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The NBA's most memorable moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

ICYMI: Damian Lillard erupted for 61 points earlier this week, the most ever on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a look back at some of the all-time legendary performances on MLK Day, one of the biggest NBA days of the year!

Kyle Irving

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Is it time to worry about the Rockets?

The Thunder trailed by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter, before storming home to hand the Rockets their fourth-straight loss.

Benyam Kidane

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Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kyle Irving

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Did the 76ers crack the top-10?

The Clippers, Heat, Nuggets and Raptors were rewarded for strong weeks while the Celtics, Rockets and Thunder have taken a slide with their struggles. Where did your favourite team land?

Kyle Irving

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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!

NBA.com Staff

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LBJ, Lakers use big 2nd half to win in Houston

The Lakers, without Anthony Davis, begin a 5-game road trip in positive fashion with a convincing 124-115 win in Houston. The Rockets have now lost four of their last five games.

Yash Matange

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Trail Blazers win in Melo's return to Houston

With his efficient double-double (18p,12r) and the win, it was a perfect return for Carmelo Anthony to Houston.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Morant continues to prove doubters wrong

The biggest criticism of Morant coming into the NBA? His jump shot. It's still early in his career, but his biggest weakness is quickly turning into a strength — something the Rockets learned the hard way.

Scott Rafferty

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Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden makes history with 20,000th point

Harden scored the 20,000th career point of his career in the first half of Houston's matchup with Minnesota. Only six players have reached that figure at a younger age.

Scott Rafferty

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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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Gallinari plays spoiler in Russ' return to OKC

Five players scored 15 or more as the Thunder beat the Rockers for the 7th win in the last eight games.

Yash Matange

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Sights & sounds: Russ' return to OKC

It was an emotional night in Oklahoma City, as former MVP Russell Westbrook returned to Chesapeake Energy Arena for the first time since being traded to the Houston Rockets in the offseason.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's scores: Thompson's career-night gives Cavs' OT win

Tristan Thompson dropped a career-high 35 in an overtime win over the Detroit Pistons while the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the season series with the Boston Celtics.

NBA.com Staff

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How special will Russ' return to OKC be?

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Chris Paul at heart of OKC's new perfect pairing

The silky smoothness of SGA and cerebral meticulousness of CP3 has stopped the rebuild in OKC before it even started.

Carlan Gay

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Is Houston's Westbrook gamble paying off?

The Rockets took a gamble in the offseason when they traded Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook. How is the gamble paying off? It's early, but Westbrook is taking the steps needed to make his latest partnership with James Harden work.

Scott Rafferty

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Harden drops 41-point triple-double in win vs. Hawks

Harden was locked in a back-and-forth battle with Trae Young, who poured in a 42-point triple-double of his own for the Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

The Spurs picked up a big win on the road, while the Jazz extend their win streak to seven games. Catch up on the best from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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The 20 questions that will define the 2020s

Who will take over in the post-LeBron era? Will Simmons and Embiid forever co-exist? What will be the next major on-the-court trend? Here's a look into the biggest questions that will define the next decade.

Micah Adams

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How far did the 76ers fall?

The Celtics, Rockets and Jazz have all made a jump while the Heat, Nuggets and Raptors have taken a slide. There's a new team that has entered the top-10 for the first time this season, while another team has reached a new low-point. Where did your favourite team end up in this week's rankings?

Kyle Irving

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NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

James Harden and Ben Simmons drop triple-doubles, while Anthony Davis explodes for 46 points on a busy night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Simmons, Harden battle in Rockets win over 76ers

James Harden and Ben Simmons battled in this one, each notching triple-doubles, but it was Harden's 44 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists that proved to be too much to handle in Houston.

Kyle Irving

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Westbrook joins LeBron, Oscar in elite statistical category

With a rebound early in the first quarter, Russell Westbrook has joined two greats of the game in a statistical category.

Kane Pitman

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Wednesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

James Harden drops 35 points in win over Denver, while Chris Paul was clutch down the stretch against Dallas to secure come from behind win.

NBA.com Staff

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Who has the most total wins of the 2010s decade?

The individual player with the most total wins in the NBA – regular season and playoffs combined – of the 2010s may not catch you by surprise, but the player second-most wins might! Take a look at the winningest NBA players of the decade.

Kyle Irving

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Relive James Harden's 1st career 50-point triple-double

This week in NBA history includes James Harden scoring the first of his five career 50-point triple-doubles. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

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Monday's scores: Lonzo fills it up in win over Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Monday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, 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.

NBA.com Staff

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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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Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

NBA.com Staff

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Best sneakers from the 5 Xmas Day games

Take a look at the sneakers donned by the biggest stars from all the five games on Christmas.

Yash Matange

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Warriors stun Rockets, win third straight

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

Gilbert McGregor

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How has Harden performed on Christmas Day?

As James Harden prepares for his eighth game on the holiday, we take a look back at his numbers, records and most memorable Christmas Day games.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA remix to 12 Days of Christmas

An NBA twist to the classic featuring 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtled doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

Kyle Irving

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NBA presents under the Christmas tree

The unofficial hoops holiday is just around the corner with a quintuple-header NBA extravaganza! A battle between Eastern Conference contenders tips off wall-to-wall action that also features a showdown between Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo and a highly anticipated rematch from opening night between the Lakers and Clippers. Need a primer? We've got you covered!

Micah Adams

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Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

With no games on Christmas Day in Australia, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into Tuesday's slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden makes history with another 40-point game

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

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Russ drops 40 as Rockets snap Clippers' home win streak

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

Yash Matange

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How to watch the Christmas Day games

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

NBA.com Staff

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Checking in on the wild MVP race

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

Scott Rafferty

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How far did the Sixers rise?

The Bucks and Lakers entered the week comfortably ahead of the pack with their highly anticipated heavyweight showdown looming large. Who else made waves in this week's NBA Power Rankings?

Kyle Irving

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Rockets, Thunder complete epic comeback wins

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

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's scores: Clutch Lillard buries Suns

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

NBA.com Staff

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The cacophonous chorus of James Harden

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

Sidd Sinha

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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!

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Saturday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden drops 50 — again

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

Scott Rafferty

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NBA stars' performances on Christmas

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

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.

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star Moment: Harden goes off for 55 points

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

Benyam Kidane

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Game winners galore: Rose & Bjelica drain game-winners

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

Yash Matange

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Recap of Tuesday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA denies Rockets protest over loss to Spurs

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

NBA.com Staff

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Relive T-Mac's 13 points in 35 seconds

This week in NBA history includes Tracy McGrady scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds to stun the Spurs. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

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How many spots did the 76ers move up?

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

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets win as Russ & Harden take over in 4th

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

Yash Matange

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Red-hot Rockets hold off Raptors in second half

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

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

NBA.com Staff

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Will Harden score more than 81 this season?

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

NBA.com Staff

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Making sense of Spurs bizarre 2OT comeback win over Rockets

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

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

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

NBA.com Staff

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Harden erupts for 60 points in three quarters

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

Benyam Kidane

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Harden, Westbrook carry shorthanded Rockets to win

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

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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When will teams debut new uniforms?

NBA teams are unveiling their "City" uniforms for the 2019-20 season. When will they first take the floor in them? Check out what we've seen so far plus details on when each team is scheduled to wear them.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Luka joins elite company in win vs. Rockets

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

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Kawhi drains game-winner, Clips win 6th straight at home

Behind 26 points second-half points from Lou Williams, the Clippers overcame a 11-point third quarter deficit to improve to 10-1 at the Staples Center.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden is the new MVP favourite

James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Carlan Gay

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Rockets extend win streak to eight games

James Harden scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double and Clint Capela produced a 20/20 game to lead the Rockets to a 132-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

For the fourth straight week, there's a change at the top! LeBron James and the Lakers are back at No. 1 while the James Harden and the Rockets have blasted their way into the top five of this week's NBA Power Rankings.

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden continues scoring tear with 49 in win

James Harden's scoring average of 39.0 points per game through 13 games is second only to Wilt Chamberlain as the Rockets continue to remain unbeaten whenever their former MVP scores 40-plus.

Yash Matange

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Harden joins Wilt in record book

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Saturday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3 vs. Pistons

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden torches Clippers with 47 points

James Harden scored 17 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to lead the Houston Rockets to a 102-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

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Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Thursday, headlined by James Harden's 47 points in a win over the Clippers and the Celtics winning a league-best 9th straight game.

NBA.com Staff

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Will "6 seconds or less" work?

Once upon a time, Mike D'Antoni revolutionized the way we think about offence. Less than a month into tinkering with his high-octane MVP backcourt, he's borrowing a page from his past in hopes that it will finally lead to winning big.

Sidd Sinha

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Tuesday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Tuesday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Can Harden average 40 points per game?

James Harden poured in 42 points in a near triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists in the Rockets win over the Bulls. The All-Star guard has now scored over 40 points in four of his nine games this season. Could he potentially average over 40.0 points per game this season?

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's scores: Doncic stuffs the stat sheet vs. Grizzlies

Five games of NBA action Sunday, headlined by big performances from James Harden and Luka Doncic, while the Celtics make it seven wins in a row. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Carmelo '2000 percent' sure he still wants to play

Anthony hasn't played in the NBA since Nov. 9, 2018, when he made his return to Oklahoma City as a member of the Houston Rockets.

Scott Rafferty

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Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

There's a new No. 1 in this week's power rankings! In addition to the big change at the top, the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are among those making moves up the ladder. See who else is rising and falling in the latest update!

Kyle Irving

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Harden, Rockets shoot 21 3s in win vs. the Warriors

The Rockets took a double-digit lead with a 21-6 run to end the first half and never looked back. The win is the team's third straight at the Toyota Center after losing their home opener.

Yash Matange

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Thursday's action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden scores 44 as Rockets edge Grizzlies

Harden recorded his 80th career 40-point game to pass Allen Iverson for fifth on the all-time list.

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways: Heat's 46-point first quarter sets up big win

The Miami Heat move to 5-1 on the season after a comfortable 129-100 win over the Houston Rockets, set up by a 46-point first quarter outburst.

Benyam Kidane

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Live blog of Monday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Monday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden scores 59 as Rockets edge Wizards 159-158

The Rockets win their third straight game in a high-scoring affair against the Washington Wizards.

Yash Matange

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Ranking the best centres in the NBA

Is Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic at No. 1? Did Al Horford crack the top 5? Who just missed out? Our NBA.com Staff ranks the best centres in the NBA entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

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1st week takeaways from around the NBA

How good is Trae Young? Is Karl Anthony-Towns the league's MVP? Is it over for the Warriors dynasty? Takeaways from a chaotic first week.

Carlan Gay

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Westbrook, Harden lead Houston past OKC

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

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Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

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Westbrook passes Magic in history books

Russell Westbrook now has 139 triple-doubles in his NBA career, the second-most all-time.

Scott Rafferty

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Recap of Sunday's action

Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

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How Westbrook & Russell fared in their debuts

On a short three-game slate, a couple of All-Stars made debuted for their new teams. We take a look at their first performances in front of their home crowd.

Yash Matange

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Antetokounmpo triple-double leads Bucks over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, as the Bucks outscored the Rockets 39-24 in the fourth to steal the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

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Friday recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

Three big games around the Association today, with the Hawks, Bucks and Clippers all picking up wins. If you missed any of the action, we had you covered right here with one-stop shop for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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The 14 players that can win the MVP

Historic levels of star talent spread across a wide-open league sets the stage for an MVP race featuring far more candidates than usual with the potential for unexpected turns around every corner. There are favourites and there are darkhorses. Here's how each and every one of them could win it.

Micah Adams

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Who starts at No. 1 in Power Rankings entering the season?

Is LeBron or Kawhi in the top spot? Are the Bucks or Sixers atop the East? Check out this week's NBA Power Rankings to take stock of all 30 teams heading into the regular season.

K Irving and Mic...

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Who will lead the NBA in scoring this season?

Will it be James Harden for the third straight season? Or will Giannis Antetokounmpo or Stephen Curry surpass the Houston Rockets superstar?

NBA.com Staff

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Predicting All-NBA First Team this season

Will Damian Lillard challenged Stephen Curry or James Harden? Who gets left off among LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Should Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid be the favourite at the 5? Is there someone else primed for a darkhorse run to All-NBA First Team honours?

NBA.com Staff

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Making the case for teams to win the West

The West is as deep as its ever been and with the balance of power, the playoffs will be an all-out brawl. How can each contender in the West make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

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Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

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Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

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Ranking the best shooting guards in the NBA

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

Gilbert McGregor

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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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Will Rockets reach new heights with Westbrook?

The Rockets made a bold move this offseason in trading Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook. Will it pay off?

Scott Rafferty

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Harden interested in playing in 2020 Olympics

Harden joins a growing list of NBA All-Stars interested in representing Team USA at the 2020 Olympics.

Scott Rafferty

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The 30 best players in the NBA

Kawhi, Giannis or LeBron? Curry or Harden? Did Ben Simmons make the cut? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

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Trade destinations for Iguodala

The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trades for Andre Iguodala. Which teams should be interested in the three-time NBA champion?

Scott Rafferty

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Fact or Fiction for biggest Rockets storylines

Should the Rockets be favoured in the West? Will Russell Westbrook average another triple-double? Are James Harden's days of being a top-3 MVP candidate over? Our NBA.com Staff plays Fact or Fiction for the biggest storylines for the new-look Rockets entering the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

Is there a world in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two best players in the league? What if Kristaps Porzingis is fully healed and suits up next to an even better version of Luka Doncic? Would it be that crazy if Klay Thompson returned and the Splash Brothers once again rolled as an unstoppable tag-team?

Micah Adams

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Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

Kyle Irving

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Aussie William McDowell-White signs two-way contract with Houston Rockets

Australian forward William McDowell-White has signed a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets

Kyle Irving

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Report: Eric Gordon agrees to $75.6 million extension

Gordon was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020.

Scott Rafferty

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Where does Simmons/Richardson rank among all 30 backcourts?

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzz-worthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? How good will the duo of Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell be while Golden State awaits the return of Klay Thompson? Will Ben Simmons thrive next to his new backcourt partner?

Micah Adams

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Is Harden better than Kobe or Wade at 30?

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

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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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Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

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NBA style icon P.J. Tucker takes on Paris Men's Fashion Week

P.J. Tucker takes us behind the scenes of his recent trip to France for Paris Men's Fashion Week.

Benyam Kidane

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All-Decade Team: Best NBA players of the 2010s

Fifteen players were chosen by a panel of NBA.com and NBA TV producers and analysts. The players were split into three teams consisting of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players.

K Arnold - NBA.com

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Melo: 'I know I can still play'

Carmelo Anthony says he has been in the gym "every single day" as he attempts to make his way back onto an NBA roster.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: 76ers to host Bucks on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

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Why everyone is wrong about Chris Paul

He's missed 20 games each of the last three years. He's a 6'0" point guard that just turned 34. He's owed $124 million dollars over the next three seasons. And he was just traded away by a contender in search of a younger, more explosive upgrade. The conventional wisdom suggests that Chris Paul's days as a landscape shifting All-Star are over. But what if conventional wisdom is wrong?

Micah Adams

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Brickley: Melo 100% NBA ready, 'wants to have a farewell season'

Carmelo Anthony's last stint in the NBA lasted just 10 games with the Houston Rockets last season. Will we see him get another shot?

Benyam Kidane

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Can Westbrook bring back 'Seven Seconds or Less'?

The Rockets have played at a slower pace each season Mike D'Antoni has been head coach, but adding Russell Westbrook gives them one of the best transition scorers in the league. Could it be the key to them winning the title next season?

Scott Rafferty

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Westbrook 'not worried about' fit alongside Harden

Over the past five seasons, James Harden and Russell Westbrook rank first and second in the NBA for usage rate.

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.

G McGregor and K...

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Division Rankings: Can anyone catch up with Rockets?

It's been a busy offseason for the Southwest Division, but not much has changed up top heading into the season — the Rockets lead the way, with the Spurs, Mavericks and Pelicans fighting for a spot in the playoffs while the Grizzlies continue to rebuild.

Scott Rafferty

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Clippers targeted Harden & Beal before George trade

The Los Angeles Clippers were committed to finding an All-Star running mate for Kawhi Leonard.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Harden on CP3 relationship: 'We're good'

Reports emerged of a fractured relationship between James Harden and Chris Paul following their playoff exit last season.

Benyam Kidane

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CP3 expected to start season with Thunder

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, discussions surrounding a trade for Chris Paul “are parked” and there is an “increasing expectation” he will start next season in Oklahoma City.

Benyam Kidane

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Westbrook's complicated fit with Harden, Rockets

There are ways in which Russell Westbrook could make the Houston Rockets better next season, but his fit alongside James Harden is complicated to say the least.

Scott Rafferty

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Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

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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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Report: Anthony Bennett, Rockets agree to deal

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Tyson Chandler joining Rockets

The reunion of James Harden and Russell Westbrook "seems to have played a part" in Tyson Chandler joining the team, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

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Rockets' 2020 title odds shift following trade

The NBA landscape for the 2019/20 season took another twist today, following the Houston Rockets' trade for Russell Westbrook.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA world reacts to Russ-CP3 trade

The NBA off-season is showing no signs of slowing down, with another blockbuster deal lighting up Twitter.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Westbrook traded to Rockets for CP3, picks

Russell Westbrook will be reunited with former teammate James Harden in Houston, forming another new dynamic duo in the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

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What to watch: Vegas Summer League Day 5

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Potential trade destinations for Westbrook

Reports have surfaced that Westbrook's time in Oklahoma City could be coming to an end. Which teams should go after the former MVP?

Kyle Irving

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Seven Aussies set to compete in Las Vegas Summer League

Las Vegas Summer League tips off Saturday, with another wave of Aussies looking to secure spots on NBA rosters for next season.

Benyam Kidane

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6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

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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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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?

G McGregor and K...

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Rockets to pursue Butler in free agency

The Houston Rockets are reportedly targeting Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler in free agency, in a potential sign-and-trade.

Benyam Kidane

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Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

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Chris Paul on Rockets future: 'I'll be in Houston, I'm happy about that'

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul denies he demanded a trade this off-season, says he is 'happy' looking ahead to next season.

Benyam Kidane

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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2019 NBA Awards show

Here's all the information you need to know about the 2019 NBA Awards show.

NBA.com Staff

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McDowell-White signs Exhibit 10 deal with Rockets

Australian point guard William McDowell-White will play for the Houston Rockets at Summer League after signing an Exhibit 10 deal.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Draft 2019: A complete history of Australians in the NBA Draft

Ben Simmons and Andrew Bogut highlight the deep history of Australian's being picked in the NBA Draft.

James McKern

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Report: CP3 wants out of Houston

According to reports, Chris Paul and James Harden are having trouble in Houston.

Carlan Gay

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Ralph Sampson's OG Puma's set for re-release

Ralph Sampson may have retired from the NBA in 1992, but his presence in the league remains with the re-release of his signature Puma OG sneaker set to hit shelves.

James McKern

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NBA announces All-NBA teams

Antetokounmpo and Harden were unanimous selections to the First Team and were joined by Stephen Curry, Paul George and Nikola Jokić. Ben Simmons narrowly missed the cut, earning seven Third Team votes.

NBA.com Staff

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What's next for the Rockets?

For the second consecutive year and the fourth time in five seasons, the Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors. Where do they go from here?

S Rafferty and G...

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Takeaways: Warriors defeat Rockets, advance to WCF

Stephen Curry (33 points in the second half) and Klay Thompson (27 points) set the tone for the Warriors as they earned a hard-fought road win to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the fifth-straight year.

G McGregor and J...

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Warriors advance to WCF

The Golden State have booked their spot in the Western Conference Finals by defeating the Houston Rockets on the road in an epic Game 6 duel that went down to the wire.

NBA.com Staff

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Injury analysis: Kevin Durant

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Durant out for rest of series

Durant suffered the injury with a couple of minutes remaining in the third quarter of Game 5.

Scott Rafferty

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Kerr channels inner Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp

Warriors' head coach compared the fight shown by his players in Game 5 to that displayed by Liverpool FC in their Champions League semifinal comeback win against the FC Barcelona just a day earlier.

Yash Matange

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Keys to Warriors' Game 5 win vs. the Rockets

With only five points being the margin of defeat, it was another close game in this Rockets-Warriors series and yet another win for the home team.

K Irving and Yas...

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NBA Twitter shows support to KD after injury

Durant, who strained his right calf in the Warriors win, exited the game with 2:05 remaining in the third quarter

Yash Matange

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Warriors edge Rockets to take Game 5

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

Gilbert McGregor

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

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Four things to watch in Thursday's Game 5s

The NBA playoffs continue with a pair of big Game 5s as the Celtics look to extend their series with a win over the Bucks while the Rockets and Warriors jockey for control in a pivotal game.

C Gay and Gilber...

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Harden: 'Every possession is a fight'

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are locked at 2-2 as the series now moves to the Bay Area for Game 5.

Benyam Kidane

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Rockets grind out Game 4 to tie series

James Harden and PJ Tucker lead the Rockets to a grind out win over the Golden State Warriors to tie the series at 2-2.

Carlan Gay

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Harden scores 38 points in Game 4 victory

The series is now tied at 2-2, with Game 5 to be played in Golden State later this week.

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Tuesday's Game 4s

As the Conference Semifinals continue, the Celtics and Rockets are out to get back on even footing in their respective series'.

Benyam Kidane

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Kerr says Cousins could make shock playoff return from injury

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr say Damian Jones will be cleared contact next week, while DeMarcus Cousins could yet make a shock return from a quad injury.

Benyam Kidane

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Harden, Durant put on a show as Rockets win OT thriller

The Houston Rockets are on the board, hanging on in overtime to secure a 126-121 win over the Golden State Warriors.

B Kidane and Sco...

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Curry makes no excuses after miserable Game 3

"If I'm on the court, I have to produce," Curry said after the loss.

Scott Rafferty

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Harden leads Rockets to OT win over Warriors

After dropping the first two games of the series, the Rockets look to respond by defending their home court against the Warriors in Game 3.

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Can Curry get going in Game 3?

Stephen Curry is playing fine this postseason for regular standards but the Warriors' superstar hasn't been himself so far versus the Rockets – will that change in Game 3?

Kyle Irving

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One thing the Rockets needs to change in Game 3

The Houston Rockets have been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and it needs to stop if they're going to have a chance in the series.

Carlan Gay

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Kerr thinks 'obvious' Durant is best in the league

Steve Kerr has already compared KD to MJ and thinks it's clear that Durant is the best player in the NBA today.

Carlan Gay

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KD on playoffs: 'This time of year is what I’m geared for'

Kevin Durant is playing at an elite level in the playoffs and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon.

Carlan Gay

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