ATLANTA — Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract on Tuesday adding $27 million for the 2027 season.
A 36-year-old who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award in his first season with Atlanta, Sale agreed to a deal that includes a $30 million team option for 2028.
Atlanta acquired Sale from Boston in December 2023 and he agreed to a reworked $38 million, two-year contract that included an $18 million club option for 2026. The Braves exercised the option in November.
Sale is 25-8 with a 2.46 ERA in 49 starts and one relief appearance with the Braves. He made the All-Star team twice, raising his total to nine.
He is 145-88 with a 3.01 ERA is 15 major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox (2010-16), Boston (2017-23) and Atlanta, striking out 2,579 in 2,084 innings. His 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings are the most among pitchers with 1,500 or more innings.
Sale has thrived with the Braves after making nine trips to the disabled and injured lists with the Red Sox, mostly with shoulder and elbow ailments. He had Tommy John surgery on March 30, 2020, and returned to a big league mound on Aug. 14, 2021.
Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference meet in Cleveland when the Knicks (37-21) and Cavaliers (36-22) meet on Peacock.
Cleveland's seven-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday in a 121-113 loss to Oklahoma City. Since James Harden arrived, Cleveland is 4-1 and averages 120.0 points per game. The Cavaliers are 4th in the Eastern Conference, but have the chance to tie the Knicks with a home win. In February, the Cavaliers own the No. 1 rated offense and come in at 9th on defense.
New York is 12-3 over the past 15 games and like Cleveland, are positing top rankings in offensive and defensive ratings this month. The Knicks sport the 12th-best offense and 8th-best defense in February with a 7-3 record. These squads have met twice this season and the Knicks won both meetings at home, 119-111 and 126-124. This is the third and final meeting between Cleveland and New York.
Let’s take a closer look at the matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Knicks at Cavaliers
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Site: Rocket Arena
City: Cleveland, OH
Network/Streaming: Peacock
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Game Odds: Knicks at Cavaliers
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers (-170), Utah Jazz (+142)
Spread: Cavaliers -3.5
Total: 231.5 points
This game opened Cavaliers -3.5 with the Total set at 230.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Knicks at Cavaliers
New York Knicks
PG Jalen Brunson
SG Josh Hart
SF Mikal Bridges
PF OG Anunoby
C Karl-Anthony Towns
Cleveland Cavaliers
PG James Harden
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Dean Wade
PF Evan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen
Injury Report: Knicks at Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Max Strus (foot)is OUT for tonight’s game
New York Knicks
Miles McBride (hernia) is OUT until the postseason
Important stats, trends and insights: Knicks at Cavaliers
Cleveland is 24-33 ATS, ranking 2nd-worst
Cleveland is 11-19 ATS as the home team, ranking 2nd-worst and 11-17 ATS as a home favorite
Cleveland is 30-28 to the Under
Cleveland is 18-12 to the Under as the home team, ranking 6th-best and 17-11 as a home favorite
New York is 31-28 ATS
New York is 10-17 ATS as the road team, ranking 3rd-worst and 4-5 ATS as a road underdog
New York is 30-29 to the Under
New York is 15-12 to the Under as the road team
New York is 6-3 to the Under as a road underdog, ranking 5th-best
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Feb 22, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (20) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton arrived to town from the Washington Wizards, in the deal that sent Anthony Davis (and others) back east. At face value, the motive was to move off Davis’ future money and reset the books. The team accomplished that as the contracts of three of the four players, including Middleton, expire this summer. Many assumed that the 34 year-old would immediately negotiate a buyout with the Mavericks front office, opening up the opportunity to join a contender for a playoff run.
That didn’t happen, and Middleton has played in four games with the Mavericks since the trade. But it doesn’t mean it won’t happen. According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, the team has left it up to Middleton whether he would like a release. The catch is he’ll need to be waived by March 1, Sunday, to be eligible for the playoffs. In his piece for The Stein Line he also notes, “the 34 year-old scored 25 points in the Mavericks’ win Sunday at Indiana and — as has been conveyed to Middleton — Dallas will certainly still have a need for shooting next season”.
The former second round pick (selected 39th in 2012) has an accomplished career, nearly all of it spent with the Milwaukee Bucks. There he was a three-time all star and 2021 NBA Champion. In his prime he was a two-way, do-it-all forward who balanced Giannis Antetokounmpo in impactful ways. And up through his championship season, was mostly available and playing all season long.
Injuries have marred the back part of his career however, and after 11.5 seasons with the Bucks he was moved to Washington at the 2025 trade deadline in a deal that sent Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee. The 6’7 forward played just 48 games in Washington, all as a starter, but is certainly limited in his contribution compared to the height of his career.
That doesn’t mean he has nothing to offer. As evidenced by Sunday’s game referenced by Stein, Middleton can still be a shooter off the bench, one who plays within himself and can be a key contributor as spot starter. In his four games in Dallas, Middleton is averaging 16 points, 4.8 rebounds, three assists, while shooting 40-percent from three in 25.5 minutes per game.
While it’s unknown how many seasons Middleton has left, it appears he still has a little juice in the tank for a limited role. As he becomes a free agent this summer he’ll need to weigh whether he’d like to play a reserved role on a contender with assumed less opportunity on the floor, or get more space to show his future ability in Dallas where he’ll likely receive more minutes but with zero stakes in the games. If Dallas is truly offering a future for him next season it is worth monitoring. He has a history with head coach Jason Kidd from early Milwaukee days. And the Mavericks will be trying to turn things around next season with Cooper Flagg being joined by Kyrie Irving, a top ten pick, and the return of Dereck Lively II. Expect a decision on this soon as the eligibility cutoff looms this weekend.
ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract on Tuesday adding $27 million for the 2027 season.
A 36-year-old who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award in his first season with Atlanta, Sale agreed to a deal that includes a $30 million team option for 2028.
Sale is 25-8 with a 2.46 ERA in 49 starts and one relief appearance with the Braves. He made the All-Star team twice, raising his total to nine.
He is 145-88 with a 3.01 ERA is 15 major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox (2010-16), Boston (2017-23) and Atlanta, striking out 2,579 in 2,084 innings. His 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings are the most among pitchers with 1,500 or more innings.
Sale has thrived with the Braves after making nine trips to the disabled and injured lists with the Red Sox, mostly with shoulder and elbow ailments. He had Tommy John surgery on March 30, 2020, and returned to a big league mound on Aug. 14, 2021.
Feb 23, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter (22) throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Good morning.
Shawn McFarland writes about the Texas Rangers winning their Cactus League game yesterday and hitting their first home run of the spring.
McFarland writes about yesterday’s starter Jack Leiter and how the Rangers hope more efficient innings will be the next step in further unlocking his full potential.
Kennedi Landry writes about Evan Carter and his quest to stay healthy and change the narrative about his availability.
Evan Grant writes that Wyatt Langford appears to be on the cusp of superstardom so the clock is ticking for the Rangers to lock him up long term.
Jeff Wilson takes an initial stab at predicting the roster that we could see the Rangers roll with come Opening Day in March.
With clubhouse culture a big topic this spring, Grant provides an anecdote about Corey Seager playing for laughs by imitating Brandon Nimmo during yesterday’s game.
CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder has the rotation for the Rangers as the fourth best in the game heading into the 2026 campaign.
Grant notes that the Rangers added to their international signing class via a loophole that allowed them to sign Breyner Figuereo, brother of Gleider Figuereo.
And, McFarland writes about outfield farmhand Braylin Morel as the 29th best prospect on the DMN top 30 prospects list.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBRUARY 12: Buddy Boeheim #14 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high five during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Since our last update, two more former Orange have made appearances in the NBA. Buddy Boeheim was signed to a two-way deal by the Oklahoma City Thunder in early February and Kadary Richmond joined the Wizards on a 10-day contract.
Buddy has appeared in 3 games with OKC making 2 of his 6 shots (all from 3) for the defending NBA Champions. Minutes will certainly be limited, but sticking with a franchise that is going to need to keep looking for value to fill out their roster isn’t a bad spot. Especially when you get to be on a team that will be a threat to win a title for the upcoming future.
Asked Isaiah Joe about fellow shooter Buddy Boeheim:
“He’s a great guy, a great shooter. We always have our competition every day. You can see whenever he touches the floor with the minutes that he gets that he’s always ready to knock a shot down.” pic.twitter.com/iQliqOWzDY
Richmond has also played 3 games, but on a Wizards team in full-tank mode, he’s gotten a lot more playing time. Kadary is averaging 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. In his last game against Indiana, he picked up 6 steals in 31 minutes.
The duo joins Jerami Grant as former Orange to see minutes in NBA games this year. Grant is currently averaging 18.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for Portland. The TrailBlazers are looking like they will make the Play-In games so there’s a good chance Grant sees post-season action this spring.
We’ll keep tabs on these players as the NBA season starts to wind down.
MUNICH (AP) — Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a long-time dream will come true after his team was confirmed to play in the NFL game in Munch this year.
St. Brown's mother was born in Germany and his career has been closely followed by the NFL's large German fan base.
“It has been a dream of mine to play a game in my mother’s home country of Germany since coming to the league,” St. Brown said in a league statement on Tuesday.
“I cannot wait to play in front of the incredible fans that I’ve gotten to know through my visits and football camps in the country. Their support for me and the country’s instant connection to the Lions brand is inspiring, and I’m looking forward to our team getting to showcase Detroit football on an international scale.”
Detroit's opponent will be confirmed later. The Munich game is part of a record schedule of nine international games in 2026 including new host cities in France, Australia and Brazil.
The NFL is heading back to Munich for its third game at a stadium better known as the home of German soccer champion Bayern Munich. The city hosted the NFL's first game in Germany in 2022 and another in 2024. Frankfurt and Berlin have also hosted games.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan won the toss against England and elected to bat first in the Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights game on Tuesday.
“It looks like a good pitch. We want to put up an above-par score and defend that,” Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said.
England started the second round with a resounding 51-run win over co-host Sri Lanka at the same venue last Sunday while Pakistan’s opening game against New Zealand was washed out in Colombo.
England has a lot of knowledge about the conditions in Pallekele, where it has won all four T20s over the last few weeks, including a 3-0 series win against Sri Lanka before the tournament.
Pakistan batters have been struggling in the tournament and, except for opener Sahibzada Farhan, the World Cup leading run-scorer with 220, no one else has scored more than 100 runs.
Pakistan left out allrounder Faheem Ashraf and brought back fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi while mystery spinner Usman Tariq was preferred over leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed.
England captain Harry Brook hoped the “fresh pitch” would play better for chasing.
England named the same XI for the fifth match in a row in the tournament, staying faithful to struggling opener Jos Buttler.
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Lineups:
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (captain), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies is seen on a video monitor as he delivers a pitch in the first inning of game 2 in a series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Well, that’s the name they went with. Remember when everyone was excited about Wandavision? Are you more or less excited about this? What about just this name? In any case, read on. Or, just go here, which has all the details that I’ll attempt to summarize: https://www.mlb.com/braves/schedule/watch.
Basically, BravesVision is the new, wholly-Braves-owned media home for the team. Since chances are that you are reading this to understand how you can watch the Braves in 2026, let’s go through the options, based on the information provided in the above link.
Cable or satellite. BravesVision is a direct-to-distributor model, so it will work just like Bally Sports/FanDuel used to in this regard. Your current cable/satellite provider is currently negotiating with the Braves on fees for adding BravesVision to their list of channel offerings. If they successfully negotiate, then you’ll have access to BravesVision (possibly within your tier, or you’ll have to change tiers, I don’t know, I haven’t had cable in decades). If not, you’ll need to use another option. Things like YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV are probably in a similar boat: they can either successfully negotiate to have BravesVision, or not.
Over the air. As mentioned before, some but not all games will be simulcast on Gray Media. There’s a handy map identifying the over-the-air Gray Media station for a given locality at the link above. This won’t cover every game the Braves play, but it is something.
In-market streaming. In addition to the direct-to-distributor offering, the Braves are also offering a direct-to-consumer channel called Braves.TV. Basically, this is essentially the single-team MLB.tv package, but Braves-branded. There are no blackouts when you buy this, but, see the next clause: this is an in-market package only. In other words, if you were blacked out because you lived in the Braves’ “home broadcast area” per the MLB.tv regional map, you can use this to get every non-national broadcast Braves game. Yay for you. You can also upgrade your subscription to include all the out-of-market MLB.tv games, too, if you want all Braves games and basically every other game, too. I don’t know anything about pricing at this time, but it’ll likely be comparable to other single-team MLB.tv packages, a la ~$20 per month. It is unclear exactly how stringent the offering structure is going to be — will you be able to get Braves.tv if you live not that far outside the Braves’ region per the blackout map? I have no idea, stay tuned! Theoretically, the Braves aren’t supposed to sell a direct-to-consumer streaming option to people living outside their local rights footprint, but… it’s a digital transaction with a login. Will they inadvertently or purposefully end up doing so anyway? Anyway, there’s no link to sign up yet, but stay tuned.
Out-of-market streaming. Nothing has changed here. MLB.tv will still carry all Braves games, but will black out any games in your local market. For me, that’s Red Sox games. For you, it might be something else. Actually, I lied: what has changed is the insane rigmarole that ESPN absorbing MLB.tv is now imposing on folks that want to subscribe to MLB.tv for the first time. But, if you already have MLB.tv, then nothing has really changed for you.
Does that cover everything? What questions do you have?
Probably the key thing here for the Braves financially is that BravesVision is apparently owned (and possibly wholly owned?) by the Braves. While we don’t know exactly what this means for the franchise financially at this point, it does open up opportunities that they didn’t previously have in terms of revenue and profit — including earnings based on their in-market TV rights that would not be subject to the league’s revenue sharing requirements.
Anyway, stay tuned, but hopefully the above was helpful. Theoretically, there should be more clarity on deals with distributors as we hurtle towards Opening Day.
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets during the spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park on February 21, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.(Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Meet the Mets
The Mets topped the defending American League Champion Blue Jays 4-3 to earn their second spring win. Newcomer Tobias Myers earned the win in his first outing with the club after pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings. Vidal Bruján did leave the game with an injury after stealing second base.
Clay Holmes, who started yesterday’s game for the Mets and threw 57 pitches over 3 2/3 innings, talked about being recruited to the join Team USA in the WBC by ex-Yankee Andy Pettitte.
Juan Soto is determined to become the first Mets’ MVP, and even more determined to steal the crown from perpetual winner Shohei Ohtani, saying, “I’ve got to find a way to beat him.”
Darryl Strawberry was ‘shocked’ that Pete Alonso left the Mets, and believes the former Mets’ first baseman will regret the decision to leave New York. Strawberry, who made a similar move in his career and has noted his own regret at leaving New York, said he disagreed with Alonso’s decision.
Speaking of ex-Mets, Brandon Nimmo squashed any claims of their being clubhouse issues with the 2025 squad.
It looks like former Mets beat writer Adam Rubin has lobby for a job with the Pirates as their new Director of Communications.
Around the National League East
Ronald Acuña Jr. has returned to the leadoff spot for the Braves.
Buster Olney compiled a list of the top ten third basemen in baseball, with Bo Bichette coming in at seventh.
Jeff Kent ended up answering a call he believed was a spam call, only for it to be Johnny Bench on the other end of the line.
Bryce Harper dished on MLB’s number one prospect, Pittsburgh’s Konnor Griffin, whom he said will be a ‘stud’.
Brewers assistant GM Will Hudgins discussed the science of measuring players for the ABS system, which is difficult because, “People shrink over the course of a day”. Hudgins is Milwaukee’s point person on ABS.
In the loss to the Mets, Kazuma Okamoto hit his first home run as a member of the Blue Jays.
Colson Montgomery of the White Sox, who was an ex-Indiana baseball recruit, learned a lesson in the Hoosier football’s title run
Michael McGreevy of the Cardinals was convinced the baseballs were different this year, until he learned they were batting practice balls.
Coming off a year in which he earned a World Series ring as a member of the Dodgers, old friend Michael Conforto has signed a minor league deal with the Cubs. Chicago skipper Craig Counsell spoke about his team’s latest signing.
Alex Vesia felt the love from fans in an emotional return to the mound.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane previewed Nate Lavender’s 2026 campaign, while Linus Lawrence did the same for catcher Ben Rortvedt.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1966, Tom Seaver signed a $40,000 deal with the Braves, a contract that was later nullified by Commissioner William Eckert, who said Seaver was ineligible to sign because he played two exhibition games earlier in the year with his collegiate baseball team. One year later, he was a Met, and the rest is history.
The Washington Wizards head to State Farm Arena tonight to face the Atlanta Hawks, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jalen Johnson is doing it all, and I’m eyeing him facilitate at a high level in my Wizards vs. Hawks predictions.
Read more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, February 24.
Wizards vs Hawks prediction
Wizards vs Hawks best bet: Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists (-145)
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was deservedly an All-Star earlier this month as he continues to thrive in a career year. He's developed into a tremendous playmaker, ranking fifth in the Association in assists, averaging 8.1 per game.
While he’s only hit the Over once in three games since the break, Johnson is up against the horrendous Washington Wizards tonight, who are allowing the second-most assists per game in the NBA.
He’s also averaged 9.5 dimes against Washington this season across two meetings. He’ll pick them apart.
Wizards vs Hawks same-game parlay
CJ McCollum is averaging 18.8 points across 19 games with the Hawks. He has cashed the Over in two of his last three, and there’s always motivation when you play against your former team.
Johnson isn’t the only Hawk having a big year, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging a career-high 19.9 points, and he’s also shooting the triple at a 37.2% clip.
Alexander-Walker is averaging 3.0 makes on 8.2 attempts per night, and he’s hit the Over in treys in back-to-back contests.
Wizards vs Hawks SGP
Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists
CJ McCollum Over 18.5 points
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 2.5 made threes
Our "from downtown" SGP: Breaking the spell
Onyeka Okongwu has cashed the Over in rebounds in two of his last three appearances.
Wizards vs Hawks SGP
Jalen Johnson Over 7.5 assists
CJ McCollum Over 18.5 points
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 2.5 made threes
Onyeka Okongwu Over 7.5 rebounds
Wizards vs Hawks odds
Spread: Wizards +13.5 (-115) | Hawks -13.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Wizards +575 | Hawks -850
Over/Under: Over 236.5 (-110) | Under 236.5 (-110)
Wizards vs Hawks betting trend to know
The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+10.70 Units / 31% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Wizards vs. Hawks.
How to watch Wizards vs Hawks
Location
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Date
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
MNMT, FDSN SE-ATL
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England: 1 Phil Salt, 2 Jos Buttler (wk), 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Tom Banton, 5 Harry Brook (capt), 6 Sam Curran, 7 Will Jacks, 8 Liam Dawson, 9 Jamie Overton, 10 Jofra Archer, 11 Adil Rashid.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: A detail of the Atlanta Braves A logo on a hat during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images
On Monday, the it was reported that the Braves could be joining with a few other pro teams in the Southeast on a new RSN for the games in 2026 and perhaps beyond. Well moments ago, the Braves officially announced the new home for their games this season, BravesVision:
Obviously, there will be more to come on this exciting new venture for the Braves and the future of their TV Broadcasts. Make sure to stick with Battery Power for the latest.
Braves News
Mark Bowman looks at some early Spring observations for the Braves, including the current setup for the top of the lineup and the starting rotation.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against Ben Sheppard #26 of the Indiana Pacers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Pacers 113-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a desperately needed win over a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves team. Now they head to Indiana for the final stop on this three-game road trip, where they’ll face the Pacers with a chance to finish 2–1.
For the Sixers, the win couldn’t have come at a better time. Losses had started to pile up, and with the Orlando Magic and other play-in teams closing in on the sixth and final playoff spot, the pressure was building. Still, there were plenty of positives to take from that performance.
Tyrese Maxey was instrumental in the blowout victory, delivering his best outing in weeks. He scored 39 points on an efficient 16-of-28 shooting, added eight assists and came up with two steals. Maxey went toe-to-toe with Anthony Edwards and consistently answered when Minnesota threatened to make a run.
The Timberwolves boast far more perimeter defensive talent than the Pacers, which makes Maxey’s performance even more encouraging. With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, Maxey has drawn heavy defensive attention, so it was especially promising to see him put together such an efficient game in a comfortable win. He’ll look to carry that momentum into a matchup against a Pacers team that doesn’t offer the same level of defensive resistance on the perimeter.
Beyond Maxey, there was more backcourt success for the Sixers. Rookie VJ Edgecombe was phenomenal, matching up against one of his favorite active players in Edwards. He shot a blistering 6-for-7 from three and once again showed off his midrange game, which helped open everything up for him offensively.
Quentin Grimes also delivered his best performance in quite some time, finishing with an efficient 19 points and, perhaps even more importantly, seven assists. With Embiid’s status still up in the air, it will be another crucial outing for the Sixers’ trio of guards.
The Pacers’ season has had its share of highs, but far more lows, and that’s understandable given the circumstances. Franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton is still working his way back from an Achilles injury, in addition to dealing with shingles. As it stands, Indiana sits 15th in the Eastern Conference and appears focused on the draft lottery. They’re just one game “ahead” of Brooklyn for the second-best odds, clearly hoping to land a true difference-maker in what has largely become a gap year.
That said, this isn’t a team devoid of talent. Pascal Siakam remains a steady presence, though he’s coming off a brief absence for personal reasons. Andrew Nembhard has taken advantage of expanded opportunities, averaging an impressive 17.2 points and 7.5 assists in nearly 32 minutes per game. Indiana has also added pieces like Ivica Zubac to bolster the rotation, though he won’t suit up tonight.
We’ve seen what this group is capable of, especially coming off a Finals run, and they’ll be a team to watch once Haliburton returns next season. For now, though, the Sixers can’t afford to overlook them. Philadelphia has won the first two meetings by a combined 19 points, but both games were tighter than the final scores indicated. Even with the absences, Indiana has enough firepower and strong coaching to protect its home floor if the Sixers aren’t locked in.
The main storyline heading into tonight centers on Embiid. He’s officially listed as questionable with right shin soreness and knee management, which is the most encouraging designation he’s received since this latest setback. It’s at least a sign that things may be trending in the right direction. Elsewhere for the Sixers, George remains out due to suspension, and rookie Johni Broome is sidelined after tearing his meniscus.
Indiana has a lengthy injury report as well. Zubac, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, Tyrese Haliburton and Johnny Furphy have already been ruled out. T.J. McConnell (hamstring soreness), Nembhard (back injury management), and Kam Jones (back soreness) are all listed as questionable. Siakam is doubtful with a wrist sprain, while Micah Potter is probable.
The Sixers could use all the breathing room they can get. They’ve already burned through much of the cushion they built up earlier in the season, and there isn’t much margin for error left. A win here would secure a 2-1 finish on the road trip, which, given the circumstances, would be a solid outcome.
The bigger question is whether they can build on their last performance. Was it the start of something, or just a night where everything finally broke their way? This matchup should give us a better sense of whether the Sixers are truly getting back on track.
Game Details
When: Sunday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, ID Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Follow:@LibertyBallers
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Pitcher Alex Vesia #51 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on February 23, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Alex Vesia pitched a scoreless inning on Monday against the Seattle Mariners at Camelback Ranch, which in itself wasn’t all that irregular. After all, the left-hander has been a staple in the Dodgers bullpen for four years, including 142 scoreless appearances lasting at least one inning last season during that time, most on the Dodgers.
But this was his first game action since last season, and the first since he and his wife Kayla lost their newborn baby in October. That was not lost on Vesia, nor was it lost on the fans in Arizona, who gave him a nice ovation after finishing the 17-pitch inning.
“It’s been hard, actually. Hard in a good way. Because I want to interact with the fans and all that, but I know I have a job to do,” Vesia said. “Even on the back fields the first day, we walk out the doors, and (there were) cheers and lots of love.
“It means a lot to myself, and Kay too.”
News & notes
Outfielder Alex Call has yet to play in any of the three Dodgers Cactus League games this spring. He’s being slow-played with “a minor foot issue,” per Jack Harris of The California Post.
Gavin Stone gets the ball for the Dodgers on Tuesday, in his first game action in 542 days. Roki Sasaki starts Wednesday on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks and, per Plunkett, Tyler Glasnow will start Thursday against the Chicago White Sox.
Old friend Brent Honeywell Jr., who did not pitch in 2025 after pitching whenever needed the year before, signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants, per Justice delos Santos of the San Jose Mercury News.
