NBA Night Recap: Cavaliers Show Dominance, Close Finishes Highlight Evening

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a statement performance Wednesday night, overwhelming the New York Knicks 142-105 in a game that showcased their offensive firepower. Donovan Mitchell's efficient 27-point performance in just 26 minutes led the Cavaliers' attack, while Evan Mobley added 21 points. Despite Jalen Brunson's 26-point effort, the Knicks struggled defensively, allowing the Cavaliers to shoot an impressive 61% from the field.

Close Contests Define Night

Several games came down to the final minutes, with the Milwaukee Bucks edging the Washington Wizards 104-101 behind Kyle Kuzma's 19 points. The Memphis Grizzlies secured a one-point victory over the Orlando Magic (105-104), despite Paolo Banchero's outstanding 36-point performance, as Ja Morant's 23 points proved decisive.

Overtime Thriller in Miami

The Miami Heat ended their four-game losing streak with a 120-111 overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors, powered by Tyler Herro's 28-point performance. The Heat showed resilience in the extra period to secure the win.

Notable Performances

• Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 35 points in the Mavericks' 111-103 win over the Pelicans

• Jalen Green's 35-point outburst helped the Rockets defeat the Timberwolves 121-115

• The Warriors dominated the Kings 132-108, with Buddy Hield and Moses Moody each scoring 22 points

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 21 points and 8 assists guided the Thunder to a 130-107 victory over the Jazz

• The Pistons handled the Spurs 125-110, who played without injured Victor Wembanyama

The night featured a mix of dominant victories and closely contested matchups, highlighting the competitive nature of the current NBA season.

NBA Scores - February 21, 2025:

Cleveland Cavaliers 142, New York Knicks 105

Milwaukee Bucks 104, Washington Wizards 101

Memphis Grizzlies 105, Orlando Magic 104

Miami Heat 120, Toronto Raptors 111 (OT)

Dallas Mavericks 111, New Orleans Pelicans 103

Detroit Pistons 125, San Antonio Spurs 110

Houston Rockets 121, Minnesota Timberwolves 115

Oklahoma City Thunder 130, Utah Jazz 107

Golden State Warriors 132, Sacramento Kings 108