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NBA roundup: Jalen Green's buzzer-beater lifts Suns past Magic in 2OT
Feb 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates after defeating the Orlando Magic in double overtime at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Grayson Allen scored 27 points in his return from a four-game absence and Jalen Green made up for a miserable shooting night with a game-winning 3-pointer at the final buzzer as the host Phoenix Suns overcame an injury to Dillon Brooks in a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Green, who was 6-of-26 from the field, scored the Suns’ final six points, gave them a 110-107 lead on a driving left-handed layup with 33.9 seconds remaining and responded to Jevon Carter’s game-tying three with one of his own for his first career game-winner.
Collin Gillespie added 19 points for the Suns, who were without All-Star guard Devon Booker, who will be sidelined at least a week with a hip injury sustained in Thursday’s loss.
Desmond Bane scored 34 points before fouling out in overtime, Paolo Banchero scored 26 and Carter had 15 points for the Magic.
Knicks 108, Rockets 106
Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking jumper with 29.5 seconds left for host New York, which mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback from an 18-point deficit to stun Houston.
The Rockets trailed by as many as 13 points in the second quarter before outscoring the Knicks 72-41 over the next 24 minutes and taking a 93-75 lead on Dorian Finney-Smith’s layup with 10:53 left in the game. But the Knicks outscored the Rockets 33-13 the rest of the way while limiting Houston to 4 of 15 shooting and forcing nine turnovers.
With the Knicks up two, the Rockets fouled OG Anunoby, who sank two free throws with 5.4 seconds left before Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer to pull the visitors within 107-106 with 2.4 seconds left. Landry Shamet split a pair of free throws, and Durant missed a half-court heave at the buzzer.
Pelicans 126, 76ers 111
Jordan Poole scored 23 points to lead seven double-digit scorers as the Pelicans topped the visiting 76ers.
Zion Williamson added 21 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals for New Orleans, while Saddiq Bey added 20 points. DeAndre Jordan was not one of the double-digit scorers for the Pelicans, although the former Sixer chipped in with 15 rebounds, six points and four blocks.
Tyrese Maxey paced the Sixers with 27 points, seven assists and five steals, but he shot just 9 of 23 from the field. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points for Philadelphia, which has lost eight of its last nine games without Joel Embiid (knee/shin), including each of its last four contests.
Heat 136, Grizzlies 120
Andrew Wiggins poured in 28 points and Norman Powell 25 as host Miami defeated Memphis, handing the Grizzlies their 11th loss in their last 14 games.
The Heat, who improved to 17-11 at home, also got 14 points and a game-high-tying six assists from Tyler Herro, who came off the bench in just his second game since missing more than one month due to three fractured ribs. Bam Adebayo was quiet with 13 points, five under his average.
Memphis was led by GG Jackson, who scored a season-high 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds off the bench. Jaylen Wells added 25 points, but the Grizzlies fell to 9-18 on the road.
Pistons 126, Bulls 110
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris scored 18 points apiece to lead visiting Detroit past skidding Chicago.
The Pistons forced 23 Bulls turnovers while sending Chicago to its season-worst eighth straight loss, surpassing a seven-game skid from Nov. 24-Dec. 7. Duncan Robinson (17 points) and Paul Reed (15) also scored in double figures Detroit, which finished with a 68-38 edge in points in the paint. Cunningham dished 13 assists to go with nine rebounds.
The Bulls’ Josh Giddey scored a game-high 27 points while matching Robinson for the game high with five 3-pointers. Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points for Chicago.
Spurs 139, Kings 122
Victor Wembanyama racked up 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots to lead a balanced San Antonio attack in a win over the hapless Kings in Austin, Texas, the Spurs’ home away from home.
The Spurs led by eight points at halftime and 11 after three quarters before putting away Sacramento to capture their season-best eighth straight game. Stephon Castle, Keldon Johnson and De’Aaron Fox added 18 points each for the Spurs, with Harrison Barnes hitting for 14 and Dylan Harper scoring 12 points.
Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan tallied 20 points apiece for the Kings, who fell for the 16th game in a row and added to the franchise record for consecutive losses. Malik Monk had 19 points, Maxime Raynaud finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds for Sacramento.
–Field Level Media
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Jannik Sinner wins Madrid, shatters record for consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles
Mar 29, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates his victory over Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the final of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Jannik Sinner became the first player to capture five straight ATP Masters 1000 titles when he breezed past Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday in the Mutua Madrid Open final.
The 24-year-old Italian, who ranks No. 1 in the world, started his unprecedented streak in France by winning the Paris Masters on Nov. 2. He set the record there for losing the fewest number of games (29).
Sinner won the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in March, where he became the first player not to lose a set in two consecutive ATP Masters 1000 events. He followed that by claiming the Miami Open, the Monte-Carlo Masters and now the Mutua Madrid Open. The last four victories have come in a nine-week span.
In Sunday’s win over the second-seeded Zverev, Sinner never faced a break point while converting all four of his break points against Zverev. Of his 29 first serves that landed, he won the point on 27 (93.1%). He averaged 130 miles per hour on his first serves compared to Zverev’s 124 mph.
Sinner needed just 25 minutes to complete the first set and 31 minutes to take the second set and wrap up his ninth consecutive win over Zverev. The German sensed the match might go this way.
“He’s world No. 1 and hasn’t lost a match since the beginning of February,” Zverev told reporters after capturing his semifinal match on Friday. “Right now he’s definitely the best player in the world. I have to play very, very good tennis to have a chance.”
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram downgraded to doubtful for Game 7
Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) shoots the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was seen in a walking boot during the team’s shootaround on Sunday morning, several hours before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ingram initially was listed as questionable to play due to right heel inflammation. He was downgraded to doubtful when the NBA released its official injury report early in the afternoon.
An All-Star this season for the second time in his career, Ingram was limited to 11 minutes and scored one point in Toronto’s 125-120 setback to Cleveland in Game 5 on Wednesday. He did not play in Toronto’s 112-110 overtime victory in Game 6 on Friday.
During the regular season, the 28-year-old Ingram averaged a team-high 21.5 points over 77 games. He also averaged 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists and drilled 38.2% of his 3-point attempts.
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Astros' Christian Walker batting cleanup one day after HBP to head
May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) is helped off the field after being hit by a pitch during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Less than 24 hours after taking a fastball to the helmet, Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was penciled into the starting lineup for the Astros’ series finale on Sunday at Boston.
Facing an 0-2 pitch from Red Sox rookie left-hander Tyler Samaniego, Walker was drilled over his left eye by a 93.3 mph fastball on Saturday that broke his helmet and sent the biggest piece flying 10 feet toward the backstop.
With the Astros leading 6-3 in the ninth, they took precautionary measures and removed Walker in favor of pinch runner Brandon Shewmake.
“I feel OK,” Walker told reporters afterward. “I think the helmet took most of it. And turning away from it hopefully made it more of a glancing blow than straight impact.”
Clearly Walker felt good enough to fill the cleanup spot for Sunday’s game against the Red Sox. Walker has appeared in every game this year for the Astros — starting all but one — and the 35-year-old has been producing some career numbers.
His .309 batting average, .386 on-base percentage and .577 slugging percentage all represent career bests. He has delivered eight homers and 26 RBIs through 34 games, which put him on pace for a career-high 38 homers and 124 RBIs.
–Field Level Media
Jannik Sinner wins Madrid, shatters record for consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles
Raptors' Brandon Ingram downgraded to doubtful for Game 7
