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Defence leads Rockets past Bucks

The Houston Rockets turned up the heat on the defensive end down the stretch as they closed the game on a 16-4 run to seal an impressive 120-116 win over the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks.

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How Sunday's games impacted the playoff race

The playoff-like intensity is impossible to ignore as the NBA restart continued with Sunday's six-game slate. Boston dealt Portland a setback in a thriller while San Antonio's playoff streak is still in play. What does it all mean for the playoff picture? We've got you covered below.

Gilbert McGregor

Westbrook helps Rockets edge Bucks

Russell Westbrook guided the Houston Rockets past the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.

Dejan Kalinic

What's at stake on Sunday?

Through three game-days of the NBA season restart in Orlando, all teams have played at least one seeding game. Day four will see 12 teams compete in six highly impactful games. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during Sunday's six-game slate.

Gilbert McGregor

How Friday's games impacted the playoff race

Who moved up in the standings? Who's in danger of falling? The first full day of action at the NBA's restart has had a wide-ranging effect on the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Gilbert McGregor

Smart slams officials over Giannis

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was unhappy with officials after a loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks.

Dejan Kalinic

Giannis leads Bucks past Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way in a win over the Boston Celtics.

Dejan Kalinic

Marcus Smart says NBA made sure Giannis Antetokounmpo wouldn't foul out vs. Celtics

The Celtics guard thought the reigning MVP committed at least six fouls, if not seven, Friday night.

Tom Gatto

5 Takeaways: Giannis stars as Bucks edge out Celtics

The reigning MVP finished with 36 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes as the Bucks tipped off their season restart with a 119-112 win.

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What's at stake in Friday's games?

With six games on the schedule, the sense of urgency is high as each team taking the floor has plenty to play for. Below, have a look at the current standings as well as what's at stake during today's full slate of action.

Gilbert McGregor

Are Celtics a bigger East threat than Raptors?

The defending champs may have the second-best record in the East, but that doesn't mean they're the biggest threat to take out Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Micah Adams

NBA games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 season restart on TNT, ESPN & more channels

Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.

Tadd Haislop

Is Kawhi still the best player in the NBA?

Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Did Pascal Siakam do enough to stay in the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.

Scott Rafferty

NBA: No positive COVID-19 tests

Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.

Dom Farrell

NBA returns: STATS preview

Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.

Sacha Pisani

Power Rankings: Where did the Raps land?

After four months without action, we're just days away from NBA games that will have an impact on the standings. Based on what we know from the first part of the season and what we've seen through early scrimmages, we're gaining an idea of just what to expect from the remainder of the season and who should come out on top.

Gilbert McGregor

Scrimmage Roundup: Smith & Redick catch fire

Headlined by big performances from J.R. Smith, Mike Conley Jr., and JJ Redick, we've got you covered with all the news from today's scrimmage games:

Benyam Kidane

5 takeaways from Day 4 scrimmages

Day 4 of scrimmages in Orlando gave us plenty to talk about, headlined by some big performances from Caris LeVert, Kyle Kuzma, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

NBA.com Staff

Scrimmage Roundup: Giannis shows no rust; Curry starts on fire

For the second consecutive day, eight teams took the floor in Orlando for their first scrimmage games. Here are a few observations from the four games, headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant showing and Seth Curry's red-hot shooting performance.

Yash Matange

Previewing Thursday's scrimmages

After an entertaining Day 1, eight teams take the floor on Day 2 for their first scrimmage games. Here's a quick primer with the top storyline for each squad.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses NBA MVP race against LeBron James

Voting for the 2019-20 MVP takes place this week but Giannis Antetokounmpo insisted winning back-to-back awards is not important.

Omnisport

Ranking starting forward tandems at the restart

Ahead of the NBA's imminent return, we're taking a look at the starting forward tandems for all 22 teams taking the floor in Orlando.

Gilbert McGregor

Seeding games won't impact awards races

The league recently sent out a memo informing teams that annual performance awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year, will be based upon games played through March 11. Statistical titles, however, will be impacted by the final eight games.

NBA.com Staff

Who should win DPOY?

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo join Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in NBA history to win MVP and DPOY in the same season? He has a strong case but faces some serious competition from the likes of Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Brook Lopez, Bam Adebayo, Kawhi Leonard and Rudy Gobert.

Scott Rafferty

NBA players, teams continue to promote social justice

A massive donation by Jrue Holiday. Messages on the backs of jerseys. Even an entire 'Black Lives Matter' themed bus. As the season's restart draws nearer, players and teams continue to fight for justice and shine the spotlight on important social issues.

Gilbert McGregor

Players with most to prove in playoffs

All eyes will be on Pascal Siakam, Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo for very different reasons when the 2020 NBA Playoffs begin.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis: 2020 NBA title will be 'toughest championship you could ever win'

This season's NBA championship should not come with an asterisk, according to Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sacha Pisani

Giannis: "the toughest championship you could ever win"

The reigning MVP held a conference call on Wednesday during which he spoke about the pursuit of an NBA title in Orlando.

NBA.com Staff

What's left to settle over final eight games of reg season?

When the NBA season resumes in Orlando next month, each team will play eight "seeding games" ahead of the playoffs. Eight games might not sound like much, but there's a lot that could change from where teams are seeded to which teams ultimately make the playoffs. And we'd be remiss without mentioning some award races that could heat up!

Scott Rafferty

NBA's detailed plans for restart

The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.

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Where do Raps rank among 22 teams left?

The Toronto Raptors currently have the third-best record, but does that mean they have the third-best odds of winning the NBA title? With 22 teams scheduled to play out the rest of the 2020 season, we ranked every team's odds to win the title from least likely to most likely.

Micah Adams

Current standings, Playoff Picture

Take a look at the NBA's standings as well as potential playoff pairings based on games played through March 11.

NBA.com Staff

Updated odds to win NBA title

With 22 teams set to resume the season in July, the Los Angeles Lakers are now the betting favorite to win the NBA title in Orlando.

NBA.com Staff

Lopez should be getting more DPOY love

If he doesn't win it, Brook Lopez deserves to be a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year this season on the strength of his rim protection numbers and its impact on Milwaukee's historic defence.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis > Last 25 MVP winners

The reigning MVP elevates his play against good teams like no player in modern history. Why the number '51.6' debunks the narrative that he's not ready to win big.

Micah Adams

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Debating All-NBA Teams

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate the All-NBA Teams for this season. Can LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard make the First Team? What do you do about Jayson Tatum and Pascal Siakam? What about Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? All that and much more.

NBA.com Staff

You can't tell the story of the 1970s without...

Kareem. Doctor J. Iceman. The Logo. Pistol Pete. The 1970s ushered in a new brand of basketball that marked a significant shift still felt today. These are the the defining moments from the NBA's quintessential fork-in-the-road decade.

Micah Adams

Let's talk title contenders

With the NBA targeting a potential return to play, the focus shifts back to the hardwood as players and teams gear up for an unprecedented chase for the championship. How will LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard navigate a new series of circumstances in which the top three contenders no longer benefit from a home-court advantage? Could a healthy Ben Simmons play spoiler for the Sixers? And where do the Raptors sit in their quest to repeat? Here are the tiers of championship contenders as dreams of postseason play begin to take shape.

Micah Adams

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Sweet 16?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate some of the alternative playoff formats being discussed for the NBA's potential return later this summer at Disney World.

NBA.com Staff

Bucks & Raptors face-off in Gm 1 of 2019 East Finals

Fueled by a playoff career-high 29 points from Brook Lopez, the Bucks clinched Game 1 108-100. They closed the game on a 10-0 run and forced the Raptors to miss their final eight shot attempts.

Yash Matange

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Twitter account hacked, jokes pour in on social media

The Bucks and their superstar confirmed the account was hacked.

Austin Anderson

The Buck doesn't stop here

Fueled by Giannis Antetokounmpo's brilliance, the Milwaukee Bucks were quietly stringing together one of the most dominant defensive seasons in league history.

Matthew Blum

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Hill: Life more important than resuming play

NBA veteran George Hill discussed the league's hiatus caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

Sacha Pisani

🎥 Re-watch Giannis' first career triple-double

In what was Kobe Bryant's final game in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show, recording 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, four blocks, and three steals.

Benyam Kidane

NBA playoff predictions 2020: Projecting the hypothetical bracket, from Round 1 to the NBA Finals

Who would have captured the 2020 NBA championship under normal circumstances? Let's jump into the hypothetical playoff bracket and find out.

Jordan Greer

Antetokounmpo family donates 10,000 surgical masks

The Antetokounmpo brothers have come together to donate 10,000 surgical masks to an Athens neighbourhood to help with Covid-19 relief in Greece.

Kane Pitman

Giannis and the Bucks navigate uncertainty of 2019-20 season

The Milwaukee Bucks were on track to take the NBA's best record and subsequent home court advantage into the postseason. With the season hold, how are Giannis Antetokounmpo and the other Bucks stars handling the hiatus?

Kane Pitman

Sights and sounds from Raptors historic win over Bucks

The Toronto Raptors booked their first-ever ticket to the NBA Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd. Re-live the sights and sounds that made the monumental night so special.

Kyle Irving

Relive history: Raptors clinch first Finals appearance

The Raptors defeated the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Relive the instant reaction to Toronto's historic win.

Scott Rafferty

Revisit keys to Raptors-Bucks Game 6

The Raptors won three straight against the Bucks, taking a 3-2 series lead after a massive road win in Game 5. Now one win away from their first Finals appearance in franchise history, what did Toronto need to do to close things out at home?

Kyle Irving

Relive Raptors thrilling Game 5 win

After an impressive road win the Toronto Raptors were one win away from moving on to the first NBA Finals in franchise history. Take a look back at some immediate reactions from a monumental victory.

Micah Adams

Revisit 5 Keys to Raptors-Bucks Game 5

Can Giannis Antetokounmpo figure out the defensive challenges presented by Kawhi Leonard? Which team's reserves will make the biggest difference? Here are the biggest keys to a pivotal Game 5.

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In 2019 ECF, VanVleet delivered one day after birth of son

Fred VanVleet flew to see the birth of his son, Fred Jr., on Monday, May 20, 2019. One day later, he delivered his best game of the postseason to help the Raptors even the series 2-2.

NBA.com Staff

How Raps evened series with Bucks

The Raptors squared the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2 after a comfortable 120-102 win over the Bucks in Game 4. Here's a look back at the immediate reaction to Toronto's win.

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Giannis has no access to hoop

Giannis Antetokounmpo provided an insight into his life during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sacha Pisani

How the Raptors won epic Game 3

The Toronto Raptors made the series 2-1 with a hard-fought 118-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3. Here's a look back at the immediate reaction to Toronto's loss.

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Gasol's shot that saved Raptors championship run

In all of the madness that was Toronto's first NBA championship run in franchise history, certain key plays were lost in the commotion. Without this shot from Marc Gasol, the Raptors may have fallen short of their goal again.

Kyle Irving

DiVincenzo is the Bucks' championship X-Factor

After an injury riddled rookie season, Donte DiVincenzo has quickly become an integral part of the Bucks rotation. In one year, the 23-year-old has gone from an intriguing prospect to a key factor in a potential Finals run.

Kane Pitman

How did the Bucks take Game 2?

The Milwaukee Bucks take a 2-0 series lead after a convincing 125-103 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.

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What were the Raptors keys ahead of Game 2?

Pascal Siakam got off to an aggressive start in Game 1 but cooled off in the second half. How could the Raptors get him back on track in Game 2?

Scott Rafferty

Revisit four things to watch in Game 2 of Raptors-Bucks

Will Brook Lopez have a repeat performance? Can Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors get going from the perimeter? Will the Bucks continue to dominate the offensive glass?

Scott Rafferty

How Bucks won thrilling Game 1

The Milwaukee Bucks turned it on in the fourth quarter to snatch a 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors to take a 1-0 series lead. Here's a look back at the immediate reaction to Toronto's loss.

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Relive Raps title run: previewing Bucks series

The championship run continues! On Wednesday, TSN and Sportsnet will air Game 1 of Toronto's third-round series with Milwaukee from the 2019 NBA Playoffs. We've got you covered with a comprehensive preview to help set the stage for reliving the Eastern Conference Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors, riddles and the Greek Freak

Kawhi Leonard's defence on the Greek Freak changed last season's Eastern Conference Finals. Would that same scheme work again on Antetokounmpo or has the reigning MVP since figured it out?

Scott Rafferty

McCollum voted most underrated player since 2000

The people have spoken! Our readers have voted Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum as the most underrated player of the last two decades. The most popular write-in candidate? Kyle Lowry! Here are the full results.

NBA.com Staff

When do the 2020 playoffs begin?

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on April 18. The Finals will begin more than a month later, on June 4.

NBA.com Staff

The craziest shorts in NBA history

The 2003 NBA rookie class was absolutely stacked, and yet it was a set of iconic photos of T.J Ford that have remained etched in the the memory of fans to this day.

Kane Pitman

15 must-rewatch games from 2019-20

With no live NBA action and all games from the 2019-20 season free on NBA League Pass until April 22, we give you a list of games you must rewatch from this season.

Yash Matange

MVP Ladder update

With the season postponed, let's check in on where Pascal Siakam stands in the Most Valuable Player race.

Kane Pitman

Top 10 international players this season

Members of six different countries on our NBA.com Global staff voted on the NBA's top 10 players from the rest of the world. Europe, Africa and Australia were all continents with a presence in the top 10.

Agustín Aboy

Zion, Love & others pledge $100K to team's arena employees

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down games for the next 30 days, players around the league have pledged to ensure hourly arena employees will still get paid.

NBA.com Staff

Zion, Giannis among stars pledging money to help arena workers affected by coronavirus suspensions

The impact of the NBA and NHL's seasons being suspended goes beyond sports. Some players are trying to lessen some of that impact.

Austin Anderson

Antetokounmpo to donate $100K to Bucks arena staff

"It’s bigger than basketball!" Antetokounmpo tweeted. "And during this tough time I want to help the people that make my life, my family’s lives and my teammates lives easier."

NBA.com Staff

NBA standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2020 playoffs

Here's a snapshot of the updated NBA playoff picture, including standings and potential matchups for each conference.

Jordan Greer

When do the NBA playoffs start in 2020? Dates, TV schedule, updated standings & seeding scenarios

Which NBA teams will clinch playoff berths as the 2019-20 regular season comes to a close? Here are the updated standings along with potential playoff matchups.

Jordan Greer

Power Rankings: Return of the King

There was plenty of movement among the top 10 in a week that saw the L.A. Lakers earn a number of statement wins, the Toronto Raptors go perfect and the Houston Rockets fail to earn a win. Who rose? Who fell? We've got you covered with it all.

Gilbert McGregor

Banged-up Bucks made 'right call' to sit starters against Nuggets

With Giannis Antetokounmpo injured and other starters not used, the Bucks were beaten by the Nuggets on Monday.

Rob Lancaster

Nuggets hand Bucks third-straight loss

Missing four starters in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe and Brook Lopez, the Bucks slump to their first three-game regular-season losing streak under Mike Budenholzer.

Benyam Kidane

Nuggets' Jamal Murray has best dunk of his career wiped out by offensive foul call

The jam was still amazing to watch.

Dan Bernstein

Monday's scores: Hawks outlast Hornets in 2OT thriller

The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Sunday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis (knee) to miss at least one more game

After sustaining the injury against the Lakers, Antetokounmpo will not play in the remaining two games of the Bucks' three-game road trip.

Gilbert McGregor

Taking stock of the MVP race

Quite a lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race. The top two is the same, but there's a newcomer in the top-five and Russell Westbrook's emergence has impacted James Harden's MVP chances in a big way.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron James on NBA staging games without fans due to coronavirus fears: I ain't playing

NBA teams have reportedly been told to prepare for the possibility of staging games without fans, much to the dismay of LeBron James.

Liam Blackburn

Giannis to undergo precautionary MRI on left knee

Antetokounmpo collided with Avery Bradley on a drive to the basket, with his leg appearing to bend awkwardly as he came down.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron, Lakers go from Giannis to another big challenge

LA and King James clinched against Giannis and the Bucks at home. Their next foe won't allow them to coast right away.

Tom Gatto

Friday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron leads Lakers to win over Giannis and the Bucks

In the battle between the league's two best teams, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a statement win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

The secret behind the Bucks' NBA-leading defense? The rearview contest

Bucks guards have perfected the art of the rearview contest. It's a simple (but not easy) defensive strategy.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Lakers vs. Bucks on tonight? Time, TV schedule for potential NBA Finals preview

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Lakers vs. Bucks, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Friday's game.

Jordan Greer

Who has the longest active postseason streak?

The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2019-20 NBA season having qualified for postseason play for 22 straight years.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

NBA.com Staff

Giannis, Bucks rally to beat Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks move to a league-best 53-9 on the season after a 119-100 home win over the Indiana Pacers.

Benyam Kidane

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Heat defence overpowers Bucks

The Heat held Giannis Antetokounmpo to a season-low 13 points as the Bucks scored under 100 points for the second game in row.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's scores: McCollum drops 41 PTS vs. Magic

CJ McCollum filled it up for the Blazers, while the Pacers and Heat extended their win streaks. Catch up on all the results below!

NBA.com Staff

Should we cool off the Heat?

The Miami Heat are 4-6 in the last ten games, a far cry from their 24-9 start to the year. Is it time to cool off on the Heat's chances at a deep playoff run?

Carlan Gay

How far did the Raptors fall?

The Rockets are rewarded for their six-game win streak while the Raptors take a slide following a winless week. A team drops out of the top-10 while a new team re-enters the league's elite group.

Kyle Irving

Giannis logs first 40-20 game of his career

The reigning MVP was on a mission in Charlotte, dropping 41 points, 20 rebounds and six assists in the Bucks' 93-85 win over the Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis Antetokounmpo's best reply to James Harden came on the court

The reigning NBA MVP says his game isn't about power and that he still wants to improve in a bunch of areas. He looked just fine against the Thunder.

Tom Gatto

James Harden fires back at Giannis Antetokounmpo after All-Star Draft joke

James Harden didn't think Giannis Antetokounmpo's joke about him was all that funny.

Jordan Greer

Giannis, Bucks dominate Thunder

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a complete performance from start to finish as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to win No. 51 on the season in a blow out with over Oklahoma City.

Kane Pitman

Friday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Friday night's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Is Siakam now a top-10 player?

For the third time this season, our NBA.com Global Staff joined forces to rank the best players in the league. At the start of the season, Raptors' forward Pascal Siakam didn't even crack the top 30. Has he done enough to crack the top 10?

Scott Rafferty

Pascal Siakam and the weight of great expectations

There's no denying that Siakam has made another leap. But with the jump from Most Improved to All-Star Game starter comes heightened expectations and as the focus turns towards defending the title, it's time to ask whether or not Siakam is ready to be the true number one option on a championship team.

Micah Adams

Tuesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Eight thoughts: Bucks outmuscle Raptors in 2nd half

The Raptors caught fire early from downtown, but couldn't keep the Bucks at bay who rallied before taking over with tough interior defence down the stretch. Only three teams in NBA history have reached 50 wins quicker than the Bucks who improve to 50-8 and are now 8-0 on the second night of back-to-backs.

Kyle Irving

Bucks put the clamps on Raps late

After withstanding a surge by the Raptors from beyond the arc, the Milwaukee Bucks turned up the intensity on the defensive end to improve to 50-8. Only three teams in NBA history have reached 50 wins quicker than the Bucks who pick up a big road win on the second night of a back-to-back.

Micah Adams

What's changed since Raptors-Bucks last met?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unstoppable, the Raptors never quit and Toronto's bench continues to evolve. In looking back at the first meeting back in November, which lessons learned still hold true and which are worth forgetting?

Micah Adams

The Bucks are unstoppable ... or are they?

They might win 70 games. They might finish with the best scoring margin in NBA history. They have a 25-year-old reigning MVP who is likely going to win it again. So why aren't the Bucks prohibitive favourites to win it all?

Scott Rafferty

Can Raptors close the gap between them and Bucks?

This is the second meeting between the Raptors and Bucks this season. The Bucks won the first, led by a monster 36-point, 15-rebound double-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Scott Rafferty

Kyle Lowry is Giannis' biggest roadblock

Nobody has faced off against the Greek Freak more times than Kyle Lowry. The results don't paint a pretty picture for the reigning MVP who enters Tuesday's marquee matchup looking to buck some bad history.

Carlan Gay

Beal's career-high ends up on wrong side of history

Bradley Beal has been on a tear all season long but continues to come up short. From team results to All-Star voting, he can't catch a break. For the second-consecutive night, the Wizards star dropped a career-high in scoring in a losing effort as the Wizards fell to the Bucks.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Kobe's challenge to Giannis drives MVP

"Kobe influenced my life." - Having already ticked off Kobe Bryant's MVP challenge, the next box for Giannis Antetokounmpo to check is an NBA championship.

Kane Pitman

Bucks seal fastest playoff berth since 1984

In terms of date and numbers of games, the Bucks beat the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors record for the earliest postseason ticket since 1984, when the league adopted the 16-team playoff format.

Yash Matange

Did the Raptors pass Tatum and Celtics?

The Bucks remain comfortably on top with teams like the Lakers, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets jockeying for position inside the top-five. Did the Lakers hold on to their No. 2 spot? How far did the Clippers fall after a bad loss?

Kyle Irving

Giannis, Bucks make statement vs. 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks used a monster third quarter to blow the game open as they cruised to a 119-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons re-aggravates back injury, set for MRI

Simmons exited the game in the first quarter and did not return.

Benyam Kidane

VanVleet: 'We're going for the one seed'

The Raptors trail the Bucks by 6.5 games in the Eastern Conference standings with less than 30 games remaining. They can still make up that ground, but it certainly won't be easy.

Scott Rafferty

Thursday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

Four biggest storylines in the final stretch

The All-Star break has come and go leaving us with the home stretch of the NBA regular season ahead. Our NBA.com staff each selected one key storyline we're most looking forward to watching develop during the back end of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings out of the All-Star break

Power rankings are back along with the biggest questions facing all 30 teams down the stretch. Does Giannis have enough help? Can the Raptors stay healthy? And will Houston's small-ball gamble pay off? All of that plus much more!

Micah Adams

Giannis on Kobe: 'He was the Michael Jordan of our generation'

“Growing up, he was my idol," Antetokounmpo said of Bryant. "Not just my idol, probably the whole generation’s idol."

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Wednesday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Monday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors continue surge towards top

While no one was able to dethrone the Bucks from their top spot, teams like the Raptors and Nuggets are patiently awaiting their chance to take over the No. 1 ranking. The Celtics are creeping up and a new team enters the top 10.

Kyle Irving

Notable players being bought out or waived

Isaiah Thomas and Marvin Williams are among the players reportedly available on the buyout and free agency market now that the trade deadline has come and gone.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Marvin Williams to sign with Bucks

Williams is a 15-year veteran who was selected with the second overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.

Yash Matange

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers well-timed joke about James Harden during All-Star Draft

Giannis wants the ball in Chicago, and he wants to play with someone who will make sure to get it to him.

Tom Gatto

Shaq blasts Joel Embiid's play against Giannis, Bucks

Shaquille O'Neal spared no feelings in tearing down Embiid's game.

Tom Gatto

Giannis dominates to hand Philly 4th-straight loss

The Milwaukee Bucks make it 12 wins from their past 13 games, with a comfortable 112-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to another box office performance from Giannis Antetokunmpo.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association tonight, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Giannis outduels Zion

Zion Williamson vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered plenty of show-stopping highlights, but the Greek Freak had the last laugh, leading the Bucks to a 120-108 win, their 43rd of the season

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Tuesday's four-game slate was headlined by the first meeting of Giannis Antetokokunmpo and Zion Williamson, while Nikola Jokic's monster game helped the Nuggets overcome Damian Lillard and the Blazers at home. Catch up on all of tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Did the Raptors crack the top-five?

Our regular format of power rankings returns this week after honouring the great Kobe Bryant last week. The Raptors have been rewarded for their win streak and the Jazz have been penalized for a winless week. Where did your favourite team end up?

Kyle Irving

All-Star voting results 2020: Full list of starters, reserves for East, West rosters

No more ballots. The results are in. It's time to reveal the 2020 NBA All-Stars.

Jordan Greer

Who were the biggest All-Star snubs?

With the NBA All-Star reserves selected, who were the players that did not get their name called that could have?

Kane Pitman

Which East, West players should earn All-Star reserve spots?

There are only seven All-Star spots left in each conference. It's time to fill out the rest of the rosters.

Jordan Greer

Recap: Tuesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Tuesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on of tonight's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Creme Brûlée rises to the top as Bucks win in Paris

The Bucks didn't lead until the fourth quarter but it mattered little as Giannis Antetokounmpo once again put up a big line and Milwaukee picked up win number 40.

Kane Pitman

Will Giannis Eurostep from MVP to MIP?

Five years after Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up a fleeting display of MVP potential, the reigning MVP returns to Europe in the midst of yet another massive leap. Could he actually be the NBA's Most Improved Player?

Micah Adams

NBA All-Star voting 2020: How it works, fan vote end date, latest results & leaders

Ahead of All-Star weekend (Feb. 14-16 in Chicago), the league has released the final fan voting results.

Jordan Greer

How many spots did the Raptors rise?

The Clippers, Heat, Nuggets and Raptors were rewarded for strong weeks while the Celtics, Rockets and Thunder have taken a slide with their struggles. Where did your favourite team land?

Kyle Irving

Saturday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Saturday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

NBA.com Staff

Giannis' historic run continues

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up another monster stat line in Brooklyn. Once again, he did it in short time, as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to put their own spin on load management.

Kane Pitman

Stephen A. Smith's Giannis-to-the-Warriors pitch conveniently ignores his old feelings about Kevin Durant

Even by "embrace debate" standards, this is pretty ridiculous.

Jordan Greer

Thursday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

The Nuggets escaped with a thrilling OT win over the Warriors, while Kawhi Leonard continued his scoring form to lead the Clippers past the Magic. Catch up on all the night's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Giannis, Kemba battle as Bucks hold off Celtics

The Bucks led by as much as 27 points in the first half of this contest but the Celtics continued to fight. Cutting it as close as four points in the fourth quarter, Boston fell just short as Kemba Walker's 40 points couldn't overcome a 32 and 17 double-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kyle Irving

The Guessing Game: Who should be an All-Star?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the identities until AFTER you've voted.

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

NBA.com Staff

Spurs have DeRozan playing like Giannis — and it's working

Gregg Popovich is turning DeMar DeRozan into Giannis Antetokounmpo — and it's working! Here's how the four-time All-Star's recent play resembles that of the reigning MVP and what it means moving forward in San Antonio's quest for a record-breaking 23rd straight playoff appearance.

Carlan Gay

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

Pascal Siakam remains in the top-three in Eastern Conference frontcourt voting despite having missed 11 straight games due to injury. However, he and Kyle Lowry are no longer the only Raptors on the fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

Stephen Curry was talking to Giannis Antetokounmpo about teaming up, just not on the Warriors

Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be teammates in the near future, but don't freak out just yet, Bucks fans.

Jordan Greer

The 20 questions that will define the 2020s

What are the 20 biggest questions that will define the 2020s? The dawning of a new decade presents the opportunity to reflect on how much changed over the last 10 years and ponder what happens over the next 10 years. From LeBron to Luka to analytics, here's a look into some of the biggest questions that will define the next decade.

Micah Adams

Wednesday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

The Spurs picked up a big win on the road, while the Jazz extend their win streak to seven games. Catch up on the best from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from the first fan vote returns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

Spurs catch fire from three in win over Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs snap the Milwaukee Bucks' five-game win streak, with a 126-104 win in the second game of their home-and-home.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Monday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

This Week in NBA History: Bucks snap Lakers' record win streak

This week in NBA history includes the NBA record 33-game win streak of the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers coming to an end at the hands of the then reigning-champion Milwaukee Bucks. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Where did the Raptors land this week?

The Celtics, Rockets and Jazz have all made a jump while the Heat, Nuggets and Raptors have taken a slide. There's a new team that has entered the top-10 for the first time this season, while another team has reached a new low-point. Where did your favourite team end up in this week's rankings?

Kyle Irving

Saturday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Bucks edge Wolves for 4th-straight W

Giannis Antetokounmpo collected his 30th double-double in 33 games this season, while Carmelo Anthony put on a show in his return to MSG. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

How did Giannis, Bledsoe do in their return?

Giannis Antetokounmpo had only missed two games after the Bucks loss on Christmas Day but Eric Bledsoe had been out for the past eight games. They both made their return in Milwaukee's win over the Bulls.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Who has the most All-Star candidates?

With All-Star voting officially open, we're breaking down potential All-Star candidates as we rank the league's top teams. Who will have the most selections? Who might not get any? We've got that covered and then some.

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Saturday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Saturday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis to miss another Bucks game

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Sacha Pisani

Friday's scores: SGA powers OKC to win in Charlotte

With six games on the schedule, there were a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Trae Young to miss Bulls game with right ankle sprain

Young had also sprained his right ankle once earlier this season which forced him to miss one game.

Yash Matange

Three takeaways from 76ers' dominant Christmas Day win over Bucks

The 76ers ran the Bucks off the floor on Wednesday afternoon, cruising to a 121-109 win behind a terrific performance from All-Star center Joel Embiid.

Jordan Greer

Best sneakers from the 5 Xmas Day games

Take a look at the sneakers donned by the biggest stars from all the five games on Christmas.

Yash Matange

NBA Christmas schedule 2019: What basketball games are on today? TV channels, times, scores

The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Clippers and Lakers.

Jordan Greer

Embiid: 'People have forgotten who I am'

After a dominant 31-point, 11-rebound display on Christmas Day, Joel Embiid sent a timely reminder of what he is capable of on the biggest stage.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid dominates 76ers to Christmas Day win over Bucks

Joel Embiid completely controlled the game on both ends of the floor to lead the 76ers to a controlling win over the Bucks on Christmas Day. His 31 points, 11 rebounds and defence in containing Giannis Antetokounmpo made all the difference in the outcome.

Kyle Irving

What channel is 76ers vs. Bucks on today? Time, TV schedule for NBA Christmas game

Here is everything you need to know to watch 76ers vs. Bucks, including the tipoff time and TV channel for the Christmas Day game.

Jordan Greer

NBA presents under the Christmas tree

The unofficial hoops holiday is just around the corner with a quintuple-header NBA extravaganza! The first-ever Christmas Day game in Canada tips off wall-to-wall action that also features NBA scoring leader James Harden and a highly anticipated rematch from opening night between the Lakers and Clippers. Need a primer? We've got you covered!

Micah Adams

How to watch the NBA on Christmas

With five games slated for the 12th consecutive year, we've got you covered with the time and network for each game.

NBA.com Staff

Santa's NBA naughty and nice list

With no NBA games on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus' Naughty and Nice list has been finalized. Who will wake up to a pile of presents and who will find lumps of coal underneath their tree?

Kyle Irving

Bucks and 76ers set to resume building rivalry

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were the pre-determined contenders for the Eastern Conference crown. They are now set to meet for the first time on the regular season's biggest stage: Christmas Day.

Kane Pitman

NBA remix to 12 Days of Christmas

An NBA twist to the classic featuring 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtled doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

Kyle Irving

How Canadians have played on Christmas

With as many as five Canadians taking the floor on Christmas this year, take a look back at some of the best Christmas Day performances from Canadian players.

Gilbert McGregor

Where do Raptors rank heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Nuggets beat Lakers for 6th straight W

Jayson Tatum dropped a career-high, the Nuggets beat the LeBron-less Lakers and the Raptors and Thunder both picked up big comeback victories! Catch up on all the action from tonight's games, right here,

NBA.com Staff

Should Raptors trade for Holiday?

According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Holiday is no longer untouchable. Which teams make sense for the one-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double in win at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

NBA.com Staff

Best superstar debuts on Christmas Day

As three 2019 All Stars in Kyle Lowry, Kemba Walker, and Nikola Jokic make their Christmas Day debuts this season, we take a look back at some of the greatest superstar debuts ever on Christmas Day.

Yash Matange

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson smells what Bucks are cooking with WWE pregame routine

A video of the Bucks' WWE pregame routine made its way to "The People's Champ" himself, and Dwayne Johnson gave the team his stamp of approval.

Jordan Greer

Giannis on his success: 'I'm not supposed to be here'

Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on his victorious showdown against LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Sacha Pisani

Thursday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

Four games on Thursday were headlined by the Bucks defeating the Lakers and the Rockets snapping the Clippers' home winning streak.

NBA.com Staff

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