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Raptors hold off Cavs, win 9th straight

Serge Ibaka (26) and Kyle Lowry (23) paced the Raptors, who haven't lost since Jan. 13. Toronto is one win away from sending its coaching staff to the All-Star Game and two wins away from history

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Tracking the Clippers and Lakers Grammy Trips

Two five-game trips. A total of 35,000 kilometres travelled. One prestigious awards ceremony. Here's all you need to know about what the next 10 days entail for LA's two NBA teams.

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LeBron passes Kobe on all-time scoring list

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone are now the only players in NBA history who have scored more career points than LeBron James.

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How did Zion follow his debut?

It didn't result in a win, but Williamson again showed just how scary he has the potential to be by doing a little bit of everything to put forth impressive production while under a minutes restriction. Here's a breakdown of how he got it done.

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Nine thoughts: Raptors snap Sixers' streak

Simmons flirted with a triple-double but his turnovers – and the absence of Joel Embiid and Josh Richardson – were too much to overcome as the Sixers saw their four-game win streak come to an end. Here are some takeaways from the game.

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What did Zion say ahead of his debut?

No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is set to take the floor for the first time in his career when the New Orleans Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs. On the eve of his debut, the 19-year-old spoke with reporters about a wide range of topics. From nerves to expectations to his love for the game, here's the best of what he had to say.

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All-Star Moment: Ingram, Mitchell shine in wild OT duel

Two of the league's brightest young stars made strong cases for an All-Star selection as they each put forth the best scoring performances of their young careers. Ultimately, Ingram's 49 points pushed the Pelicans to a wild OT win over the Jazz, who saw their 10-game win streak come to an end.

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How much should winning matter in All-Star debate?

Trae Young and Devin Booker are putting up crazy offensive numbers for teams with losing records. Kyle Lowry and Chris Paul aren't as prolific, but are leading teams squarely in the playoff picture. How much should winning ultimately matter when picking the All-Star team?

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DeRozan, Richardson named Players of the Week

DeRozan (29.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 6.0 apg) led the Spurs to a 3-1 record while Richardson (22.7 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.3 rpg) helped lead the Sixers to a 2-1 record this past week.

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How LeBron fares vs. his former teams

Winners of eight straight, the Lakers are back in action as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers – the franchise that LeBron James spent 11 seasons with over two stints, winning an NBA title in 2016. The last time he took the floor against the franchise he drafted him, he recored a monster stat line with 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. What's in store this time? A look into the past might give us an idea for the future.

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DeRozan, Spurs earn wild comeback win over Raptors

In a game that came down to the last possession, DeRozan scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half and the Spurs rallied from 18 down to earn a major road victory over the defending champs.

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How special will Russ' return to OKC be?

For 11 years, Russell Westbrook called Oklahoma City home. When he takes the floor at Chesapeake Energy Arena as a visitor for the first time on Friday, it will be different, to say the least. Ahead of his return, take a look back at some other return games that had a similar effect.

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8 thoughts: Raptors earn tough OT win over Hornets

It took an extra period, but Terence Davis and Serge Ibaka each finished with a team-high in points (23) and rebounds (11) to help deliver a hard-fought overtime win.

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9 thoughts: Carmelo hits game-winner to beat Raptors

Over the last 3:57, the Blazers staged a 13-4 run that was capped by clutch moments from Carmelo Anthony, who turned back the clock to finish with a game-high 28 points. It's the Raptors' first loss to a team with a record below-.500 this season.

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Heat to retire D-Wade's No. 3 in Feb.

The Miami Heat have announced that they will retire Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey in a three-day celebration from Feb. 21-23.

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Lakers Howard to participate in Dunk Contest

Howard, the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest champion, last participated in the contest in 2009.

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Clippers' trio makes history in win over Knicks

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined, the prolific trio combined to do something that had never been done before in a Clippers uniform as the team earned a comeback victory over the New York Knicks.

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8 thoughts from Miami's gritty win over Toronto

The Raptors couldn't overcome their worst shooting performance of the season as they fell 84-76 to the Heat, who boast the league's best home record of 16-1.

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Paul, SGA power Thunder past Raptors

It was close, but the Raptors couldn't make enough plays down the stretch as they came up one point short of the Thunder, who rode the hot hands of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul.

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LeBron named AP Male Athlete of the Decade

From 2010-19, James won three MVPs, three NBA titles and three NBA Finals MVPs. He joins Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky and Arnold Palmer as athletes to have earned the illustrious honour.

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All-Star Moment: Harden drops 44 vs. Nets

For the 13th time in 32 games this season, the league's leading scorer put forth a 40-point performance. This time, it resulted in a 10-point home win over the Nets.

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Warriors stun Rockets, win third straight

Russell Westbrook struggled, James Harden attempted just one free throw and five different Warriors finished in double figures as they earned their third straight win and first of the season over a winning team.

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Get to know Eric Paschall

The No. 41 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft has taken many by surprise as he's stepped up for the injury-riddled Warriors this season.

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Giannis powers Bucks past Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo sank a career-high five 3-pointers on his way to a 34-point performance that led the Milwaukee Bucks to a statement win over the Lakers, who have now lost two straight.

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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.

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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.

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Sixers hold off Raptors; stay perfect at home

Tobias Harris led the way with 26 points and Ben Simmons finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists as the Sixers earned a 110-104 win over the Toronto Raptors to remain perfect at home. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, highlights, stats and news from throughout.

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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.

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Donovan Mitchell takes to Twitter after loss to Raptors

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

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Raptors cruise past Jazz for seventh straight win

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Luka records historic triple-double

35 points. 11 assists. 10 rebounds. 25 minutes. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar continues to do things this league has never seen before, placing his name among elite company in the process.

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NBA players react to Melo's debut

From LeBron James to Dwyane Wade to Trae Young, the NBA world had plenty of excitement to express regarding Carmelo Anthony's return to the NBA.

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Melo to debut vs. Pelicans

After his signing was made official, multiple reports have indicated that Carmelo Anthony will make his first appearance as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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OG's career-game leads to big win over Hornets

Anunoby's 24 points led the way for the Raptors who set a franchise assist record, cruised to their ninth win of the season and remained perfect at home.

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Kawhi (knee) to miss third-straight game

It will be the third consecutive absence for Leonard, who suffered the injury in the Clippers' loss to the Houston Rockets last week.

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Is Luka the best 20-year-old ever?

He's scoring more points and dropping more dimes than any 20-year-old in NBA history. While all signs point towards Luka Doncic staking his claim as the best 20-year-old in the NBA today, is it time to ask if he's the best 20-year-old... ever?

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Harden joins Wilt in record book

The back-to-back scoring champ continued his recent tear in a win over the Indiana Pacers and joined Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain in the record book in the process.

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Sights and Sounds: Conley returns to Memphis

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

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Pelicans spoil George's impressive Clippers debut

In just 24 minutes of action, George turned in the third-highest scoring total in an LA Clippers debut with an efficient 33 points. While the hobbled Clippers ultimately came up short, George returning to an elite level means this team can be as scary as advertised.

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Report: Blazers to sign Carmelo

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Portland has reached an agreement with the 10-time All-Star, who last appeared in a game with the Houston Rockets over one year ago.

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Kawhi out vs. Pelicans, George to make debut

While the 2019 NBA Finals MVP is set to miss his third game of the season, the Clippers' other major offseason acquisition is set to make his debut after missing the team's first 11 games.

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Aldridge's big night helps Spurs get back on track with win over Thunder

The Spurs 34-year-old All-Star erupted for a season-high 39 points to help the team snap a two- game losing streak as they hosted the Thunder.

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Simmons (shoulder) likely out three games

Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports has reported that the All-Star guard is likely set to miss the team's next three games with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.

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Young's monster second half lifts Hawks over Spurs

A week after a nasty ankle injury, Young erupted for a big second half to help Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Not only did performance from Atlanta's 21-year-old rising star solicit "MVP" chants from his home crowd, it showed that he can become an All-Star sooner rather than later.

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Kawhi (load management) to sit vs. Jazz

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that Leonard will sit out vs. the Jazz, the front end of a back-to-back.

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How Simmons can become a DPOY candidate

Ben Simmons has gone on record saying that he has aspirations to become the first guard to win Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in 1996. How can he get there in Year 3? It begins with unmatched versatility.

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Westbrook, Harden lead Houston past OKC

In his first game against his former team, Westbrook flirted with a triple-double while Harden exploded for 40 points to help lead the Rockets to another win.

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How did stars fare in their debuts?

A busy offseason of superstar movement means a number of highly-anticipated debuts to open the regular season. From Irving's 50 piece to Kristaps Porzingis' impressive showing, we've got you covered with the best of the best debuts.

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League Pass: Notable debuts to watch

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

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Why the Hawks will make the playoffs this season

Atlanta has quickly built a team that is primed to make a big leap in the upcoming season. By late April, this Hawks team has the potential to give a top team in the Eastern Conference fits.

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Can the Spurs extend their postseason streak?

Last season saw the Spurs make the playoffs for a 22nd straight time, the longest current streak in North American professional sports. Is this the season that streak ends?

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Are the Nuggets a title contender?

Led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver returns all 10 rotational players from its 54-win team last season and adds Jerian Grant as well as Michael Porter Jr. With this abundance of talent, can the Nuggets rise to the top of the Western Conference?

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Can Giannis lead the Bucks to a title?

Hungry and motivated, the reigning league MVP looks to bounce back from a postseason disappointment to lead his team to the promised land.

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Thomas leads Sun to big Game 4 win

Playing through a torn labrum in each shoulder, the two-time All-Star nearly posted a triple-double as the Sun earned a four-point win to extend the series to a winner-takes-all Game 5.

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Can Jrue and Zion lead New Orleans into the playoffs?

With an essentially brand new roster shaped around Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday, what can we expect from the New Orleans Pelicans?

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Report: Lowry, Raptors agree to contract extension

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the five-time All-Star has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2020-21 NBA season.

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Fultz shows promise in preseason debut

In 17 minutes of action, Fultz was a team-best plus-30 in the box score and showed flashes of what he can contribute to the Magic this upcoming season.

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Ranking the best shooting guards in the NBA

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

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Ranking the best power forwards in the NBA

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

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Paul George likely to miss start of season

After undergoing two shoulder surgeries in June, the MVP finalist told reporters at media day that he expects to be a limited participant for the entire month of October.

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What did Kawhi say at media day?

Fans got their first look at Kawhi Leonard in his new Clippers digs at media day, where he sat down alongside Lou Williams and fielded questions from various media members.

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Delle Donne leads Mystics to Game 1 Finals win

The league's MVP scored a team-high 22 points to lead the way for the Mystics, who are now two wins away from the first title in franchise history.

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Lowry: 'Another championship' is the goal in 2019-20

In 2018, Lowry told reporters his goal was to 'try to win a gold ball.' After doing so in 2019, Lowry's focus now shifts on getting another taste of the 'unexplainable feeling' of being a champion.

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5 burning questions for Dame and CJ

It's Year 5 of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum starring in Portland. Coming off of a Western Conference Finals appearance, have we already seen the best of this duo or is this the year they finally break through?

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Irving day-to-day with facial fracture

The Nets have announced that Irving's status is day-to-day. Brooklyn opens the 2019 preseason on Oct. 4 when it hosts Brazillian Club SESI/Franca.

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Can the Hawks become a playoff team?

What if Trae Young and John Collins make All-Star leaps? What if De'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish make All-Rookie debuts? What if Kevin Huerter evolves into one of the NBA's elite shooters? The young and talented Hawks have a bright future and perhaps the league's most exciting young core, but how high can they soar in 2019-20?

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What's next for the Boomers?

Despite coming up short with a fourth-place finish at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the summer of 2019 has been a step in the right direction for the Boomers. With such a bright future, what's next for the Australian National Team?

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Spain wins World Cup gold

Led by Marc Gasol and tournament MVP Ricky Rubio, Spain wins the FIBA World Cup for the second time in its history.

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Why the Boomers can win World Cup gold

After a 12th-place finish in 2014, the Boomers' eyes are set on medalling in international competition for the first time ever. With a wide-open field, Australia's path to the championship has become clearer and clearer.

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Making the case for each World Cup semi-finalist

With the back-to-back defending champion eliminated from the tournament, the field is wide open for each of the remaining four teams to have a shot at capturing the gold medal. To gear up for the final days of the World Cup, take a closer look at why each of the remaining teams will – and won't – win it all.

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Argentina defeats Serbia, advances to final four

Led by 20 points from Luis Scola and a monster night from Facundo Campazzo, Argentina earned a 10-point win over a talented Serbia team. Argentina will now face the winner of the Quarter-Final game between France and the United States on Friday.

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Second Round Day 4 recap of World Cup

The final day of Second Round play saw three teams vie for one remaining spot in the Quarter-Finals while two undefeated teams battled for first place in their respective group. High stakes meant high intensity and the action on Day 4 certainly lived up to that billing with plenty of excitement across the tournament. We've got you covered with all of the best action from the day.

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Second Round Day 2 recap of World Cup

With wins, three countries have secured their spot in the quarterfinals while two have been eliminated. The final spot will come down to an intriguing scenario between Greece, Brazil and the Czech Republic.

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Team USA defeats Greece, secures spot in quarterfinals

Led by 15 points and six assists from Celtics guard Kemba Walker, Team USA earned a 16-point win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greek National Team to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Takeaways: USA closes first group stage with dominant win

Team USA closed the first stage of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup with a dominant win over Japan. Here's what we learned from this round of play and what they have to look forward to moving forward.

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Four takeaways from USA's OT win over Turkey

It came down to the wire and required some luck, but Team USA is now 2-0 and has secured a spot in the next stage of group play at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Who do the Boomers face during pool play?

The Boomers, who are a part of the extremely talented Group H, will face Canada, Senegal and Lithuania in the opening round of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.

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Is Harden better than Kobe or Wade at 30?

As he turns 30, where does James Harden stand among other legendary guards when they reached the same age? While Michael Jordan may be untouchable, is Harden better than Kobe? D. Wade? AI? History shows that the best is yet to come for the back-to-back scoring champ.

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Takeaways: USA surges past Australia in second half

In front of over 50,000 fans, Kemba Walker led the way for the United States National Team with a game-high 23 points while Australia's Patty Mills and Chris Goulding each scored a team-high 19 points. The two teams will meet again Saturday in Melbourne.

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Team USA earns exhibition win over Australia

In preparation for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, The United States Senior National Team is set to face the Australian Boomers in the first of two exhibition games in Australia. Follow along for live updates from this morning's game in Melbourne.

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Best available big men

The list has become thin at this point in the offseason, but there are still some notable big men available on the open market capable of having an impact next year.

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Who does Team USA face during pool play?

When the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup begins in China, Team USA will headline a group that also features the Czech Republic, Turkey and Japan.

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Can Kerr get the most out of Russell?

While the fit may seem complicated on the surface, there are a number of ways that Golden State's head coach can utilize the strengths of the team's newest All-Star to usher in a new era of Warriors basketball.

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Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

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Projecting RJ Barrett's rookie impact

Barrett, the Knicks' highest draft selection in over 30 years, joins a situation in which he can have an immediate impact thanks to his versatile skillset and the talent he has an opportunity to play alongside.

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Canada announces training camp roster, with several NBA players out

The roster is down to 19 from the original invite list of 29. Among the absent players are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tristan Thompson and Andrew Wiggins. R.J. Barrett and Jamal Murray are present but will not compete in the World Cup due to injury.

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Can Vogel transform the Lakers into an elite defence?

In his best seasons as a head coach, Vogel made it clear that defence was his calling card. Can he tap into the Lakers' potential on that end of the floor?

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Projecting Morant's rookie impact

The Memphis Grizzlies have handed the keys to the franchise to 19-year-old point guard Ja Morant, who they used the No. 2 pick in this year's draft to select. His unique blend of skills and athleticism make for a rookie season that is sure to be exciting.

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Jalen Rose says Ben Simmons will shoot more jumpers this season

On a segment of "Jalen & Jacoby", Rose shared that Simmons newfound confidence will both unlock the 76ers' offence and allow the team to reach new heights.

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Lin says he's hit new 'rock bottom' in free agency

Still unsigned, Lin elaborated on the increasing difficulty of his NBA journey in recent years at an event in Taiwan.

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Carter on potential Raptor return: 'It would be a cool situation'

In an interview during his basketball camp, the 42-year-old free agent expressed that he would be open to closing his storied career in the same place it began.

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Breakers' RJ Hampton signs with Li-Ning

After shocking the world with his decision to forego college to play in the NBL, Hampton will represent the Chinese brand, stating that "I want to be the face of something global that’s bigger than just the US.”

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Report: Pau Gasol, Blazers agree to deal

The 39-year-old appeared in 30 games with the Spurs (27) and Bucks (3) last season before suffering a season-ending foot injury.

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Zion delivers hope and promise to New Orleans

Zion Williamson breathes new life into a franchise left at the altar not once, but twice by franchise saviours. In a city where Chris Paul and Anthony Davis once came up short, Williamson now has the chance to take New Orleans to new heights.

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Divisional Rankings: Did Clippers or Lakers win offseason?

After a busy offseason, the Pacific Division has a case for being the most talented in the NBA from top to bottom. Which team's moves put them in the best position to contend for a title?

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Tim Duncan to join Spurs coaching staff

The five-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer joins the Spurs bench after retiring in 2016.

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Report: Lowry undergoes procedure on left thumb

Lowry suffered the injury in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, playing through significant pain in the final 12 games of the postseason. USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp begins on Aug. 5.

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How did the Lakers do this offseason?

Few teams have had an offseason as busy as the Lakers, but will it result in the team making a deep postseason run this upcoming season?

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Tobias Harris: Simmons' jumper 'is looking really good'

As the Sixers held a press conference for six players they have made deals with this summer, Harris raved about what he's seen from team's All-Star point guard this summer.

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What to watch: Vegas Summer League Semis

Four teams remain as the No. 8 Grizzlies take on the No. 4 Pelicans to begin the day, followed by the No. 7 Nets and the No. 3 Timberwolves.

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AD to wear No. 3 this season

After reports surfaced that 'production issues' would prevent LeBron James from gifting No. 23 to Anthony Davis, the Lakers' newly-acquired superstar announced he'd be wearing No. 3 via Instagram.

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What to Watch: Vegas Summer League Quarterfinals

With a slate of four high-level games, there are a number of teams – and individuals – to keep an eye on. We've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of the quarterfinals.

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

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Report: Anthony Bennett, Rockets agree to deal

The 2013 No. 1 overall pick has spent the last two seasons in the NBA G League. In the 2018-19 season, Bennett averaged 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds over 25 games with the Agua Caliente Clippers.

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Report: LeBron won't be able to gift No. 23 to AD this year

According to a report from Yahoo's Chris Haynes, 'production issues' will postpone the number change for at least the 2019-20 season.

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Ujiri: "We're going to be just fine"

During the Las Vegas Summer League, the Raptors' President of Basketball Operations touched on Leonard's free agency process and his confidence in Toronto's future.

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What to watch: Vegas Summer League Day 5

From a number of highflyers who are sure to continue to make highlights to prolific players worth making note of, there is plenty to see throughout Day 5 of Summer League action.

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Report: OKC deals Grant to Nuggets

Last season, Grant averaged a career-high 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds while appearing in 80 games. The 25-year-old has one year remaining on his contract.

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Zion (knee) to miss remainder of Summer League

The team today issued a statement announcing that the No. 1 overall pick would not appear in any more Summer League games after suffering a bruised knee in the opener.

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Report: Rondo agrees to re-sign with Lakers

In his first season in the purple and gold, the 33-year-old appeared in 46 games (29 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 8.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.

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Report: Cousins, Lakers agree to one-year deal

In 30 regular-season games with the Warriors this past season, the four-time All-Star averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while playing less than 26 minutes.

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Report: Stanley Johnson agrees to deal with Raptors

Johnson, who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has posted career averages of 7.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game through his first four seasons.

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Report: Quinn Cook, Lakers agree to deal

Cook spent the past two seasons with Golden State, where he averaged 7.7 points per game while shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc.

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Report: Simmons, Sixers nearing max extension

The 23-year-old made the first All-Star appearance in his sophomore season after averaging 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.

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Report: Kanter to sign with Celtics

In 67 games with the Knicks and Trail Blazers last season, Kanter averaged 13.7 points and 9.8 rebounds while playing just under 25 minutes per game.

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Report: Heat send Whiteside to Blazers

Whiteside is reported to join a Trail Blazers team that has made a number of offseason moves after coming up short in the Western Conference Finals.

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Report: Vucevic to re-sign with Magic

The Magic's centre earned All-Star honours after averaging 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in the 2018-19 season.

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Report: Porzingis to re-sign with Mavs

Dallas acquired the one-time All-Star ahead of the 2019 trade deadline. Porzingis sat out the entirety of the 2018-19 season as he rehabilitated a torn ACL suffered in February of 2018.

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Report: Lopez to stay with Bucks

The 7-footer was crucial to Milwaukee's success in the 2018-19 season, averaging 12.5 points and 2.2 blocks per game while connecting on 36.5% of his 3-point attempts.

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Report: Lillard, Blazers nearing supermax extension

Lillard is coming of his fourth All-NBA season in which he averaged 25.8 points, 6.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds, leading Portland to the Western Conference Finals.

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Report: Mirotic to sign with Euroleague's FC Barcelona

Last season, Mirotic averaged 15.2 points and 7.4 rebounds over 46 games with the Pelicans and Bucks.

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Best perimeter defenders in free agency

Both Patrick Beverley and Danny Green barely missed the nod for All-Defensive Team selections. They are two of the free agents that are sure to have an impact on the defensive end next season.

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Report: KD, Kawhi have discussed teaming up

On the eve of the 2019 free agency period beginning, an ESPN report from Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne states that All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard have discussed a future as teammates.

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Ranking best forwards in free agency

There's no argument that Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant are two of the best forwards available in this summer's free agency class, but who else is available?

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Report: Durant to opt out, become free agent

Despite suffering a ruptured Achilles that will likely sideline him for the 2019-20 season, Durant is widely considered to be the top free agent in a very talented class.

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Pels Griffin raves about Williamson's character

After selecting Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Griffin beamed when speaking of what truly made Williamson special, including his personality, family and team-first attitude.

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Reports: Celtics offering Baynes in trade talks

As a potentially franchise-altering free agency period looms, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Boston has offered the Aussie big man in trade talks to shed salary.

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Defining moments from Raptors' title run

While the lasting image will be the team hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy, there were a number of big moments along the way.

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Game 6 preview: Can the Raptors close out on the road?

The Warriors extended their season with an emotional Game 5 win but can they again produce with their backs against the wall or will the Raptors respond with another road win to capture the first title in franchise history?

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Live updates from Warriors-Raptors Game 6

The Raptors look to bounce back from a heartbreaking Game 5 to close out the series at Oracle Arena for their first ever NBA title while the reigning champions will try and defend home court and force a Game 7

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Medical analysis: What's next for KD?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

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Warriors president delivers emotional statement on Durant's injury

In a postgame statement, Warriors president of basketball operation Bob Myers shared that Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles injury during the second quarter of Game 5.

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Tony Parker announces retirement

The former Spurs and Hornets guard leaves the game after 18 season in the NBA.

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Putting Kawhi's playoff run into perspective

Kawhi Leonard has placed himself among the greats with his scoring efforts in the 2019 postseason. He's now one game – and one win – away from making even more history.

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Oracle Arena's best moments

Over 47 seasons, some of the biggest moments in NBA history have occurred at Oakland's Oracle Arena. As the building is set to host its final NBA games, revisit some of the more notable moments.

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Report: Nets trade Crabbe to Hawks, free cap space

The Nets have parted ways with the six-year veteran and the No. 17 pick in this year's draft in a move that clears over $18 million in cap space with the 2019 free agency period looming.

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Game 4 preview: How will the Warriors respond?

The Raptors have taken a 2-1 series lead and are just two wins away from their first NBA title in franchise history. Will Toronto keep their foot on the gas? Can the Warriors get healthy in the one day off between Games 3 and 4?

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Medical Analysis: How bad is Klay Thompson's injury?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

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Game 3 preview: How will Raptors respond?

The Raptors almost found a way to win Game 2 despite a historic second-half lull. Can they bounce back as the series shifts to California?

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Raptors reflect on what went wrong in the third

The Warriors made history with an 18-0 run to begin the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Following the game, multiple Raptors shared their take on just what went wrong and how they can avoid a similar letdown in this series.

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Warriors use big second half to take Game 2

After suffering a nine-point loss to open the series, the Warriors evened the series before it shifts to The Bay.

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Siakam: I don't want to be the next Draymond

The parallels between the first three years of their respective careers are hard to ignore but ahead of his first Finals appearance, Siakam has already found a way to establish his own identity as a player.

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Update: Iguodala expected to play in Game 2

Iguodala came up hobbling after scoring with under two minutes remaining in regulation of Game 1 and was subbed out for the remainder of the game a few plays later.

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Siakam shines as Raptors take Game 1

Pascal Siakam scored a postseason career-high 32 points to lead the way while Danny Green seemingly emerged from his shooting slump as the Raptors take a 1-0 Finals lead with a nine-point win over the defending champs.

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Fast facts: NZ Breakers

With American high school phenom set to join the NBL's New Zealand Breakers, take the time to learn more about the franchise.

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A closer look at the Raptors with Finals experience

Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka and Patrick McCaw have all spent time playing on the league's biggest stage. Take a look at how they did.

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What we learned from the Warriors-Raptors regular season series

The Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Warriors in the 2018-19 regular season, earning an impressive series sweep over the defending champs. Here's how what we learned in those games can impact this Finals matchup.

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How have the Warriors fared against the Raptors and Bucks?

As the Warriors await the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Raptors and Bucks, take a look back at how they fared against each of the East's top two teams.

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Kawhi: "We have a chance to make history"

Following the Raptors Game 4 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Leonard alluded to the franchise's chances to reach uncharted territory when asked how he was feeling physically.

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Raptors earn 18-point Game 4 win

After a thrilling double overtime victory in Game 3, the Toronto Raptors took care of home once again, evening Eastern Conference Finals series with the Milwaukee Bucks at two games apiece with an 18-point win.

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Takeaways: Warriors complete sweep, head back to Finals

Triple-doubles from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green led the way for the Warriors, who came back from 17 down to complete a series sweep of the Blazers to advance to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight time.

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Live updates from Game 4

In earning another comeback victory, the Golden State Warriors will make their fifth consecutive NBA Finals appearance after completing the series sweep over the Trail Blazers.

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Kerr: "We stole that one"

After Golden State used a 14-3 run to earn a three-point win in Game 2, head coach Steve Kerr expressed how fortunate his team was to escape with the victory.

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DeRozan: 'Happy' for Raptors playoff success

DeRozan, who spent nine seasons as a member of the Raptors spoke with ESPN's Cari Champion about his relationship with some of his former teammates and his take on the team's postseason success in 2019.

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They took different paths, but the East's top two teams are now set to square off in the Conference Finals. Follow below for live score updates, news, stats and highlights from Game 1 of the ECF.

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Barrett's pro player comparisons

18-year-old RJ Barrett is one of the biggest Canadian NBA Draft prospects to date. The excitement is very warranted, as Barrett has elements of a number of NBA greats present within in his game.

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Twitter reaction, sights, sounds from Kawhi's game-winner

Kawhi Leonard set the basketball world ablaze with an extremely difficult series-clinching game winner in Game 7 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Live updates from Game 7

The Toronto Raptors are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in franchise history.

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History of Raptors and Sixers in Game 7

The Sixers have played in 15 Game 7s in franchise history while the Raptors have appeared in just four. Take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7.

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Injury analysis: Kevin Durant

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

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Butler leads Sixers to Game 6 win

Philadelphia forces a decisive Game 7 with an 11-point win over Toronto. If you missed any of the action, check below for live updates from throughout the game.

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Warriors edge Rockets to take Game 5

The Warriors continued the trend of home teams taking care of business this series with a five-point win over the Rockets to take a 3-2 series lead. Check below for updates from throughout the game.

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Durant suffers right calf strain in Game 5, set to undergo MRI

Late in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors back-to-back Finals MVP exited the game after suffering an apparent right leg injury.

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Giannis, Bucks advance to ECF

Milwaukee advances to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001 with a 25-point win. If you missed any action, check below for updates throughout Game 5.

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The Bucks MVP candidate finished with 32 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as his team regained home court advantage with a 123-116 win.

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McCollum, Hood shine as Blazers take Game 2

Portland bounced back from a Game 1 loss to even the Western Conference Semifinals at one game apiece.

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What to watch for in Wednesday's Game 2s

As the Conference Semifinals continue, here are a few things to keep an eye on as both the Bucks and Rockets look to avoid falling behind two games to open their respective series.

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Brown: 'Nobody really gives us a chance'

Ahead of Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Raptors, 76ers head coach Brett Brown spoke on how the team has used being the underdog in the series as motivation.

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Embiid: Knee 'still not there' ahead of Game 1

Knee tendinitis hampered Embiid in the first round, causing him to miss Game 3. Ahead of Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals with the Raptors, the Sixers All-Star centre says that his knee continues to bother him but vows to play more than he did in Round 1.

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Kerr: Durant is 'the best player in the world'

Golden State's head coach called the back-to-back Finals MVP 'remarkable' after his career performance in the team's series-clinching Game 6 victory.

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Raptors-76ers series preview

With both the Raptors and Sixers taking care of business in the first round in five games, the two teams are set to face in the postseason for the first time in 18 years.

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What to watch for in Game 6 of Nuggets-Spurs

The Spurs look to force a decisive Game 7 while the Nuggets seek their first postseason series win in 10 years.

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What's next for the Thunder?

After their third consecutive first-round exit, the OKC Thunder could look to make a number of changes this offseason.

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Kyrie: Game 3 is 'where the big test comes'

While referencing the Celtics' recent history of poor postseason play on the road, Irving told reporters postgame that the team's true identity will be tested as its first-round series shifts Indiana.

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Murray: "The fourth quarter is where players are made"

In the fourth quarter alone, the 22-year-old exploded for 21 points (on 8-for-9 shooting) to lead Denver's fourth-quarter rally as it outscored San Antonio 39-23, tying the series with a thrilling 114-105 win.

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Thompson: 'We didn't deserve to win that game'

After allowing the largest postseason comeback in NBA history, the Warriors All-Star guard spoke on how this team can use a letdown of this magnitude to its advantage moving forward.

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Player of the Day: Lou Williams

For his role in helping the Clippers orchestrate a comeback of historic proportions, Lou Williams earns 'Player of the Day' honours over Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell.

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Simmons: 'I was thinking about the boos from last game'

After a less-than-stellar performance against the Nets in Game 1 drew the ire of the Wells Fargo Center crowd, Ben Simmons and the Sixers used a record-breaking performance to tie the first round series at one game apiece.

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Reports: Walton to become Kings next head coach

Reports indicate that Walton is set to lead the Kings after amassing a 98-148 record in three years as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Dirk announces retirement

Following the Mavericks home win over the Suns, Dirk Nowitzki told fans in attendance that he had just played the final home game of his career.

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▶ Warriors don special throwbacks for home finale

To celebrate their final regular-season game at ORACLE Arena, the Warriors unveiled throwback uniforms worn from 2002-2010 ahead of tip off.

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Nets clinch first playoff berth since 2015

With a 12-point win over the Indiana Pacers, the Brooklyn Nets secured their first playoff berth since the 2014-15 season.

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Takeaways: Raptors edge Heat in OT

Four Raptors scored over 20 points as they earned a tough overtime win over a Heat team that is fighting for its playoff life.

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Spurs sign Motiejunas

Motiejunas joins the Spurs after spending the last two seasons playing for the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association. He averaged 27.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the 2018-19 CBA season.

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How Wednesday's results impact East playoff picture

Six games on Thursday's busy schedule had an impact on seven teams present in the East's ever-changing playoff picture. Take a look at how it all breaks down.

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Takeaways from Raptors division-clinching win

Led by 29 points from Danny Green, Raptors advanced to 55-23 on the season with a win over the Orlando Magic, clinching the Atlantic Division for the second straight year.

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LeBron out for remainder of season

James' first season as a member of the Lakers officially comes to an end. The four-time league MVP averaged 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 55 games.

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Heat to retire Bosh's No. 1

The Miami Heat will retire Chris Bosh's No. 1 jersey in a special ceremony on Wednesday. Bosh made the All-Star team in each of his six seasons with the Heat.

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Takeaways from Raptors stunning loss

Toronto's fourth-quarter rally was thwarted by a Jeremy Lamb heave from beyond half court as time expired.

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Harden's crossover causes stir, Bazemore responds

Harden's ball-handling was on full display Tuesday night as he dazzled the State Farm Arena crowd with the highlight of the night en route to his 49th 30-point game of the season.

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Lowry on ankle injury: 'I'll be alright'

While the Raptors All-Star guard expressed his agitation with the play that caused the injury, he provided a positive outlook on his right ankle. Multiple reports indicate that the injury is not believed to be too serious.

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Four takeaways from Raptors' 50th win of the season

Led by 20 points from Jeremy Lin, eight different Raptors scored in double figures as they cruised to a dominant win over the Knicks.

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Glen Rice: 'I see a lot of similarities' in Klay Thompson

NBA.com recently sat down with the one-time champ and All-Star Game MVP to get a shooter's perspective on how the game has changed, how he'd fit in today and a few shooters that he admires.

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League Pass team of the week: Jazz

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

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LeBron's big dunks highlight Lakers' win

The Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak Tuesday night thanks to LeBron James' 36 points, 10 rebounds and two big dunks. Take a look back at some of his best highlights.

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