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League Pass Game to Watch: Raptors vs. Pacers

After the biggest comeback win in franchise history, the Raptors are right back in action as they visit the Pacers. Both teams are on the second end of a back-to-back. Can Toronto make it six wins in a row? Or will Indiana move to 14-3 at home this season?

Gilbert McGregor

Who's No. 1 heading into Christmas?

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Tatum drops career-high 39 points vs. Hornets

Jayson Tatum scored 22 of his career-high 39 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their third-straight win.

Benyam Kidane

10 thoughts from a historic Raptors comeback

The Toronto Raptors were on the verge of being blown out on Monday before they exploded with a huge fourth quarter to secure their 21st win of the season.

Carlan Gay

Fast facts on Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair a torn right lateral meniscus just a day before the team's season opener and has not played a game since.

Kyle Irving

Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double at MSG

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

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi, Clippers dominate Spurs in San Antonio

After two unsuccessful attempts, Kawhi Leonard picks up his first victory against the Spurs in San Antonio since the franchise traded him to Toronto in the 2018 offseason.

Yash Matange

Harden makes history with another 40-point game

The only players in NBA history with more 40-point games than Harden are Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.

Scott Rafferty

76ers snap three-game skid

The Philadelphia 76ers put and end to their three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Dinwiddie adds to All-Star case

The Nets are now 12-6 this season in games Spencer Dinwiddie has started at point guard. His averages in those games? 26.1 points, 7.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

Joe Ingles says he's feeling 'a lot better' shooting the ball

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

Christmas Countdown: Best superstar debuts on Christmas

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

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Saturday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

What's next for sputtering 76ers?

The Philadelphia 76ers were widely tipped to get out of the East in the preseason, but after three straight losses, now sit in the sixth seed as Christmas Day approaches. What's next for the struggling Sixers?

Kane Pitman

Shai drops career-high 32 points in big win

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points in 36 minutes on a super-efficient shooting performance of 13-of-18 from the field.

Yash Matange

Love reacts to Morant's epic dunk attempt

In jumping over Kevin Love, many were quick to compare Morant's attempt to Vince Carter's iconic dunk over Frederic Weis. Fortunately for Love, Morant's dunk didn't end in the same way Carter's did.

Scott Rafferty

Porzingis continues strong form as Mavericks down Sixers

Two of the league's most talented big men went head-to-head in Philadelphia as Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavericks took a huge win over the Sixers.

Kane Pitman

Nine thoughts from a thrilling Raptors win

Without Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell and Marc Gasol, the Raptors held off Bradley Bradley Beal and the Wizards thanks to a team performance that saw six players score in double figures.

Scott Rafferty

How to watch the NBA on Christmas

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

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

NBA.com Staff

Russ drops 40 as Rockets snap Clippers' home win streak

After rallying from 25 down against the San Antonio Spurs three days earlier, the Rockets came back from 17 to snap the Clippers' 10-game home win streak.

Yash Matange

Mills, Spurs dominate 4th Q in win over Nets

For the second time in a week, Patty Mills has come up huge for San Antonio. This time, he added 27 points off the bench in a win over Brooklyn.

Kane Pitman

Giannis puts in MVP display as Bucks down Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo furthered his MVP credentials and the Milwaukee Bucks improved to the league's best record with a statement win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

Kane Pitman

Gasol, Siakam & Powell out indefinitely with injuries

The Raptors came away with the road win in Detroit on Thursday but also suffered injuries to three key players in the process. It's a strained left hamstring for Gasol, a stretched groin for Siakam and a shoulder subluxation for Powell.

Yash Matange

Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

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

Scott Rafferty

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett among eligible 2020 HOF candidates

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced the star-studded list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2020

NBA.com Staff

Gasol out 'period of weeks' with hamstring strain

The latest in a string of injury blows for the Toronto Raptors has come in the form of a hamstring strain for Marc Gasol. The veteran big man is expected to miss weeks with the injury, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Kane Pitman

Bucks-Lakers: A connection from 1971 to the present

A big matchup ahead of us between the two best records in the NBA is headlined by two generational figures – LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo – who draw a curious and striking similarity with the 1971-71 season.

Leandro Fernández

LeBron vs. Giannis: Who has the edge?

The Bucks and Lakers have been the NBA's two best teams this season and the matchup between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo sells itself. Ahead of the highly anticipated battle between The Greek Freak and The King, take a look at the history behind two of the league's most dominant players.

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Thursday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

NBA.com Staff

Celtics stars combine for 82 to beat Mavs

Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum put on a scoring clinic in Dallas, combining for 82 points to take down Kristaps Porzingis and the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks.

Kyle Irving

10 thoughts on the Raps third-straight win

Kyle Lowry messed around and got a triple-double, Serge Ibaka stepped up big time and Toronto's defence forced Detroit into a cold shooting performance. The Raptors are now winners of three straight.

Gilbert McGregor

Schroder sparks OKC to 24-point comeback win

The Thunder became the first team in 20 years to win back-to-back games after overcoming a deficit of 24 points or more.

Yash Matange

Heat hand 76ers first home loss

Philly entered today's game as the league's only remaining unbeaten team at home, winning their first 14 games of the season at Wells Fargo Center.

Benyam Kidane

Closest games in NBA All-Star history

There have been 67 editions of the NBA All-Star Game and throughout the history of the contest, there have been a handful of contests that have gone right down to the wire.

James McKern

Checking in on the wild MVP race

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden and Luka Doncic are each having historic seasons, but which one would be the league's MVP if the season were to end today?

Scott Rafferty

Vote here for 2020 All-Star Game

NBA All-Star Voting presented by Google will tip off a week from today on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 11 a.m. ET (9:30 p.m IST) – before five highly-anticipated Christmas Day matchups.

Official Release

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

Ranking LeBron's best dimes vs. Indiana

LeBron James was at his playmaking best in Indiana, reeling off highlight-reel dimes all night!

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Wednesday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Barrett scores career-high 27 PTS in win over Hawks

RJ Barrett joins Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Olynyk and Dillon Brooks as the only Canadians with multiple 25+ point games in their rookie season.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Pacers snap Lakers' 14-game road win streak

With the win, the Pacers also snap their Lakers' seven-game win streak, tying them with the Milwaukee Bucks for the best record in the league at 24-4.

Yash Matange

LeBron has brought Cavs' playbook to Lakers

The 3-pointer Anthony Davis hit late in the Lakers' win over the Heat? It came on a set former Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue used to run for LeBron James and Kevin Love when they were teammates in Cleveland. Here's why it's so effective.

Scott Rafferty

NBA statement regarding David Stern

"NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern remains in serious condition following emergency surgery to address a sudden brain hemorrhage on Thursday. He is receiving great care and surrounded by his loved ones."

Official Release

Tuesday's scores: Clutch Lillard buries Suns

Damian Lillard capped off a big night for the Blazers' Big 3 with the game-winning and-1, while the Mavericks snapped the Bucks' 18-game win streak. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Rockets, Thunder complete epic comeback wins

No lead was safe on Tuesday, with the Rockets and Thunder both clawing their way back from 25+ point deficits.

Benyam Kidane

10 thoughts from Raptors decisive win over Cavaliers

Pascal Siakam dominated this contest from start to end, Kyle Lowry looked like he's shaken off all the cobwebs from his thumb injury and Norman Powell continued to provide an offensive boost as the Raptors routed the Cavaliers in Toronto.

Kyle Irving

Luka-less Mavs snap Bucks 18-game win streak

No Luka Doncic, no problem. In the Mavericks first full game without their MVP candidate, Kristaps Porzingis and their supporting cast stepped up to snap the Bucks 18-game win streak.

Kyle Irving

The cacophonous chorus of James Harden

James Harden scores 50 in his sleep, has never missed the playoffs and is re-imagining the way we think about basketball. Through it all, Harden's status as a game-changing talent remains a hot-button topic that runs hot as he continues to re-write the record books.

Sidd Sinha

Relive Kobe scoring 62 in three quarters

This week in NBA history includes the RaKobe Bryant scoring 62 points in three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Are Bucks a threat to longest win streak ever?

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 18 straight and are over halfway to the NBA record set by the 1971-72 Lakers. How long can they keep it going and are they a threat to break the all-time record?

Micah Adams

Recap of Monday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

LeBron and AD lead Lakers to 7th-straight win

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 59 points as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh win in a row, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-96

Benyam Kidane

Dinwiddie powers Nets past 76ers, 109-89

The Brooklyn Nets snap the Philadelphia 76ers' five-game win streak with a 109-89 victory at Barclays Center.

Benyam Kidane

Doncic (ankle) to miss 'a couple of weeks'

ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that the Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar will likely miss the team's upcoming stretch that includes games against the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers and Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

Why today is an important date

This season's trade deadline is still a couple of months away, but there's a reason why you might start hearing more trade rumours starting next week.

Scott Rafferty

Jokic's triple-double headlines Sunday's action

With a number of close finishes and big stat lines, take a look at all the action from this NBA Sunday slate!

NBA.com Staff

Heat escape Dallas with close OT win

The Heat stole this game in overtime by going on a 8-0 run over the final three minutes of the game.

Yash Matange

What does Bledsoe's injury mean for the Bucks?

Eric Bledsoe has suffered a right fibula avulsion fracture and is set to be sidelined for at least two weeks. What does the injury mean for the streaking Milwaukee Bucks?

Kane Pitman

Streaking Bucks have real shot at history

The Bucks have now won 18 games in a row. How long can they keep this streak alive? The Mavericks, Lakers, Pacers and 76ers will have a big say in it in the coming weeks.

Scott Rafferty

10 thoughts on Raptors win over the Nets

Pascal Siakam's huge first half, another breakout game from Norman Powell and double-doubles from the Raptors' centres helped Toronto snap their three-game home losing streak with a win over the Nets.

Kyle Irving

Doncic leaves game with right ankle sprain

The reigning Rookie of the Year left for the locker room without putting any pressure on his right ankle. Stay tuned to this space for the latest updates.

Yash Matange

Mills buries game-winner as Spurs hold off Suns in OT

Patty Mills put on a show late, knocking down a game-winner at the buzzer in overtime that ensured San Antonio claimed an important win.

Kane Pitman

Kawhi & PG combine for 88 in Clippers win

This was the Timberwolves' seventh straight loss while the Clippers now move on to Chicago to wrap-up their huge six-game road trip.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Saturday'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

Antetokounmpo delivers knockout blow to extend streak

Trailing by 10 points late in the third-quarter, Milwaukee's winning streak was in danger. That was until Giannis Antetokounmpo decided the Bucks' run wasn't over yet.

Kane Pitman

LeBron leads Lakers to thrilling win over Heat

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant, as the Lakers handed the Miami Heat their first home loss.

Kane Pitman

All-Star moment: Harden drops 50 — again

Harden followed up his 55-point performance against the Cavaliers with a 54-point outburst against the Magic. He's now averaging 39.3 points per game on the season.

Scott Rafferty

NBA stars' performances on Christmas

No NBA player has ever won more games on Christmas than Dwyane Wade. It's also the one day of the year that Stephen Curry struggles shooting. How have other current NBA stars have performed on Christmas?

NBA.com India Staff

How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

All-Star moment: Luka Doncic makes history in Mexico City

The 20-year-old Slovenian became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double in a game played outside of the United States and Canada.

Yash Matange

Melo returns to Denver, believes his jersey should be retired

Carmelo Anthony made another return to Denver, in which a bizarre streak continued. Postgame, the veteran forward sounded off on the possibility of his Nuggets jersey being hung in the rafters.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid dominates as 76ers hand C's first home loss

The Boston Celtics had no answer for Joel Embiid down low, as the Philadelphia 76ers big man destroyed the Celtics, leading to the first home loss of the season for Boston.

Kane Pitman

NBA G League expands to Mexico City

Mexico City’s Capitanes Becomes the NBA G League’s First Team Outside of the U.S. and Canada

NBA.com Staff

Take your pick: Simmons or Tatum?

Ben Simmons and Jayson Tatum were rookies in 2017-18 and while Simmons made his first All-Star team last season, Tatum is still looking for his first All-Star nod. Both are exciting young stars, but if you had to pick just one, who are you rolling with?

NBA.com Staff

Is 76ers/Celtics the NBA's best rivalry?

On Thursday, one of the NBA's best rivalries is renewed.

Carlan Gay

What kind of impact has Melo had?

Carmelo Anthony's contract with the Trail Blazers is now fully guaranteed, meaning he'll spend the remainder of his season in Portland as the team tries to make yet another playoff push. What type of impact has the 10-time All-Star had in the first chunk of games with his new team?

Kyle Irving

LeBron is by far the best player in the world

LeBron James has the Lakers off to their best start in franchise history through 25 games and he's doing it on both ends. One recently released stat reveals that the soon-to-be 35-year-old is still head and shoulders above everyone else.

Micah Adams

Thursday'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 today's games.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron's triple-double keeps Lakers rolling

LeBron James continues to defy Father Time going for a 25-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double to lead the Lakers to their fifth-consecutive win and their 12th-straight road victory.

Kyle Irving

Sights and sounds from Kawhi's return

Kawhi Leonard returned to Toronto on Thursday as a visitor to receive his 2019 NBA championship ring in what was perhaps the most anticipated game of the entire regular season. Catch up on all of the sights and sounds as we take a closer look at the 2019 Finals MVP's highly anticipated first game back in Canada.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Harden goes off for 55 points

Harden now has four games of 50+ points this season as his ridiculous scoring run continues.

Benyam Kidane

Clippers dominate Raptors in Kawhi's return game

The pregame ceremony was all about Kawhi Leonard and that carried into the actual in-game performance. Leonard and the Clippers handled the Raptors, handing Toronto their third-consecutive loss on their home court after starting the season a perfect 9-0 at Scotiabank Arena.

Kyle Irving

Fast facts on Toronto's historic championship rings

Kawhi Leonard will receive his championship ring from the Raptors when he returns to Toronto on Thursday. Here's what the two-time Finals MVP will be receiving from the Raptors.

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi talks decision to leave Raptors

In leaving the Raptors for the Clippers in the offseason, Kawhi Leonard made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to join a new team in free agency after winning Finals MVP.

Scott Rafferty

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

Lillard scores 31 to hand Knicks 10th-straight loss

Damian Lillard knocked down 8 three-pointers on his way to 31 points as the Portland Trail Blazers secure a 115-87 win over the New York Knicks.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesdays scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

A matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers headlined a today's four-game slate in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

76ers remain unbeaten at home with win over Nuggets

The Philadelphia 76ers are now 13-0 at Wells Fargo Center this season; their best start at home since the 1966-67 season.

Benyam Kidane

Carter becomes 5th player ever to play 1500 games

Carter joins Robert Parish (1,611 games), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560), Dirk Nowitzki (1,522) and John Stockton (1,504) as the only players to reach the mark.

Benyam Kidane

All of the game-winners for D-Rose

Inspired by his game-winning shot against the Pelicans, here's a look back at every one of Derrick Rose's game-winners. From Chicago to Minnesota to Detroit, the former MVP has made some memorable clutch shots.

Micah Adams

Booker on Baynes return: 'It's unbelieveable. ... We need him'

Centre Aron Baynes returned to action after missing nine of the Suns' last 10 games. He scored 12 points off the bench in 15 minutes to help Phoenix beat the Timberwolves. After the game, star guard Devin Booker spoke on how he felt the centre's impact even in limited playing time.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Tuesday'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 today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Game winners galore: Rose & Bjelica drain game-winners

The Pistons and Kings picked up key road wins in New Orleans and Houston respectively, behind game-winning shots from Derrick Rose and Nemanja Bjelica.

Yash Matange

Raptors squeak out win vs. Bulls

It wasn't pretty, but the Raptors fought tooth-and-nail to come away with a grimy one-point win over the Bulls in Chicago to snap their three-game losing streak.

Kyle Irving

Hayward returns from injury in Celtics' big win

After missing 13 games with a broken left hand, Gordon Hayward made a successful return to the lineup in the Boston Celtics' 110-88 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA.com Staff

NBA denies Rockets protest over loss to Spurs

The Houston Rockets protested the outcome of their double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, after James Harden's dunk was incorrectly ruled basket interference, despite the ball going through the hoop, ultimately costing the Rockets two points.

NBA.com Staff

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

All-Star Moment: AD goes for 50

"An old-school performance... one for the ages." Anthony Davis couldn't be stopped on Monday, thoroughly dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to his fourth career 50-point game.

Micah Adams

AD explodes for 50 PTS in blowout win over Wolves

The Lakers 21-3 start continues to be their best start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign when they also won 21 of their first 24 games.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Did the Pacers crack the top-10?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

Luka passes MJ in record books

Behind a career-high 30 points from Serbian Nemanja Bjelica, the Kings withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Mavericks to snap their four-game road losing streak.

Yash Matange

76ers edge Raptors to remain unbeaten at home

The Philadelphia 76ers secure a 110-104 win over the Toronto Raptors to extend their unbeaten run at home (12-0).

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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

Sunday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Rockets win as Russ & Harden take over in 4th

The former MVPs score 28 of the team's 32 fourth-quarter points to fuel the Rockets to a home win vs. the Suns, despite an efficient 35 points from Devin Booker.

Yash Matange

Simmons scores career-high 34 points in big win over Cavs

Ben Simmons put on a show against the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording a new career-high 34 points in the 76ers' 141-94 win.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons, Siakam or Ingram?

Ben Simmons was the first player taken in 2016 and until now, it appeared to be the clear-cut decision as he won Rookie of the Year and is already an All-Star. But has the recent play of Pascal Siakam and Brandon Ingram changed how we'll look back at the top of the 2016 draft?

NBA.com Staff

Doncic joins Jordan with another record

It seems that every time Luka Doncic steps on the floor he's joining elite company in the history books in some fashion. In the Mavericks win over the Pelicans, he achieved something that only Michael Jordan has done since the NBA/ABA merger.

Kyle Irving

Has the East caught up to the West?

For the past several years, the Western Conference has reigned dominance over the Eastern Conference. Through one quarter of the NBA season, the East has shown that the gap may no longer be as big as you'd think.

Kyle Irving

Is this player the next Kevin Durant?

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

Micah Adams

Embiid changed mindset since scoreless Raptors game

After going 0-for-11 two weeks ago in Toronto, Joel Embiid has changed his mindset and the results have been scary good.

Carlan Gay

AD scores 39 as Lakers beat Blazers by 23

The Lakers' 20-3 start is a franchise best 23-game start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign.

Yash Matange

Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

NBA.com Staff

Breakdown of CP3's heads-up play for OT win

Dennis Schroder hit the shot to force overtime, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated in overtime, but the story of the game was Chris Paul's heads-up play that gave the Thunder a chance to take this game into OT. How did the savvy veteran's knowledge of the rulebook earn OKC a gritty win?

Kyle Irving

Rodney Hood exits game with torn left Achilles tendon

After the Blazers' announcement, players across the league took to Twitter to send their well wishes to Hood.

Yash Matange

Statement made: Giannis, Bucks blowout Clippers

The Milwaukee Bucks confided their status as a genuine title contender as they extended their winning streak to 14 games in a dominant display against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kane Pitman

How many All-Stars will the Celtics have?

The Celtics young duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been on a tear this season with their latest victim being the Western Conference's second-place Nuggets. The Jays combined for 47 points, electrifying the Boston Garden as the Celtics advanced to a perfect 9-0 on their home floor.

Kyle Irving

Grab your popcorn for Giannis vs Kawhi

Giannis vs Kawhi. The MVP vs the Finals MVP. Two unstoppable scorers, two defensive juggernauts, two of the very best at the absolute peak of their games... it doesn't get any better than this. Following the epic clash between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard in last year's playoffs, the stage is set for the next chapter of what could become the NBA's next iconic head-to-head rivalry.

Kane Pitman

Nash thinks Doncic might be best 20-year-old ever

20-year-old sensation Luka Doncic has entered MVP conversations with a strong start to the 2019-20 season. Canadian Hall of Famer Steve Nash says he may be the best 20-year-old the NBA has ever seen.

Kyle Irving

What's next for the Knicks?

The Knicks went 21-83 under Fizdale, the worst record in the NBA since the start of the 2018-19 season. What's gone wrong in New York, who could be the next coach and how should the Knicks prioritize moving forward?

NBA.com Staff

Report: Fizdale out in New York

The New York Knicks have reportedly parted ways with head coach David Fizdale following a 37-point loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Carlan Gay

FanCode to stream select NBA games through 2019-20

Multi-Sport Platform Will Livestream Select Games Throughout the 2019-20 NBA Season.

Official Release

Booker scores 44; Suns hand Pelicans 7th straight loss

All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures and combined for 107 points but it wasn't enough as they succumbed to their seventh straight loss.

Yash Matange

Wizards outgun 76ers in upset victory

Philadelphia pride themselves on having an elite defence, though, it was Washington who ran away with a surprise win on the back of some explosive individual performances.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

There were plenty of headlines on a four-game Friday slate. We keep you in touch with the biggest scorers, plays and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Red-hot Rockets hold off Raptors in second half

Toronto's defence held James Harden well below his scoring average but the Rockets knocked down 22 triples at a 40.0% clip to hand the Raptors their second straight loss of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Blazers to guarantee Melo's contract

Carmelo Anthony's impressive return to the NBA is set to be rewarded, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Trail Blazers will fully guarantee the veteran's contract for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

Kane Pitman

Will Harden score more than 81 this season?

Harden enters Houston's contest against Toronto having scored a combined 110 points in his last two games. Is he a threat to score 81 points in a game this season? What about 100? Our NBA.com Staff debates.

NBA.com Staff

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

Recap Thursday'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

Which East team will be last unbeaten at home?

The Heat handed the Raptors their first home loss and on a back-to-back, tried to do the same to the Celtics in Boston. The Celtics were able to hold them off to remain perfect at home, leaving just three teams in the NBA without a home loss. Of those three teams – Boston, Miami and the Philadelphia 76ers – who will be the last unbeaten team on their home court?

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LBJ & AD combine for 50 in win at Denver

The Lakers bounced back from a loss against the Mavericks a couple of days back with this noteworthy road win in Denver.

Yash Matange

Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Making sense of Spurs bizarre 2OT comeback win over Rockets

In a crazy contest that included a 50-point performance, a strange made dunk that did not count, a 22-point comeback and a double-overtime finish, the Spurs came up with a victory behind a pair of clutch plays from DeMar DeRozan down the stretch.

Kyle Irving

Luka shines; Mavs hand Pelicans 6th straight loss

The 20-year-old Slovenian scored 33 and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds in just 28 minutes, adding yet another performance to his ever-building MVP case.

Yash Matange

Butler spoils Lowry's return

It was a tough game for Toronto's stars, as Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry combined to score 46 points on 12-for-48 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

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

Bucks blowout Knicks by 44; extend win streak to 12

The Bucks, who's 12-game win streak is the franchise's longest since the 1981-82 season, are now holders of the league's best record at 18-3.

Yash Matange

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Six games across the Association today, 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.

NBA.com Staff

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

Power Rankings: Will Giannis, Bucks win 70?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Doncic's big second half leads Mavs past Lakers

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

Everything LeBron has said about Luka

Even before their first meeting in the NBA, LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Luka Doncic.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Harden erupts for 60 points in three quarters

James Harden was unstoppable against the Hawks, scoring 60 points in just three quarters of action in the Rockets 158-111 win.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons' clutch defence seals 76ers win over Pacers

Simmons came up with two huge defensive stops down the stretch to seal a 119-116 win over the Indiana Pacers to extend the Philadelphia 76ers' unbeaten run at home (9-0).

Benyam Kidane

LeBron and Giannis dominate as Lakers and Bucks extend winning streaks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streaks to 10-games on the back of dominant performances from their superstar names.

Kane Pitman

A full recap from Saturday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic drops 42, dominates Suns in win for Mavericks

Luka Doncic was dominant in every facet of the game against Phoenix, pouring in an equal career-high 42 points and falling just one rebound shy of another triple-double.

Kane Pitman

Young ties career-high with 49 points, but Hawks fall in OT to Pacers

Trae Young's full offensive arsenal was on display in Indianapolis as he poured in an equal career-high 49 points, but the Pacers were able to get the win in overtime.

Kane Pitman

Powell records career high, Raps win sixth straight

In a game where the Raptors shot just 36.9% from the field, Norman Powell was a driving force as he scored a career-high 33 points to lead the team to a scrappy seven-point win.

Gilbert McGregor

Marbury is making the transition from player to coach in China

Former NBA star, Stephon Marbury has carved out an impressive resume in China as a player, and now he is making the transition to the coaching ranks.

Kane Pitman

Canton will always be home for C.J and Errick McCollum

Canton will always be home for C.J and Errick McCollum, and despite being separated by thousands of miles, the bond between the brothers is stronger than ever.

Kane Pitman

Nets' Irving set to again miss meeting with Celtics

Kyrie Irving missed his highly anticipated return to Boston with an ongoing shoulder injury, and is now set to miss the return meeting as he continues his recovery.

Kane Pitman

Pacers & Kings steady ship after rough start

Nearly 50 days since the historic NBA India Games, at the Thanksgiving break, we check back with the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers - two franchises who's season's have played out in similar fashion.

Yash Matange

Melo posts most accurate shooting game of his career

For the second consecutive game, Anthony made history with his performance in a Blazers win.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: AD drops 41 in NOLA return, LA win 9th straight

Anthony Davis was the star of the show, dropping 41 points in his return to NOLA as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 114-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's scores: Giannis, Bucks win 9 straight

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

NBA.com Staff

Harden, Westbrook carry shorthanded Rockets to win

Harden scored 30+ for the 11th time in the last 12 games to lead the Rockets to a much-needed victory at home.

Yash Matange

LeBron reaches 33,000 career points

With a three-pointer in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume.

Benyam Kidane

Harrell's game-winner spoils Morant's ROY moment

Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to put his Grizzlies in a position to upset the Clippers but Montrezl Harrell's game-winning putback spoiled that moment.

Kyle Irving

Kemba drops 39; C's remain undefeated at home

The Nets hit 21 3-pointers but came up short in Boston. Both teams are set to face each other once again in a couple of days in Brooklyn.

Yash Matange

Embiid bounces back with huge double-double

After going scoreless in his previous game, Joel Embiid poured in 33 points and 16 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 97-91 win over the Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Siakam, bench lead Raptors to historic win over Knicks

With this home win over the Knicks, the Raptors have set an NBA record with 33-consecutive home wins against teams in their division. They also advanced to a franchise-record 8-0 on their home court behind the play of Pascal Siakam and the second unit.

Kyle Irving

How will AD's return compare to other NBA stars?

After seven seasons as a New Orleans Pelican, Anthony Davis returns to the Smoothie King Center as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Ahead of his return, revisit some other notable returns from big stars, including two of his Laker teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

How will you remember the AD-era in New Orleans?

Anthony Davis spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career in New Orleans with the Hornets/Pelicans. After a rocky end to his tenure with the franchise he was drafted by, Davis is set to make his first return to the city as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Jokic, Grant lead Nuggets past Wizards

The Denver Nuggets had six players score in double figures as they secured a 117-104 win over the Washington Wizards at home.

Benyam Kidane

Clippers smother Mavs to win sixth-straight

The Los Angeles Clippers held the Dallas Mavericks under 100 points for the first time this season, putting in a strong defensive effort to secure a 114-99 win on the road.

Benyam Kidane

Will Doncic have MVP moment vs. Kawhi, PG?

Luka Doncic has been incredible to start the 2019-20 NBA season, so much so that he finds himself in the early discussion for MVP. Can he continue that success against two of the NBA's best defenders in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George?

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

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

NBA.com Staff

LeBron goes for 33 & 14, Lakers extend win streak to 8

The Lakers extend their road win streak to seven and eight overall while improving to a league-best record of 15-2, their best 17-game start since the 2008-09 season.

Yash Matange

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?

NBA.com Staff

Embiid after scoreless game: 'I can’t have this type of production'

For the first time in his NBA career, Joel Embiid failed to score a single point. The Raptors held the two-time All-Star scoreless on 0-for-11 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Siakam comes up clutch as Raptors edge Sixers

In a thrilling postseason rematch, Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 25 points, including the go-ahead free throw and a dunk to put the punctuation on an entertaining game.

Gilbert McGregor

Melo drops season-high 25 in Blazers win

Behind Carmelo Anthony's season-best performance, the Blazers bounce back on the second night of a back-to-back to snap their four-game losing streak with a desperation win over the Bulls.

Yash Matange

Smart, Celtics get revenge on Kings

Marcus Smart saw his game-winning shot attempt fall off the rim eight days ago in Sacramento as the Celtics lost to the Kings at the buzzer. In this one, Smart took over down the stretch on both ends of the floor to lead Boston to victory.

Kyle Irving

List of Indian heritage nights in 2019-20 season

Over the course of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, a total of four home games of four different franchises will celebrate the Indian heritage and culture with various festivities.

Yash Matange

Kawhi's return coincides with tipping point for San Antonio

Kawhi Leonard returns to San Antonio this week with the Spurs in unfamiliar territory. With their 22-year postseason streak in jeopardy, it appears the time has come for the franchise to get proactive with an eye to the future.

Kane Pitman

Nets & Knicks - Heading in opposite directions

After their second matchup of the 2019-20 season, the Nets have won three straight, are 7th in the East and are back to .500 for the first time in a fortnight while the Knicks, at 4-13, have lost three straight and are last in the East.

Sidd Sinha

Lakers hold on to No. 1, Clippers make big leap

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

Harrell's career night leads Clippers to 7th straight home win

Before embarking on a monster road schedule over the next month, the Clippers took care of business at home by winning their seventh straight and improving to 11-1 at the Staples Center.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

The Nets and Kings pick up road wins while the Nuggets win their fifth straight game to improve to 11-5 for the season.

NBA.com Staff

Luka joins elite company in win vs. Rockets

Dallas' 20-year-old superstar finished with 41 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a convincing road win over the Houston Rockets. With his performance, Doncic placed his name alongside Michael Jordan, Russell Westbrook and James Harden in the record books.

Gilbert McGregor

Mitchell scores 37, Jazz beat surging Pelicans

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

Yash Matange

Lakers overcome halftime deficit to outlast Grizzlies

Trailing by eight points at the half, LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 109-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Kane Pitman

Sunday'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 Sunday

NBA.com Staff

NBA players react to LaVine's historic game

LaVine scored a career-high 49 points in a win over the Charlotte Hornets, doing so on 13-for-17 shooting from 3-point range.

Scott Rafferty

76ers defence applies clamps on Heat in Butler's return

Philadelphia looked every bit the defensive force they are expected to be against Miami, as they spoiled Jimmy Butler's return with a dominant 113-86 win.

Kane Pitman

LaVine sinks game-winner; erupts for career-high 49

En route to the career night, LaVine knocked down a franchise record 13 3-pointers on just 17 attempts (76.5%).

Yash Matange

Siakam shines in comeback win over Hawks

Siakam scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half to lead the Raptors in a comeback win over the Hawks. Trae Young recorded a 30-point triple-double in the loss.

Scott Rafferty

Doncic can get even better. Here's how.

There's one thing that Luka Doncic already does better than almost everyone. The catch? He rarely does it. This is the secret to the second-year star taking the next step on his pathway to superstardom.

Scott Rafferty

Rondo fined $35,000

Rajon Rondo has been handed a $35,000 fine from the league for an incident involving Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and the events that followed.

Kane Pitman

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