Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights - Feb. 22 Recap

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are on the court together at last, all fully recovered and ready to dominate.

⛹️❤️Saturday’s Schedule⛹️❤️Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns (League Pass, Live)Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets (League Pass, 7:30 ET)Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers (ABC/League Pass, 8:30 ET)Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets (League Pass, 9:30 ET)Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets (League Pass, 10:00 ET)Sixers Starting Five

They desperately need a win over the Brooklyn Nets, with Philly entering this matchup losing six straight games.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets (League Pass, 7:30 ET)

 

Top Storylines 1. Lakers and Nuggets renew rivalry. Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic are close friends, but this is the first time they have faced each other since Luka was traded to LA. Denver has owned Los Angeles over recent years, winning 13 of their last 14 games over them since 2021.2. Rockets look to gain ground against Jazz. Houston has been one of the biggest surprises this season, and they sit just two games behind the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies in second place.3. Trail Blazers and Hornets close the night. Portland has quietly been a much better team in the second half, posting a 10-5 record across their last 15 games. Charlotte is looking to improve on their 14-40 record.