February 11, 2026 | Edition #120
👋 {{readername | Hey NBA Fans}}
Luka Doncic is all about making big plays and recent reports suggest he is onto something big indeed. But the plans now seemingly face a setback after Dirk Nowitzki’s role emerges. Meanwhile Bronny James had his David vs Goliath battle vs Wemby as the NBA heads towards the All-Star break.
Let’s tip things off…
Today’s Headline 🏀
Must-Reads ⛹️♂️
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Bronny James Upsets Wembanyama
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Lakers Star in Legal Trouble
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Big News on Jayson Tatum Return
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Fan Zone 📣
Which NBA Player Holds the Record for Most Points in First Half of a Game?
Last Trivia’s Results: Not Kobe Bryant, but LeBron James was indeed the youngest ever to win the All-Star Game MVP award. 30.3% of you got this correct.
Play of the Day ▶
A massive block, a back-to-front pass, a gigantic slam! An all-round play from the Mavs finished by Cooper Flagg after a Daniel Gafford block is the play of the day.
Game Day Results 📈
The stars didn’t turn out in LA as Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 40 points down the LakeShow who were without their big 3.
Knicks fall to the Pacers in a thrilling overtime encounter after Pascal Siakam took over proceedings.
Rockets see off the Clippers comfortably at home, courtesy a 26-point Kevin Durant performance.
The Mavs fall to the Suns, despite Cooper Flagg’s heroics.
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