td>
<td>Bucks</td>
<td>45.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kon Knueppel</td>
<td>Hornets</td>
<td>42.8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamal Murray</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
<td>42.8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Norman Powell</td>
<td>Heat</td>
<td>39.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyrese Maxey</td>
<td>Sixers</td>
<td>37.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donovan Mitchell</td>
<td>Cavaliers</td>
<td>37.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Booker</td>
<td>Suns</td>
<td>31.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Damian Lillard</td>
<td>Blazers</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h3>Shooting Stars competition</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821813/cropped_GettyImages-2255094886.jpg?ts=1770928316" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821813/w220xh124_GettyImages-2255094886.jpg?ts=1770928316 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821813/w320xh180_GettyImages-2255094886.jpg?ts=1770928316 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821813/w640xh360_GettyImages-2255094886.jpg?ts=1770928316 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821813/w768xh432_GettyImages-2255094886.jpg?ts=1770928316 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821813/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2255094886.jpg?ts=1770928316 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Jesse D. Garrabrant / National Basketball Association / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>With the Skills Challenge on ice, the NBA is bringing back the Shooting Stars competition for the first time since 2015. It will feature four teams comprised of two stars and one "legend" each. All four teams have a theme, including one that includes five-time NBA champ Ron Harper Sr. and his two sons, Dylan and Ron Jr.</p><p>All three players on each team must make a shot from seven marked spots on the floor in 70 seconds. Once all three players have converted from the first location (a layup or dunk), the team can move to the second shot (an 18-footer from the right baseline). Shots are worth between two and four points based on range, and the two teams with the best score move on to the final round.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Team All-Star</th>
<th>Team Knicks</th>
<th>Team Cameron</th>
<th>Team Harper</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scottie Barnes (Raptors)</td>
<td>Jalen Brunson (Knicks)</td>
<td>Kon Knueppel (Hornets)</td>
<td>Dylan Harper (Spurs)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chet Holmgren (Thunder)</td>
<td>Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)</td>
<td>Jalen Johnson (Hawks)</td>
<td>Ron Harper Jr. (Celtics)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Hamilton (Legend)</td>
<td>Allan Houston (Legend)</td>
<td>Corey Maggette (Legend)</td>
<td>Ron Harper Sr. (Legend)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h3>Slam Dunk contest</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821808/cropped_GettyImages-2248653360.jpg?ts=1770928146" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821808/w220xh124_GettyImages-2248653360.jpg?ts=1770928146 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821808/w320xh180_GettyImages-2248653360.jpg?ts=1770928146 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821808/w640xh360_GettyImages-2248653360.jpg?ts=1770928146 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821808/w768xh432_GettyImages-2248653360.jpg?ts=1770928146 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821808/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2248653360.jpg?ts=1770928146 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>There will be a new Slam Dunk champion for the first time in four years Saturday after three-peat winner Mac McClung chose not to compete for a fourth straight crown. Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will be the only 7-footer in the event and the only participant with more than two seasons of NBA experience. However, Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson, the shortest of the 2026 contestants, could have some surprises in store as the son of two-time dunk champ Jason Richardson.</p><p>Each player will be scored on two dunks apiece in Round 1, and the two with the best combined score will advance to the championship round. Both finalists will again attempt two dunks each. The player with the highest combined score in the final wins the event.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Height</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jaxson Hayes</td>
<td>Lakers</td>
<td>7-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keshad Johnson</td>
<td>Heat</td>
<td>6-6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter Bryant</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
<td>6-6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jase Richardson</td>
<td>Magic</td>
<td>6-1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h2>Sunday, Feb. 15</h2><h3>All-Star Game</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821819/cropped_GettyImages-2201223523.jpg?ts=1770929189" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821819/w220xh124_GettyImages-2201223523.jpg?ts=1770929189 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821819/w320xh180_GettyImages-2201223523.jpg?ts=1770929189 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821819/w640xh360_GettyImages-2201223523.jpg?ts=1770929189 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821819/w768xh432_GettyImages-2201223523.jpg?ts=1770929189 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/821819/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2201223523.jpg?ts=1770929189 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Joe Murphy / National Basketball Association / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>When: </strong>5 p.m. ET<br><strong>How to watch:</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Channel</th>
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<td>Canada 🇨🇦</td>
<td>Sportsnet</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States 🇺🇸</td>
<td>NBC/Peacock</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>For the first time, the NBA All-Star Game will be an international, multi-contest affair between two teams of Americans and a third team consisting of the league's top international players. The three squads will play a total of four 12-minute games Sunday evening, though only the two teams with the best records will advance to the final in Game 4.</p><p>If all three teams are 1-1 after Game 3, then the team with the worst point differential will be eliminated.</p><p>The schedule breaks down as follows:</p><ul>
<li>
<strong>Game 1: </strong>USA Stars vs. World</li>
<li>
<strong>Game 2: </strong>USA Stripes vs. Winner of Game 1</li>
<li>
<strong>Game 3: </strong>USA Stripes vs. Loser of Game 1</li>
<li>
<strong>Game 4:</strong> Final</li>
</ul><p><strong>USA Stars</strong></p><p>Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is in charge of a team made up of some of the league's emerging stars, including three first-time selections: Jalen Johnson, Chet Holmgren, and Pistons center Jalen Duren.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>ASG nods</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Devin Booker</td>
<td>Suns</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyrese Maxey</td>
<td>Sixers</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cade Cunningham</td>
<td>Pistons</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Edwards</td>
<td>T-Wolves</td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>Scottie Barnes</td>
<td>Raptors</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalen Johnson</td>
<td>Hawks</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chet Holmgren</td>
<td>Thunder</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalen Duren</td>
<td>Pistons</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><strong>USA Stripes</strong></p><p>San Antonio Spurs bench boss Mitch Johnson will lead a veteran group of All-Stars that includes Kawhi Leonard, who was added to the reserves after Karl-Anthony Towns was moved to Team World. Johnson will also get to coach his own player in De'Aaron Fox. The Spurs guard joined USA Stripes after Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out for the international side and Jamaican international Norman Powell was flipped to the World roster.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>ASG nods</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steph Curry*</td>
<td>Warriors</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donovan Mitchell</td>
<td>Cavaliers</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalen Brunson</td>
<td>Knicks</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaylen Brown</td>
<td>Celtics</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kawhi Leonard</td>
<td>Clippers</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Durant</td>
<td>Rockets</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LeBron James</td>
<td>Lakers</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Ingram¹</td>
<td>Raptors</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>De'Aaron Fox²</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><em>* Injured and will not play<br>¹ Injury replacement for Curry</em><br>²<em> Injury replacement for Antetokounmpo</em></p><p><strong>Team World</strong></p><p>Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic will be at the helm of a stacked international squad featuring three MVPs and a trio of first-timers in Powell, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, and Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>ASG nods</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander* 🇨🇦</td>
<td>Thunder</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Giannis Antetokounmpo* 🇬🇷</td>
<td>Bucks</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jamal Murray 🇨🇦</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luka Doncic 🇸🇮</td>
<td>Lakers</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pascal Siakam 🇨🇲</td>
<td>Pacers</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deni Avdija 🇮🇱</td>
<td>Blazers</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl-Anthony Towns 🇩🇴</td>
<td>Knicks</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Victor Wembanyama 🇫🇷</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
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<td>Norman Powell 🇯🇲</td>
<td>Heat</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alperen Sengun¹ 🇹🇷 </td>
<td>Rockets</td>
<td>2</td>
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</tbody>
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 129-99.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) stands alone on the court during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 79 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 16: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors interacts with a fan during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on November 16, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks sits on his team's bench prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center on January 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103049" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103049">Zuby Ejiofor</a> notched 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists as No. 22 St. John's held off No. 3 UConn late to defeat the Huskies 81-72 at Madison Square Garden on Friday.</p><p>The win was the 903rd of Rick Pitino's career, tying him with Roy Williams for the third-most by a head coach in Division I history.</p><p>"You're going to make me retire," Pitino joked to Ejiofor postgame, per <a href="https://twitter.com/TorchSports/status/2019983338279432468">The Torch</a>. "I'm not living life without you."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/110707" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/110707">Silas Demary Jr.</a> shot 7-of-11 and led the Huskies with 18 points, including a crushing dunk on Ejiofor with just over seven minutes remaining.</p><p>It was just the second loss of the campaign for UConn, whose only other defeat was a four-point margin versus Arizona on Nov. 19. It also reduced the Huskies' lead atop the Big East to a half-game over the Red Storm.</p><p>"I credit St. John's," UConn head coach Dan Hurley said, courtesy of <a href="https://twitter.com/UCTVSports/status/2019979213709910113">UCTV Sports</a>. "It was the exact type of game we thought it was going to be."</p><p>Pitino, 73, is unlikely to catch the second-best wins mark, held by Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim. The latter sits 213 wins clear of Pitino and Williams with 1,116. However, with three seasons left on his contract after this one, Pitino stands a shot at becoming the third Division I coach to eclipse 1,000 wins.</p><p>The Red Storm can match the Huskies in the standings with a win at home Monday against Xavier, which is coached by Pitino's son, Richard. St. John's defeated Xavier 88-83 in their first meeting of the season Jan. 24.</p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John's Red Storm drives to the basket as Eric Reibe #12 of the Connecticut Huskies defends in the first half at Madison Square Garden on February 06, 2026 in New York City.

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<p>Daryl Morey believes the Philadelphia 76ers dealt former standout rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121672" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121672">Jared McCain</a> to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder at the right time.</p><p>"I'm quite confident we were selling high," the 76ers president said Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/eringrugan/status/2019822397986336850">Erin Grugan of Liberty Ballers</a>, after trading McCain for an assortment of draft picks Wednesday. "Obviously, only time will tell."</p><p>The 76ers added a 2026 first-rounder in the deal, though which team it comes from hinges on the Houston Rockets owing a top-four protected pick to Oklahoma City. If Houston's pick falls within Nos. 5-30, Philadelphia will get the second-best pick between the Thunder, Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers. If it doesn't convey to Oklahoma City, the 76ers will receive the better selection between the Thunder and Clippers.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>McCain was a rare bright spot in a down 2024-25 campaign for Philadelphia. With early-season injuries plaguing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/1889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/1889">Paul George</a>, the 16th overall pick in 2024 averaged 15.3 points per game with 46.0/38.3/87.5 shooting splits through 23 appearances. The hot start thrusted him into Rookie of the Year talks before he tore his meniscus in December, ending his season.</p><p>After missing the first two weeks of the 2025-26 season with a torn thumb ligament, McCain failed to reclaim his role in head coach Nick Nurse's rotation. No. 3 pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171809">VJ Edgecombe</a> has since locked up the starting guard position next to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93855" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93855">Tyrese Maxey</a>, while Nurse relied on veterans <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37666" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37666">Kelly Oubre Jr.</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96039" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96039">Quentin Grimes</a> on the wing.</p><p>"I didn't get to talk to him much - at all - when he called me, but ... I don't know," McCain said when asked about Morey's comments, according to <a href="https://x.com/CAlmanza1007/status/2019858569051672727?s=20">the Thunder Wire's Clemente Almanza</a>.</p><p>Morey also secured three second-rounders in the deal for McCain, including two in 2028 via the Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks.</p><p>McCain, who's averaging 6.6 points in 37 games in Year 2, will return to Philadelphia on March 23 for the only remaining matchup between the teams.</p><p> </p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 29: Jared McCain #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Sacramento Kings at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 29, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Kings 113-111.

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<p>Portland Trail Blazers guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110286" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110286">Scoot Henderson</a> will make his season debut Friday at home against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Tiago Splitter said Thursday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/BlazerFreeman/status/2019529621382000855">Joe Freeman of The Oregonian</a>.</p><p>Henderson has yet to play this season after tearing his left hamstring in September.</p><p>The former third overall pick has been hampered by injuries since being drafted by Portland in 2023. He missed the final eight games of the 2024-25 season while in the NBA's concussion protocol, and a quad issue earlier in the campaign sidelined him for seven of eight contests between November and December.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Henderson has averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 assists, three rebounds, and one steal across 128 career games over two seasons.</p><p>The Trail Blazers (23-28) hold a two-game advantage over the Grizzlies for the final play-in berth in the Western Conference.</p>

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2025 in Sacramento, California.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/62077" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/62077">Ja Morant</a> will see out the rest of the season with the Memphis Grizzlies.</p><p>Though Morant received some consideration ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline, no team was willing to put forth a serious offer for the two-time All-Star, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2019505404686844345">Shams Charania of ESPN</a>.</p><p>The Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings were among the teams that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3454732" href="https://thescore.com/news/3454732">reportedly</a> showed interest in Morant in January. Memphis was said to be seeking a combination of young players and draft picks in return. However, the Heat ultimately chose not to pursue Morant for several reasons, a source told <a href="https://x.com/flasportsbuzz/status/2019506640723096030">Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald</a>, and the Kings' only trade was a three-team deal last week that brought <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53037" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53037">De'Andre Hunter</a> to Sacramento.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Grizzlies suspended Morant one game in November for what they deemed conduct detrimental to the team. The point guard reportedly clashed with head coach Tuomas Iisalo following a 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 31 after Iisalo challenged Morant's leadership and effort. In postgame comments to reporters, Morant, who scored eight points on 3-of-14 shooting against the Lakers, told media to "ask the coaching staff" when asked about his performance.</p><p>The former second overall pick is averaging 19.5 points in 20 starts - his lowest average since his second NBA season in 2020-21 - and is shooting career worsts from the field (41%) and 3-point range (23.5%).</p>

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 30: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum on December 30, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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<p>The Los Angeles Clippers traded center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52287" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52287">Ivica Zubac</a> and third-year guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110260" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110260">Kobe Brown</a> to the Indiana Pacers for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102759" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102759">Bennedict Mathurin</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96062" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96062">Isaiah Jackson</a>, two first-round picks, and a second-rounder, the clubs announced Thursday.</p><p>One first-rounder is for this year's draft but will be protected for picks 1-4 and 10-30, while the other will be unprotected in 2029, according to <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2019492382564098085">Shams Charania of ESPN</a>.</p><p>If Indiana's 2026 first-rounder doesn't convey this year, the team will instead send L.A. an unprotected first-round pick in 2031.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Zubac, an All-Defensive second-team selection last season, is averaging 14.4 points, 11 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 43 games this campaign.</p><p>The 28-year-old should immediately step in as Indiana's starting center, with offseason acquisition <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96090" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96090">Jay Huff</a> likely to move to a bench role. Zubac's addition puts the Pacers in position to rebound for the 2026-27 campaign, when star guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93893" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93893">Tyrese Haliburton</a> is expected to have fully recovered from the Achilles tear he suffered during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 20: Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Intuit Dome on December 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> is staying put.</p><p>The Milwaukee Bucks informed interested teams that they will keep the two-time MVP through Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline.</p><p>By waiting until the offseason, the Bucks could improve incoming offers for Antetokounmpo, who will be eligible for a contract extension in October. If he's traded in the summer, though, Antetokounmpo would have to wait six months before he can sign an extension with his new team, according to <a href="https://x.com/BobbyMarks42/status/2019461680921526642?s=20">ESPN's Bobby Marks</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Multiple teams were apparently vying to convince the Bucks to trade the Greek superstar, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Legends don’t chase. They attract 💯😎 <a href="https://t.co/62r1jg93vt">pic.twitter.com/62r1jg93vt</a></p>— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) <a href="https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/2019509512752017566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>However, the Warriors and Timberwolves appeared to take themselves out of the running in the last two days. Golden State sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24735" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/24735">Buddy Hield</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96094" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96094">Jonathan Kuminga</a> to the Atlanta Hawks for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44888" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44888">Kristaps Porzingis</a> on Wednesday, while Minnesota dealt <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121688" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121688">Rob Dillingham</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110281" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110281">Leonard Miller</a>, and four second-round picks to land <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96051" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96051">Ayo Dosunmu</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110233" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110233">Julian Phillips</a> from the Chicago Bulls earlier Thursday.</p><p>Antetokounmpo, 31, remains sidelined after sustaining his second calf strain this season. He said Jan. 24 that he expected to be out for four-to-six weeks, but the team said days later that he had no official recovery timetable.</p><p>The 10-time All-Star will earn a guaranteed $58.5 million next season. If he doesn't sign an extension, he could elect to become a free agent in 2027 by not exercising a $62.3-million player option for 2027-28.</p>

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 23, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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