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Saturday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Saturday's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

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Magic closing in on No. 7 seed in East

The Magic came up with a major second-half comeback victory in Brooklyn to narrow the gap for the Eastern Conference's No. 7 seed to just 1.5 games with 25 games remaining in the season.

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

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Sunday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

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Embiid's 39 leads 76ers past Nets in OT

For the fifth time this season, the 76ers came back from a deficit of 15 points or more - tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second-most such wins in the NBA.

Yash Matange

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Friday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

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Irving to miss rest of season

Nets confirm star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season following a shoulder procedure, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Irving played just 20 games with Brooklyn so far this season.

Kyle Irving

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Thursday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Thursday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Seven thoughts: Nets snap Raptors 15-game win streak

The Raptors suffered their first loss since Jan. 13 as the Nets snapped Toronto's historic 15-game win streak. Serge Ibaka came to play and Kyle Lowry notched a triple-double but the Raptors couldn't get their offence going to keep the win streak alive heading into the All-Star break.

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Tuesday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

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Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

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8 thoughts: Raptors keep streak alive in nail-biting fashion

The Nets fought their way back into the game late in the fourth quarter behind a career-high 37 points from Caris LeVert, but the Raptors were able to close out strong to win their 14th consecutive game. They have defeated the Nets in Toronto 10 times in a row.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

It was a busy day in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered below with all the scores, stats and highlights!

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Kyrie and Trae leave early with injury

Kyrie Irving and Trae Young have been two of the hottest guards in the NBA over the last fortnight. Both left their respective games early with injury today.

Kane Pitman

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Lakers honour Bryant, Lillard stars

In their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Matt Dorman

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Kyrie credits Mamba mentality for 54-point game

Irving was unstoppable in Brooklyn, turning in an ultra-efficient performance, connecting on 19-of-23 from the field and 7-of-9 from the 3-point line.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of today's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

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Report: Dinwiddie changing number for Kobe

Bryant is "by far" Dinwiddie's favourite player of all time, prompting the Nets guard to change his jersey number from 8 to 26 following the 18-time All-Star's shocking death.

Scott Rafferty

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Irving and Rose battle, Nets win in OT

Kyrie Irving and Derrick Rose provided an entertaining point guard battle in Detroit, though, it was the Nets who were able to pull away in overtime to pick up the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

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Sunday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

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No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D

Without Joel Embiid, surely the 76ers would start sprinting up and down the floor... right? Wrong! With Ben Simmons taking control since the All-Star centre went down, the Philadelphia 76ers have adjusted on the fly by slowing down the pace and relying on their suffocating D.

Carlan Gay

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LeBron triple-double powers Lakers past Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers buried a season-high 19 three-pointers on their way to a 128-113 road win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's scores: Beal leads Wizards past Cavs

Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic and LeBron James powered their teams to victory on Friday's three-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's game.

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Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

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Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Thursday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the day.

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Takeaways: Simmons, Harris power 76ers past Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 19-2 at home this season after a 117-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

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Ingles on Jazz streak: 'We've still got a lot to improve on'

The Utah Jazz extend their win streak to 10 games with a 118-107 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Jazz inch closer to franchise record

Having won 10 straight games, the Jazz are now five wins away from tying the longest streak in franchise history. What are the odds of them breaking that record?

Scott Rafferty

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Ultra-efficient Kyrie shines in first game back

Kyrie Irving was ultra-efficient in his 20 minutes, shooting 10-of-11 from the field in the 108-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

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Kyrie to return today vs. Hawks

Irving has been sidelined since Nov. 17 with a right shoulder impingement. Prior to the injury, he was averaging career-highs of 28.5 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game.

Scott Rafferty

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

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Dinwiddie helps Nets snap 7-game losing streak

Spencer Dinwiddie continued his All-Star push with a big double-double as the Brooklyn Nets snapped their seven game losing streak with this win

Kane Pitman

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What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

Ben Simmons remains in the top-10 in voting among Eastern Conference guards, but Kyle Lowry's rise has knocked him down a couple of spots.

Scott Rafferty

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Clutch CP3 leads Thunder to OT win

Chris Paul scored 20 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Thunder to a 111-103 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

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Tuesday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Tuesday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

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Fultz's scores career-high, puts Nets away in 4th quarter

Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz has thrived in Orlando this season and that continued against the Nets, scoring a career-high 25 points while putting Brooklyn away in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

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8 thoughts: Raptors use big second half to push past Nets

The Raptors scored 73 points in the second half to overcome a rough start to the game and walk out of the Barclays Center with a victory. Double-doubles from Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka led the way while Kyle Lowry found his stroke late in the game to help complete the comeback.

Kyle Irving

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Irving says surgery a possibility for injured shoulder

Kyrie Irving has been sidelined for 23 games this season after suffering a right shoulder impingement.

Benyam Kidane

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Doncic dominates 4th quarter in win

Luka Doncic scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 123-111 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

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Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Sunday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Friday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

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

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

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Dinwiddie adds to All-Star case

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

Scott Rafferty

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Friday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

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

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Mills, Spurs dominate 4th Q in win over Nets

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

Kane Pitman

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

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

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Dinwiddie powers Nets past 76ers, 109-89

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

Benyam Kidane

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Recap of Monday's action

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

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Sunday's action

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

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10 thoughts on Raptors win over the Nets

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

Kyle Irving

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

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

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Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

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

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Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

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

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Is this player the next Kevin Durant?

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

Micah Adams

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Recap Thursday's 10-game Schedule

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

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Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

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

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A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

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

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Nets' Irving set to again miss meeting with Celtics

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

Kane Pitman

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Kemba drops 39; C's remain undefeated at home

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

Yash Matange

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

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

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

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

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Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

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

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

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

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Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

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

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

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

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Sunday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner 3 at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Sunday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

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Kyrie (shoulder) OUT vs. Bulls

Suffering from a right shoulder injury, Brooklyn Nets guard, Kyrie Irving will not play against the Chicago Bulls due to right shoulder soreness.

Kane Pitman

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Nuggets rally from 16 down to beat the Nets

The Nuggets, holders of the fifth-best defensive rating in the league, have now won six in a row when they hold their opponents to under 100 points.

Yash Matange

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Full recap of Friday's scores, updates, news and highlights

There were six games on tap for Friday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Jazz's stifling defence fuels comeback win over Nets

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

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

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

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Baynes, Suns pick up big win over Nets

Handing the Nets' their third road loss in four games, the Suns improve to a record of 6-3, tied for third in the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

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Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Kyrie Irving's 'Heal The World' colourway of the Kyrie 6 is available in Australia now

Kyrie Irving's latest signature sneaker, the Kyrie 6 is due to be released November 22, with the 'Heal The World' colourway already available in Australia.

Benyam Kidane

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Follow live: 22 NBA teams in action

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

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Irving clutch to outlast Lillard's 60 points

The superstar matchup between Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard did not disappoint as Irving's clutch shots overcame a 60-point performance from Lillard.

Kyle Irving

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Doncic, Young receive ratings bump in first NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

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How far can Kyrie lead the Nets?

Kyrie Irving scored more points in his first game with the Nets than any player ever has in a team debut. Two weeks and several games later, here's what we know so far about how Irving could carry the Nets this season and beyond.

Matthew Blum

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Tuesday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big matchups, headlined by the surging Phoenix Suns knocking off the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers.

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Ingram's career-high 40 points falls short vs. Nets

There were plenty of buckets to go around at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as Kyrie Irving's 39 points led the Nets past Brandon Ingram's career-high 40 points for the Pelicans. What can you take away from this performance?

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Sunday's action

In a Conference Finals rematch, the Bucks beat the Raptors and the 76ers remained the only undefeated team in the league in a thriller in Portland.

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Follow live: Eight games of NBA action

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

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Irving's double-double leads Nets past Rockets

In a battle between two of the best isolation players in the NBA today, James Harden won in the scoring column, but when it came to efficiency and overall outcome Kyrie Irving came out on top.

Kyle Irving

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Better isolation scorer: Harden or Irving?

Two of the most exciting scorers in the NBA meet on Saturday as Kyrie Irving welcomes James Harden and the Rockets into Brooklyn. Both can dance, dazzle and get buckets in bunches, but which one is the better one-on-one scorer?

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Recap of Thursday's games

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

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Key NBA storylines for November

What's on tap in November? Superstars returning to play their former teams, marquee MVP matchups, tough stretches for title contenders, major individual milestones and much more. Take a look at what's in store for the first full month of NBA action.

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Morant and Irving duel, Crowder hits game-winner

It was a coming-of-age game as promising rookie Ja Morant dueled it out with superstar Kyrie Irving to force overtime. Jae Crowder stole the show by knocking down the game-winning 3-pointer to earn the Grizzlies the win.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

There were five games of NBA action headlined by the Warriors looking to bounce back from a rough first game of the season, Luka Doncic versus Damian Lillard and the Lakers aiming to get above .500.

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Towns, Doncic and other stars shine in busy Saturday slate

Karl-Anthony Towns monster stat line and Luka Doncic's triple-double headline a handful of stars who shined under the bright lights of an NBA Saturday slate.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Saturday's action

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

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Opening Day overreactions

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

Micah Adams

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Recap of Opening Day for 22 teams

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

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Who will be Sixth Man of the Year this season?

Will Lou Williams make history by winning his fourth Sixth Man of the Year award or can someone else establish themselves as the league's best bench player this season? Our NBA.com Staff makes their predictions.

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Making the case for teams to win the East

The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Brooklyn Nets waive Australian forward Deng Adel

Adel is expected to join Brooklyn's G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Davis leaves preseason game with thumb injury

Davis will reportedly get his thumb tested when the Lakers return to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Irving elevate the Nets?

After a blockbuster offseason, the new-look Brooklyn Nets will turn to Kyrie Irving to help them take the next step in 2019-20. Is he up for the task?

Benyam Kidane

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Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

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

Kyle Irving

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Deng Adel is ready to fight for his spot in the NBA: 'I did a lot of growing last year'

After playing 19 NBA games last season, Australian swingman Deng Adel wants to show the Brooklyn Nets he is ready to contribute at the highest level in 2019-20.

Tom Read

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Irving opens up about why he left Celtics for Nets

At media day for the Nets, Kyrie Irving spoke on this disgruntling past season with the Boston Celtics, what was going on behind the scenes and why he ultimately decided to leave Boston and team up with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.

Kyle Irving

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Durant and Irving: the ultimate video game boss

Following stints in Golden State and Boston during which Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving became perhaps the two most polarizing stars in the game, they've linked up in Brooklyn to form a dangerous duo that's explosive on the court and perplexing off the court. Will they rise as the NBA's most unstoppable tag-team?

Kyle Irving

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nets aren't expecting Durant to play this season

There was a rumour this week that Durant could return from tearing his Achilles this season as opposed to next season. Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks pushed back on it in a news conference on Tuesday.

Scott Rafferty

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The evolution of Jamaica's top non-profit basketball camp, featuring NBA personnel

What began as a small youth basketball clinic with 35 campers now features over 1,000 Jamaican campers of all ages, with a volunteer coaching staff that includes veteran NBA personnel. In seven years, the camp has donated over 5,000 pairs of shoes while providing the opportunity to have fun and learn the game that made Jamaica's own Patrick Ewing an NBA legend. This is an inside look at the PMBL Treasure Beach Youth Basketball Camp.

Alex Novick

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REVEALED: Australian players' NBA 2K20 ratings and first look screenshots

With NBA 2K20 hitting shelves around the world next week, we've got you covered with the first look at the Aussies in the game, along with their player ratings heading into the 2019-20 season.

Benyam Kidane

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LeVert, Nets agree to 3-year, $52.5m extension

LeVert averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 40 regular season games last season and led the team in scoring in the playoffs, with 21 points per game.

Benyam Kidane

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Must-see games for Australian NBA fans

With the NBA releasing its schedule for the 2019-20 season, we're taking a look at some of the most notable games featuring Australians going head-to-head.

Benyam Kidane

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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

Gilbert McGregor

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Most interesting destinations for Melo

Carmelo Anthony's trainer Chris Brickley stated that the 10-time All-Star is 100% NBA ready. What are some fun and interesting destinations for Melo?

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Aussie Deng Adel agrees to Exhibit 10 deal with Brooklyn Nets

After a strong showing at Las Vegas Summer League, Aussie Deng Adel will get another NBA opportunity, this time with the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

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9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

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Divisional Rankings: Can the 76ers win the Atlantic?

There's been a lot of movement in the Atlantic Division in the offseason, is it still one of the toughest in the NBA?

Carlan Gay

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Did the the Brooklyn Nets win free agency?

After acquiring Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, the Brooklyn Nets have set themselves up to be contenders in the Eastern Conference for the next few years.

Benyam Kidane

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How did Aussies fare in Vegas?

Seven Australian's hit the court in Las Vegas at the 2019 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League.

Benyam Kidane

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Wolves, Grizzlies advance to championship game

The Memphis Grizzlies will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game after thrilling semi-final victories.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nets learned of KD signing via Instagram

Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks revealed today that Kevin Durant committed to the team before even meeting with them, such was his desire to play alongside Kyrie Irving.

Benyam Kidane

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Vegas Summer League Day 3 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 3 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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Durant to wear no.7 jersey for Nets

Durant has worn #35 through his 12 NBA seasons in the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 1 preview

The highlight of the first day is Zion Williamson versus RJ Barrett in their debuts, but what else is on tap for Day 1 of the Las Vegas Summer League?

Kyle Irving

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Twitter reactions to Warriors acquiring Russell

The reported sign-and-trade to acquire D'Angelo Russell by the Warriors sparked plenty of reactions on Twitter from current players around the league.

Yash Matange

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Warriors nearing sign-and-trade for Russell

D'Angelo Russell has reportedly signed a four-year, $117 million deal with the Golden State Warriors following Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's arrival in Brooklyn.

Benyam Kidane

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Instant reaction to biggest free agent signings

How do players fit with their new teams? Which players are set up for success? What do the first signings mean for the rest of free agency?

Micah Adams

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Report: Jordan to Nets on four-year deal

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant both took less than the max to allow DeAndre Jordan to make an annual salary of $10 million, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Kyrie to sign with Nets

Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan are reportedly set to join Irving in Brooklyn.

Carlan Gay

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Report: Durant to sign with Nets

Per multiple reports, Kevin Durant will sign with the Brooklyn Nets joining Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan

Kyle Irving

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Where should Jimmy Butler sign?

Butler is expected to sign a max deal wherever he lands. Should he run things back with the 76ers or move on elsewhere to establish a new power?

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Where should Kyrie sign?

Kyrie Irving has declined his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. What are the best destinations for the six-time All-Star?

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Q&A with D'Angelo Russell

After the best season of his young career, D'Angelo Russell sat down with NBA.com to discuss his evolution, improvement and his future in the NBA.

Sergio Rabinal

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If not Raptors, where should Kawhi sign?

If the All-Star forward does not re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency, which team should he sign with? Our NBA.com experts make the case for the four other likely destinations for Kawhi Leonard.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Irving 'is serious' about going to Nets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Kyrie Irving 'is serious' about going to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 Free Agency

Kyle Irving

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Heat Check: What is your favourite moment of Vince Carter's career?

Is it his dunk over Frederic Weis, his 50 point performance against the 76ers in the 2001 playoffs or something else?

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons embracing 'villain role' in the playoffs

After a chippy five-game series against the Nets, Ben Simmons embraced the role of the 'bad guy' taking his game to another level, when it mattered most.

Tom Read

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Embiid: 'We have the talent we need to win it all'

The 76ers have eliminated the Nets after their Game 5 win at home, taking the series 4-1. They're now set to take on the Raptors in the Conference Semifinals and Joel Embiid believes they have what it takes to continue to advance and win the NBA Finals

Kyle Irving

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Sixers blowout Nets in series-clinching Game 5

For the first time since 2000 and 2001, the Sixers make it consecutive Conference Semifinals appearances.

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Key questions for Wednesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

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Brown: 76ers must walk a 'very straight line' in Game 5

The 76ers have a chance to close out the Nets at home in Game 5, but they must keep their cool with both their opponents and the officials, says coach Brett Brown.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Playoffs 2019: Complete first round schedule - TV times, channel, streaming options

The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, April 14 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Playoffs 2019: Joel Embiid earns Player of the Day

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

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

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

NBA.com Staff

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Embiid makes Warriors 3-1 joke after Game 4 win

Joel Embiid was a dominating force in the 76ers Game 4 win. The All-Star centre, who was a last minute decision to play, finished with 31 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and six blocks

Kyle Irving

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Takeaways: Embiid leads 76ers in a thriller

The 76ers now lead 3-1 in the series, with an opportunity to close it out next week in Philadelphia.

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Dudley and Butler ejected after third quarter scuffle

Butler and Dudley were ejected after the scuffle spilled into the first row under the basket.

NBA.com Staff

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Four key things to watch in Sunday's playoff games

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

Benyam Kidane

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Embiid 'doubtful' for Game 4 vs Nets

The Philadlelphia 76ers could be without Joel Embiid for Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets as he continues to battle left knee tendinitis.

Benyam Kidane

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Bolden on Ben Simmons’ big night: 'A lightbulb went off after that first game'

Jonah Bolden spoke with NBA.com after the Philadelphia 76ers' impressive Game 3 win in Brooklyn, led by a powerhouse performance from Ben Simmons.

Tom Read

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Player of the Day: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons' playoff career-high 31 points earns him Player of the Day honours, edging out teammate Tobias Harris, Derrick White and Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

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Durant leads Warriors to win with 38 points

There are three games to look forward to on Day 6 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, ending with the Warriors taking on the Clippers in Los Angeles.

NBA.com Staff

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Simmons on Dudley back-and-forth: 'I don’t really have energy for it'

Ben Simmons brushed off the pre-game back-and-forth with Jared Dudley after scoring a playoff career-high 31 points against the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways: Simmons takes over as Sixers grab 2-1 series lead

The Philadelphia 76ers take a 2-1 lead against the Brooklyn Nets, behind impressive performances from Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick.

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Which version of the 76ers offence will we see today?

Through their first two playoff games, the 76ers offence has seen incredible ups and downs. Their ability to find consistency throughout the playoffs will determine whether they can reach their potential.

Matthew Blum

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

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

N Global Staff

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Simmons responds to Dudley's 'average' comment

Ben Simmons was asked and responded to Jared Dudley's comments on Friday.

Carlan Gay

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Five key things to watch for in Friday's Game 3's

Heading into Friday, all series are tied at 1 game apiece. All the higher seeds will look to win this Game 3 and retake home court advantage for the series.

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Scores, highlights from Day 3 of playoffs

The 2019 NBA Playoffs continued with a pair of historic Game 2s. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, stats and highlights from the third day of playoff action.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Takeaways: 76ers use historic third quarter to beat Nets

The 76ers led by just one-point at halftime before scoring an NBA Playoff record-tying 51 points in the third quarter. Joel Embiid was dominant with a game-high 23 points while Ben Simmons notched a triple-double

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Five things to watch in Tuesday's games

The 76ers are trying to get back in the series on Tuesday and the Warriors are trying to flex their muscle at home.

Carlan Gay

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DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Player of the Night: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Night' honour

Kyle Irving

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Embiid played through pain, had to adjust his game

"I decided about 15 minutes before the game, 20 maybe," Joel Embiid stated on his last minute decision to play Game 1 versus the Nets

Kyle Irving

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NBA playoffs - Spurs edge Nuggets in a thriller

The NBA playoffs are underway, with four huge games kicking things off. Follow along for all your live scores, highlights and updates throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways from Nets' stunning Game 1 win

The Brooklyn Nets stole Game 1 away from the Philadelphia 76ers with a convincing 111-102 win on Sunday.

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Aussie Report Cards: What grade did Mitch Creek receive for the 2018-19 season?

With the regular season behind us, final grades are in for the year! Take a look at how your favourite Aussie NBA players were graded for their performance this season

Benyam Kidane

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Embiid unsure if he'll play in Game 1 vs. Nets

Embiid said "I have no idea" when asked about his playing status for the game because of a knee injury he's been dealing with since his return from All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

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76ers vs. Nets series preview

The Brooklyn Nets are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, but they face a tall order against the Philadelphia 76ers, who have their sights set on a championship.

Benyam Kidane

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

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

NBA.com Staff

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The NBA playoff field is set!

The Eastern Conference Playoff bracket is officially set! Take a look at the four matchups ahead of NBA Playoff action getting underway this weekend

NBA.com Staff

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Thursday's action: Nowitzki puts on a show in the final game of his NBA career

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

NBA.com Staff

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Russell excited to take on high school roommate Ben Simmons in the playoffs

Friendships will be put to one side come the post-season as D'Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons prepare to lock horns in the first round.

Tom Read

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Dwyane Wade records a triple-double in his final NBA game

Dwyane Wade bowed out in style, recording a triple-double in his final NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets, with Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Chris Paul watching on.

Benyam Kidane

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What's at stake on the final day of the regular season

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

NBA.com Staff

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East Playoff Picture: Nets & Magic clinch, Celtics earn home court advantage

The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape

Kyle Irving

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Monday's action: Hornets best Pistons in crucial game

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

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's action: Nets, 76ers boost playoff hopes with big wins

There are two NBA games to look forward to on Sunday, starting with the Bucks hosting the Nets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Nets climb into sixth seed with win over Giannis-less Bucks

D'Angelo Russell led the way with 25 points and 10 assists as the Brooklyn nets gave their playoff hopes a big boost with a 133-128 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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D'Angelo Russell has managed to turn himself into an All-Star

D'Angelo Russell has turned himself into an All-Star and is finally living up to his potential. Is that enough to win the Most Improved Player award?

Tom Read

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Nets Atkinson applauds Will Weaver's decision to take Kings job

Sydney Kings head coach Will Weaver is getting praise for taking on the challenge of coaching in the NBL.

Tom Read

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Takeaways from Raptors win over Nets

Led by Pascal Siakam's 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, the Raptors defeated the Nets by double figures on Wednesday to take the season series.

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Thursday's action: Ingles ties career-high in win over Suns

There were 12 game on deck today, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Who will be named MIP?

Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell are widely considered to be the frontrunners for the award, but there's a number of other deserving candidates.

NBA.com Staff

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Gasol compares Giannis to Kobe; picks him for MVP

Pau Gasol has been in Milwaukee for just a short time but he's already impressed with what he's seen from potential MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Tom Read

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Tuesday's action: Kemba Walker's 47 points falls short in Utah

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

NBA.com Staff

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