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Pacers host Hornets in win-or-go-home game

The 9-10 Game in the Play-In Tournament takes the tagline of "win or go home" literally. In the East, the Pacers host the Hornets in hopes of making their sixth-straight postseason appearance. Meanwhile, Charlotte will look to make only its fourth playoff appearance in franchise history and first since 2016.

Yash Matange

Soundsystem: Previewing the Play-In games

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

West playoff picture: Lakers fall to Play-In

Despite taking care of their business by winning their last five games, including the the final couple with LeBron James returning to the line-up, the defending champions fall to the Play-In Tournament after the Trail Blazers comfortably beat the Nuggets in Portland.

Yash Matange

Curry catches fire, Warriors capture No. 8 seed in thriller

Behind 46 points from Stephen Curry, the Warriors clinched the West's eighth seed with a 12-point win over the Grizzlies in an extremely entertaining matchup. Have a look at some takeaways from the buzzer.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron says Curry is league's MVP this year

"We're playing, in my opinion, the MVP of our league this year in Steph," James said while previewing the Play-In game.

Yash Matange

Kyrie joins NBA's all-time 50-40-90 club

Kyrie Irving's shooting splits for this season through 54 games this season of 50.6 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from 3-point range and 92.2 percent from the charity stripe - are all career-highs while his points per game average of 26.9 ranks in the league's top 10.

Yash Matange

Jazz finish with NBA's best record

The Utah Jazz have blasted their way through the 2020-21 regular season, overcoming some late injury adversity to clinch the NBA's best record at 50-22. It's the first time in franchise history the team has finished with the best record and they will now carry home court advantage throughout the postseason.

Kane Pitman

OTD: Rockets comeback from 3-1 down vs. Clippers in 2015

A couple of days after their historic Game 6 comeback, the Rockets blew out the Clippers in Game 7 at home to become the ninth team in NBA history (at that time) to come back from a 3-1 series deficit.

Yash Matange

Postseason streaks & droughts snapped in 2021

The shortened 72-game 2020-21 season saw two teams snap long-term postseason droughts while two established franchises saw their consecutive playoff appearance streaks come to an end.

Yash Matange

Blazers extend longest active playoff streak

Damian Lillard and the Blazers are returning to the playoffs for the eighth straight season. Let's break down what it all means for Portland.

Scott Rafferty

How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Pierce, Bosh headline 2021 Hall of Fame class

Chris Webber and Ben Wallace join nine inductees headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Official Release

Players congratulate 2020 HOF class

NBA players, past and present, took to Twitter to congratulate the star-studded class on their induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

NBA.com Staff

Best moments from enshrinement ceremony of HOF's 2020 class

Arguably one of the greatest Hall of Fame classes was enshrined on Saturday night. Here's a look back at some of the biggest moments from the special ceremony.

Yash Matange

Vanessa delivers powerful HOF speech in honour of Kobe

"You’re a true champ. You’re not just an MVP, you’re an all-time great. I’m so proud of you." - Vanessa Bryant

Benyam Kidane

#NBATopShotThis: Layman dunks all over Tacko

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman took it right at 7-foot-5 Tacko Fall, dunking it over the big man to earn our Top Shot moment of the night.

Benyam Kidane

OTD: Magic's historic Game 6 vs. 76ers in 1980 Finals

With one of the greatest Finals performances ever, Johnson led the Lakers to the 1980 NBA title and was named Finals MVP. He remains the youngest and the only rookie ever to be named Finals MVP.

Yash Matange

How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Class of 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a star-studded class inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Ignite land five-star recruit Hardy

Jaden Hardy, a McDonald's All-American and the No. 2-ranked prospect in the high school class of 2021, will reportedly sign with the G League Ignite for the 2021-22 season.

Kyle Irving

What is your favourite KG moment?

As Kevin Garnett is set to be enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, our NBA.com Staff revisits some of their favourite memories of his illustrious career.

NBA.com Staff

By The Numbers: Tim Duncan's HOF career

Spanning 19 years, all with the San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan forged one of the most dominant careers in winning five NBA championships, two MVPs, three Finals MVPs and a long list of NBA accolades. Let's take a look back at some of mind-boggling numbers behind the Big Fundamental's Hall of Fame career.

Benyam Kidane

HOF Class of 2020 receive orange jackets

On Friday night (ET), as is the custom on the eve of the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, the orange jackets which were first introduced in 2016, were handed out to each member of the 2020 class while recipients of other notable awards were recognized

Yash Matange

KG, TD share memories of competing against Kobe

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. Prior to the ceremony, Duncan and Garnett share memories of competing against Kobe across multiple postseason runs during their legendary careers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Iverson named 2001 NBA MVP

Listed at 6-0 and 165 points, Iverson is one of the smallest players in league history to be named MVP.

Yash Matange

Doncic, Mavs are returning to playoffs

The Mavericks punched their ticket to the playoffs for the second season in a row with a win over the Raptors. That means a return to the postseason for two-time All-Star Luka Doncic, who broke a number of records in his playoff debut last season.

Scott Rafferty

76ers clinch East's No. 1 seed 1st time since 2001

This is the 76ers' first No. 1 seed in the Conference in 20 years. The last time they achieved this feat was in 2001 when Allen Iverson led the franchise to the NBA Finals in a 56-win season.

Yash Matange

Russ honoured as Wiz' clinch Play-In spot

The remarkable season for Russell Westbrook has continued, with the guard tallying another triple-double as the Washington Wizards clinched a spot in the Play-In Tournament with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kane Pitman

MVP Ladder: Jokic keeps on rolling

The superstar center and MVP favorite is on the cusp of playing in every game this season.

Michael C. Wright

2021 WNBA GM survey: Aces title favourites

There are plenty of highlights in this year's WNBA general manager's survey that include Breanna Stewart to win MVP, Candace Parker viewed as the biggest off-season acquisition and the New York Liberty to be the league's most improved team.

NBA.com Staff

Key players returning for WNBA season

Several players missed the 2020 WNBA season due to a combination of health concerns, ongoing social justice issues and season-ending injuries, with the 2021 campaign bolstered by the return of stars Liz Cambage, Elena Delle Done, Natasha Cloud, Kelsey Plum and many more.

Benyam Kidane

Clutch Booker sinks Blazers at the free-throw line

The Phoenix Suns outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers in a regular season classic. The game came down to Devin Booker being able to sink two clutch free throws in the final seconds, with the Suns holding on to hope of finishing with the league's best record.

Kane Pitman

Butler and the Heat are surging at the right time

Could we be seeing a repeat of last year's NBA Finals run from the Miami? Jimmy Butler and the Heat are surging ahead of the postseason tipping off, dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers in their latest impressive performance.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, scores from Friday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Q&A: Kareem talks new Social Justice Champion award

The NBA legend hopes the award "serves as an inspiration" to players to see what they can accomplish.

Michael C. Wright

NBA creates Kareem Social Justice Champion award

The newly created Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award recognizes NBA players' social justice efforts. The award winner will receive $100,000 to donate to an organization of their choice. Other four finalists and select beneficiaries to receive $25,000 each.

How did Harden look in his first game back?

Playing limited minutes, James Harden showed no signs of rust in the Nets' 128-116 win over the Spurs, their third in a row.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers, Blazers, Mavs in 3-way race to avoid Play-In

The Blazers and Mavericks need to win just one of their remaining two games, while the Lakers must stay perfect and hope results fall their way.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA, NBPA announce latest COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

Oladipo to have season-ending surgery

The Heat today announced that Victor Oladipo will receive season-ending surgery on his right quadriceps tendon. The 29-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Kyle Irving

Rookie Ladder: LaMelo takes back No. 1 spot

LaMelo Ball moves past Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as both players look to make their case for the award over the final week.

Steve Aschburner

THT nails game winner in OT thriller

The Los Angeles Lakers are battling to avoid the Play-In Tournament, picking up a huge win in overtime against the New York Knicks. Talen Horton-Tucker came up clutch for the Lakers, burying a triple with 21 seconds left to give Los Angeles the win.

Kane Pitman

Kyrie suffers facial contusion vs. Bulls

Irving exited the Nets' game against the Bulls in the third quarter after an inadvertent elbow from Nikola Vucevic.

Benyam Kidane

Harden set to return from injury

James Harden's progress from a hamstring injury has been slow, but the former MVP is on the cusp of return, with reports suggesting he will be a game time decision against San Antonio.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Heat clinch a top-six seed in playoffs

After defeating the Celtics for the second-consecutive game in a row, the Heat have paved their own path into the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Do the reigning Eastern Conference champions have another NBA Finals run in them?

Kyle Irving

Defensive Player Ladder: Gobert or Simmons?

The Jazz centre takes over the No. 1 spot as both players hope to solidify their case for the award this week.

Steve Aschburner

Soundsystem: Who should be All-NBA?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in and around the NBA each week on a LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Report: LeBron (ankle) to return this week

A high ankle sprain caused LeBron James to miss 20 consecutive games from the end of March to the end of April. He returned for two games of action before feeling discomfort, returning to the sidelines for another four games. Reports indicate that James is set to suit up again this week.

Kyle Irving

Curry comes up clutch as Dubs seal Play-In berth

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

Yash Matange

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

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

Yash Matange

NBA family congratulates Westbrook for all-time feat

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

Yash Matange

OTD: Vince Carter scores 50 vs. 76ers in 01 Playoffs

En route to dropping the only 50-point game in Raptors postseason history, Carter also set the NBA playoffs record for most made 3-pointers in a half with eight.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

AD explodes for 42 as Lakers top Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers season has been far from perfect thus far, but a monster performance from Anthony Davis helped them top the Phoenix Suns, who are looking as a potential first round matchup in the playoffs.

Kane Pitman

Recap of IOT's 'Online Sports Festival' 3.0

From game analysis on the final day, to starting off the festival on day one with sessions focused on various technical skills and not to mention the interactive session with Princepal Singh, the enthusiastic attendees of NBA Basketball School India got it all and then some. Here's a quick short recap of how it unfolded for the young aspiring ballers over the five days of the festival.

Yash Matange

Lonzo tops LaMelo in battle of Ball brothers

The New Orleans Pelicans are clinging to hopes of reaching the Play-In Tournament. A 112-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets keeps them alive, with Lonzo and LaMelo Ball battling down the stretch in an entertaining matchup.

Kane Pitman

Play-In Tournament looms large for Celtics

When the Celtics comeback came up short against the Heat on Sunday (ET), they not only sacrificed the tiebreaker in the season series, they also put themselves two games back from the Miami for the No. 6 seed in the East. With the Play-In Tournament now looming large for Boston, can it respond with a much-needed win against the Heat in their very next contest?

Kyle Irving

KD & Kyrie power Nets to thrilling comeback

After trailing by as many as 21 points, the Nets roared home in the second half to snap their four-game losing streak.

Curry drops 49 PTS to maintain scoring lead

Following Bradley Beal's 50-point performance against the Pacers, Curry responded with a scoring masterpiece of his own and remains in the lead, averaging 31.9 points per game.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Sunday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Westbrook ties Robertson's triple-double record

With his 35th triple-double of the season and 181st of his career, Russell Westbrook sits alongside Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson at the top of the NBA's all-time triple-double list.

Benyam Kidane

Mitchell (ankle) out at least another week

Donovan Mitchell sustained the injury three weeks ago after an awkward fall against the Indiana Pacers.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic becomes 4th youngest ever to reach 5k points

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

Yash Matange

Mavs, Blazers clinch key tie-breaker over Lakers

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

Yash Matange

Red-hot Bogdanovic drops 48 points

The Utah Jazz picked up an important win at home over the Denver Nuggets, behind 48 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. The career-night helped the Jazz solidify their spot at the top of the West.

Kane Pitman

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

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

Zion out indefinitely with a fractured left finger

The New Orleans Pelicans hopes of reaching the Play-In Tournament have suffered a major blow, with Zion Williamson to be sidelined with a fractured left ring finger. New Orleans are 2.0 games back of the final seed with five games to play.

Kane Pitman

MVP Ladder: Can anything slow Jokic's roll?

Denver's do-it-all big man refuses to let up in our latest look at the Top 5 MVP contenders.

Michael C. Wright

This season's most surprising team is...

There are a number of worthy candidates, from the Knicks and Suns to the Jazz and 76ers, but which team's success has been the most surprising this season? Our NBA.com Staff make their picks and explain their reasoning.

NBA.com Staff

AD exits early as Clippers blow out Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are one step closer to falling into the Play-In Tournament after being blown out by the LA Clippers. Already without LeBron James, Anthony Davis exited the game early with injury.

Kane Pitman

No panic in Brooklyn as Harden watch continues

The Brooklyn Nets have dropped four straight, prompting calming messaging out of the locker room. A fearsome roster when healthy, the title fancy at least has some legitimate concerns as the playoffs draw near.

Kane Pitman

Exclusive: Brian Shaw talks Princepal, India trip and more

Nearly two months removed from the 2021 G League bubble, Brian Shaw sat down with NBA.com's Yash Matange to discuss a host of topics including India's Princepal Singh, looking back at Ignite's performance in their debut season, reminiscing his trip to India in 2016 and more.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There are seven NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Return of the MVP big man is Olajuwon approved

The Hall of Fame center is proud to see Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic at the forefront of the MVP race.

Shaun Powell

Edwards strengthens Rookie of the Year case

Anthony Edwards has continued his tear after the All-Star break, posting a monster 42-point night against the Memphis Grizzlies, notching multiple records in the process.

Kane Pitman

Jokic solidifies MVP campaign

Nikola Jokic tore the New York Knicks apart in the first quarter, setting the scene for a big win over the Eastern Conference playoff squad. Jokic scored from all angles, even putting on a dunking clinic for the Nuggets fans at Ball Arena.

Kane Pitman

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

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

Yash Matange

OTD: Shaq named Rookie of the Year

The Orlando Magic big man averaged 23.4 points (eighth in the NBA), 13.9 rebounds (second) and 3.53 blocks per game in 1992-93.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Six Luka assists that made our jaw drop

One member of our NBA.com Staff watched every single one of Luka Doncic's assists to this point of the season. From a well-executed nutmeg to no-look dimes that will have you convinced Doncic has eyes in the back of his head, here are his six-best dimes.

Scott Rafferty

NBA, NBPA announce latest COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

5 best single-season turnarounds in NBA history

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

Yash Matange

Bucks roll Nets again behind 36 for Giannis

The regular season series has been claimed by Milwaukee, with the Bucks rolling in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second time in three days. 82 points combined from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday sparked the big win for the Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Curry breaks his own all-time record

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

Yash Matange

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

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Birth and evolution of NBA's 3-point line

"We called it the home run, because the 3-pointer was exactly that," George Mikan, the ABA's first commissioner, once said. "It brought fans out of their seats."

Yash Matange

Melo cracks top-10 on all-time scorers list

Carmelo Anthony is now a top-10 all-time NBA scorer. The veteran forward went by Elvin Hayes on a made 3-pointer during the second quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Kane Pitman

By The Numbers: Westbrook's monster triple-double

The Washington Wizards continue their charge behind the extraordinary play of Russell Westbrook. The former MVP recorded yet another triple-double against the Indiana Pacers, producing one of the biggest lines of his career.

Kane Pitman

Draymond leads Warriors to become Marvel champion

The Golden State Warriors topped the New Orleans Pelicans in the first ever Marvel Arena of Heroes game. The game carried significant playoff implications, with the Warriors delivering a big blow to the Pelicans hopes of making the Play-In tournament.

Kane Pitman

Marvel Moments of the Game

For 48 minutes we got to see some of the NBA's best show off their basketball superpowers, headlined by Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Zion Williamson in a special Marvel-themed broadcast.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron battles ankle soreness as Lakers spiral

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

Yash Matange

OTD: Derrick Rose wins MVP in 2011

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Haliburton exits game with knee injury

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

Yash Matange

What did we learn in showdown between Durant and Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant both returned from one-game absences ahead of this marquee matchup between the Bucks and Nets and it did not disappoint. Antetokounmpo went for 49 points while Durant went for 42 points in a heavyweight battle between two of the best teams in the league.

Kyle Irving

Nuggets win 5th straight, climb to 3rd seed

Nikola Jokic turned in another MVP-worth performance as the Nuggets extend their win streak to five games and now hold a 9-1 record since Jamal Murray's injury

Benyam Kidane

Doncic drops historic 20-assist triple-double

Luka Doncic became the second-fastest player to 35 career triple-doubles, needing just 190 games as he poured in 31 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists in the Mavericks' 125-124 win over the Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

By The Numbers: Pacers' 57-point win vs. OKC

The Pacers set a new franchise record with 152 points, leading by as many as 67 in a record-breaking blowout win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

Benyam Kidane

Zion outduels Edwards in battle of No.1 picks

Zion Williamson (37 points) powered the New Orleans Pelicans to a 140-136 win over Anthony Edwards (29 points), snapping their four-game win streak.

Benyam Kidane

Young & Capela forming unstoppable combo

The point guard-big man duo was on fire against the Chicago Bulls, combining for 53 of the Hawks' 108 points as they snapped their three-game losing streak.

Benyam Kidane

How did LaMelo look in first game back?

After missing the last 21 games with a fractured wrist, the Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball returned to action in Sunday's contest against the Pistons. How did the Rookie of the Year-hopeful play in his first game back?

Kyle Irving

LaMelo to return vs. Pistons

LaMelo Ball has missed the Hornets last 21 games after suffering a fractured wrist on March 20. He appeared in each of the team's first 41 games prior to the injury, earning Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honours three times with averages of 15.9 points, 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Will Ball still be Rookie of the Year?

Rookie superstar LaMelo Ball is set to return from a 21-game absence due to a fractured wrist, giving him 10 more games to leave his lasting impression on the Rookie of the Year award. He was the frontrunner prior to the injury, but No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards did everything he could to surpass him while he was out. Our NBA.com Staff discusses if Ball has done enough to take home the honours.

NBA.com Staff

Register NOW for IOT's Online Sports Festival 3.0!

NBA Basketball India will participate in the third edition of India on Track's 'Online Sports Festival', which will be conducted from May 3-7, with kids set for interactive sessions with Princepal Singh and former two-time NBA Champion Malik Rose.

Yash Matange

Curry's historic month by the numbers

Stephen Curry just wrapped up one of the most dominant months we've ever seen from a single player, averaging 37.3 points per game on .518/.466/.908 shooting splits. Here are the numbers behind the two-time MVP's incredible run.

Scott Rafferty

By The Numbers: Tatum's career-high 60-point game

Jayson Tatum willed the Celtics to a 143-140 overtime win over the Spurs, tying Larry Bird for the most points ever scored by a Celtic in franchise history. Let's take a look at some of the key numbers underscoring his career night.

Benyam Kidane

What the No. 1 seed could mean for Suns

With a 121-100 win, the Phoenix Suns are now at the top of the Western Conference and own the tiebreaker over the Utah Jazz, winning all three meetings this season.

Benyam Kidane

Lillard, Blazers build momentum with third straight win

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

Yash Matange

LBJ's return sparks Lakers search for chemistry

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

Yash Matange

OTD: MJ sets unique playoff scoring record in 1988

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

#NBATopShotThis: Morant's windmill alley-oop finish

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

Yash Matange

Who would you rather have: Booker or Mitchell?

This week's matchup between the Suns and Jazz got us thinking about which one of Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell they'd rather build around. Two members of our NBA.com Staff pick a side and present their case to the jury.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron officially returning vs. Kings

LeBron James has been sidelined since March 20 with a high ankle sprain. He had appeared in 40 of a possible 41 games prior to the injury, averaging 25.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.3 percent shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Porter Jr.'s historic game by the numbers

Kevin Porter Jr. produced the performance of his career in Houston's shocking win over Milwaukee, pouring in 50 points to go along with 11 assists, creating history in the process.

Kane Pitman

Unstoppable KD dominating with ease

Kevin Durant has suffered through an injury interrupted season thus far, but when he has been on the floor, the Nets have looked unstoppable. In just his third game back, Durant exploded for 42-points in the latest reminder that he is the games most dominant offensive force.

Kane Pitman

Giannis leaves game with ankle injury

Back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee's game against Houston in the first minute, turning his right ankle on a drive to the basket. The team reported soon after that he would take no further part in the game.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Friday's games

The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

AD finds rhythm but Lakers fall to Wizards

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

Yash Matange

Knicks one step closer to postseason

The New York Knicks now hold sole possession of the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. With just nine games to play, the Knicks are ever so close to returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

Kane Pitman

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

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

Yash Matange

Suns put postseason drought to rest

After a 109-101 home win over the LA Clippers, the Phoenix Suns clinched their postseason berth and are headed back to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2009-10 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

NBA, NBPA announce latest COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

Haliburton on value of Rf. Jr. NBA Live Sessions

Before joining the interactive virtual session with the young kids in India, Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton spoke about the value and importance of these sessions, his advice to the young kids and how he is keen to visit India one day.

Yash Matange

By The Numbers: Mavs' dominant win over Warriors

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

Yash Matange

#NBATopShotThis: KAT throws down smooth reverse jam

Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 31 points against the Rockets, with no shortage of highlights, including this eye-catching reverse jam to earn our Top Shot Play of the Night.

Benyam Kidane

OTD: Red Auerbach retires from coaching in 1966

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Yash Matange

Which guards should make First Team All-NBA?

With several guards playing at an elite level this season, voters are going to have a tough time selecting just two for the All-NBA First Team. Our NBA.com Staff tries its hand at the difficult task.

NBA.com Staff

Superstars dazzle in Spurs-Wiz OT thriller

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

Yash Matange

Clutch CP3 helps Suns sink Knicks

Chris Paul's remarkable season has continued. The veteran guard hit a series of clutch shots in the final minutes, helping the Phoenix Suns end the New York Knicks nine-game winning streak.

Kane Pitman

Basketball breaches IPL's Mumbai bio-bubble

Multiple members of the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals including IPL stalwarts such as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo took to basketball to unwind on their off-days during the Mumbai leg of their schedule.

Yash Matange

Can Kings rookie Haliburton make late run at ROY?

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

Yash Matange

OTD: Jordan erupts for 55 vs. Bullets in 1997

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Tuesday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Rockets' Wall out for remainder of season

According to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania, John Wall will miss the final 11 games of the 2020-21 season due to a hamstring tweak. The five-time All-Star finishes the season with averages of 20.6 points, 6.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds in just over 32 minutes per contest.

Gilbert McGregor

Phoenix's playoff hopes rest with Ayton

The Suns have blown past the sleeper category right into full-fledged contenders in the West. They have a perimeter rotation perfectly suited for a playoff run but the questions rest on the interior and with whether Deandre Ayton can help lead this team in the postseason.

Matthew Blum

Players primed to make their playoff debuts

The 2021 playoffs are just around the corner and we can expect to see some fresh faces gracing the NBA's biggest stage.

Benyam Kidane

How did Durant look in his first game back?

All-Star forward Kevin Durant missed a total of 26 games from February to April due to a hamstring injury. Once he finally returned to play, he appeared in four games before suffering a thigh contusion that would force him to miss another three contests. Returning to action sooner than expected, the four-time scoring champion picked up right where he left off to help lead the Nets past the Suns.

Kyle Irving

Bogdanovic scorches Bucks in big-time comeback

Bogdan Bogdanovic led a 41-point fourth quarter for Atlanta, as the Hawks pulled away late for an important win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Red-hot Curry sets another 3-point record

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

Yash Matange

#NBATopShotThis: Morant's smooth behind-the-back dribble

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant turned the Blazers home floor into his personal playground, with a string of eye-catching plays, none better than this behind-the-back move on CJ McCollum.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Durant and Conley win Oscar

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

Yash Matange

OTD: KD drops 50 vs. Clippers in 2019

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

Yash Matange

Jazz become 1st team to seal playoff berth

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

Yash Matange

Durant set to return vs. Suns

The team announced on Saturday that Kevin Durant was probable to return to action versus the Suns after missing three games with a left thigh contusion. On Sunday, it was confirmed that Durant is set to make his return.

Gilbert McGregor

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Mavs pull off huge comeback win over Lakers

The Mavs outscored the Lakers 62-35 in the second half to clinch the season series (2-1). They now hold the tie-breaker over the fifth-seed Lakers as the race for playoff seeding heats up.

Benyam Kidane

Report: China's top prospect to join Ignite

According to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania, China's Fanbo Zeng, who was committed to Gonzaga as a four-star recruit out of Windermere Prep in Florida, is set to become the second prospect to join G League Ignite for the 2021-22 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Curry tops Jokic in battle of MVP candidates

After a quiet first half, Steph Curry exploded in the second half as the Golden State Warriors picked up a crucial win in blowout fashion over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Kane Pitman

Russ and the Wizards stay hot

Russell Westbrook tallied another triple-double and the Washington Wizards have now won seven straight to take another step towards the Play-In Tournament.

Kane Pitman

Nets take top spot in the East

It took until the final seconds, but the Brooklyn Nets have secured top spot in the Eastern Conference, holding off the Boston Celtics down the stretch with some clutch free-throw shooting.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

NBA.com Staff

Ignite land five-star prospect Foster

Michael Foster, a McDonald's All-American and the No. 7-ranked player in the class of 2021, will forgo his college eligibility and sign with the G League Ignite for the 2021-22 season.

Kyle Irving

AD 'felt fine' in return from injury

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

Yash Matange

Giannis powers Bucks to big win over 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks have inched closer to the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the Eastern Conference with a dominant win at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 27 points as Milwaukee never trailed from start to finish.

Kane Pitman

JJJ returns just in time for Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in the middle of a tense playoff race. With a potential spot in the Play-In Tournament on the horizon, the squad has been boosted by the long awaited return of rising star Jaren Jackson Jr.

Kane Pitman

Kemba is peaking at the right time

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were six games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Nuggets pick up important comeback win

It was tense down the stretch, but it was the Denver Nuggets who clinched a thriller over the Portland Trail Blazers with Nikola Jokic coming up clutch at the free-throw line.

Kane Pitman

Suns escape with thrilling win over 76ers

The Suns move to 2-0 on their East coast road trip with another nail-biting win, edging the Philadelphia 76ers 116-113, thanks to Devin Booker's clutch bucket and another huge performance from Chris Paul.

Benyam Kidane

Randle and the Knicks stay red-hot

The New York Knicks are on fire. A dominant Julius Randle has helped the Knicks win their eighth straight game in overtime over a potential first round opponent in the Atlanta Hawks.

Kane Pitman

AD planning to return Thursday (ET)

Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a calf strain. He said that he felt a "ripping" sensation when he suffered the injury and that he feared it was more serious than it turned out to be.

Scott Rafferty

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

How Booker has become the 76ers kryptonite

Booker has scored 30-plus points in each of his last seven games against the 76ers, the longest streak by a Suns player against a single opponent.

Benyam Kidane

#NBATopShotThis: Edwards spins, glides and dunks

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

Yash Matange

Shorthanded Nets hand Zion, Pelicans key loss

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

Yash Matange

PG delivers in the clutch in comeback win

Paul George scored 10 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, including the team's final six points to power the Clippers to a 113-112 win over the Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Wednesday. Follow along for all the live scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Kai Sotto signs with NBL's 36ers

The 18-year-old Filipino prospect has signed a multi-year deal with the 36ers and will join the team for the 2021-22 season.

Benyam Kidane

Harden (hamstring) sidelined indefinitely

“We’re back to square one. He will be back when he’s back. It might be the playoffs. It might be sooner,” Nets head coach Steve Nash said.

Benyam Kidane

Joint NBA and NBPA statement

“George Floyd’s murder was a flash point for how we look at race and justice in our country, and we are pleased that justice appears to have been served. But we also recognize that there is much work to be done and the National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association, together with our newly-formed Social Justice Coalition, will redouble our efforts to advocate for meaningful change in the areas of criminal justice and policing.”

Official Release

Soundsystem: How will the Play-In tournament shake out?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news in and around the NBA each week on NBA Soundsystem Live.

NBA.com Staff

On This Date: Jordan drops 63 vs. Celtics

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

Yash Matange

Westbrook makes history with triple-double vs. OKC

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

Yash Matange

CP3 passes Magic for all-time career assists

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

Yash Matange

Jokic strengthening hold on MVP

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

Yash Matange

#NBATopShotThis: Garland's full-court dime

In the space of five seconds, Darius Garland turned a missed shot at one end into a layup at the other, showing off his vision with this full-court bounce pass to Collin Sexton.

Benyam Kidane

By The Numbers: Curry's 3-point explosion

Steph Curry re-wrote the record books with his lights out performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, burying 10 3-pointers on his way to 49 points.

Benyam Kidane

Ball cleared for basketball activity

Ball has been sidelined since March 20 after suffering a fractured right wrist against the LA Clippers. Since then, the Hornets have gone 8-7 and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Curry's scorching shooting sinks 76ers

Steph Curry continued his red-hot shooting, burying 10 3-pointers on his way to 49 points, breaking several NBA records along the way.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid receives Community Assist Award

Kaiser Permanente and the NBA will donate $10,000 on Joel Embiid’s behalf to Covenant House Pennsylvania.

Official Release

Holiday looms as Bucks' playoff key

The Milwaukee Bucks went all in on acquiring Jrue Holiday in the offseason, seeking an upgrade at the guard position. Holiday has been fantastic this season and is finding his best form on the road to the playoffs.

Kane Pitman

Can Clippers carry historic offence for deep playoffs?

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

Yash Matange

Rozier's big night boosts playoff hopes

Terry Rozier continued his scorching form with 34 points and 10 assists against the Trail Blazers as the Charlotte Hornets cling to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

Benyam Kidane

#NBATopShotThis: Adebayo's game winner

With the game tied late, Bam Adebayo took matters into his own hands, hitting a tough jumper to snap a three-game skid and set the American Airlines Arena crowd ablaze.

Gilbert McGregor

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