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Old-school Warriors: Andre Iguodala, Leandro Barbosa unsung heroes of Game 5

The veteran duo were key in Game 5 as Golden State moved to within one win of a championship.

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Kerr: Bogut is a victim of circumstance

Having failed to see the floor in Game 5, Andrew Bogut’s revised role is nothing more than a strategic ripple, says Steve Kerr.

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VIDEO: Steph Curry is amazing!

Dazzling! Steph Curry loses Matthew Dellavedova and then drills the the triple!

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VIDEO: Barnes elevates for the NASTY dunk

Nasty! Harrison Barnes delivers the hammer in the fourth quarter.

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VIDEO: Delly gets hit, then nails the triple

Matthew Dellavedova shows his toughness... Again.

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VIDEO: Barnes crushes putback over LeBron

Harrison Barnes sent Oracle Arena into a frenzy before halftime, rising up to hammer home a putback dunk over LeBron James.

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VIDEO: Iggy's insane behind-the-back pass

Andre Iguodala recorded his sixth assist early in the second period, with bonus points for style!

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Highest-rated Finals ever through four games

The 2015 NBA Finals between Cleveland and Golden State is the most-watched and highest-rated NBA Finals ever on ABC through four games, according to Nielsen.

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VIDEO: Delly delivers lob to LeBron

Matthew Dellavedova runs a textbook fast break and finds LeBron James skying above the rim!

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VIDEO: Dellavedova gets the Cavaliers going in Q3

Matthew Dellavedova hit a pair of triples to ignite the Cavs in the third quarter.

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VIDEO: LeBron collides with cameraman

LeBron James cut his head open after falling heavily in Game 4.

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VIDEO: Dellavedova cooks Curry in the post

Matthew Dellavedova asserted his authority in Game 4.

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VIDEO: LeBron's ludicrous no-look pass!

LeBron James opened Game 4 with an absurd dish to Timofey Mozgov, clearing the way for a two-handed jam.

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Pistons acquire Ilyasova from Bucks for Butler, Williams

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has acquired forward Ersan Ilyasova from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forwards Caron Butler and Shawne Williams.

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Cleveland falls in love with Dellavedova

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Six days and two games ago, you could almost tattoo it: Warriors in 4. So let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves.

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Status Update: Matthew Dellavedova

Matthew Dellavedova experienced severe cramping after Game 3, the Cavaliers revealed.

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Curry demands aggression from the Warriors

The Golden State Warriors must become "the aggressors" if they are to turn the NBA Finals around, according to Steph Curry.

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Curry, Thompson no match for LeBron in Game 3 loss

The Warriors' once-dynamic duo has paled in comparison to the individual performance of LeBron James.

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Game 3: 24-second thoughts

What to make of Game 3? Here's a few thoughts after the Cavaliers claimed a 2-1 lead.

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Dellavedova's career night propels Cavs

The Cavaliers prevailed 96-91 at home in Game 3, to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

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Cavs hold off Warriors to take 2-1 lead

Cleveland had LeBron James to thank for its first championship-level victory in 18 years.

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VIDEO: Dellavedova gets the three-point play

Just after Steph Curry nailed a tough triple, Matthew Dellavedova responded in the best way.

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VIDEO: Delly goes upstairs to LeBron

Matthew Dellavedova runs the fast break and orchestrates an alley-oop play with LeBron James.

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VIDEO: Delly dives into the crowd

Matthew Dellavedova's ascension to folk hero status in Cleveland continues!

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Curry admits to struggling for rhythm

Steph Curry conceded he was lacking rhythm as the Warriors lost to the Cavaliers in Game 2.

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Dellavedova's routine rings true

OAKLAND, Calif. – Just before his son hit the two biggest free throws of his career, gave the Cleveland Cavaliers the team’s first-ever NBA Finals win and sent the series back to Cleveland tied at 1-1, Mark Dellavedova thought back to Maryborough, Victoria, Australia, and the hole in their backyard.

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James lauds 'spectacular' Dellavedova

Steph Curry's poor display against the Cleveland Cavaliers was down to Matthew Dellavedova, according to LeBron James.

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In Dellavedova, Cavaliers find renewed hope for NBA Finals

The little-known Australian point guard was tasked with stopping NBA MVP Stephen Curry in the Cavs' Game 2 win. And he did.

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VIDEO: Bogut, Green turn back LeBron

Early in the third period of Game 2, Andrew Bogut and Draymond Green built a brick wall in the lane, rejecting consecutive attempts by LeBron James.

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History made for Australia in NBA Finals

For the first time in history, two Australians started on opposing teams in the NBA Finals.

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Dellavedova's defence 'up there' with the best

Calling Matthew Dellavedova, a 'pest'? That's high praise, said teammate J.R. Smith.

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Irving undergoes successful knee surgery

The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed surgery on Kyrie Irving's fractured left knee was successful.

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Bogut bullish about tussle with Thompson, Mozgov

Entering Game 1 of The Finals, Andrew Bogut confronted a colossal Cleveland frontline. After a rugged rebounding battle in Golden State’s opening triumph, he insists that the physicality won’t faze him in the slightest.

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LeBron, Blatt demand a show of strength

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't hold practice on Friday. Instead, the Oracle Arena floor belonged the team's two most important remaining members.

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Irving out of NBA Finals with fractured knee cap

Cavaliers suffer a huge blow with their star guard to miss the remainder of the NBA Finals.

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Curry calls for improvement, despite OT win

The Golden State Warriors opened the NBA Finals with an overtime win, but Stephen Curry was not completely satisfied.

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Kyrie Irving exits Game 1 of NBA Finals

Kyrie Irving limped off the court during overtime of Cleveland's loss to Golden State.

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Game 1: 24-second thoughts

NBA.com provides some detailed thoughts on Game 1.

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Warriors beat Cavaliers in OT

LeBron James was phenomenal, but Andre Iguodala was almost as good and had more help. The result was a memorable Game 1 to the NBA Finals.

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VIDEO: Bogut barrels to the rim

Andrew Bogut opened his NBA Finals account after receiving a bounce pass in his stride and flushing home a two-handed jam.

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Bogut denies LeBron at the rim

Andrew Bogut denies LeBron James at the rim.

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NBA Finals Forum: Bogut vs. Dellavedova

As Game 1 of the NBA Finals nears, NBA Australia's scribes deliver a quickfire overview of the series' significant subplots.

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Bogut, Dellavedova put camaraderie on hold

For a second consecutive season, an Australian will win an NBA championship ring. But will it be Andrew Bogut or Matthew Dellavedova?

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Thompson: 'Not playing wasn't an option'

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is nervous, but fit and firing - and unconcerned by "who is on me" - for the NBA Finals.

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Recognising LeBron James' Historic 5-Year Run

With another NBA Finals appearance under his belt, The King has proven more reliable than ever, no matter the circumstances.

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International Blogtable: Finals Predictions

Can Steve Kerr's scheme shut down LeBron? Who wins, and why? The international scribes debate the biggest storylines of the NBA Finals.

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Bulls introduce Hoiberg as 19th coach in franchise history

The Chicago Bulls announced today the hiring of Fred Hoiberg. In accordance with team policy, terms of the contract were not announced.

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Shaquille O'Neal: I would pick Bryant, Jordan before LeBron

Shaquille O'Neal said he would pick Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan ahead of LeBron James if he had to decide.

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2015 NBA Finals: By the numbers

Cavaliers and LeBron James and Warriors and Stephen Curry set to take centre court in The Finals.

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Cavs still face questions about their defence

Is the Cleveland Cavaliers’ defence good now?

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Love sticking with Cavs

Kevin Love says that, as of now, he plans on being back with the Cleveland Cavaliers to start next season.

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Did Bogut try to recruit Dellavedova?

On the eve of the NBA Finals, Andrew Bogut revealed to reporters that he tried to persuade Bob Myers to recruit Matthew Dellavedova.

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Kevin Love planning on starting next season with the Cavs

Love says that, as of now, he plans on being back with Cleveland to start next season.

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The Greatest Moments of the NBA Finals

Take a trip down memory lane as we bring you some of the best moments from NBA Finals history.

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LeBron and his cast of Cavs characters

Before this season, which seems long ago now, LeBron James called a meeting with his new teammates in Cleveland.

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Kerr confident Thompson will play in Game 1

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is adamant Klay Thompson will play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite lingering concussion concerns.

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NBA Finals Schedule

Find out everything you need to know about the 2015 NBA Finals.

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Curry excited by James challenge

LeBron James and Steph Curry are set to go head-to-head in the NBA Finals, and the latter is excited.

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Warriors overcome Rockets to reach The Finals

The Golden State Warriors will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals after advancing past the Houston Rockets.

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NBA All-Star Logo reaches new heights for first international All-Star

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today unveiled the logo for NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto – the first NBA All-Star to be held outside of the United States.

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VIDEO: LeBron laps up Dellavedova's putback

Matthew Dellavedova's ascent to folk hero status in Cleveland continued with a freakish fourth-quarter putback.

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Howard's contact was 'unnecessary' but not 'excessive'

Dwight Howard will play in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, although some experts are questioning that decision.

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Dellavedova receives a standing ovation

After all of the controversy of the last few days, Cleveland fans showed their appreciation for Matthew Dellavedova in Game 4.

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Rain leaves Rockets fans stranded

Heavy rainfall failed to dampen the spirits of the Houston Rockets' play-off win, but left fans unable to leave the Toyota Center.

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'It was the scariest' fall - Curry

It was a fall that had Golden State Warriors fans nervous, but NBA MVP Steph Curry said he was OK.

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Harden sees Rockets past Warriors

James Harden starred as Steph Curry fell and the Houston Rockets kept their NBA playoffs alive.

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Curry briefly leaves Game 4 after hard fall

Fans of the Warriors and the NBA held their collective breath during the second quarter of Game 4, as Steph Curry fell hard.

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Draymond Green enjoys destroying the hopes and dreams of Rockets fans

Playing against Draymond Green has to be pretty demoralizing. He is one of the most dominant defensive players in the league and an elite trash talker.

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Harden keeps hope alive for Rockets

Back in the first round of the playoffs when the Rockets held a chokehold on Dallas, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said that just because no team in NBA history had ever come back from 3-0 deficit in a playoff series didn’t mean it would never happen.

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Horford ejection a close call

Mike Budenholzer said Al Horford's ejection was a close call either way, while the player himself admitted some fault.

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Cavs beat Hawks in OT

LeBron James has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Atlanta Hawks.

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I'm in career-best form

With his side on the brink of an NBA Finals appearance, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry conceded he is in personal-best touch.

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Warriors produced season-best half

Houston coach Kevin McHale said "we've just got to play better", while Golden State coach Steve Kerr said his side were in season-best form.

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In first season with Rockets, Terry's voice is heard

The end was near for the Houston Rockets. But the message wasn't going to change for Jason Terry.

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Howard surprised by soft Rockets

Dwight Howard told the Houston Rockets not to "quit on each other" after their loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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Kyrie Irving 'questionable'

Whether Kyrie Irving wll play in Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks will be determined on Sunday.

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Curry destroys Rockets

The Golden State Warriors moved into a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs on Saturday.

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Bogut rises high

Andrew Bogut means business against the Houston Rockets in Game 3!

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Thompson making most of opportunity

Restricted free agent could garner plenty of attention this summer

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Korver out of NBA playoffs

An ankle injury has forced Kyle Korver out of the remainder of the Atlanta Hawks' NBA playoffs campaign.

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LeBron James points way for Cavs

The King dominates on Hawks' home court with all-around play.

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Dellavedova breaks game open with two triples

Matthew Dellavedova blew Game 2 wide open with a pair of big triples.

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Rockets encouraged by Howard's play

The return of Dwight Howard on Thursday night at Oracle Arena was actually the return within the return, with Howard back in the Rockets’ starting lineup against the Warriors but not really back in the flow until later.

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Hawks' Carroll a game-time decision for Game 2

Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll took part in shootaround Friday morning but is still questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Warriors evolving during playoff ride

Golden State has applied the lessons it learned throughout the 2015 playoffs in building a 2-0 West finals lead vs. Houston.

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Cavs' Irving out for Game 2 in Atlanta

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Cavaliers head team physician Dr. Richard Parker traveled today to see Dr. James Andrews of the Andrews Institute.

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Rockets coach McHale defends timeout decision

Kevin McHale said the Houston Rockets did not need a timeout called in the dying seconds of their loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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Warriors hold on to edge Rockets

James Harden scored 38, but could not get a shot off late as the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the Houston Rockets.

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VIDEO: Iguodala rattles the rim

Andre Iguodala ignites the Oracle Arena crowd in the second quarter of Game 2.

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VIDEO: Bogut skies for the alley-oop finish

Andrew Bogut curls behind Dwight Howard and soars above the rim to hammer home Steph Curry's lob pass.

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VIDEO: Curry's trademark trick shot is money

Steph Curry's unique warm-up routine included a tunnel shot that was nothin' but net before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

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Carroll's MRI shows bone bruise

Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll has been cleared of any structural damage to his left knee and could play on the Cavs on Friday.

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Curry, LeBron top All-NBA team vote

The two stars were named on all 129 first-team ballots, the league announced Thursday.

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Smith's showmanship leaves Cavs laughing

Sound the alarm! J.R. Smith’s dazzling shot-making exhibition left even his Cavaliers teammates in awe in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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LeBron James: I'm blessed to play with guys like J.R. Smith

After a franchise-record equalling eight threes in a playoff match, Cleveland Cavaliers' J.R. Smith was praised by team-mate LeBron James.

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Cavaliers claim Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers got 59 points out of JR Smith and LeBron James, on their way to a series lead over the Atlanta Hawks.

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VIDEO: Bazemore throws it down

Just how did Kent Bazemore stop a mini-run by the Cavaliers in the third quarter?

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Harden: We gave the Warriors confidence

The Houston Rockets gave the Golden State Warriors the initiative during the second quarter of their clash, according to James Harden.

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Bogut named to All-Defensive Second Team

Andrew Bogut's stellar season as a rim protector has resulted in his first nod on an All-Defensive Team.

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Kerr lauds 'fearless' Curry

Steph Curry's ability to lift the Golden State Warriors is never doubted by coach Steve Kerr.

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Curry leads Warriors to Game 1 triumph

The Golden State Warriors were led by a familiar face—Steph Curry—on their way to a Western Conference finals lead on Tuesday.

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Saunders: Draft isn't a 'two-player race'

Despite two top prospects, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said the NBA Draft was 'not really a two-player race'.

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VIDEO: Harden drives, beats the buzzer

James Harden saw Steph Curry's shot before the halftime buzzer, and raised him a scooping layup to end the third period.

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VIDEO: Curry splashes one home at the buzzer

Steph Curry doing Steph Curry things?

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Timberwolves win NBA Draft lottery, Lakers to pick second

The Los Angeles Lakers got lucky in the NBA Draft lottery as the Minnesota Timberwolves got top pick.

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OKC's Westbrook receives Community Assist Award

NEW YORK — Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has received the 2014-15 Season-long NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his countless charitable contributions and efforts, the league announced Tuesday. The award recognises an NBA player who best reflects the passion that the league and its players share for giving back to their communities.

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Series Preview: Warriors vs. Rockets

The Warriors have advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 39 years, with the Rockets waiting in the wings.

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Series Preview: Hawks vs. Cavs

The Hawks brought an end to a 45-year drought by securing a place in the conference finals, and their reward is the task of ending LeBron James' four-year reign in the East.

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Irving ready for Hawks clash

After battling knee and foot injuries, Kyrie Irving said he was ready to feature for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Wiggins headlines NBA All-Rookie team

NEW YORK — The Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, the 2014-15 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, headlines the 2014-15 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today. Wiggins was the lone unanimous choice, receiving 130 First Team votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada.

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Pierce struggles with Wizards' loss

Paul Pierce went within milliseconds of adding another clip to his highlights reel and was clearly hurting after the Wizards' play-off exit.

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Warriors, Curry dump Grizzlies

An early blitz and an audacious 62-foot bomb from Steph Curry saw the Golden State Warriors eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Hawks end 45-year drought

Pierce's three too late as Atlanta earns first conference final berth

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Eastern Conference Finals Schedule

Check out the schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals between the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Hawks eliminate Wizards in thriller

The Atlanta Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals as Paul Pierce was unable to save the Washington Wizards again.

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LeBron: No room for error

Injuries to key players have left the Cleveland Cavaliers with no room for error in the NBA playoffs, according to LeBron James.

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Cavaliers' growth comes full circle in Game 6 win

Dellavedova and Thompson go from inexperienced to the podium

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Rockets reel in Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference final as the Houston Rockets staged a remarkable comeback on Thursday.

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Blatt hails Dellavedova

Matthew Dellavedova received plenty of plaudits from his coach after the Cleveland Cavaliers' win on Thursday.

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Noah wins 2014-15 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls has won the 2014-15 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award as selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA).

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Horford puts franchise on his back

The Washington Wizards' John Wall gamble almost paid off. Paul Pierce almost made sure of it, doing what he always seems to do at crunch time.

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Frantic finish in Game 5 of Hawks-Wizards

Just when you thought Paul Pierce had put his stamp on another close playoff game, Al Horford and the Hawks stepped up to claim Game 5.

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VIDEO: Draymond Green goes upstairs to Bogut

The Warriors' formidable frontline duo took advantage of their chemistry early in Game 5.

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John Wall is back and is as aggressive as ever

John Wall reminded us all at the beginning of Game 5 that he hasn't lost his explosiveness.

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John Wall to start

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall, despite five fractures in his left wrist and hand, will start for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals tonight.

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Harden posts triple-double, helps Rockets stay alive in rout of Clippers

The Western Conference semifinal series between the Clippers and Rockets has largely been a one-sided affair in Los Angeles' favour. On Tuesday, though, the tables were turned for at least a night.

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Pelicans cut ties with Williams

New Orleans Pelicans improved their win total for the fourth consecutive season but that wasn't enough to save Monty Williams' job.

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Warriors, Hawks level series

The Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks claimed crucial series-levelling NBA wins on Monday.

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VIDEO: Millsap delivers a crazy reverse layup

Facing a 2-1 series deficit, the Atlanta Hawks needed to show something early in Game 4.

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Dwight Howard has been fined

Houston Rockets centre Dwight Howard has been fined for making contact above the shoulders with Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes.

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Rose confident of Bulls response

After a heartbreaking loss, the Chicago Bulls will bounce back – according to Derrick Rose.

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LeBron defends Irving

Kyrie Irving faced criticism after Cleveland Cavaliers were sank by Chicago Bulls, but LeBron James took the pressure off his team-mate.

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Clippers' Davis fined for flop during Game 3

Los Angeles Clippers forward-center Glen Davis has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping rules during Game 3 of the Clippers' Conference Semifinals series against the Houston Rockets.

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Jimmy Butler named Most Improved Player

NEW YORK, May 7, 2015 – The Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler, who earned his first All-Star selection and set career highs in scoring, rebounding and assists, has won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today. Butler becomes the first player to win the award with the Bulls.

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Conley outguns Curry as Grizzlies level series

Steph Curry is the NBA's MVP but Mike Conley Jr was the most important player as the Grizzlies beat the Warriors.

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Curry hoists Maurice Podoloff Trophy

Prior to Game 2 of Golden State vs. Memphis at Oracle Arena, newly-crowned MVP Steph Curry accepted the Maurice Podoloff Trophy.

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Kerr: Curry similar to Duncan, Nash

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was compared to two NBA greats on Monday.

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Bad hamstring sidelines Paul for Game 1

Chris Paul was able to play through a hamstring injury and hit the winning shot in Game 7 against the Spurs, but it kept him out of Game 1 against the Rockets on Monday night.

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Warriors' Stephen Curry wins 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award

NEW YORK — The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, who set a single-season record for three-pointers made and led the league's best regular-season team in scoring, assists and steals, has won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award, the NBA announced today.

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Gallery: NBA Playoffs Style

Players around the Association have been looking sharp so far in the playoffs!

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Warriors, Wizards win openers

The Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards made winning starts to their respective NBA play-off series on Sunday.

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Series Preview: Hawks vs. Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks won their regular season series against the Washington Wizards 3-1, but can they translate that effort into victory in the Eastern Conference Semifinals?

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Warriors' Myers wins 2014-15 Executive of the Year Award

Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers has been named the 2014-15 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the NBA announced today.

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Clippers force game seven

The Los Angeles Clippers forced a seventh and deciding game against the San Antonio Spurs, while the Chicago Bulls eased through.

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Series Preview: Cavs vs. Bulls

The rivalry between Cleveland and Chicago is renewed, as LeBron James leads the Cavaliers into a round two meeting with Derrick Rose and the Bulls.

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Series Preview: Warriors vs. Grizzlies

Golden State and Memphis will meet in the second round after disposing of New Orleans and Portland respectively.

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Grizzlies down Portland

The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference semi-final after overcoming the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Western Conference Semifinals schedule: Warriors-Grizzlies

Here is the complete schedule and national television and radio arrangements for the Golden State-Memphis series.

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Cavs' Love undergoes surgery, out '4-6 months'

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love underwent successful surgery this afternoon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City to repair his dislocated left shoulder.

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Clippers coach Rivers fined for criticising referees

The Clippers coach has been fined $25,000 for publicly criticicing officials.

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Hawks' Kyle Korver wins 2014-15 NBA Sportsmanship Award

First Hawks player to win Joe Dumars trophy.

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Bucks believe in Bulls miracle

The Milwaukee Bucks have to keep winning to extend their season, and coach Jason Kidd is focusing on small gains.

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Smith and Olynyk suspended, Perkins fined

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has been suspended two games without pay and Boston Celtics centre Kelly Olynyk has been suspended one game without pay for their roles in separate incidents during Cleveland’s 101-93 victory over Boston on April 26 at TD Garden, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.

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NBPA unveils first-ever Basketball Players Awards

In response to significant input from its members, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) confirmed today that they will launch the first annual Basketball Players Awards in Las Vegas this July.

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Kevin Love out for Cavaliers' second-round series with shoulder injury

The Cavaliers will need to find a replacement for their top rebounder, Kevin Love, in the second round against the Bulls or Bucks.

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Playoff Gallery: Must see first round photos

It's been an entertaining start to the 2015 NBA Playoffs.

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Wizards, Cavs storm into second round

The Washington Wizards flexed their new-found playoff muscle by sweeping the Toronto Raptors, while the Cleveland Cavaliers also progressed

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Hurt Love slams Olynyk

Kevin Love wants the league to take action against Kelly Olynyk after the Cleveland Cavaliers forward suffered a dislocated shoulder.

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Grizzlies lose Conley for at least Game 4

The Grizzlies will be without Mike Conley for at least one game and possibly longer after the starting point guard returned to Memphis on Sunday to have a face injury re-evaluated.

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Grizzlies' Conley okay after facial injury sends him to the hospital

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley says he is just fine after suffering a facial injury in Saturday night's playoff win against Portland.

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VIDEO: Bayless, Bucks beat Bulls at the buzzer

Just like Jason Kidd drew it up.

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Curry inspires Warriors' comeback

The Golden State Warriors pulled off an incredible comeback to claim a 3-0 series lead over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Pelicans need Anderson to step up

The Pelicans are counting on their young star Anthony Davis to build on his scant two games of playoff experience to get them back into their first-round series against the Warriors.

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Kawhi Leonard named Kia Defensive Player of the Year Award

The San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, who became only the sixth forward to lead the NBA in steals per game since the league started tracking the statistic 42 years ago, is the recipient of the 2014-15 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, the NBA announced today.

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Patty Mills ignites Spurs' second-half rally

Clutch free throw shooting and two timely trifectas from Patty Mills sparked the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 2 triumph in L.A.

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Duncan inspires Spurs' OT win

Tim Duncan played like it was 1999 on Wednesday as the San Antonio Spurs levelled their series with the Los Angeles Clippers.

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A trip of a lifetime, brought to you by NBA Australia

NBA Australia gave the chance for a lucky fan to watch the NBA playoffs live.

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Kevin Durant supports team's decision '100 percent' to fire Scott Brooks

Kevin Durant reacted to the firing of head coach Scott Brooks in an earnest Instagram post.

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Budenholzer named Coach of the Year

NEW YORK, April 21, 2015 – The Atlanta Hawks’ Mike Budenholzer, who guided the team to the best regular season in franchise history, is the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2014-15 NBA Coach of the Year, the NBA announced today.

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Pelicans coach says Golden State fans are 'out of hand'

New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams said the noise at Oracle Arena - home of the Golden State Warriors - is "out of hand".

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Report: Afflalo could play in Game 2

The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the better offences in the NBA this season, ranking seventh in Offensive Rating and 10th in points per game. In their playoff opener against the Memphis Grizzlies, though, the Blazers managed just 86 points (and a 15-point first quarter) in a 100-86 Game 1 defeat.

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Lou Williams wins 2014-15 Kia NBA Sixth Man Award

Lou Williams earned 78 first-place votes to take home Kia Sixth Man honours.

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Chris Paul plays down big win over Spurs

After smashing the NBA champions, the Los Angeles Clippers were keen to downplay their game one dominance against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Korver leads Hawks to Game 1 triumph

Kyle Korver picked up from where he left off in the regular season, finishing with 21 points (6-of-12) and seven rebounds as the Hawks accounted for the Nets 99-92.

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James hails 'phenomenal' Irving and Love

The leader of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 'Big Three', LeBron James, praised his less experienced teammates.

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Raptors’ GM Ujiri fined again for profanity

It’s the most costly of playoff traditions.

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Playoff Preview Gallery: Warriors v Pelicans

Ahead of their big playoff series, take a look back at all the best pictures from the regular season clashes between the Warriors and the Pelicans.

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Series Preview: Bulls vs. Bucks

Derrick Rose will lead the Chicago Bulls into an intriguing series against an inexperienced Milwaukee Bucks side in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Series Preview: Warriors vs. Pelicans

The best team in the NBA tussle with a team that snuck into the postseason on the final night. Can the Pelicans cause a major upset?

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Gallery: The best images of the 2014-15 season

Sit back, relax, and take a look at the best images of the 2014-15 NBA season.

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Series Preview: Clippers vs. Spurs

Two of the hottest teams in the Western Conference meet in the first round, with the Clippers and Spurs riding a wave of momentum into the postseason.

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Series Preview: Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies

With injury clouds hanging over Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Arron Afflalo, Chris Kaman, C.J. McCollum, and Wesley Matthews ruled out, this shapes to be an interesting series.

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Curry pays tribute to Warriors

After a record-breaking regular season, Stephen Curry has paid tribute to Golden State Warriors' efforts.

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Spurs look to flick switch to champion mode

San Antonio are the lower seeds against the Los Angeles Clippers and will have to win on the road to open the play-offs.

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Stevens, Rivers named Coaches of Month for April

The Boston Celtics' Brad Stevens and the Los Angeles Clippers' Doc Rivers today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.

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Report: Thunder plan to evaluate coach Brooks’ future with team

Back in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their debut season in Oklahoma under coach P.J. Carlesimo.

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Series Preview: Hawks vs. Nets

The high-flying Hawks have known their playoff fate for some time, while the Nets relied upon an element of luck, and their own winning ways to clinch the eighth seed.

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Series Preview: Rockets vs. Mavs

James Harden almost singlehandedly carried the ailing Rockets to the second seed, but can he carry them any further?

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Series Preview: Raptors vs. Wizards

Both Toronto and Washington started the season with a wave of momentum, but have had to encounter tough periods to make it up to this point.

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League announces partial Game 1 schedule

Wednesday night’s final regular season games will resolve which teams will qualify for the final spots in the playoffs and where teams will be seeded.

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Series Preview: Cavs vs. Celtics

Brad Stevens' Celtics have ridden a wave of momentum to reach the Eastern Conference playoffs, but must go head-to-head with a familiar foe in the first round.

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LeBron No. 1 in jersey sales; Bulls are top-selling team

For the sixth time in career, LeBron James has NBA's top-selling jersey; Bulls are best-selling team for first time since 2011-12.

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Kings, Celtics set to square off in Mexico City in 2015

Game is part of the NBA Global Games initiative and marks the league's third regular-season game (and 22nd overall) in Mexico.

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Rehab was 'hell,' says Rose

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose opened up on his gruelling six-week rehabilitation following knee surgery.

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Rubio undergoes successful ankle surgery

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced guard Ricky Rubio underwent successful diagnostic arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

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Jazz to host 2015 Utah Jazz Summer League

NBA action will return to Salt Lake City this summer with the 2015 Utah Jazz Summer League, which the Jazz will host at EnergySolutions Arena from July 6-9, the team announced today.

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Thomas, Duncan named Players of the Week

The Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas and the San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 12.

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Westbrook on style of play: ‘I don’t care what nobody thinks’

Once again Russell Westbrook left it all on the court for the Thunder tonight in Indiana—scoring a career-high 54 points—and, as has happened more often than not lately, Oklahoma City ended up coming just short of a much-needed win.

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Sefolosha out for season, playoffs with broken leg

Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha suffered injuries during yesterday's early morning incident.

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NBA Greats: John Havlicek

On the day of his 75th Birthday, look back at the storied career of John Havlicek.

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