NBA Action Returns After All-Star Weekend!

The regular season of the NBA will return at the end of the week – following the 2026 All-Star Game

All-Star Game Recap:

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards won the NBA All-Star MVP award this past Sunday following a spectacular exhibition game that included all the best players in the league. For the first time ever, the All-Star game featured a Team USA vs Team World format - competing in a round-robin tournament for the top honours. Team USA were made up of two separate team with NBA players born in the United States of America including the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham. While Team World included NBA superstars born outside of the US including Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgous Alexander and Karl Anthony Towns. The game format was also different as instead of a classic 48-minute game between two teams - there were four 12-minute games played between Team USA and Team World - with Team USA winning the championship game 47-21. Following the conclusion of the NBA All-Star weekend, SuperSportBet previews selected NBA games set to take place on Friday (20th February) and Saturday (21st February).

Friday NBA Fixtures:

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets

The Cavs bolstered by the acquisition of James Harden during the trade deadline have their eyes set on the second seed position in the east and potentially go all the way for the NBA title. The Cavs will face the Nets who currently sit 13th on the eastern conference standings

Form Guide:

• Cavs (W24 – L21), 4th seed, Streak – Won 5 games in a row
• Nets – (W15 – L38), 13th seed, Streak – lost 7 games out of their last 10

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons

Two of the best teams in the East are set to battle it out at Maddison Square Garden as the Knicks attempt to apply pressure on the Pistons who are playing the best basketball in decade. The Pistons led by superstar Cade Cunningham sit comfortably on the summit of the standings with the team setting their sight on a potential first NBA title in almost two decades.

Form guide:

• Knicks (W35 – L20), 3rd seed, Streak – won 8 of their last 10 games
• Pistons (W40 – L13), 1st seed, Streak – won their last 3 games in a row

Saturday NBA Fixtures:

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers

The Los Angeles derby will see the Lakers take on the Clippers in the Western Conference – as both teams looking to gain form and momentum heading into a crucial period where playoff positions will be determined. The Lakers will be bolstered by the potential return of Lebron James and Luka Doncic – while the Clippers must find their feet with point guard superstar James Harden – who now plys his trade for the Cavs.

Form guide:

• Lakers (W33 – L21), 5th seed, Streak – won six of their last 10 games
• Clippers (W26 – L28), 10th seed, Streak – won 6 of their last 10 games

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