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Are the Jazz finally figuring it out?

In his past eight games in the starting lineup, Ingles is shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc on five attempts per game.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Mitchell and Bojan combine for 60 in Jazz win

Bogdanovic and Mitchell became the first Jazz duo since Carlos Boozer (34) and Deron Williams (32) in March 2008 to score 30+ points in the same game.

Yash Matange

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Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Tuesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

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Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's NBA League Pass guide

Will James Harden break 50 points again for the fifth time this season? Can the Pacers continue their strong play? What will Most Improved Player of the Year candidate Devonte' Graham have in store for us tonight?

Kyle Irving

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Ingles scores season-high 23 points in win over Wolves

Joe Ingles found his offensive rhythm against the Timberwolves as the Jazz cruised to a 127-116 win.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

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Debating the best centre in the NBA

The title of best centre in the NBA is truly up for debate this season, so we asked our experts to try and help us come to a conclusion.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

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Relive T-Mac's 13 points in 35 seconds

This week in NBA history includes Tracy McGrady scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds to stun the Spurs. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

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Better in three years: Mitchell or SGA?

Donovan Mitchell looks the part of a high-flying lead guard capable of putting a team on his back. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks the part of a trusted veteran floor general that's comfortable in any situation. Both are among the brightest young stars this league has to offer, but which will be the better player three years from now?

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Ingles turns playmaker as Jazz catch fire against Grizzlies

With Mike Conley Jr. sidelined, Joe Ingles turned playmaker, recording 12 points, 10 assists and four steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 126-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

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LeBron James explains what he was doing during ridiculous travel that wasn't called

LeBron James knows he got away with a travel, and says he feels bad that some referee is going to get written up for missing it.

Jordan Heck

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Lakers continue struggles for Jazz with dominant win

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll to begin the NBA season with a dominant win on the road against the Utah Jazz.

Kane Pitman

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Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

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Does Utah have the blueprint to slow down LeBron?

Slowing down LeBron James and Anthony Davis has proven near impossible a quarter of the way through the season. Is anyone up to the task? Here's a case for why the Utah Jazz could be built to go toe-to-toe with the Lakers despite the result of their most recent meeting.

Matthew Blum

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

Six games across the Association tonight, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

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Takeaways: 76ers hold off Jazz comeback

The Philadelphia 76ers pick up their eighth win from their past nine games, hanging on for a 103-94 win over the Utah Jazz.

Benyam Kidane

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Siakam bounces back as Raps protect SBA

Coming off a season-worst performance, Pascal Siakam led the way with a game-high 35 points for the Raptors as they remain undefeated at Scotiabank Arena.

Carlan Gay

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VanVleet says there's room for improvement: 'I'm never satisfied'

In the absence of Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet has stepped up for the Toronto Raptors as their primary playmaker and the results speak for themselves.

Benyam Kidane

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Donovan Mitchell takes to Twitter after loss to Raptors

After a 6-for-16 shooting performance in a game where his team trailed by as many as 40 points, Utah's rising star guard took to Twitter to speak his mind.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors cruise past Jazz, make it seven straight

The Toronto Raptors used a dominant first half to earn a 20-point win over the Utah Jazz. Toronto has now won seven straight and moves to 9-0 at home this season. If you missed the action, check back below for live score updates, highlights, stats and more from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

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Recap of Sunday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

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Ibaka to play vs. Jazz, Lowry remains out

After missing the last 10 games with an ankle injury, Serge Ibaka is set to return to action Sunday as the Raptors host theJazz.

Gilbert McGregor

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Will defensive-minded Jazz end Raptors streak?

Following their win over the Magic, the Raptors are now sole owners of the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz enter Sunday's contest having split their last eight games.

Scott Rafferty

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A full recap from Friday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

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Wednesday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

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Are we taking Giannis for granted?

Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 50 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two steals in the Bucks statement win over the Jazz. Milwaukee advances to an Eastern Conference-best 14-3 record behind the play of the reigning MVP, but it doesn't seem to be drawing much attention. Are we taking the Greek Freak for granted?

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Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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When is Lowry set to return?

The Raptors have been without Lowry since Nov. 8, when he fractured his left thumb in a win over the Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

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Are we destined for an all L.A. Conference Finals?

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

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Mitchell scores 37, Jazz beat surging Pelicans

The Jazz won their third straight while snapping the Pelicans' three-game win streak.

Yash Matange

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Saturday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Saturday

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Jazz's arena evacuated after game because of suspicious package

Postgame activities were cut short after the box was found inside the arena.

Tom Gatto

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Friday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Friday. We got you covered with it all.

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Recap of Wednesday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

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Monday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

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Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.

Kyle Irving

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Sights and Sounds: Conley returns to Memphis

After 12 seasons in Memphis, Conley was traded to the Utah Jazz in the 2019 offseason. While he and the Grizzlies have both moved on, the amount of No. 11 jerseys present at the FedEx Forum on Friday night served as a reminder that the love will always remain.

Gilbert McGregor

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Friday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the night's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Jazz's stifling defence fuels comeback win over Nets

After trailing by 15 points at half-time, the Utah Jazz put the clamps on the secure a 119-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

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Monday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Monday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Did Raptors crack top 5 in Power Rankings?

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

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Game-winner, career-high headline Friday's action

Friday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

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NBA highlights: Knicks over Porzingis, Mavs; Dame, D-Lo go big; Bogey, Jokic clutch

New York gets the W in its first meeting against its former franchise cornerstone, plus more from the Association on a Friday night.

Tom Gatto

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Jazz hold off Antetokounmpo with Bogdanovic game winner

Bojan Bogdanovic drilled a corner three as time expired to win the game for the Utah Jazz, denying the Milwaukee Bucks victory despite a 28-point second half for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kane Pitman

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Ben Simmons injury update: 76ers PG to undergo shoulder exam, report says

Philadelphia's point guard exited the team's game in Utah.

Tom Gatto

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Jazz earn hard-fought win over 76ers

The Utah Jazz had five players score in double figures, led by Donovan Mitchell's 24 points in an impressive 106-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's NBA action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons exits game vs. Jazz with shoulder injury

Simmons suffered the injury in the first quarter after making contact with Royce O'Neale. He returned to the game in the second quarter before being ruled out shortly after.

Benyam Kidane

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Would you rather have Simmons or Mitchell?

Now two seasons removed from the heated 2018 Rookie of the Year debate, who would you rather have right now, Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell?

NBA.com Staff

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Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

There's a new No. 1 in this week's power rankings! In addition to the big change at the top, the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are among those making moves up the ladder. See who else is rising and falling in the latest update!

Kyle Irving

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Clutch Kawhi leads Clippers past Jazz

For the second straight game, Kawhi Leonard came up huge in the fourth quarter to help his team emerge victorious.

Yash Matange

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Live blog of Sunday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Sunday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Friday's games

James Harden and the Rockets vs. Kyrie Irving and the Nets. LeBron James and the Lakers versus Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. You won't want to miss these headliners in tonight's NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Wednesday's games

It was another busy night in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Conley regains touch as Jazz beat Clippers

Behind Conley's best game for his new team, the Jazz won their third-straight game and jump to second in the Western Conference standings.

Yash Matange

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Ranking the best centres in the NBA

Is Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic at No. 1? Did Al Horford crack the top 5? Who just missed out? Our NBA.com Staff ranks the best centres in the NBA entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

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Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

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Recap of Saturday night's action

Opening week continued with Saturday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

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Davis doesn't mind playing center

The Lakers moved Davis from forward to center at halftime of their game against the Jazz en route to a 95-86 victory on Friday.

Drew Nantais

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Takeaways: LeBron leads Lakers past Jazz

The Lakers take their first win of the 2019-20 season as a cold shooting night proves costly for the Jazz.

Kane Pitman

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Recap of Friday night's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Friday night, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

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Opening night overreactions

Kyrie Irving will break an untouchable scoring record, Andre Drummond will win the MVP and P.J. Washington will emerge as a sure-fire Hall-of-Famer. Is it reckless to completely overreact to one game? Of course! But it sure is fun so we did it anyways.

Micah Adams

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Recap of Opening Day for 22 teams

22 teams tipped-off their season on Wednesday. If you missed any of the action right, we had you covered here with one-stop shopping for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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League Pass: Notable debuts to watch

Ahead of the first full night of NBA action, take a look at a guide for the debuts to check out exclusively on League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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DraftKings NBA DFS Picks Oct. 23: Showdown advice for Celtics vs. 76ers, Thunder vs. Jazz

Celtics vs. 76ers and Thunder vs. Jazz headline Wednesday's NBA action, and both provide familiar faces in new places to use in DraftKings Showdown lineups for single-game NBA DFS action. There's also an 11-game main slate to work with.

Billy Heyen

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NBA championship odds, predictions: Betting favorites to win the NBA Finals in 2020

The NBA championship race is more wide open for 2020 than at any time in the last six years. Sportsbook Review takes a look at the best bets to win a title, from the Lakers and Clippers to a few dark horse picks.

Sportsbook Review

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Where are Raptors in Power Rankings entering the season?

Where do the defending champs rank entering the season? Is LeBron or Kawhi in the top spot? Check out this week's NBA Power Rankings to take stock of all 30 teams heading into the regular season.

K Irving and Mic...

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Report: Ingles agrees to one-year extension with Jazz

Last season Ingles averaged 12.1 points, 5.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 39.1 percent from three, starting all 82 games in the regular season.

Benyam Kidane

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Ranking all 30 top NBA duos

How good will the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis be in Year 1? Is Anthony Davis the perfect running mate for LeBron James? Where do Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry rank among the league's top duos?

Micah Adams

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Jazz extend Quin Snyder

Snyder is in his sixth season with the team and has helped it reach the playoffs in each of the last three years.

Ameer Tyree

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Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

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Making the case for teams to win the West

The West is as deep as its ever been and with the balance of power, the playoffs will be an all-out brawl. How can each contender in the West make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Why the Jazz will have the NBA's best record this season

Coming off an incredible offseason that built the Jazz into one of the league’s deepest and most well-balanced rosters, Utah is primed to have the best regular season in the NBA. Here's how they'll do it.

Matthew Blum

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Recap of Wednesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Wednesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

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Who will be DPOY this season?

Will Rudy Gobert win the award for the third straight season or will someone else be named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year? Our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

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Predicting first-time All-Stars

Rudy Gobert, Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam have each proven to be All-Star calibre players. Is this the season they are recognized as one of the best players in the league?

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Monday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

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Three bold predictions for upcoming season

With the playing field as level as it has been in over a decade, there are sure to be some interesting results when it comes to the standings, the All-Star ballot and the end of season awards in 2019-20. Take a look at three predictions you will refuse to believe until they actually happen.

Kyle Irving

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Zion wows in Pelicans home debut

New Orleans Pelicans fans loved their first look at Zion Williamson on their home court as he starred against the Utah Jazz.

Chris Myson

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MVP Giannis puts on a show in preseason home opener

It was a busy offseason for the Greek Freak but he showed no signs of rust in his first preseason game of the 2019 season.

Yash Matange

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Do reinforcements make Jazz a title threat?

Donovan Mitchell is among the game's brightest young stars while Rudy Gobert is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. Following the offseason additions of Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic, the Utah Jazz enter the season as legitimate championship contenders for the first time in two decades.

Micah Adams

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Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

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Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

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Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

Kyle Irving

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Winners and losers: France upsets USA

Rudy Gobert is a superstar, USA basketball should look in the mirror and two far different outcomes for the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics. Here's a look at some of the winners and losers from the most stunning result at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Micah Adams

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Ranking all 30 starting backcourts

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzzworthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? Can Kyle Lowry keep the defending champs competitive in the East?

Micah Adams

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Divisional Rankings: Are the Jazz ready to rule the Northwest?

After a busy offseason, the Northwest Division is set for a shift in the balance of power, with the Utah Jazz putting together a powerhouse squad. But can they join the Western Conference's elite?

Benyam Kidane

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How Utah became the West's stealth contenders

As all the attention was on the conglomerating stars in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, the Utah Jazz quietly had a fantastic summer and made themselves into one of the league’s best teams.

Matthew Blum

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Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

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Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

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2019-20 features most title contenders in over a decade

Entering last season the Toronto Raptors were +1,850 to win the NBA title. Following the free agency frenzy, a whopping eight teams have better odds than that to win next year's championship. Going off of preseason odds, the 2019-20 season looks to be the most competitive in over a decade.

Micah Adams

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Which team is the favourite to win the title?

As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.

NBA.com Staff

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Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

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Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

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SLC, California Classic Summer League schedules

The Salt Lake City and California Classic Summer Leagues are set to kick off on July 1st.

Carlan Gay

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Report: Bogdanovic agrees to four-year deal with Jazz

Bogdanovic is coming off a career year with the Pacers, averaging 18.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, while shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from the 3-point line.

Benyam Kidane

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Gobert wins Defensive Player of the Year

Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert beat out other finalists in Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo for the award.

Yash Matange

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How do latest trades, news impact Raptors?

Anthony Davis becoming a Laker. Mike Conley going to the Jazz. Kyrie Irving and Al Horford potentially leaving the Celtics. What does this all mean for the Raptors? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

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Mike Conley trade grades

What does the Mike Conley trade mean for the Jazz and Grizzlies moving forward? Here are the reported details of the deal and a breakdown of the short- and long-term ramifications for each side.

Jordan Greer

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Conley is perfect for Mitchell, Jazz

Conley fills a huge need for the Jazz on offence and is a perfect fit on defence. With him now on board, Utah has what it takes to complete with the best of the best next season.

Scott Rafferty

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Conley weighs in on reported trade

"What more can I say about my city!" Conley also tweeted. "You guys made me the man I am today! Memphis is home."

Scott Rafferty

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Memphis trades Conley to Jazz

Conley averaged 21.1 points and 6.4 assists in 70 games for the Grizzlies last season.

Travis Durkee

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Report: Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz

Per The Athletic's Shams Charania and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz.

Kyle Irving

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Three teams could target Conley

Conley is expected to be a trade candidate again this summer as the Grizzlies look to rebuild around their young talent.

Chelsea Howard

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Rubio 'not priority' for Jazz

“[Utah has] let me know that I am not priority number one," Rubio told Catalunya Ràdio, a Spanish public radio network.

Alexis Mansanarez

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NBA playoffs today 2019: Live scores, TV schedule, updates

Follow Sporting News' hub for the 2019 NBA playoffs, including live updates, scores and a full TV schedule for every playoff game, every night.

Jordan Greer

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Kawhi named to All-Defensive Second Team

Marcus Smart and Eric Bledsoe join Rudy Gobert, Paul George, Giannis Antetokounmpo on the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA names All-Defensive First Team

Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.

Gabrielle McMillen

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NBA trade rumors: Jazz still chasing Grizzlies' Mike Conley

If Mike Conley finds himself on the trade block this offseason, the Jazz will definitely be calling the Grizzlies.

Jordan Greer

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Jazz offseason preview: It's time for Utah to take chances in free agency, on trade market

The Jazz are not likely to get beyond their second-round plateau without adding another star-caliber offensive piece and better shooting. There will be opportunities to do so this offseason.

Sean Deveney

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Biggest lessons learned from 1st Round

Are the Warriors in trouble? How does Russell Westbrook bounce back next season? Is Damian Lillard gearing up for a Cinderella run? Which team holds the upper hand in the East? Our Global NBA.com staff breaks down the biggest lessons we learned from a thrilling 1st Round.

NBA.com Staff

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Best rookie playoff games by active players

There's no question about who is at No. 1, but there isn't much separating performances two through five.

Scott Rafferty

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Mitchell vows to be better after 4-for-22 performance

Donovan Mitchell vows to bounce back from poor 4-for-22 shooting performance as the Jazz's season comes to an end.

Carlan Gay

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Clippers' Lou Williams earns Player of the Night

Lou Williams' fourth quarter takeover earns him Player of the Night honours ahead of Kevin Durant, Montrezl Harrell and James Harden.

Benyam Kidane

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Clippers stay alive, force Game 6; Rockets advance

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors will look to close their respective series in a pair of Game 5s.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets close out Jazz to advance

James Harden led Houston with 26 points and made a key defensive play down the stretch.

Ameer Tyree

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What's next for the Jazz?

The Utah Jazz have been eliminated from the playoffs, losing to the Houston Rockets in five games. How can they improve their roster this offseason?

Scott Rafferty

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Takeaways: Rockets eliminate Jazz, advance to second round

James Harden's 26 points led the way as Houston eliminated Utah from the postseason in five games for the second-straight year. For more on how they got it done, here are four takeaways from the Rockets Game 5 win.

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Capela playing through illness

Capela scored four points on just 1-of-6 shooting in Houston’s Game 4 loss in Utah on Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Donovan Mitchell helped out at crash site before Game 4 heroics in Jazz-Rockets series

Donovan Mitchell was the hero of Game 4 in the Jazz-Rockets series. The day before, he extended a helping hand to a woman at the scene of a car wreck.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Harden: Defending Favors 'draining'

Derrick Favors caused the Rockets problems in Game 4 and James Harden vowed his team would improve.

Ben Spratt

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Mitchell: Anything can happen

The Jazz have not yet given up hope of rescuing their playoff series against the Rockets, insists Donovan Mitchell.

Ben Spratt

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Mitchell: 'I think we can play even better'

Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to victory, saying post-game that the Jazz still have another gear.

Yash Matange

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Takeaways: Mitchell stars, Jazz avoid sweep with Game 4 win

The Utah Jazz force a Game 5 back in Houston with an inspiring Game 4 win, sparked by Donovan Mitchell's scoring outburst in the fourth quarter.

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Player of the Night: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant display in Detroit earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Donovan Mitchell, Derrick Favors and James Harden.

Benyam Kidane

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Jazz force Game 5, Bucks sweep Pistons

Today's two-game slate features a pair of Game 4s in which the Bucks and Rockets both look to advance to the second round. Follow along below for quarter-by-quarter updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Bucks sweep Pistons and advance

The Bucks topped the Pistons 127-104 in Detroit to complete a first-round sweep, giving them their first playoff series win since 2000-01.

Ameer Tyree

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What to watch for in Monday's Game 4s

The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking for their first playoff series win since 2001 by sweeping the Detroit Pistons while the Houston Rockets will look to sweep the Utah Jazz and make their fourth Conference semifinals appearance in the last five years.

Yash Matange

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, April 13 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets unaware Harden went 0 of 15

"Oh, for real? I didn't know that!" Harden replied when informed by ESPN of his early 0 of 15 shooting struggles to begin Saturday's game.

Harry West

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Harden on shooting struggles in Game 3: 'Nothing changes'

The Houston Rockets established a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Utah Jazz with a Game 3 win, but for James Harden, it was a shooting performance to forget.

Yash Matange

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Player of the Night: Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways: Rockets in control with commanding 3-0 lead vs. Jazz

Despite a rough shooting game on James Harden's part, the Houston Rockets persevered through the Jazz's tough defence to come out victorious.

Yash Matange

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Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

If you missed any action, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Bucks-Pistons and Rockets-Jazz and Game 4 of 76ers-Nets and Nuggets-Spurs

NBA.com Staff

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Four key things to watch in Saturday's playoff games

Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Saturday.

Benyam Kidane

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?

N Global Staff

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Playoff rookie records by active players

Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons set the scoring and assist record last season, but it's been several years since anyone broke the steals, blocks and rebounding record.

Scott Rafferty

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Harden's triple-double sparks easy Game 2 win

After winning Game 1 by 32 points, James Harden and the Houston Rockets clinched another comfortable win in Game 2, winning 118-98.

Yash Matange

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Player of the Night: James Harden

James Harden's triple-double guides the Houston Rockets to a 2-0 series lead, earning him Player of the Day honours over Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Giannis Anetokounmpo.

Benyam Kidane

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Celtics rally for win over Pacers

Boston came away with a 99-91 win over Indiana on Wednesday at the TD Garden to go up 2-0 in their first-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

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What to watch for in Wednesday's Game 2 battles

Five things to keep your eye on during three pivotal Game 2 battles that are set to take place on Wednesday.

James McKern

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Highlights from Day 5 of playoffs

If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 2 of Pacers vs. Celtics, Pistons vs. Bucks and Jazz vs. Rockets.

NBA.com Staff

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Rubio explains Harden guarding

James Harden had to contend with Ricky Rubio's peculiar approach to guarding on Sunday, with the Jazz trying to stop his step-backs.

Ben Spratt

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Player of the Night: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory and secured the Player of the Night, edging out Damian Lillard, James Harden and Enes Kanter.

James McKern

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Takeaways: Harden, Rockets beat Jazz by 32 in Game 1

James Harden and the Houston Rockets tipped-off their 2019 postseason in the best way possible - a blowout win at home and 1-0 series lead.

Yash Matange

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Scores and highlights from Day 2

Day 2 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs is in the books. Unlike Day 1, there were no upsets, as each home team took care of business.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets vs. Jazz series preview

The No. 4 Houston Rockets will face the No. 5 Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

Alex Novick

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NBA playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference first-round series picks, predictions, breakdowns

Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down each Western Conference first-round series and offers his playoff picks.

Sean Deveney

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset

NBA.com Staff

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2019 NBA Western Conference preview

The Warriors are favored to win it all again while the No. 2 team in the conference has a very tough first-round matchup.

Thomas Lott

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Rockets vs. Jazz: Predictions, picks for 2019 NBA playoffs first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Rockets and Jazz before their first-round series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

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West series by the numbers

Here’s a breakdown of all the first-round West series, by the numbers.

E.Jay Zarett

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NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Wednesday's action: Pistons seek playoff-clinching win over Knicks

On the final night of the 2018-19 NBA season 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake tonight

The 2018-19 NBA season will end tonight with the NBA Playoffs set to begin on April 13. Here's what's on the line entering the final night of the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

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How Tuesday's results impact playoff picture

The race for playoff seedings will come down to the final day of the regular season, with plenty of games impacting the final seedings.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

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Tuesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Tuesday night and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's action: Jazz's win streak snapped

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

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Evaluating Utah's potential first round opponents

The Jazz have secured a playoff spot for the third consecutive season but with the standings so close in the Western Conference, the final few games of the season will dramatically impact Utah's outlook going into the playoffs.

Matthew Blum

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Friday's action: Caruso shines for Lakers

There's a jam-packed slate this Friday night with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

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What's the most compelling 1-on-1 matchup?

Simmons vs. Kyrie? Embiid vs. Antetokounmpo? KD vs. PG? Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with the 1-on-1 matchup they'd most like to see in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

N Global Staff

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Wednesday's action: Kemba comes up clutch in Hornets win

There are 12 game to look forward to on Wednesday, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's action: Kemba's 47 not enough

There were nine games of NBA action, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

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NBA weekly schedule: Where to Watch presented by PRO•LINE

From Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, there are 19 nationally televised games on either TSN, SN1 or NBA TV Canada.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's action: Lillard drops 36 on Hawks

There are six games to look forward to on Friday night. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: Valanciunas scores 27 in loss to Warriors

There are five NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday night, headlined by the Thunder hosting Paul George's former team, the Pacers. Follow along for updates scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Booker pours in season-high 59 points in loss to Jazz

Devin Booker had the hot hand in Utah, pouring in a season-high 59 points in the Suns' 125-92 loss to the Jazz.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

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Saturday's action: Towns' monster double-double

There are eight games to look forward to on Saturday, including the Warriors hosting Rookie of the Year favourite Luka Doncic. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Jazz loss complicates playoff picture

The Jazz, Spurs, Clippers and Thunder now have the exact same record with 10 games remaining in the season. Which of those teams has the easiest remaining schedule?

Scott Rafferty

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Thursday's action: Jokic leads Nuggets over Wizards

With six games on the schedule, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Warriors big win over the Pacers. Catch up on all the night's scores and highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Jazz rally around Exum amid another injury setback

As Dante Exum prepares for another injury rehabilitation, his Utah Jazz teammates Ricky Rubio, Joe Ingles and Donovan Mitchell are lending their support to the 23-year-old Aussie.

Tom Read

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Wednesday's action: Blazers beat Mavs

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's scores and highlights

With nine games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

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Saturday's action: Millsap hits game-winner

There were eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Check below for scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Ranking the NBA's top 10 sophomores

There is no award for the NBA's best sophomore. And yet with so many great ones scattered throughout the league, we took the opportunity to rank the 10 best this season. Missing from our list? The top two picks from the 2017 NBA Draft.

Micah Adams

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Jazz's light remaining schedule setting up late push for home court advantage

The Utah Jazz sit on the brink of the Western Conference playoff race, but they could climb all way to a home court advantage thanks to their run home.

James McKern

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Thursday's action: Jokic buzzer beater sinks Mavs

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Raptors hosting the Lakers. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: CJ Miles drains eight 3s

There were six NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday night, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Russell Westbrook might play jerk, but harsh fans are real problem

Russell Westbrook takes fan abuse until finally he reacts and sets off a new wave of outrage. But it's not Westbrook who has trouble dealing with harsh crowds. It’s harsh crowds that have trouble dealing with Westbrook.

Sean Deveney

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OKC secure season sweep over Jazz

The Utah Jazz slide down to the eighth seed in the Western Conference after going down 98-89 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

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Nets win fourth-straight, move into 6th seed

With six games on deck Monday night, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

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League Pass team of the week: Jazz

It's a pivotal week for the Jazz, who still have an opportunity to move up in the standings with less than 20 games remaining in the season.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

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Valanciunas continues to make an impact with Grizzlies

Jonas Valanciunas has quietly been playing terrific since being traded from the Raptors, averaging 19.2 points and 7.6 rebounds over nine games with the Grizzlies.

Kyle Irving

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Friday's action: Mitchell scores 38 in losing effort

There are nine NBA games on Friday night, headlined by the Houston Rockets hosting the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors hosting the Denver Nuggets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: Booker scores 41, Suns win 3rd straight

With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's action: Pelicans comeback vs. Jazz

There was seven games of NBA action highlighted by Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

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Players of the Week: Simmons and Mitchell

This is the second time this season Mitchell has won the award, while for Simmons it's his first of 2018-19 and the second time in his career.

Benyam Kidane

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League Pass team of the week

Orlando looks to continue to make its playoff push as it takes the floor three times in the upcoming week.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

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