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Curry comes up clutch as Dubs seal Play-In berth

Stephen Curry's late-game heroics earned the Warriors a victory over the Jazz and although their Play-In berth is sealed, the seeding still remains in doubt as the importance of their season finale against the Grizzlies gains considerable value by the day.

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WNBA 2021: Key Dates ahead of landmark 25th season

May 14 is when the WNBA's historic season tips off and it begins with Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2020, and the New York Liberty taking on the Indiana Fever. That's not the only noteworthy date of the league's milestone year.

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Mills, Spurs strengthen hold on last Play-In spot

Veteran Patty Mills was one of six Spurs to score at least 19 as they blew out the Bucks 146-125, moving closer to securing the 10th seed in the Western Conference - the final Play-In berth.

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NBA family congratulates Westbrook for all-time feat

A host of former NBA players - current and former - including Oscar Robertson himself, congratulated Russell Westbrook on passing the all-time triple-double tally of 181.

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By The Numbers: Russ sets NBA's triple-double record

Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson's 47-year NBA record, once considered among the untouchable feats.

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Can't-miss games of season's final week

Heading into the final seven days of the 2020-21 season, a lot is at stake for plenty of teams with respect to playoff spots and seeding. Here's a collection of must-see games from the final week that have the most at stake.

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OTD: Knicks win 1st NBA title at MSG in 1970

By handing the Los Angeles Lakers their eighth straight Finals series loss in as many 12 years, the Knicks, led by Willis Reed and Walt Frazier, captured their first championship in franchise history.

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Mavs, Blazers clinch key tie-breaker over Lakers

11 of the 15 teams in the West were taking the floor on Saturday. That meant, irrespective of who won, there was going to be a ton of impact on the logjam in the Conference standings.

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Doncic becomes 4th youngest ever to reach 5k points

Only LeBron James (21 years and 22 days), Kevin Durant (21 years and 133 days) and Carmelo Anthony (21 years and 292 days) have reached the 5,000 career points milestone quicker.

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Curious case of losses in Beal's 40-pt games continues

Bradley Beal, the league's second-leading scorer, dropped 42 including the team's final eight points with Wizards continuing their struggles when he scores 40 or more as they stumbled 135-134 in a back-and-forth contest in Milwaukee.

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5 best single-season turnarounds in NBA history

In the matter of two seasons, the 2020-21 Suns would have made the remarkable recovery from being owners of the second-worst record in the league (19-63 in 2018-19) to be among the two best teams in the league. Irrespective of how their campaign ends in the playoffs, this kind of a turnaround is rare. However, courtesy of historic landmark moments in the Draft or Free Agency, the NBA has witnessed such drastic change-in-fortunes a few times before. There are have been five instances in NBA history when franchises have improved by more than 30 wins in the matter of one offseason.

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OTD: LBJ's game-winner vs. Raptors in 2018

This was James' fifth career playoff buzzer-beating game-winner, giving him and the Cavaliers their ninth straight postseason victory against the Raptors franchise.

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Curry breaks his own all-time NBA record

En route to reaching 300 3-point makes for the season, Steph Curry broke his own record for the fewest games required to reach the mark.This year, he's done so in 58 games, one less than his 59-game all-time record from the 2015-16 and 2018-19 seasons.

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LBJ battles ankle soreness as Lakers spiral

LeBron James was in the locker room much before the final buzzer sounded on the Lakers' 121-114 loss to the Raptors, their sixth defeat in their last seven games. The defending champions have now dropped to sixth in the West and face the possibility of participating in the Play-in tournament.

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OTD: Derrick Rose wins MVP in 2011

Rose is only the second player in Bulls franchise history to win the MVP award and the first since five-time winner Michael Jordan won it in 1998.

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Haliburton exits game with knee injury

Haliburton, among the top rookies of the 2020 Draft class, was beginning to make the most of his opportunity as the starting point guard over the past few games after De'Aaron Fox was ruled out due to the league's health and safety protocols last week.

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LBJ's return sparks Lakers search for chemistry

"As far as my wind, I felt pretty good. As far as my ankle, it was a little tight at times," LeBron James said on his return as the Lakers lost to the Kings 110-106 - their fifth loss in the last six games. The risk of falling into the Play-In seeds forces the Lakers to balance 'finding chemistry' heading into the playoffs and winning as many of the remaining nine games as possible.

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OTD: MJ sets unique playoff scoring record in 1988

Coming off one of the greatest regular seasons ever (1987-88), Michael Jordan tipped-off the 1988 playoffs with consecutive 50-point games - 50 in Game 1 and 55 in Game 2 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Lillard, Blazers build momentum with 3rd straight W

Breaking a 11-game season-high streak, Lillard scored at least 30 points for the first time since April 2 as the Trail Blazers beat the Nets 128-109 in Brooklyn for the third straight victory — all coming with an average winning margin of 20.3 points.

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#NBATopShotThis: Morant's windmill alley-oop finish

After a quiet first half of the season, Ja Morant has began dishing out highlight-reel plays literally every game over the past month. In this one against the Orlando Magic, he takes off and windmills an alley-oop lob for our Top Shot Play of the Night.

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OTD: Jerry West's 60-ft buzzer-beater in 1970 Finals

"Mr. Clutch", received a pass from Wilt Chamberlain with just three seconds left in Game 3 of the 1970 Finals, forcing overtime with the long-distance prayer.

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AD finds rhythm in D.C as Lakers await LBJ return

Anthony Davis looked in great touch late. He scored 14 of his team-high 26 in the fourth quarter was responsible for 19 of the team's 30 fourth-quarter points but it was too little too late in the Capital as Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal ensured the Wizards picked up their 10th win in the last 12 games.

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By The Numbers: Mavs 30-pt win vs. Curry, Warriors

Despite playing their fifth game in seven nights, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks made light work of Stephen Curry and the Warriors in San Francisco. In the 133-103 win, there were multiple records broken or set, so here's a quick rundown of the biggest numbers from the game.

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OTD: Red Auerbach retires from coaching in 1966

The late Red Auerbach was the first of only four in NBA history to be named both the Coach of the Year (1965) and the Executive of the Year (1980) at some point in their career.

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Lillard's milestone, Simons hot hand lead Blazers to win

Portland picks up a much-needed victory after leading the Pacers by as many as 43 points, eventually winning 133-112. The win was one of multiple reasons the Trail Blazers had to celebrate.

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Can Kings rookie Haliburton make late run at ROY?

Heading into the final leg of the regular season, Tyrese Haliburton has a chance of stregthening his case for ROY but will it be enough? His opening comes as the team's starting point guard De'Aaron Fox is put into the league's health-and-safety protocols.

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OTD: Jordan erupts for 55 vs. Bullets in 1997

With this game, Jordan, at that time, became the oldest player in NBA Playoff history to score at least 50 points.

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Superstars dazzle in Spurs-Wiz OT thriller

The Spurs and Wizards battled it out in D.C., putting up one of the best offensive showdowns in the league this season. At the final buzzer, the streaking Spurs come out on top 146-143.

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Red-hot Curry sets another 3-point NBA record

Finishing with a game-high 37, Stephen Curry went from pulling off a clutch block to nearly throwing away the game, to then icing it with three straight free-throws as the Warriors have now won the eight of their last 11 games.

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Durant & Conley Jr. win Oscar

The duo, along with Durant's business manager Rich Kleiman and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs, were Executive Producers on the film 'Two Distant Strangers' which won the Academy Award for the 'Best Live Action Short Film'.

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OTD: KD drops 50 vs. Clippers in 2019

The 50-piece was Durant's playoff career-high, making him the fourth Warrior in franchise history to score 50 or more in the postseason.

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Jazz become 1st team to seal playoff berth

Courtesy of 120-113 result in favour of the Memphis Grizzlies in Portland, the Jazz clinched their fifth straight playoff berth - their second-longest postseason streak in franchise history.

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AD 'felt fine' in return from injury vs. Mavs

Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers line-up after over two months and finished with four points, four rebounds, one assists, one steal and one block in his minutes restriction. "I felt fine. My wind felt better than I expected," Davis said postgame.

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Walker stars as C's stifle Suns in Boston

Walker tied a season-high points tally as the Celtics won their seventh game in the last eight by holding the Suns to just 86 points despite missing All-Star Jaylen Brown.

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#NBATopShotThis: Edwards spins, glides & dunks!

Edwards, the No. 1 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, threw down multiple dunks against the Kings in Sacramento - one of which is worth including in the Top Shot Marketplace. Take a look:

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Shorthanded Nets hand Zion, Pelicans key loss

Irving scored 24 of his 32 in the second half as the seven Nets scored in double figures in the 134-129 victory. With this loss, their fourth straight, New Orleans slump to a record of 25-33 and are running out of time to make a run for a play-in spot in the West.

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Russ makes NBA history with triple-double vs. OKC

A 13-11-17 triple-double against his former team - the Oklahoma City Thunder - helped make NBA history and bring up his 172nd career triple-double. He is now only nine shy of Oscar Robertson's all-time tally of 182 and has 15 games left this season to pass it.

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OTD: MJ drops 63 vs. Celtics in 1986

On April 20th in 1986, Jordan erupted for a then career-high and an all-time NBA playoff record 63 points against a Boston Celtics squad that had won 67 games and had gone 40-1 at home. We take a lookback at that iconic game.

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Nikola Jokic strengthening hold on MVP

With each game after the All-Star break, Nikola Jokic emerged as the frontrunner as both LeBron James and Joel Embiid missed games due to injuries. Now, the Serbian seems to be putting a stranglehold on the MVP debate with his performances after an injury to a key player on his own team.

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CP3 passes Magic for all-time career assists

Paul passed Johnson's tally of 10,141 career assists in 170 more regular-season games. Up next, on the leaderboard are passing greats - Mark Jackson and Steve Nash.

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Can Clippers carry historic offence for deep Playoffs?

The Clippers' all-time best offence helps them breeze past the Timberwolves but can these contenders eventually pick up their defence and clutch play for a deep run in the postseason?

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OTD: Westbrook's playoff 50-point triple-double

On April 19th, 2017, Russell Westbrook recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA Playoff history against the Houston Rockets.

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OTD: Celtics def. Lakers in Gm. 7 of 1962 Finals

The 1962 NBA Finals were the first of six championship series between the Lakers and Celtics in the 1960s.

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Celtics extend win streak despite Curry's 47

Add another outstanding game to Curry's record-breaking season, however, his 47 points (11 3-pointers) weren't enough as the Celtics came back from 16 down and rallied behind Jayson Tatum to win their sixth straight.

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OTD: Stockton reaches 13k assist mark in 1999

In a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at home, Stockton dished out his landmark 13,000th assists to his partner-in-crime - Karl Malone.

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Randle outduels Doncic in Dallas

Doncic dished out a career-high 19 assists but Randle had a game for the ages as he put his name alongside other franchise greats like Bernard King and Carmelo Anthony in the 117-109 win.

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Embiid making late MVP push as 76ers edge Clips

Putting up 36 points and 14 rebounds, Embiid became the first 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2006 to score 35 or more in three consecutive games. His play helped Philadelphia overcome the visiting Clippers and snap their seven-game win streak.

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#NBATopShotThis: Jokic's fancy no-look dime

In the big win over the Rockets, Nikola Jokic dished out one of his best assists of the season. Check out the top-shot worthy play.

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Fast facts: NBA's 2020-21 Play-In Tournament

Unlike the Play-In Tournament in the Orlando bubble, the 2020-21 edition will include four teams – the Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10 seed – in each conference.

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OTD: Celtics finish 08 season with record 42-win jump

The Celtics finished the 2007-08 season with a league-best 66-16 record, 42 wins better than their record in the previous season.

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Brown's historic 40 leads C's past Lakers

The Celtics' fifth-straight victory, which matches their longest of the season, comes off the back of a few convincing wins in Denver and Portland. It ties Boston with the Hawks for the No. 4 seed in the East with a 30-26 record, but Atlanta holds the tiebreaker.

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Top takeaways from the 2021 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings, owners of multiple top picks in the first round, were the biggest storyline coming out of the 2021 WNBA Draft but here are a few more.

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LeBron reacts to Doncic's game-winning 3 vs. Grizz

The 22-year-old Slovenian capped off a 25-point second half with an off-balance floater from beyond the arc at the buzzer, helping the Mavericks edge the Grizzlies 114-113.

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OTD: In 1965, "Havlicek stole the ball"

On April 15th in 1965, in Game 7 of the Division Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers, Havlicek came up with a clutch steal, that it is to this day, remembered as the one of the most famous plays ever.

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76ers survive Nets comeback, clinch tiebreaker

Despite the Nets late charge which made things interesting, Philadelphia won 123-117 to take sole possession of the top seed in the East with a 38-17 record and, more importantly, clinched the tiebreaker with the Nets by winning the season-series 2-1.

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Tatum's career night sparks Celtics' comeback victory

Tatum put his name alongside Celtics legend Larry Bird as he etches his name in the team's history books, courtesy of a memorable 53-point performance that led the Boston to a 17-point comeback win in overtime.

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OTD: Nique wins scoring title with 57 in 1986

Wilkins clinched the only scoring title of his career by going off for a career-high 57 points against the New Jersey Nets.

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Mitchell shines as Jazz extend home win streak to 23

On the back of a 40-19 dominant third quarter, the Jazz snap their mini two-game skid with a big 122-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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OTD: Lillard erupts for 59 vs. Jazz in 2017

At that time, this was the third 50-point game of Lillard's career. In three seasons since, he has gone off for six more.

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Booker & Mitchell duel as Suns edge Jazz in OT

In a showdown between the top two teams in the West, an extra five minutes were needed to determine the winner. In the end, the Suns clinched the game 117-113 behind a combined 64 points from Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

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Pacers' McConnell sets unique 50-year NBA record

Coming off the bench, the 6'1" guard was huge and came up clutch late as the shorthanded Pacers - without Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis, and Myles Turner - held off a furious comeback rally by the Timberwolves.

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Curry makes history, inspires Dubs to comeback W

The former two-time MVP scored 30 of his 41 in the second half, helping the Warriors, who had lost seven of their last eight, to come back from a 12-point deficit against one of the top teams in the East.

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OTD: FIBA drops restrictions against pros in 1989

By dropping the word "Amateur" from their name in 1989, FIBA voted to allow the participation of professional athletes in international events such as the Olympics.

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Zion & Hawks trade NBA records in IT's return

Zion Williamson tied Shaquille O'Neal's unique scoring streak but the Hawks ran away with this one behind a record-breaking 3-point barrage in the third quarter of a game, that was highlighted by the return of Isaiah Thomas to the NBA floor.

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OTD: Parish becomes all-time leader in games played

Parish, while playing for the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's tally of 1,560 games.

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Doncic dazzles as Mavs blowout NBA-best Jazz

Leading by as many as 18, the Mavericks recorded an easy 113-101 win over the Jazz. Their defence continues improving, especially since the All-Star break as they picked up their 19th win in the last 26 games.

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Jokic sparks comeback, strengthens MVP case

Jokic dished out 16 assists for the game, 12 in the second half when the Nuggets outscored the Magic 72-44 to come back from an 18-point deficit to win their fifth straight and remain undefeated since the Aaron Gordon addition.

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On this date: Kareem becomes NBA's all-time leading scorer

Five years prior to retiring, Abdul-Jabbar passed WIlt Chamberlain points tally of 31,419 to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer with his trademark sky-hook.

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On this date: Malone sets scoring streak record in 1997

Karl Malone became the only player in NBA history to score at least 2,000 points in 11 consecutive seasons.

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By the Numbers: Knicks record-breaking 44-pt win

Six Knicks scored in double figures led by 29 points from Julius Randle and a season-high 22 points from Reggie Bullock. Giving historical context to their huge 44-point road win, here are four stats to know.

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On This Date: Westbrook's historic 20-20-20 game in 2019

Westbrook became the first player in over 50 years and the second ever to record a triple-double with at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists.

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New-look Nuggets' win in LA creates West logjam

Aaron Gordon seamlessly fit into the Nuggets' play on both ends of the floor as they recorded a wire-to-wire victory over Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. The result of this game reduced the gap between the third and the seventh seed in the West to just 1.5 games.

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Nets get scarier with LA's impressive debut

In his debut, his first game suiting up in a month, Aldridge finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals in the Nets' wire-to-wire 111-89 win. His addition along with Griffin has taken the Nets from just a top-heavy team to an extremely deep team that has the potential to play in different ways.

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Antetokounmpo brothers make history

"Just being on the same court while our mom is having her phone and videotaping the whole thing. I think it's priceless," Giannis said postgame.

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On this date: Havlicek ties playoff record with 54-pt game

Havlicek's 54 points is a career-high and a Celtics franchise record that is yet to be broken.

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Drummond's Laker debut cut short with injury

"My head is high," Drummond said postgame. ""I'm going to take it day by day and come back better than ever." A part of the starting five, in his time on the floor, Drummond finished with four points, two assists, a rebound and a block.

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Doncic making late-season MVP charge

Luka Doncic got off to a slow start this season — by his standards, at least — but he's taken his game to another level lately and has the Mavericks rising up the Western Conference standings. His latest outing was yet another example of his recent MVP-level play.

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76ers' Embiid set for return from knee injury

At the time of his injury, which was reportedly a bone bruise in his left knee, the 7'0" center was averaging 29.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in 31 appearances.

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On this date: 'The Iceman' records hat-trick of scoring titles

'The Iceman' would win a total of four scoring titles during his 10-year stint in the NBA. His career scoring average of 26.18 is 9th best in NBA history.

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Clips extend win streak with statement W vs. Bucks

The Clippers rebounded from an early 12-point deficit by outscoring the Bucks 103-67 over the final three quarters despite missing key players in Paul George and Serge Ibaka.

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Butler & Bam star in Heat's streak-snapping W

The Heat duo of Butler and Adebayo took over late, scoring or assisting on 44 of the team's second-half 62 points, helping the team snap their six-game losing streak - their longest since the 2016-17 season.

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By the numbers: Westbrook's historic 35-21-14 triple-double

En route to breaking the franchise record for most triple-doubles, the former MVP turned in a game-winning triple-double performance for the ages.

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Nuggets blowout Hawks in Gordon's impressive debut

The 6'8" forward finished with 13 points in 20 mintues as the Nuggets blew out the Hawks 126-102. “The main thing and the best thing he did is accept the role," Nuggets MVP candidate Nikola Jokic said of Gordon postgame.

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NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

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#NBATopShotThis: Morant's insane vertical vs. Jazz

In a contest in Salt Lake City against the league-leading Jazz, the reigning Rookie of the Year Morant put his hops on full display when he hammered home an alley-oop lob pass.

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Clutch Zion takes over late vs. Mavs

Just about 24 hours after setting a new career-high, Zion Williamson came mighty close to recording another one. The 20-year-old erupted for 38 against the Mavericks, however more importantly, he came up clutch as the Pelicans used a 18-8 game-sealing run to win 112-103.

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Westbrook ties Wizards' all-time record in big win

Finishing with 19 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists in a comfortable 106-92 win against the Detroit Pistons, the former MVP tied Darrell Walker's franchise triple-double record of 15. This was the former MVP's 161st triple-double of his career, 20 fewer than Oscar Robertson's all-time tally.

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Harden's building MVP case in Brooklyn

On Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, in the first of a three-game road trip without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, he tied his career-high with 17 assists to go with 25 points, in the 116-112 win. After checking back into the game, he assisted on every one of the team's field goals (five assists that led to 11 of the team's last 14 points).

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On this date: Hawks-Jazz 4OT thriller in 2012

Following this game, the NBA didn't witness its next 4OT contest till 2017 when the New York Knicks and Hawks went at it in Atlanta.

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🎥 Clutch plays that swung Thu's close games

In a packed slate of 11 games on Thursday, only four were decided in single digits and each one of them came down to one critical play in the clutch.

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Middleton helps Bucks edge Celtics to extend win streak

If Daniel Theis' potential game-winning shot would have gone in, it would have snapped the Bucks' eight-game winning streak and helped the Celtics get a statement win, which would have surely lifted their spirits given their recent form and their deficit in this game.

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SGA out for 'extended time' with right foot injury

“I don’t wanna use long-term because it’s vague," Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said before the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday (ET). "But it is no day-to-day. This one is an injury that we need to now take a look at.”

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OTD: Booker makes history with 70-point outburst

Booker became just the sixth player in NBA history to record 70 points and the first since Kobe Bryant scored 81 points on January 22, 2006.

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Ayton's evolution steals spotlight in Suns statement W

The 6'11" center stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. He was one of five Suns players to score in double figures including a team-high 23 points from Devin Booker, as they handed the Miami Heat, the East's fifth seed, their fourth-straight loss.

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Kerr provides update on Curry's injury

Head coach Steve Kerr provided the update on Curry's injury prior to the team's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In 39 games this season, the 3-time champion has put up averages similar to his unanimous MVP season with 29.0 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.3 rebounds on 47.5% shooting from the field and 40.8% from beyond the arc.

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NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

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On this date: Kobe's 4th-straight 50-pt game

Bryant's 50 points against the Hornets was his fourth 50-point performance in as many games, a streak only Wilt Chamberlain had previously achieved.

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Jrue delivers as Bucks keep rolling without Giannis

This sort of splash from Holiday was long-awaited for the Bucks and he didn't disappoint, finishing with 28 points, 14 assists, five rebounds on 11-of-15 shooting from the field in just 29 minutes.

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Doncic catches fire from deep in 40-pt win

En route to finish with a game-high 37 points, the young Slovenian tied a career-high with eight 3-pointers. He scored or assisted on 11 of the Mavericks 19 straight unanswered points in the third quarter, a period that put this game out of reach for the hosts.

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Blake Griffin DUNKS in Nets debut

"It's hard not to smile in that situation but felt good to get that out of the way," Griffin said postgame referring to his dunk. In the 113-106 victory, the former six-time All-Star finished with two points, two rebounds, and a block in limited minutes.

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Ball out for 'rest of season' with injury

In 41 games of the 2020-21 season, 21 of which he started, the 19-year-old averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 45.1% shooting from the field, and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

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On this date: MJ's return in 1995

A day after announcing "I'm back" via an infamous fax, Jordan returned to the NBA floor on March 19, 1995 against the Indiana Pacers.

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Today in NBA History: Dirk passes Wilt & more

With a fadeaway jumper in the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, the German climbed past Wilt for 6th on the all-time scoring list.

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Doncic puts on a show in big win vs. Clippers

The 22-year-old Slovenian sensation, despite being guarded by two of the best wing defenders in the league in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, put on a show and provided one highlight after another. He finished with 42 points, nine assists, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and a game-high plus-minus of +29 in 42 minutes to lead the Mavericks to a comfortable 105-89 victory.

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Today in NBA History: Giannis erupts for 52-16-7

Eventual MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for his career-high 52 points while also recording 16 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes of playing time. It was the first 50-point game of his career and the first Bucks player to do so since Brandon Jennings in 2009.

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Putting Dame's epic 50-piece vs. Pels in perspective

Lillard iced a 17-point comeback with the game-winning free-throws, capping off a 25-7 run by the Portland Trail Blazers against the visiting Pelicans, to win 125-124.

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#NBATopShotThis: LBJ's hang time reverse layup

En route to recording his 99th career triple-double in a 137-121 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, James showed off his hangbtime as he put some 'English' on a reverse layup.

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Curry becomes Warriors' all-time assists leader

Curry is also within touching distance of becoming the all-time franchise leader in another couple more statistical categories.

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Edwards puts steady growth on display in career-game

While he's certainly made his presence felt with multiple 'Dunk of the Year' highlights throughout the season, his game is slowly but surely developing, and the numbers back that up.

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Butler still among the NBA's best!

Injuries and foced absences have meant the Miami Heat - the reigning Eastern Conference Champions - have had a sub-par first-half of the 2020-21 season, but Jimmy Butler, in the games he's played, has shown that he's still among the league's best.

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Surging Mavs lay rest to Denver demons in win

The last time the Mavericks were in Denver, their key players were impacted by the league's 'Health and Safety protocols' which put them on a downward spiral. This time, however, healthy and surging, the Mavericks snapped the Nuggets' win streak 116-103, only the second Nuggets-Mavericks game decided by the double-digits since Luka Doncic was drafted.

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Gasol (health & safety), Caruso (concussion) out of action

While the Spaniard big man remains out due to 'Health and Safety protocols', having played his last game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 28 (ET), Alex Caruso has been added to the NBA's 'Concussion protocols'.

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Grizz battle but Jokic, Nuggets win in Memphis

The deep Memphis squad gave the Nuggets a tough fight but in the closing seconds, Serbian Nikola Jokic added to his MVP case with some late-game heroics in the 103-102 win.

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On This Date: Irving (2015) & Bird (1985) record career-highs

Two historic all-time scorers recorded their career-highs on March 12th. We take a lookback at those performances.

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Irving's career-best shooting season continues

Irving maintained his remarkable career-highs in shooting efficiencies as he went off for a 40-piece against his former team, including scoring eight of the Nets' final 11 points - as part of their 13-3 game-sealing run.

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Doncic climbs all-time ladder as Mavs edge Spurs

The 22-year-old Slovenian finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists as the Mavericks revival continued with their 10th win in their last 12 games.

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#NBATopShotThis: Ja's fancy fakes leads to slick dime

One of Morant's 10 assists was arguably the 'Play of the Game' as the reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show in the Grizzlies' 127-112 victory over the Wizards in Memphis.

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Dame calls Game as Team LeBron win 170-150

Lillard's dagger from half-court helped Team LeBron win the game having already won every single quarter. Thus, earning a total of $1.25 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Meanwhile, reigning two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was named All-Star Game MVP for his record-breaking 35-point performance.

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Running Diary from the 2021 NBA All-Star Game

For a fourth straight year, Captain LeBron James and his team were victorious - winning the 2021 NBA All-Star Game by reaching the target score of 170 while holding Team Durant to 150 points. Courtesy of the win, Team LeBron earned a total of $1.25 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

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Trail Blazers' Simons wins AT&T Slam Dunk Contest

For the first time in the All-Star Slam Dunk contest history, a player from the Portland Trail Blazers was crowned the champion.

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'Dame Time' on both ends vs. Warriors

Lillard scored the team's final eight points, outscoring the Warriors 8-3 over the final 2:14 minutes of the game to lead the Trail Blazers to a 108-106 victory.

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By The Numbers: T.J. McConnell's historic triple-double

McConnell set and broke multiple NBA records in his game-winning performance which included a triple-double with 10 steals on perfect shooting. His play, especially in the second half, helped the Pacers rally back from a 19-point second-half deficit to snap a four-game losing streak.

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Suns overcome Booker ejection, def. shorthanded Lakers

By overcoming Devin Booker's ejection in the third quarter, the Suns won against the Lakers in LA for the first time since Nov. 17, 2017 and also climbed to the second seed in the Western Conference.

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Fertitta: 'James Harden will always be a Rocket'

“James Harden will always be a Rocket,” Fertitta told the Houston Chronicle. When his jersey does go up at the Toyota Center, 'The Beard' will be the seventh player to have their jersey retired.

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Reliving the greatest All-Star Games since 2000

Ahead of the 2021 All-Star Game – the 70th game in league history – there are far too many classics to include on one list. With that in mind, we take a look at the best All-Star games since the turn of the century.

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Melo & Melo duel as Trail Blazers snap 4-game skid

The Portland Trail Blazers knocked down a franchise-record 24 3-pointers en route to a comfortable 123-111 win, led by season-high tallies across the board from 17-year veteran Anthony.

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Pels survive late-game rally, upset Jazz 129-124

The Jazz flipped the switch late, going on a 16-3 late-game run but the Pelicans held on to pull-off the upset. Zion Williamson contributed across the board with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on 10-of-17 shooting from the field.

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Hornets' 'Miracle after Midnight' Pt. 2 in Sacramento

Multiple young guys came up clutch late in the fourth quarter, as the Hornets came back from eight down in the final 53 seconds to provide a sequel to the franchise's 'Miracle After Midnight' game in 2016.

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Clutch Tatum spoils Beal's 46-pt game in Boston

The league's leading-scorer put on a clinic yet again but Jayson Tatum's late-game heroics, where he scored the team's final eight points including the game-winner, helped the Celtics record back-to-back wins for the first time since Jan. 25.

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Doncic outduels Harden as Mavs blowout Nets

Led by their 22-year-old Slovenian sensation, the Mavericks record a 17-point win (115-98) over the Nets, who suited up in this one without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

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Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's seven-game exciting slate is headlined by the last game in Brooklyn where the Nets put their eight-game win streak on the line against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights, and more.

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B'day boy Murray comes up clutch vs. Trail Blazers

Nikola Jokic put up 41 points, 35 of which came in the third quarter, while Murray took over in the final period to ensure the Nuggets extend their home win streak to four and rebound from a rough 1-3 road trip.

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Wiz win 5th straight with 17-pt comeback vs. LAL

The Wizards' backcourt contributed for a majority of the team's points in the comeback, including all of their 12 in overtime. The 127-124 win extends the Wizards win streak to five while handing the Lakers their third straight loss, and the fourth in their last five.

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All-Star Moment: Booker outduels Lillard in Suns win

Booker continues his red-hot form, scoring 34 through three quarters in the Suns' 32-point blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers - the team's 12th win in their last 14.

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LBJ on track to emulate MJ's last MVP season

Michael Jordan's 1997-98 season was one of his greatest ever, where he took home his final league MVP. In his 18th season, LeBron James looks on track to emulate that incredible campaign. Can he do it?

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Nets edge Clippers, extend win streak to 6

Paul George came alive in the fourth quarter, bringing his team back from 15 down to within four, but was forced to sit out late as the Nets, powered by their backcourt of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, continued their winning ways.

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Heat survive Finals rematch, beat Lakers 96-94

This is the Heat's second consecutive win, improving them to 3-3 on their road trip. Meanwhile, this is the Lakers' second consecutive loss and the third in their last four.

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Jazz def. Clippers, win 9th straight & 20 of last 21

By defeating the shorthanded LA Clippers, who suited up without starters in Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Nicolas Batum, the Jazz improved the league-best record to 24-5, 20 of which the team have won by double digits.

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All-Star Moment: Young takes over late in Boston

'Ice' Trae snapped the Hawks' four-game losing streak by scoring 16 of the team's final 25, helping them defeat the Celtics 122-114 in Boston.

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Report: KD set to miss game vs. Lakers

The Lakers game will be Durant's third straight game missed due to a right hamstring strain. The former league MVP has already missed 11 of the team's 30 games so far, including a couple of games due to the league's 'health and safety' protocols.

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Shorthanded Nets, led by Harden, snap Suns' win streak

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant not in uniform, the Nets used a big second-half rally including a game-sealing 20-11 run to snap the Phoenix Suns' seven game win streak and remain undefeated on their road trip.

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All-Star Moment: Zion stars in Pelicans' big win

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, the top two picks from the 2019 NBA Draft, put on a show but it was the former who proved to be a huge catalyst for the team's 144-113 win in Memphis.

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Jazz edge 76ers, despite Simmons' career-high 42 PTS

With no Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons had one of the best game of his careers as he finished with a career-high 42 points to go along 12 assists and nine rebounds. Despite his spectacular game, the Jazz survived, courtesy of Jordan Clarkson, to win their eighth straight and register their 19th win in the last 20 games.

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All-Star Moment: Randle erupts for 44 in Knicks win

En route to 44 points, Randle knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers while scoring or assisting on 12 of the team's game-sealing 16-8 run vs. the Atlanta Hawks. His final stat line makes him the first Knick since Stephon Marbury in 2005 to post 40/5/5 and 5+ threes.

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Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.

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Lillard-Doncic duel as Blazers escape Dallas with W

The Trail Blazers, who led for much of this game including holding the game's largest lead of 14 but in the end, survived the Mavericks' late-game rally to win their fourth straight.

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Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

Monday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

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Surging Jazz prep for big week with big win vs. Heat

Behind a huge third quarter, the Jazz beat the Heat 112-94 for their 18th win in the last 19 games. The victory extends their winning streak to seven and helps them set a record that puts them alongside former championship teams in the 1971 Bucks and 2008 Celtics.

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Ball making starting role his own in Charlotte

Ball's play and impact on the team - backed by his numbers - in his fifth straight start after 20 games of coming off the bench is proving that the team's decision to include him in the starting lineup was right. His game against the Rockets put him alongside some of the NBA's greats like Stephen Curry, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic.

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Oscar's off-court impact on the NBA is invaluable

"The Big O" was a trailblazing athlete whose impact has been felt on many levels for generations. While between the lines he revolutionized the game with unparalleled career accomplishments, his impact may have been felt more off the court where he stood for causes that shaped the future of sports by empowering players and combating racial inequality.

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Giannis drops 47 but Suns snap Bucks win streak

The Greek Freak missed a potential game-winner on the final possession, which gave the Suns their seventh win in the last eight games behind huge second halves from their backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

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Doncic-Young entertain as Mavs revival continues

Capping off a win with defence on the final possession, the Mavericks beat the Hawks 118-117 to win their fourth of their last five as both superstar point guards didn't disappoint, with their big games.

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Ingels stars as Jazz tie best 25-game start in franchise history

Behind 36 points from Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz defeat the Celtics to improve their league-best record to 20-5 and tie their best 25-game start in franchise history.

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Kerr calls Curry's circus layup 'Jordan-esque'

Curry scored 32 points in 32 minutes, including 16 points in a pivotal third quarter where the Warriors outscored the Spurs 36-20, but everyone was talking about a field goal he made in the closing minutes of the first quarter.

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All-Star Moment: Jerami Grant's bet paying off

The 6'8" forward is having a breakout season this year, nearly doubling his average in every major stat category. In Wednesday's game against the star-studded Nets, he led the Pistons to victory with his fifth 30-point game of this campaign.

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MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.

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All-Star Moment: Fox's big game vs. Kings

The point guard has been a huge reason for the Kings' recent 7-1 record, coming up clutch multiple times. Could he be the franchise's first All-Star guard in over two decades?

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Curry drops 57 but Doncic, Mavs win in Dallas

Breaking multiple records, Curry became the only player in the NBA with multiple 50-point games this season but 21-year-old Doncic helped the Mavericks overcome that, for the 134-132 win in Dallas.

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All-Star Moment: SGA comes up clutch again

Not for the first time this season, the Canadian guard came up huge for the Thunder, late in the game, as they beat the Timberwolves 120-118.

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Durant (safety protocols) out until Friday

These three games will be Durant's second multiple-game absence due to the NBA's coronavirus health and safety protocols this season.

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Zion dominates, helps Pelicans blowout Suns

"That's, by far, the best defence I have seen him play," Pelicans head coach Van Gundy said postgame. That's a huge step in the right direction for Williamson, who scored 28 on an incredible shooting efficiency in a 123-101 win.

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All-Star Moment of the Day: Doncic outduels Young in ATL

The Slovenian superstar outplayed his point guard counterpart on the Hawks in every stat category. His performance helped the Dallas squad take care of two losing streaks at once by winning 122-116.

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LeBron's play biggest key to Lakers' 5-2 road trip

Displaying tremendous fight and determination, the Lakers went 5-2 through a gruelling seven-game road trip - one of only five teams to do so in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Here's a look into what clicked on their trip that nearly lasted a fortnight.

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James Harden has been a seamless fit in Brooklyn

The Beard put up 23 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds - his fourth triple-double in nine games with the Nets - as the Brooklyn 'Big 3' proved too much for the Clippers to handle.

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VanVleet has NBA Twitter buzzing

From former teammates like DeMar DeRozan to former Raptors like Jose Calderon, the undrafted player from 2016 had multiple players - current and retired - take to Twitter to react to his record-breaking career-night.

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All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine helps Bulls edge Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.

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Cavs putting the NBA on notice

The Cavaliers are competitive for the first time since LeBron’s departure, not languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference without an identity. What’s been the keys to their success? It’s been a combination of defence and their young stars finding their groove.

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Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's games

The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

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Beal, Russ heroics help Wizards stun Nets

The Wizards' 149 points are the most points allowed in the NBA this season. The second-best tally in that category of 147 is also allowed by the Nets.

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2021 G League Bubble: What you need to know

A total of 18 teams – 17 G League squads and the developmental Ignite – will each play 15 games from Feb. 10 to Mar. 6 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.

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LBJ rises on all-time list as Lakers beat Celtics

The Lakers outscored the Celtics 25-17 in the final quarter but needed a couple of misses in the final seconds from Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis respectively to escape Beantown with the victory.

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Embiid, Curry pay tribute to Kobe

The superstar duo were two of multiple NBA personalities to pay tribute to 'The Black Mamba' over the past couple of days, remembering the Laker legend on the one-year anniversary of his tragic passing.

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Harris game-winner helps 76ers snap Lakers streak

With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.

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Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 12-game slate

Thursday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

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Trae honours Kobe after clutch shot vs. Clippers

"One thing I think about when I think of Kobe is big shots," the 22-year-old Hawks superstar said postgame. Thus, fittingly, he paid homage to the Black Mamba after his long-range clutch shot.

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4 stats to know from LeBron's 46-pt showcase

Taking over in the fourth quarter, James outscored the Cavaliers by himself to lead the Lakers to a 115-108 win and help them maintain their unbeaten road record.

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Nets showcase defensive potential in win over Heat

The Nets sealed the game with a 15-0 run, sparked by their most-recent acquisition, James Harden. It was the first time in the Nets' Big 3 era that the team held their opponents to under 100 points.

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Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's 10-game slate

Tuesday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

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Lillard, Blazers survive furious Knicks 2nd-half rally

Down by 25 early in the third quarter, the Knicks nearly pulled of the comeback win if it wasn't for Damian Lillard, who answered the call yet again for the shorthanded Portland squad.

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Brown makes NBA history vs. Cavaliers

The 24-year-old is averaging career-highs in nearly every stat and efficiency category this season. His most recent performance, at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers, caught the eye of NBA legend Bill Russell.

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Jokic, Murray help Nuggets sweep OT games in PHX

Behind two statement wins in Phoenix, albeit requiring overtimes, the Nuggets continue building momentum. Denver is now 9-7, having won six of their last eight and three straight for the first time this season.

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Curry passes Miller for 2nd on all-time 3PM charts

Curry surpasses Hall of Famer Miller's tally of made 3-pointers in more than 600 fewer games while making them at a better efficiency of nearly four percentile points.

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Jokic, Nuggets edge Suns in OT in Phoenix

Denver rally back from a double-digit halftime deficit in Phoenix and force overtime, before eventually recording a win over the Suns. The Nuggets improved to 8-7, their first instance this season being above .500.

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KD sits as Sexton leads Cavs past Nets again

For the second time in three days, a Cavaliers squad led by a young Collin Sexton defeated the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland.

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Ayton earns praise as Suns get back on track

The former No. 1 overall pick became only the second Suns player in the last 30 seasons to record at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks as Phoenix registered their first victory in Houston since 2016.

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Doncic's jaw-dropping dimes deserve second look

Doncic recorded yet another triple-double as the Mavericks outlasted the Pacers in Indiana, but it was two particular passes to Kristaps Porzingis that had social media buzzing.

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Curry, Warriors use big 2nd half runs to upset Lakers

This game, the capper of a nine-game MLK Day slate, was a tale of two halves. After the Lakers domination in the first half, Golden State rally back in the second to snap Los Angeles' 5-game win streak.

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Can Harden and KD make clutch takeovers a habit?

For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Mills passes Ginobili for NBA record

Mills and Ginobili were teammates on the Spurs for seven seasons, including the 2014 NBA Championship squad.

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The Utah Jazz defence is back!

After the road win in Denver, a rematch of their thrilling first-round series in the 2020 playoffs, the Jazz extended their win streak to five and improved to 9-4, good for a tied second-best record in the league.

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Impressions from Harden's historic Nets debut

There was no shortage of highlights plays and record-breaking numbers from The Beard's debut with the Nets but here's a look at a few early thoughts as Brooklyn registered a 122-115 home win over Orlando.

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Lillard & CJ make history, continue steadying ship

Yet again, the Trail Blazers backcourt came up clutch. Lillard and McCollum led the 20-point comeback as the former sealed it late to give Portland their fourth straight victory.

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Doncic gives Mavs plenty of reasons to celebrate

In a wire-to-wire 104-93 road win in Charlotte, Doncic balled out, but his spectacular performance wasn't the only reason for Mavericks fans to cheer.

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Clutch KD outduels Jokic, rises on all-time scoring list

Nearly recording his first triple-double of the season, Durant passed over three NBA legends on the all-time scoring list as he sparked the Nets to an 18-point comeback victory including a huge 29-4 run in the third quarter.

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Is Beal on track for 1st career All-NBA selection?

Beal continued his hot stretch, this time nearly recording his first triple-double of the season. More importantly, this time, his performance came in a win - a rare occurrence for the Wizards early on in the 2020-21 season.

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Davis returns, re-ignites Lakers defence vs. Rockets

After a couple of consecutive games of allowing 115 points or more, Lakers get back on track with Davis return in Houston. They cruised to victory by holding the Rockets 29.1 percent from the 3-point line and scoring plenty off their turnovers.

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Patty Mills comes up clutch in Spurs' OT win

The duo of DeMar DeRozan and Patty Mills scored 16 of the team's last 21 points (fourth quarter and overtime), helping the Spurs win their third straight - all on the road.

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Ball makes NBA history with 1st career triple-double

En route to his first career triple-double - 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists - in the Hornets' 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks, rookie LaMelo Ball, at 19 years and 140 days, became the youngest-ever to record a triple-double.

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The Knicks are ... good again?

Have the Knicks caught lightning in a bottle with their early start or is the new "winning attitude" and culture established by recently appointed head coach Tom Thibodeau here to stay?

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Curry tweaks left ankle as Warriors fall to Clippers

In the final seconds of the loss to the Clippers, Curry grimaced after tweaking his left ankle. It came at the end of a game where he struggled to get going, only scoring 13 points as the Clippers beat the Warriors 108-101.

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