Sunday, Feb. 21 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers

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Big performances from Brandon Ingram, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young and James Harden headlined a busy eight-game slate on Sunday. 

We have you covered with all the final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

New Orleans Pelicans 120, Boston Celtics 115 (OT)

The Pelicans pull off the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 24-point deficit to defeat the Celtics in overtime.

Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 33 points (11-22 FG) while Zion Williamson recorded a 28-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 32 points (10-24 FG) for the Celtics, but it wasn't quite enough to overcome Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown combining to shoot 12-for-44 from the field.

Oklahoma City Thunder 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 101

Six OKC players scored in double digits, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as the team snapped their three-game losing streak.

This is the Cavaliers' 10th straight loss as they've slumped to 2-14 since starting the season 8-7.

Orlando Magic 105, Detroit Pistons 96

Nikola Vucevic (37 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks) and Evan Fournier (29 points, seven rebounds, seven assists) come up big as the Magic win their third straight - the longest streak of their season.

The Pistons have now lost three straight as they Magic again in a couple of days

Toronto Raptors 110, Philadelphia 76ers 103

The Raptors pull out a huge win over the East-leading 76ers. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet scored 23 points apiece as the Raptors win their fourth straight, clinching this one without Kyle Lowry.

New York Knicks 103, Minnesota Timberwolves 99

Six Knicks scored in double figures, led by Julius Randle (25 PTS, 14 REBS, 4 ASTS), as they survive a late rally from the Timberwolves to get back on track.

Atlanta Hawks 123, Denver Nuggets 115

Six Hawks scored in double figures led by Trae Young's 35 points and 15 assists, handing the Nuggets their third loss in the last four games.

For Denver, Jamal Murray dropped 30 while Nikola Jokic did a little bit of everything with 15 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Brooklyn Nets 112, LA Clippers 108

James Harden poured in 37 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and Kyrie Irving 28 points and eight assists as the Nets extend their win streak to six games. 

Milwaukee Bucks 128, Sacramento Kings 115

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton combine for 70 points to power the Bucks past the Kings.

Top Fantasy Performers

Zion Williamson: 28 PTS, 10 REBS, 4 ASTS

Jayson Tatum: 32 PTS, 9 REBS, 2 ASTS, 2 STLS

Jarrett Allen:  26 PTS, 17 REBS, 3 BLKS, 2 ASTS

Nikola Vucevic:  37 PTS, 12 REBS, 3 ASTS, 2 BLKS

Evan Fournier:  29 PTS, 7 REBS, 7 ASTS

Joel Embiid:  25 PTS, 17 REBS, 2 ASTS, 2 BLKS

Karl-Anthony Towns:  27 PTS, 15 REBS, 4 ASTS, 3 BLKS

Julius Randle:  25 PTS, 14 REBS, 4 ASTS

Trae Young: 35 PTS, 15 ASTS, 6 REBS

James Harden:  37 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL

Kyrie Irving:  28 PTS, 8 AST, 4 REB, 1 STL

Paul George:  34 PTS, 7 AST, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL

Khris Middleton -  32 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL, 2 BLK

Giannis Antetokounmpo -  38 PTS, 18 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL

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