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League-best Cavaliers send Damian Lillard-less Bucks crashing with 23-point romp

Milwaukee is the NBA Cup champion, but the Cleveland Cavaliers reminded the Bucks that they’re still the best team in the league record-wise.

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Coast-to-Coast: Wembanyama drops 42; James becomes all-time regular season minutes leader

LeBron James also surpassed 10,000 career Laker points, while Anfernee Simmons called game in a cardiac Portland Trail Blazers-Denver Nuggets finish.

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Karl-Anthony Towns returns to Minnesota, spearheads Knicks domination over Timberwolves

In his first game in Minnesota as an opponent, now-New York Knick Karl-Anthony Towns left no doubt against the team he spent his first nine seasons with.

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Grizzlies issue 51-point beating of Warriors to spoil Dennis Schröder’s debut

Memphis bounced back and the Grizzlies also snapped a three-game losing skid against the Golden State Warriors.

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After NBA Cup win, Giannis Antetokounmpo stays locked in for Bucks: 'Job’s not done'

Milwaukee flipped a 2-8 start into an NBA Cup title win. It just might be what the Bucks need to hoist the trophy they covet the most come June.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo drops triple-double vs Thunder as Bucks rule NBA Cup

The Milwaukee Bucks rode a strong 26-14 third quarter en route to taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder in the championship round of the NBA Cup.

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Coast-to-Coast: Haliburton spoils Sixers’ Big Three home debut; Grizzlies rise to solo #2

Elsewhere, Victor Wembanyama hits the game-winning free throws in a clutch San Antonio Spurs escape over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Chris Paul’s ejection.

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Nuggets bank on strong second half to score first season-series win over skidding Clippers

Third time’s the charm for the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a 22-point rout of the LA Clippers after losing their first two encounters.

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Anthony Edwards brushes off tweaked ankle as Timberwolves hold off Lebron-less Lakers

Now winners of five of their last six games, the Minnesota Timberwolves overtook the Los Angeles Lakers for the no. 8 spot in the West.

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Bronny James drops G League career-high 30 points in road debut for South Bay Lakers

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision for Bronny James to do double duty alongside their G League affiliate is paying off.

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Coast-to-Coast: Domantas Sabonis drops monster 30-20 outing as Kings, Heat stay hot

Behind a season-high four-game winning streak, the Miami Heat jumped to the no. 5 spot in the East amid the Jimmy Butler trade rumors.

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Without Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard dazzles in 24-point Celtics romp of Pistons

Defending champion Boston rebounded from a rare home loss and asserted mastery over the Detroit Pistons, who the Celtics have beaten for the 12th straight time.

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Jalen Green sinks game-winning FTs as Rockets stun Warriors, advance to NBA Cup semis

For the first time since February 2020, the Houston Rockets toppled the Golden State Warriors, ending a 15-game losing skid.

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Trae Young haunts Knicks anew as Hawks arrange NBA Cup semis duel vs Bucks

New York’s public enemy no. 1 in Trae Young struck again as the Atlanta Hawks put away the Knicks for good in the NBA Cup KO round.

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Her Time is Now: Caitlin Clark named as TIME Magazine’s 2024 Athlete of the Year

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has taken the women’s basketball scene by storm and she’s only getting started.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 39 as Thunder eliminate Mavericks to reach NBA Cup semis

In a rematch of last playoff's Western Conference semifinals, the West-leading OKC Thunder clamped down on Dallas and ended the Mavericks’ seven-game winning run.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard pace Bucks past short-handed Magic into NBA Cup semis

One down, two wins to ago for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the surging Milwaukee Bucks after knocking off the Orlando Magic in their NBA Cup quarterfinal slugfest.

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Coast-to-Coast: Young drills game-winner for 30-20 line; DeRozan hits 24K career points

Defending champion Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves also spoiled some superstar returns in racking up wins respectively.

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Anthony Edwards spearheads Timberwolves’ fourth straight win at expense of Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued to pick up steam and spoiled Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s return for the Golden State Warriors.

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Celtics subdue Bucks to spoil Khris Middleton's season debut, Giannis’ 30th birthday

In a back-and-forth game, the Boston Celtics leaned on their one-two punch of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to hold off the full-strength Milwaukee Bucks.

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Prayers up for Woj: Adrian Wojnarowski reveals battle with prostate cancer

Even before his stunning decision to leave the news industry in September, little that everyone knew that Adrian Wojnarowski was already facing the biggest battle of his life at that point.

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Coast-to-Coast: Knicks win fourth straight; Mavs, Grizzlies rise to joint-second in West

Elsewhere, the Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s latest milestone, while the Golden State Warriors ended a five-game skid.

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Jonathan Kuminga's career-night powers Warriors past West no. 2 Rockets to snap skid

Jonathan Kuminga stepped up big-time in a much-needed Golden State Warriors win over the Houstin Rockets, despite missing superstars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

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NBA-best Cavaliers take down Nuggets, spoil Nikola Jokic's historic night

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the first team this season to reach 20 victories on the night Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic took sole possession of the no. 3 spot in NBA all-time triple-double list.

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Coast-to-Coast: Hawks cool off Bucks; Heat, Timberwolves complete beatdown of LA teams

Two of the top teams in the East in the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic also score key wins at home and on the road.

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Julius Randle leads way as Timberwolves snap Clippers’ nine-game home win streak

After a four-game losing skid, the rejuvenated Minnesota Timberwolves responded by winning three straight games.

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Red-hot Tyler Herro sparks 41-point Miami Heat shellacking of Los Angeles Lakers

Jimmy Butler also returned as the Miami Heat made sure the LA Lakers' first and only visit to South Beach this season will be a bitter memory.

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Coast-to-Coast: MIL, NYK, OKC advance to NBA Cup QF; ORL, DAL earn wildcard berths

Only the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks are back in the win-or-go-home knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, with the other six new teams vying to go all the way.

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Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets assert mastery over Warriors, closes NBA Cup campaign on a high

For the eighth straight time, the Denver Nuggets toppled the Golden State Warriors--who absorbed a fifth-consecutive defeat.

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Knicks through to NBA Cup KO quarterfinals, pummel Magic to top East Group A

Despite the blowout loss, the Orlando Magic earned the lone wildcard berth in the East, tallying the highest point differential among the non-group winners.

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Coast-to-Coast: Josh Giddey drops first trip-dub as a Bull; Hawks down Nets in streak

With a bounce-back dub, the defending champion Boston Celtics are just one game behind the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers for the best record in the NBA.

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Coast-to-Coast: Hawks join Warriors, Rockets in NBA Cup QFs; Pistons, Magic improve to 3-0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the West no. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder also ensured a new team will lift the NBA Cup trophy this December, eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led Thunder eliminate defending champion Lakers from NBA Cup

For the OKC Thunder to advance into the quarterfinal round, they need to beat the Utah Jazz in their last group game and hope the San Antonio Spurs lose against the Phoenix Suns.

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Timberwolves snap four-game slide with critical win against Clippers in NBA Cup play

Despite squandering an 11-point lead, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves kept their poise to stay alive in the NBA Cup.

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Coast-to-Coast: James Harden, Jalen Green drop 40-piece; Hawks deal Cavs first home loss

The upward trajectory continues for the Houston Rockets, who overtook the Golden State Warriors for the second spot in the Western Conference.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder escape gutsy Curry-less Warriors for third-straight win

With the loss and a Houston win earlier, the Golden State Warriors slipped to no. 3 in the West and paved the way for the Rockets’ rise to the second spot.

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Without Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson, balanced Mavericks overwhelm road-weary Knicks

Missing their two superstars, the Dallas Mavericks got the job done against the visiting New York Knicks.

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Sixers rookie Jared McCain confirms Filipino blood, gives shoutout to Asian community

Jared McCain is currently leading the NBA rookie ladder this season behind a surprising start for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Rockets clinch QF spot in NBA Cup as Bucks, Spurs stay hot

Elsewhere, a full-strength Phoenix Suns squad shattered the the LA Lakers’ aura of invincibility in the early-season tournament.

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Back at full strength, Phoenix Suns deal Los Angeles Lakers their first ever NBA Cup loss

With the much-needed win, the Phoenix Suns also snapped a five-game losing skid while sending the Los Angeles Lakers to a third-straight defeat in the regular NBA season.

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Damian Lillard, Bucks buck Giannis absence to escape Heat for 3-0 NBA Cup start

No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a fifth-straight win in the regular season and took solo 3-0 lead in East Group B of the NBA Cup.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jaden Ivy wins it at the buzzer; Porzingis returns for streaking Celtics as Thunder regains top spot in West

LaMelo Ball and OG Anunoby also posted 40-point outings but came up with contrasting results for their teams

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Knicks dismantle Nuggets behind Anunoby's career-high 40

Playing in the third game of a five-game road trip, the New York Knicks put the metal to pedal against the Denver Nuggets on the back of OG Anunoby's career-game.

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Porzingis returns as Celtics destroy Clippers for sixth straight win

Back at full strength, the reigning champions Boston Celtics dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers at the TD Garden behind another sizzling shooting display.

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Coast-to-Coast: Warriors first to NBA Cup KO quarterfinals; Bucks, Rockets stay perfect at 2-0

An eight-game offering also saw a thrilling Mavericks-Nuggets finish in Denver and the Sixers’ Jared McCain making an early case for the Rookie of the Year award.

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Without Luka, Mavericks survive Nuggets with returning Nikola Jokic in NBA Cup play

Dallas holds on to win in Denver, gifting the Golden State Warriors the first slot in the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup.

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Andrew Wiggins-led Warriors survive gritty Pelicans, close in on NBA Cup quarters

Besides staying unbeaten at 3-0, the Golden State Warriors can formally clinch the top spot in West Group C with a Dallas Mavericks win over the Denver Nuggets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Brandon Miller, Franz Wagner star in clutch; Raptors, Spurs claim home Ws

All four games were decided by eight points or less as Brandon Miller and Franz Wagner stole the spotlight this NBA Friday.

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Franz Wagner hits game-winning three as Magic snaps Laker’s six-game winning run

The Orlando Magic also handed the LA Lakers their first home loss of the season after a 7-0 start.

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Coast-to-Coast: Giannis torches Bulls with 41; Cavs, Warriors, Thunder back in win column

Elsewhere, the New York Knicks and LA Clippers kept their hot streak alive as the Philadelphia 76ers simply couldn't catch a break.

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West-leading Warriors deliver 23-point beatdown of Hawks for bounce-back win

Teamwork makes the dream work anew for the Golden State Warriors, who rolled to a fifth-straight home victory after decimating the Atlanta Hawks.

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RJ Barrett leads from front as Raptors extend Timberwolves’ misery in Toronto

The Toronto Raptors have now won 20 straight games whenever the Minnesota Timberwolves came to town.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo wrecks havoc with 41-point outburst as Bucks thwart visiting Bulls

After a horrible 2-8 start, the Milwaukee Bucks have now won four of their last five games.

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Coast-to-Coast: Russell Westbrook posts 200th career triple-double; Lakers improve to 2-0

The Boston Celtics also put an end to Cleveland Cavaliers’ 15-0 start to join Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup winning column.

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Missing their three leading scorers, Spurs score first-ever NBA Cup win at expense of OKC

San Antonio dropped its first five outings in the NBA Cup since its inception last year before the Spurs' breakthrough victory against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Coast-to-Coast: Lillard, Butler victorious in return; Hawks, Clippers deliver in clutch

Elsewhere, RJ Barrett scored a season-high in points, Trae Young orchestrated a passing clinic in Sac-Town, and the Orlando Magic stayed hot.

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Norman Powell, LA Clippers survive Golden State Warriors to earn fourth straight home win

The Los Angeles Clippers are the only ones so far to beat the Golden State Warriors multiple times this season.

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Damian Lillard returns, scores game-winning basket as Bucks snap Rockets’ five-game run

A win against one of the top three teams in the Western Conference might just be what the Milwaukee Bucks needed to get going.

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Hot-shooting Celtics hand Cavaliers their first loss of season, claim first NBA Cup win

In this highly-anticipated battle between the top two teams in the East, the Boston Celtics staved off a gutsy Cleveland Cavaliers rally on the back of a barrage of haymakers from deep.

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Coast-to-Coast: Red-hot Cavs sustain winning momentum; Warriors, Knicks go 2-0 in NBA Cup

The defending NBA Cup champion Los Angeles Lakers also started their title defense with a big win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Balanced Warriors show depth anew, tame Grizzlies for 2-0 NBA Cup start

Two of the league’s highest-scoring bench teams collided for the first time this season. Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors who came out victorious over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Lakers open NBA Cup title defense with thrilling road win against Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

Anthony Davis and LeBron James once again carried the Los Angeles Lakers in toppling Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in their highly competitive first meeting of the season.

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Wearing Pride and Honor: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant banner special NBA City Edition kits

The 2024-25 City Edition kits have certainly transcended the creative and cultural boundaries—from fresh colors, patterns, and design elements to embedding each team’s rich history.

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Jazz earn breakthrough home win in clutch, send Mavericks reeling to fourth straight loss

After dropping their first five games at home, the Utah Jazz finally collected their first dub in Salt Lake City this season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo drop 50-piece; Cavaliers go 13-0

The home domination also continued for the LA Lakers, OKC Thunder, and Orlando Magic, who have a combined 18-1 record in their respective turf.

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LeBron James drops third straight triple-double, Lakers edge Grizzlies for 6-0 home start

The Los Angeles Lakers joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic as the only teams to sport a 6-0 home record.

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SGA, Jalen Williams combine for 60 points in 18-point Thunder blowout of depleted Pelicans

The OKC Thunder have now beaten the New Orleans Pelicans seven straight times including in the playoffs.

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Coast-to-Coast: Stephen Curry, Devin Booker shine; Hawks, Pistons pull off cardiac wins

The New York Knicks also spoiled the season debut of former MVP Joel Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Stephen Curry, Warriors spoil Klay Thompson’s Bay Area return by beating Mavericks

In one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, Stephen Curry gave his former Splash Brother Klay Thompson a rude welcome back in San Francisco.

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Joel Embiid makes season debut but Knicks foil Sixers to win Emirates Cup opener

A 33-24 fourth-quarter pull-away enabled the New York Knicks to spoil Joel Embiid’s much-awaited season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Victor Wembanyama torches Kings with career-high treys, Cavaliers go 12-0

Elsewhere, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder are now in sole possession of the no.1 spot in the Western Conference.

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SGA fires season-high 45 as Chet Holmgren-less Thunder nip Clippers for West top spot

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now 2-0 against the Los Angeles Clippers this season with two games left in their head-to-head series.

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Coast-to-Coast: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic get trip-dubs; NBA-best Cavaliers rack up wins

Two of the longest active winning streaks this season belong to teams who got bounced out early in the playoffs last season, the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns.

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Anthony Davis returns, LeBron James makes triple-double as Lakers get win no. 5 vs Sixers

The Lakers superstar duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James put on a show in a game where the 2024 World Series champions LA Dodgers came to the building.

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League-leading Cavaliers jump to 10-0 start after cooling off Stephen Curry, Warriors

What was expected to be a heavyweight slugfest between the two top teams in the NBA turned into an overwhelming mismatch as the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors.

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Reports: Lakers assign Bronny James to G League affiliate South Bay

The plan for rookie Bronny James is to have double duties for both the LA Lakers and South Bay.

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Coast-to-Coast: Bucks halt six-game skid as Timberwolves, Spurs rack up victories

With the win, the Milwaukee Bucks avoided their first seven-game skid since March 2014, when they dropped eight in a row.

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Anthony Edwards fuels big Timberwolves fourth quarter in 16-point beatdown of Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 45-point fourth quarter marked the highest point total a team scored in the final frame this season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cavs remain sole unbeaten team; Warriors, Suns join Thunder atop of West

The Denver Nuggets also handed the OKC Thunder their first loss of the season, while top pick Zaccharie Risacher went off for a career night for the Atlanta Hawks.

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Clippers spoil Paul George’s LA homecoming, send Sixers reeling to fourth straight loss

A 33-17 third quarter spelled the difference as the Los Angeles Clippers now win their second straight home game after dropping their first four.

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Stephen Curry powers Warriors to fifth straight win after toppling Jayson Tatum, Celtics

In a 2022 NBA Finals rematch, Stephen Curry hands Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season. The Golden State Warriors win their first five road games for the first time since 2016.

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NBA slaps Joel Embiid with three-game suspension without pay after altercation with writer

If Joel Embiid is healthy enough by then, the former league MVP is expected to make his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against East rival New York Knicks on November 13.

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Coast-to-Coast: Steph Curry returns as Warriors keep surging; Kings, Nuggets Suns score clutch wins

The two hottest teams in the league in the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder are also still unbeaten and unshaken atop of their respective conferences.

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Suns stay hot as Kevin Durant’s late-game heroics spoil Paul George's Sixers debut

The Phoenix Suns picked up their fifth straight win in a thrilling fashion and remained in the top three of the West.

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Darius Garland, Cavaliers beat Antetokounmpo-less Bucks, match franchise-best 8-0 start

For the second time in three days, the Cleveland Cavaliers got the better of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Coast-to-Coast: League-leaders Cavs, Thunder remain spotless as Lakers, Celtics return to winning form

Jalen Brunson, Zion Williamson, and Cam Thomas also broke the 30-point barrier in impressive displays of their scoring prowess.

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Clutch Anthony Edwards saves the day as Timberwolves nip Nuggets in thriller night

It’s a bird? It’s a plane? No, it was just Ant Man doing what Anthony Edwards does best.

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Unbeaten Cavaliers tie best franchise start with home win over Paolo Banchero-less Magic

The only team in the NBA so far with a 6-0 record? Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Scary hours: Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, more of the best Halloween drip in the NBA

There was no shortage of creative, frightening, and somewhat hilarious costumes in the NBA this Halloween.

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Coast-to-Coast: Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama drop dazzling statlines as Suns stay hot

A four-game NBA offering to open November saw Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets emerging victorious against the reigning West champion Mavericks in the Battle of Texas.

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Suns hit 15 straight shots in third quarter en route to 21-point comeback win vs Clippers

Devin Booker went off for his first 40-point game of the season for the streaking Phoenix Suns, who now own two wins in the Los Angeles Clippers' brand-new Induit Dome home arena.

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Jalen Green, Rockets spoil Klay Thompson’s three-point milestone to hold off weary Mavericks

Jalen Green stretched his 20-point scoring outing to five straight games as the Houston Rockets averted disaster on the road.

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Coast-to-Coast: KAT drops 44 in Knicks win in Miami; Thunder, Cavs remain undefeated

A busy 11-game offering saw the OKC Thunder leading the Western Conference and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the summit of the East.

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Chet Holmgren outshines Victor Wembanyama as West-leading Thunder pummel Spurs to keep unbeaten start

For the first time in seven years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season 4-0.

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Surging Cavaliers give LeBron, Bronny James rude homecoming with 24-point rout of Lakers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 5-0 under new head Kenny Atkinson to start the season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Nuggets, Kings finally hit strides as Warriors, Mavericks go up 3-1

Four teams from the West came out victorious in an action-packed four-game Wednesday slate around the Association.

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Missing three starters, Buddy Hield spearheads Warriors' 20-point comeback vs Pelicans

Buddy Hield scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter alone in his first start for the Golden State Warriors.

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Kyrie Irving comes alive in the second half as Mavericks assert mastery over Timberwolves

The Dallas Mavericks have now beaten the Minnesota Timberwolves five times in their last six meetings.

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Coast-to-Coast: Paolo Banchero drops career-high 50; Celtics, Cavaliers keep rolling

An unforgettable night for Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic on a busy 11-game slate that also saw the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their hot starts.

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Devin Booker, Suns get payback with gutsy comeback dub against Lakers

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the season under JJ Reddick.

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Payton Pritchard’s hot hands push Celtics past Bucks for NBA-leading 4-0 record

Payton Pritchard drilled eight threes on his way to tying the Celtics’ franchise record for threes made off the bench alongside Eddie House, who did it back in 2009.

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Coast-to-Coast: Warriors, Lakers, four others join champion Celtics with 2-0 records

Seven teams have now built winning streaks four days into the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Lakers complete 22-point comeback win against Suns for first 2-0 start in 13 years

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combined for 61 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers remain unbeaten in the JJ Reddick era.

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Karl-Anthony Towns gets winning MSG debut in dominating Knicks thumping of Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns becomes the first player in New York Knicks history to record 20+ points and 15+ rebounds in a home debut.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jaylen Brown celebrates birthday with 2-0 Celtics, Timberwolves nip Kings

Jaylen Brown gets a winning birthday with the Boston Celtics on the same night Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a thrilling first win of the season.

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Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder send statement road win against Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted a block party in Denver, tallying 13 denials and the road dub against the Denver Nuggets in a battle of West’s no. 1 and 2 teams last season.

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Luka Doncic dazzles as Mavericks give Klay Thompson a winning debut vs Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

The Dallas "Big Three" of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson combined for 65 points in a rousing home opener against the new-look San Antonio Spurs.

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Steph Curry drops near trip-dub in Warriors opener, Paolo Banchero tows Magic to first win

Golden State tallied their largest margin of victory in a season-opening game in franchise history, on the same night Paolo Banchero became the first Magic player since Tracy McGrady to score 30 points in Orlando’s first game of the season.

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Kevin Durant helps Suns spoil Clippers’ new home arena debut with thrilling overtime dub

Wherever he is, Kevin Durant is dropping buckets and dubs for the Phoenix Suns, especially against former teammate James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Bucks pounce on Joel Embiid, Paul George-less Sixers for rousing NBA start

Milwaukee’s one-two punch in Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokoumnpo combined for 55 points in a strong Bucks opener on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Same faces, different places: Looking back at the biggest NBA offseason movements

There was no shortage of major player movements in the 2024 NBA offseason, with some veterans finding new homes.

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LeBron James, Bronny make history as Lakers gift JJ Reddick winning debut vs Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers chalked up their first NBA opening-night win since 2016.

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Jayson Tatum leads historic Celtics shooting in NBA opening-day rout of new-look Knicks

In what could be a way too early Eastern Conference playoffs preview, the Boston Celtics tied for the most threes made in a single NBA game with 29 in a resounding beatdown of the New York Knicks on opening day.

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Reports: Aaron Gordon, Jalen Green among key players to re-sign with respective teams

Several key contributors, such as Aaron Gordon, Alperen Sengun, and Fil-Am Jalen Green, are not leaving their teams anytime soon.

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Cheryl Reeve calls for consistent officiating after Lynx Finals loss to Liberty

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals saw the Minnesota Lynx attempt just seven total free throws compared to the New York Liberty’s 25.

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Hoop Queens at last: Basketball world reacts to New York Liberty’s historic Finals win en route to first WNBA title

The New York Liberty gave the Big Apple its first major professional basketball championship since 1973.

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Sixers fall to Timberwolves in Paul George debut, Warriors edge Kings to remain perfect in preseason

Paul George was dropping buckets for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Minnesota Timberwolves got the laugh. Meanwhile, Moses Moody and the Golden State Warriors repeat over the Sacramento Kings.

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Klay Thompson makes Mavericks debut in loss vs Jazz, Lakers barge to preseason win column

Seeing Klay Thompson in a Dallas Maverick jersey will take a while to get used to. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers notched their first preseason win in Milwaukee.

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Lynx tie largest comeback in WNBA Finals history with stunning Game 1 win vs Liberty

The Minnesota Lynx continue to have the New York Liberty's number all-season long, now owning a 4-1 head-to-head lead.

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LeBron James, NBA community share tributes to Danny Green after three-time champ retires

Danny Green is just one of four players alongside John Salley, Robert Horry, and LeBron James to win three titles with three different teams.

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KD stars in Suns win, top pick Zaccharie Risacher impresses in preseason debut for Hawks

The Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Los Angeles Clippers emerged as victors on Day 5 of the 2024 NBA preseason.

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WNBA: Lynx knock off Sun with decisive Game 5 win, arrange Finals showdown with Liberty

The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, the top two teams in the regular season, will collide in a best-of-five WNBA finals.

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Ja Morant suffers ankle injury, leaves game twice in Grizzlies' first preseason dub over Mavericks

Ja Morant was every little bit of his usual explosive self until disaster struck during their preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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WNBA preview: Lynx, Sun duel one last time with Finals spot on the line

Last year, the Connecticut Sun eliminated the Lynx in Minnesota in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, they clash again--only this time, it's the WNBA Finals ticket up for grabs.

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With LeBron sitting out, Bronny James makes preseason debut in Lakers loss to Timberwolves

Bronny James finished with two points and three blocks in his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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WNBA: Champion Aces bank on strong second half in Game 3 wins, extends semis vs Liberty

The Las Vegas Aces outscored New York Liberty, 43-32, in the final two quarters and lived to fight another day in their WNBA semifinal series.

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WNBA: Napheesa Collier, Lynx knock on Finals door with decisive Game 3 road win over Sun

After dropping Game 1, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx are just one win away from reaching their first Finals appearance in seven years.

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Hot-shooting Payton Pritchard powers Celtics past Nuggets to open preseason tilt in Abu Dhabi

Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets, the recent champions of the NBA, kicked off the preseason festivities on a high in Abu Dhabi.

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"I feel wanted here": Julius Randle may have finally found home in Minnesota

Julius Randle will be in his fourth team in his career, and on paper, it might be the most talented squad he's ever been with.

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That’s a wrap for CC: Caitlin Clark reflects on historic WNBA rookie season

Caitlin Clark will head into the offseason looking for some well-earned rest while also preparing for her second year in the WNBA.

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New York Knicks-bound Karl-Anthony Towns pens emotional farewell to Minnesota Timberwolves fan base

Twin City will always hold a special place in Karl Anthony-Towns’ heart. From the Minnesota Timberwolves, KAT will be moving on to the New York Knicks.

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Jimmy Alapag remains grateful heading into Year 2 as the Kings' player development coach

The former Gilas Pilipinas team captain is not only lighting the beam in Sacramento, but continues to bring Philippine pride in the NBA.

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Stephen Curry, Draymond Green see opportunity to grow for new-look Warriors after 'Splash Brothers' era

For 12 seasons, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson Thompson formed one of the best trios the league has ever seen. Now, Curry, Green and Co. must navigate a new chapter of their basketball lives without Thompson.

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Paul George believes Sixers a ‘top three team’ in the East

On paper, Paul George gives the Philadelphia 76ers arguably their most formidable Big Three in the Joel Embiid area, along with new acquisitions and the return of old faces in the team.

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WNBA: Lynx makes up for series-opening loss with vengeful Game 2 response over Sun

Dominating their opponents at home all season long, the no. 2 seed Minnesota Lynx still hasn’t lost back-to-back games in Target Center in the WNBA.

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WNBA: Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty put champion Aces on brink of elimination with Game 2 win

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are just one win away from completing their redemption against the defending champions Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving: Klay Thompson can turn Mavs' championship dreams into reality

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving hope Klay Thompson can be the final piece to the Dallas Mavericks' title puzzle after arriving as a prized free agent.

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Entering record-tying 22nd season, LeBron James expresses ‘pure joy’ seeing son Bronny make it to the NBA

For years, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said his dream was to play in the NBA with his oldest son, Bronny. Now the dream is becoming a reality.

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LeBron James, Joel Embiid lead tributes to Dikembe Mutombo after NBA legend's passing

Dikembe Mutombo was known for his stifling defense, impeccable shot blocking, and his signature finger-wagging taunt against his opponents.

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Report: Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks for Julius Randle

Karl-Anthony Towns will be heading to the New York Knicks, while Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo are going to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Russell Westbrook cherishes opportunity to join 'unguardable' Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Two of the top four leaders in the NBA all-time career triple-double list, Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, are now on the same Denver Nuggets team.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant pay respects to Derrick Rose after retirement post

Derrick Rose will be remembered as one of the most athletic and exciting point guards to grace the NBA, peaking from the late 2000’s to early 2010’s.

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Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announces basketball retirement: 'Thank you, my first love'

Derrick Rose remains the youngest player to win the MVP title in NBA history when he was 22 years old.

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WNBA: Collier scores 42 as Lynx defeat Mercury in what could be Diana Taurasi’s last game

Napheesa Collier tied the WNBA single-game playoff record in points held by New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart and Angel McCoughtry. The Minnesota Lynx sweep the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoffs.

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WNBA: Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever to reach semis

After eliminating Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the third-seeded Connecticut Sun will face the no. 2 Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA semifinals.

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WNBA: Defending champs Las Vegas Aces arrange playoff rematch with New York Liberty

For the second straight WNBA postseason, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson, and the Las Vegas Aces will meet the New York Liberty. But this time, they would be facing off in the semifinal round.

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WNBA: Sabrina Ionescu drops playoff career-high, sends New York Liberty to semifinals

The top-seeded New York Liberty, after beating the Atlanta Dream, will face the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the next round of the WNBA playoffs.

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Leave no doubt: A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark named unanimous WNBA MVP, Rookie of Year winners

The present and future of WNBA, A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark, reaped what they sowed as the postseason gets underway.

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Immortalized: Brooklyn Nets to retire Vince Carter’s no. 15 jersey

Vince Carter will be the seventh player in Brooklyn Nets history to get his jersey retired after Dražen Petrovic, Jason Kidd, John Williamson, Bill Melchionni, Julius Erving, and Charles “Buck” Williams.

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More than basketball: Jayson Tatum is the new co-chair of “When We All Vote” campaign

The reigning champion and Olympic gold medalist now shares the responsibility with founder and former US First Lady Michelle Obama in hopes of encouraging their fellow Americans to vote for the upcoming presidential elections.

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'Stop trying to push kids to be in NBA so quickly': Robert Horry believes international basketball already surpasses NBA play

Robert "Big Shot Bob" Horry also bared why he thinks the best ballers in the NBA right now hail outside the United States.

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WNBA: Top playoff seed still up for grabs, last postseason spot hangs in the balance as regular season wraps up

The no.1 seed can still change hands. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics, and the Atlanta Dream race for the final playoffs ticket.

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WNBA: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces spoil Caitlin Clark’s historic night, Indiana Fever for season series sweep

Las Vegas remains the only WNBA team this season that Indiana hasn’t beaten.

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WNBA: Sabrina Ionescu waxes hot in 32-point New York Liberty beatdown of Dallas Wings

With a win in their next game, the league-leading New York Liberty will clinch the top overall seed heading to the WNBA playoffs.

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WNBA: A’ja Wilson breaks single-season scoring record, lifts Las Vegas Aces past Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

A’ja Wilson is just 44 points shy of breaking the 1,000th single-season scoring mark, with four games left for the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA: Breanna Stewart-Sabrina Ionescu one-two punch star in wire-to-wire New York Liberty victory over also-ran Dallas Wings

First to 30 wins this season are the league-leading New York Liberty.

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Ball over everything: NBA 2K25 officially launched in the Philippines

The long wait is over for the Filipino fans as NBA 2K25 is now available now across all major platforms.

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WNBA: Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream score key home wins as race for final playoff spot intensifies

Both teams will face off in a crucial match on Tuesday, September 10 (PH Time) in Atlanta with Sky currently holding a 2-1 season series edge over Dream.

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WNBA: Caitlin Clark notches second career triple-double as Indiana Fever repulse LA Sparks for fifth straight win

Caitlin Clark keeps breaking records just as the Indiana Fever keep winning.

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WNBA: Caitlin Clark drops career-high 31 points as Indiana Fever dominate Angel Reese, Chicago Sky

The Indiana Fever also won the season series over Chicago Sky, 3-1, with just eight left into their regular season campaign.

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Chef still cooking: Stephen Curry signs one-year extension to stay with Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry will enter his 15th year with the Golden State Warriors, the franchise he helped win four titles in the last nine years.

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Greatness comes in threes: Caitlin Clark meets Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Gabby Thomas in wholesome moment

Simone Biles. Gabby Thomas. Caitlin Clark. Two Olympic gold medalists and perhaps a future one in one snap.

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No Ordinary Rook: Caitlin Clark breaks another WNBA record as Indiana Fever shock Connecticut Sun

Caitlin Clark is on track to surpass 100 three-pointers made in a single season by a rookie.

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WNBA: Satou Sabally, Dallas Wings spoil A’ja Wilson’s 42-point explosion in comeback win vs Las Vegas Aces

The Dallas Wings also snapped a seven-game skid against the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones star anew as streaking Liberty fend off Wings for eighth straight win

The New York Liberty also recorded their 14th successive home win. They have not lost a home game in two months.

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She's back: Gabby Williams signs with Seattle Storm after remarkable silver-medal run in Paris 2024

Gabby Williams of France will be teammates with two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd, after playing against each other in the women's basketball finals of Paris 2024.

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League-leading New York Liberty keep rolling, Connecticut Sun mount comeback win in historic WNBA night

The top two teams in the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun took different routes, but managed to reach the same winning destinations in the latest WNBA action.

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More HERstory: Caitlin Clark smashes multiple records as Indiana Fever return to winning ways for playoff push

Caitlin Clark picked up where she left off, breaking multiple records as the Indiana Fever continued their playoff push.

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NBA schedule: Celtics-Knicks season opener, LeBron-Curry Christmas special, and more must-see games for the 2024-25 season

The NBA schedule for 2024-25 has been released but which debuts, star showdowns, reunions and playoff rematches are we you excited to watch?

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Needle-movers: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic move up the Olympic all-time men's basketball leaderboard

LeBron James is almost everywhere, Kevin Durant cracked the top 10 Olympic scoring list, and Nikola Jokic joined an exclusive club in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Reports: Lauri Markkanen agrees to stay with Jazz with richest contract extension in franchise history

The Utah Jazz locked in their All-Star talent for the foreseeable future with a record-breaking deal.

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Paris 2024: Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie as all-time USA basketball scoring leader in Olympic history

He’s Kevin Durant, y’all know who he is.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic and more NBA stars who dazzle in Paris 2024 so far

The NBA stars came to play in the Paris but which of them made their mark in the group stage as the competition heads to the playoffs

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Gordon Hayward closes NBA chapter, announces retirement after 14 seasons

While he may not have built up a Hall of Fame resume, Gordon Hayward's career will always be remembered for his perseverance through adversity.

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Record 139 current and former NBA and WNBA players compete in Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 feature 51 current NBA players and 31 current WNBA players.

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Reunited Anew: Team USA’s Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant aim to translate NBA success to Olympic glory in Paris 2024

For the first time since 2019, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are teammates again--this time playing together for Team USA in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Moniker Warfare: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant take turns on naming which Team USA member has the best nickname ahead of Paris 2024

King James? Chef Curry? Easy Money Sniper? That all stuck to the minds of every basketball fan out there.

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'We got a real legitimate shot' | Paul George goes all-in chasing title with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia

Paul George essentially traded a Big Three with former LA Clippers teammates Kawhi Leonard and James Harden for a chance to join former MVP Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to form a formidable trio in Philly.

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A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, USA Basketball Women stamp class over Germany in final Paris 2024 tune-up

Ten players scored for Team USA, and a squad full of WNBA stars seemed to have no problem sharing the ball as they finished with 27 assists.

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Pelle Larsson sinks game-winner to give Heat first Summer League title at expense of Grizzlies

The Heat beat the Celtics, Thunder, Mavericks, Raptors, Warriors and finally the Grizzlies en route to their first NBA Summer League title.

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LeBron James rescues Team USA anew in close win over reigning world champions Germany in final tune-up ahead of Paris 2024

With the game on the line once more for Team USA, almost everybody knows who the ball is going to--LeBron James.

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Reports: Clippers send Russell Westbrook to Jazz, set to join with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets after contract buyout

The Denver Nuggets now parade two former MVPs in their roster next season in Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook.

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Paris 2024: Curry sizzles in 26-point Team USA romp of Nikola Jokic, Serbia in pre-Olympics tune-up

Chef Curry served his signature main course showing against Nikola Jokic and the Serbs.

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Magic Johnson, Vanessa Bryant offer condolences on passing of Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant

Joe and Kobe Bryant stand as the highest-scoring father-son duo in NBA history.

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Paris 2024: Clutch Booker, Haliburton step up as Team USA avert late-game tuneup collapse vs Australia

More work must be done if the Americans want to remain at the top of the Olympics basketball summit.

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‘Build him a statue’: Josh Hart, fans react to reports of Jalen Brunson signing ‘team-friendly’ extension with Knicks

Given what Jalen Brunson did in putting the New York Knicks back into the island of relevance in the NBA, Josh Hart isn’t wrong regarding his statement.

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Anthony Edwards, new-look Team USA shrug off slow start to cruise past Canada in pre-Olympics duel

Team USA overcame a sloppy start, moved the ball, and imposed their size against Canada

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Jayson Tatum, A’Ja Wilson, Vince Carter announced as NBA 2K25 cover athletes

A pair of recent basketball champions and one legendary dunker are the cover athletes of NBA 2K25.

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'You still can't leave me open': Klay Thompson believes joining Mavericks 'can spur greatness,' speaks on leaving Warriors

Behind his championship pedigree and elite shooting, Klay Thompson is aiming to help the Dallas Mavericks get over the hump after coming up short in the NBA Finals last season.

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Zach Edey, Stephon Castle, and other notable rookie performers so far in the NBA Summer League

Lottery picks Zach Edey and Stephon Castle are some of the young hoopers who are showing a glimpse of their game in the Summer League.

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'It ain’t really my thing': Team USA players dish on who struggles to spin a basketball on their fingers

Spinning a basketball on your finger sounds easy, right? Not so much for some members of Team USA.

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Sea Captain is out: Klay Thompson bids farewell to Warriors, Dub Nation

Without a doubt, all the memories and legacy Klay Thompson left behind in the Bay Area will live on forever.

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Splash Buddies: Buddy Hield set to join Stephen Curry, Warriors–reports

Golden State now boasts two of the NBA's deadliest 3-point marksmen in Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield.

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After Paris 2024 roster exclusion, Caitlin Clark to banner Team WNBA vs. Team USA in WNBA All-Star Game

Almost a month after Caitlin Clark was left out of Team USA's Paris 2024 team, the rookie sensation will lead Team WNBA against the US Olympic squad in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.

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Reports: Warriors sign veterans Kyle Anderson, De'Anthony Melton after Chris Paul, Klay Thompson departures

Kyle Anderson and De'Anthony Melton found a new home in the Bay Area.

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Splash Brothers for life: Warriors superstar Steph Curry pays tribute to Klay Thompson

Regardless of how things ended between Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors, his relationship with Splash Brother Steph Curry is ever-lasting.

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On the same team as his dad LeBron, Bronny James eager to carve own path in the NBA with the Lakers

Bronny James is ready to write his own NBA story, starting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker announces retirement from basketball

Perhaps one—if not the greatest—of the greatest Charlotte Hornet of all-time, Kemba Walker has decided to hang them up.

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End of an era as Klay Thompson moves on from Warriors, set to join Mavericks--reports

Klay Thompson now completes the Big Three in Dallas alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

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Reports: Pelicans acquire Dejounte Murray in blockbuster trade with Hawks

Dejounte Murray is set for a Western Conference return, with reports of joining the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Lakers select Bronny James at no. 55, joins dad LeBron in LA in historic NBA moment

The King and the Fresh Prince in LA era is officially underway.

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Life-changing moment: Sights and sounds of 2024 NBA Draft Day 1

The first half of the 2024 NBA Draft is done, the other half awaits tomorrow, June 28.

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French Takeover: Zaccharie Risacher, Alexander Sarr go 1-2 in 2024 NBA Draft

It’s a good day for France in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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'The expectation is a championship': Newly-minted head coach JJ Redick ready to help Lakers return to NBA summit

JJ Redick will be the third head coach in the last five seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Kyrie Irving bares readiness to chase titles with Mavericks after NBA Finals defeat, gives flowers to Celtics

Kyrie Irving is confident that the Dallas Mavericks can be regular championship contenders despite falling in the 2024 NBA Finals to his former team, the Boston Celtics.

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'I’m proud of every one of them': Luka Doncic shows love to Mavericks despite falling short in NBA Finals vs Celtics

It was not the outcome Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks expected in their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011.

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'This is special': Celtics’ Al Horford looks back on first stint with Boston, maiden NBA title after 17 seasons

Al Horford never gave up, persevered, played his role to perfection that led to his first-ever championship.

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'We did it together': Finals MVP Jaylen Brown credits longtime teammate Jayson Tatum as Celtics duo finally win first title together

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have seen and heard it all. Now, they are celebrating their first title together with the Boston Celtics.

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'All the sacrifices are worth it': Jayson Tatum still in awe of leading Celtics to NBA title vs Mavericks

At long last, Jayson Tatum is finally an NBA champion.

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Jayson Tatum steers Celtics to record-setting 18th NBA title with Game 5 romp of Mavericks

Redemption arc is complete for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics.

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'We just gotta keep believing': Luka Doncic, Mavericks keep belief after Game 4 blowout vs Celtics

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks simply refused to fold and extended their season--at least for one game.

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Luka Doncic, Mavericks stave off elimination with third largest margin of victory in NBA Finals history vs Celtics in Game 4

The Dallas Mavericks led by as many as 48 points in a blowout win.

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'It’s not over till it’s over': Luka Doncic voices out frustrations in Game 3 loss, remains defiant as Mavericks head to must-win Game 4 vs Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks need Luka Doncic on the court more than ever in hopes of turning the series around and keep their season alive.

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'The job’s not done': Jaylen Brown gets real on last year’s failures, remains grounded as Celtics move a win away from NBA title vs Mavericks

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are on the verge of completing the 10th sweep in NBA Finals history and the second in franchise history.

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'Nobody is satisfied': Jayson Tatum focuses on task at hand as Celtics take commanding 3-0 series lead vs Mavericks

Jayson Tatum is one win away from his first NBA title.

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Tatum, Brown send red-hot Celtics to brink of NBA title with gutsy Game 3 win over Mavericks

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated on the road this playoffs at 7-0. They have not lost a postseason game in a month.

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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suffers left leg injury, listed as ‘questionable’ for Game 3 vs Mavericks

Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played in Dallas in the two and a half years since the Mavericks traded him.

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Luka Doncic pinpoints keys for Mavericks to bounce back vs Celtics as NBA Finals shift to Dallas

Even Luka Doncic’s best game of this Finals series against the Boston Celtics wasn’t enough to stop the Dallas Mavericks from falling to a 0-2 hole.

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Jayson Tatum gets real on shooting slump, Celtics' approach after 2-0 NBA Finals lead vs Mavericks

If ain’t broke, don’t fix it as fast as Jayson Tatum is concerned with the Boston Celtics.

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'Ball just stuck too much': Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks to hone in on ball movement in Finals Game 2

Luka Doncic made his much-awaited NBA Finals debut, but the outcome wasn't what he expected.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown braces for all-out Mavericks response in Game 2 after dominating NBA Finals opener

Jaylen Brown quickly shifts his attention to Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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'It wasn’t a big deal': Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis bares no problem coming off the bench in impressive Finals debut vs Mavericks

If Kristaps Porzingis plays like this for the rest of the way for the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are in deep trouble.

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Porzingis shines in NBA Finals debut as Celtics turn back Mavericks for title series head start

No stage is too big for Kristaps Porzingis, even in his first NBA Finals.

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'I’ll play tomorrow': Kristaps Porzingis set for Celtics return vs Mavericks in NBA Finals opener

Kristaps Porzingis last played for the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference opening round clash with the Miami Heat.

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NBA Finals preview: Doncic vs Tatum, Irving and Porzingis face former teams as Mavericks, Celtics battle for Larry O’ Brien trophy

The Boston Celtics are gunning for a record-breaking 18th title, while the Dallas Mavericks are aiming for a second championship in franchise history.

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'That gets me going': Luka Doncic weighs in on tiff with Timberwolves fan as Mavericks barge to NBA Finals

Trash talk Western Conference Finals Luka Doncic at your own peril.

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'Long time coming': Mavericks' Kyrie Irving savors first NBA Finals trip in seven years

It took seven long years but Kyrie Irving is back at the grandest stage that is the NBA Finals, this time with the Dallas Mavericks.

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Mavericks blast Timberwolves in Game 5, enter first NBA Finals in 13 years

The Dallas Mavericks will play against the Boston Celtics for the Larry O’Brien trophy.

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Towns, Edwards exchange praises as Timberwolves extend season with Game 4 win over Mavericks

Facing elimination, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns responded big time for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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No sweep: Timberwolves stay alive with gutsy Game 4 win over Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves extend their season for at least one more game.

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Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jaylen Brown says he's 'one of the best two-way' players in the game

Two-way Jaylen Brown stepped up big time when needed the most by the Boston Celtics.

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Clutch Celtics close out Pacers for East Finals sweep, book second Finals trip in three years

This is only the second time that the Boston Celtics recorded an Eastern Conference Finals sweep since 1986.

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'Poise, patience, and discipline': Joe Mazulla lauds Jaylen Brown’s growth as Celtics race to 2-0 lead vs Pacers

Celtics coach Joe Mazulla has nothing but high praise for his All-Star guard Jaylen Brown.

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Brown matches career playoff-high of 40 points, Celtics cruise past Pacers for 2-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics won Game 2 of a series for the first time this playoffs.

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'We got to win this game': Luka Doncic remains grounded as late takeover steers Mavericks' Game 1 win vs Timberwolves

Luka Doncic played spoiler during the first Conference Finals game in Minnesota in 20 years.

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Doncic, Irving combine for 63, Mavericks land first blow vs Timberwolves on road to steal West Finals opener

The Dallas Mavericks registered their first Conference Finals road win since 2011.

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'It’s not over till it’s over': After clutch Game 1 heroics, Jaylen Brown lauds Celtics’ resiliency vs Pacers

The Indiana Pacers were at the brink of a Game 1 upset over the Celtics in Boston. Jaylen Brown, however, had other ideas.

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Celtics survive Pacers in overtime thriller for East Finals head start

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jrue Holiday became the first Celtics trio to score 25+ points in a Conference Finals game.

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NBA Western Conference Finals preview: Doncic-Edwards battle headline fascinating Timberwolves-Mavericks series

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Maverick return to a familiar place, but standing in their way are the feisty, fearless, and ferocious Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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NBA Eastern Conference Finals preview: Tatum, well-rested Celtics face Haliburton, surging Pacers

This will be the first time the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers meet in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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'We just wanted to respond as a team': Siakam lauds gutsy Pacers fightback in Game 6 vs Knicks to keep season alive

Spicy P put the much-needed heat for the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 and it worked against the New York Knicks.

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Pacers stay alive after pivotal Game 6 win over Knicks, force do-or-die Game 7

The last team who beat the New York Knicks in a Game 7 at home? The Indiana Pacers back in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Edwards, Timberwolves stave off elimination after 45-point Game 6 demolition of Nuggets to force Game 7

Game 7. Ant Man vs Joker. Reigning champion Denver Nuggets against Minnesota Timberwolves. Doesn’t get any better than this.

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'I was the old Luka': After deflating Game 4 loss, ‘focused’ Luka Doncic responds with best game yet for Mavericks vs Thunder

Less words and more basketball work wonders for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks after a pivotal Game 5 win over the OKC Thunder.

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Doncic drops 30-point triple-double in Game 5, Mavericks send West no.1 Thunder to brink of elimination

The Dallas Mavericks are just a win away from returning to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2022.

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Jokic receives third MVP trophy, drops 40 vs Timberwolves to send Nuggets towards brink of West Finals

After dropping the first two games of the series at home, Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions Denver Nuggets have now won three straight games.

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Brunson goes for 44, Knicks knock on East Finals door with Game 5 romp of Pacers

The New York Knicks are just a win away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 24 years.

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Celtics turn back short-handed Cavaliers to book third straight East Finals trip

Make that four Eastern Conference Finals appearances in the last five seasons for the Boston Celtics.

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‘We dug in': Mark Daigneault praises 'scrappy’ Thunder in gutsy Game 4 comeback vs Mavericks

Grit and grind. Rough and tough. Whatever it took, the OKC Thunder rolled with the punches early and delivered when needed the most.

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SGA, Thunder overcome poor shooting, Luka's triple-double to level West semis series vs Mavericks

SGA and the West no. 1 OKC Thunder survived a horrible shooting night, a Dallas Maverick block party, and Luka Doncic’s triple-double to hack out a hard-earned road win.

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With LeBron James watching, Celtics down Mitchell-less Cavaliers in Game 4 to move on cusp of East Finals

The Boston Celtics are now 4-0 on the road playoffs so far, and are one win away from a third straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

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‘It makes me better': Jamal Murray embraces 'villain arc' as Nuggets bounce back in Game 3 vs Timberwolves

Jamal Murray embraces the challenge of being perhaps the “most hated man” in Minnesota as of today.

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Nuggets respond big time with Game 3 romp of Timberwolves, cut West semis series to 2-1

The Denver Nuggets handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their first loss this playoffs.

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Haliburton, Pacers spoil DiVincenzo’s career-game in Game 3, trims series vs Knicks to 2-1

The Indiana Pacers remained perfect at home this postseason with a 4-0 record.

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‘I’m battling out there': After Game 2 win, Luka Doncic expects a ‘fight till the end’ vs OKC as series shifts to Dallas

Luka Doncic turned the OKC crowd’s “Luka Sucks” chants into a classic “Luka Cooks” game.

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Mavericks hand Thunder first playoff loss, steal Game 2 on road to tie series at 1-1

The Dallas Mavericks registered their first playoff win in Oklahoma City since 2011.

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Mitchell, Cavaliers respond with Game 2 rout over Celtics, even East semis series at 1-1

First playoff win for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Boston since 2018.

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'He found a way to get it done': Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praises Jalen Brunson’s grit in Knicks Game 2 win vs Pacers

Jalen Brunson’s return from injury seemed to make all the difference for the Knicks in Game 2 over the Pacers.

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Brunson bucks injury to lift Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 series lead

The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 1999.

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'Group of guys that embrace their roles and try to excel': SGA lauds teammates in Thunder semis opener win vs Mavericks

The last time Oklahoma City started 5-0 in the playoffs, the Thunder went on to the NBA Finals.

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SGA, Thunder draw first blood against Mavericks in West semis opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder raced to their best playoff start since 2012.

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'We expect to win no matter who's with us and who's not': Chris Finch lauds Timberwolves’ iron-clad defense in Game 2 rout of Nuggets

It’s just 2-0. But everything about this series screams — make that howls — in favor of the Wolves.

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Gobert-less Timberwolves put up defensive masterclass over defending champ Nuggets for 2-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain undefeated in this year’s playoffs with a 6-0 record.

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Brunson drops 43, leads gutsy Knicks in win over Pacers for 1-0 East semis lead

Jalen Brunson scored 210 points in his last five playoff games, the most in a five-game span since Michael Jordan in 1993.

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Brown drops 32 in Celtics Game 1 romp of Cavaliers for 1-0 East semis head start

The Boston Celtics recorded their fifth double-digit win in these playoffs alone.

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'I would love to be here long term': Ty Lue stays optimistic on future with Clippers, addresses Lakers coaching gig rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers previously pursued Ty Lue--LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers coach--in 2019 before eventually signing former Frank Vogel.

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'His basketball IQ is like no other': Mavs coach Jason Kidd marvels Kyrie Irving’s 13-0 record in close-out games

From legendary point guard to another, Jason Kidd gives superstar guard Kyrie Irving his flowers following a remarkable close-out game record.

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Mavericks finally solve Clippers puzzle, advance to West semis vs. Thunder

Up next for Luka Donicic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are SGA and West top seed OKC Thunder.

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Magic survives Mitchell’s 50 points, forces Game 7 vs Cavaliers

There will be a Game 7 back in Cleveland.

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'We are like brothers': ‘Nova’ Knicks Brunson, Hart, DiVincenzo speak on clutch Game 6 win vs 76ers

From Villanova to New York, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo are hooping like a band of brothers.

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Knicks outlast Sixers in Game 6 thriller, arrange East semis clash with Pacers

The New York Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in a playoff series for the first time since 2013.

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Pacers spoil Lillard's return, eliminate Bucks to advance to East semis

The Indiana Pacers advance to the East semifinals for the first time since 2014.

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‘I just wanted to keep going’: Doncic shrugs off illness, knee issues with masterful Game 5 performance for Mavericks

Luka Doncic is doing whatever it takes for the Dallas Mavericks to finally break the Los Angeles Clippers’ curse.

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Doncic, Mavericks a win away from West semis after 30-point Game 5 romp of Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks are one game away from returning to the West semifinals for the first time since 2022.

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White pushes Porzingis-less Celtics past Heat to East semifinals

The Boston Celtics will face the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Orlando Magic series.

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Edwards goes for 36, helps Timberwolves move to cusp of West semis with Game 3 romp of Suns

For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 3-0 lead in a playoff series.

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Doncic, Mavericks clamp down on defense to frustrate Clippers in chippy Game 3 win

Luka and the Mavericks dunked, defended, and dominated back in the Big D.

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Haliburton completes game-winning three-point play as Pacers outlast Bucks in OT for 2-1 series lead

The Indiana Pacers registered their first home playoff win since 2018.

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‘I’m not a quitter’: After dropping a playoff-high 50 points, Embiid stays resilient amid health issues

Given everything he's endured so far, this has been nothing short of a remarkable run for Embiid, who is carrying his team while pushing himself through health issues such as Bell's Palsy.

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Balanced Nuggets send Lakers to brink of elimination with surging Game 3 win

Defending champions Denver Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping the In-Season Tournament winners, the Los Angeles Lakers. Teams that are up 3-0 in a best-of-7 series are 151-0 all-time.

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Embiid erupts for playoff-high 50, Sixers foil Knicks in much-needed Game 3 win

Joel Embiid became just the third Sixer to record a 50-point game in the playoffs.

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Banchero stars in Magic’s 38-point Game 3 demolition of Cavs

The Orlando Magic registered their first home playoff win in over 13 years.

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‘Why lose belief now?’: Adebayo, Spoelstra speak on stunning Heat Game 2 win in Boston

Time and time again, this Miami Heat team keeps rolling with the punches until they have proven their doubters wrong.

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SGA, Holmgren post playoff-scoring highs in Thunder Game 2 rout of Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder held a 2-0 series lead for the first time since 2013 when the KD-Westbrook tandem was still at the helm.

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Herro, Heat bank on record-shooting to down Celtics, even series at 1-1

The Miami Heat just handed the Boston Celtics their fifth home loss of the season.

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Doncic, Mavs spoil Kawhi’s return, turn back Clippers to tie series at 1-1

First playoff win is in the books for the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing for Dallas.

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Siakam erupts for postseason high 37, Pacers steal homecourt advantage from Bucks with Game 2 win

Indiana snapped a 10-game playoff losing streak that began with a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2018 East first-round series.

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McDaniels drops playoff career-high, powers Timberwolves past error-prone Suns for 2-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves now hold a 2-0 series lead for the first time since their 2004 West opening round showdown against the Denver Nuggets.

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‘There is playoff Jamal’: Michael Malone marvels at Murray heroics in Nuggets Game 2 comeback vs Lakers

“For those that have been following us for a long time, that’s Jamal Murray right there,” Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of his champion point guard.

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Jamal Murray wins it at the buzzer as Nuggets rally past Lakers for 2-0 series lead

Everything went right for the Lakers for the most part, until Jamal Murray happened.

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Mitchell, Cavaliers take care of business at home, hold off Magic for 2-0 lead

The Cavaliers are now up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 2018.

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DiVincenzo caps off wild Knicks Game 2 win vs. Sixers for 2-0 lead

The New York Knicks used a 8-0 run in the final 23 seconds to steal Game 2 from the Philadelphia 76ers in a wild finish.

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Ingram comes up big as Zion-less Pelicans eliminate Kings, to clash with OKC Thunder in West Round 1

Brandon Ingram found his niche just in the nick of time, pushing the New Orleans Pelicans to the playoffs where the West top seed Oklahoma City Thunder await them.

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No Jimmy, no problem: Herro, Heat send Bulls packing anew, to meet Celtics in Round 1

Up next for the Miami Heat is the league-leading Boston Celtics in the opening round, a rematch of last year’s East Finals.

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NBA Playoffs East Preview: Celtics-Heat round 4, Brunson vs. Embiid, Spida takes on Paolo Banchero and more

Boston and Miami meet again, Atlantic and Central Division rivals take center stage in the opening playoff round, and a fresh matchup would likely steal the spotlight in the East coast.

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NBA Playoffs West Preview: Nuggets-Lakers rematch, Ant vs. KD, Luka vs. Clippers, OKC battles Pels and more

OKC faces Brandon, CJ and hard-nosed Pelicans, a West Finals rematch, Ant vs. KD, Luka meeting an old foe in the Clippers and more await in the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs.

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NBA Play-in review: Without Jimmy Butler, undermanned Heat face daunting task of repeating over revenge-seeking Bulls

The Miami Heat’s bid to recapture the 2023 postseason magic starts with the need to replicate their Play-In win vs. the Bulls. And this time, they have to do it without Playoff Jimmy.

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NBA Play-In review: Zion-less Pelicans face uphill battle vs. visiting Kings

If New Orleans wants its season to continue, the Pelicans need to get past the Sacramento Kings without superstar Zion Williamson.

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'I think they're for real': Nick Nurse, Tyrese Maxey brace for ‘physical’ Sixers-Knicks round 1 clash

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Tyrese Maxey expect a rough and rugged series with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.

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Coby White drops career-high 42, Bulls eliminate Hawks to arrange Play-in rematch with Miami

Thanks to Coby White’s career-night, the Chicago Bulls will run it back with the Miami Heat with the final East playoff spot on the line.

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Embiid, Sixers rally past Heat, to see Knicks in East round 1

Just a day after being named to Team USA’s Olympic-bound team, reigning MVP Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia Sixers to the playoffs. This effectively sets up an opening round clash against Jalen Brunson and the second-seed New York Knicks.

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Kings eliminate Warriors as payback, to face Pelicans for final West playoff spot

The Sacramento Kings get revenge at home, eliminating Golden State and possibly ending the Warriors dynasty in the process.

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Lakers survive 40 from Zion to clinch Playoffs spot, to face Denver in round 1

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers meet a familiar foe in the West First round: Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

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NBA Play-In review: James battles Zion; Davis, Ingram face former teams in sizzling Pelicans-Lakers showdown

LeBron James takes on Zion Williamson, while Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram Ingram face the teams that originally drafted them in this highly-anticipated West Play-In Tournament face-off.

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NBA Play-In review: Curry, Warriors aim to replicate role as ‘royal nightmares’ to Fox, Kings in rematch

Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings. Haven't we done this one before?

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Former teammates Embiid and Butler meet again as Sixers host Heat in East Play-In

If the Miami Heat are hoping to make a repeat appearance in the NBA Finals, they are going to have to get past reigning MVP Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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NBA Play-In Preview: Trae Young, no. 10 Hawks aim to stay Play-In perfect vs DeRozan, no.9 Bulls in Chicago

Believe it or not, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks hold a perfect 3-0 record in the NBA Play-In Tournament so far since its inception in 2020.

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Pelicans continue hot-shooting on road, nip Warriors to hold on West sixth spot

To finally secure the West's sixth seed, the New Orleans Pelicans need to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in their final regular season game or have the Phoenix Suns lose to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.