After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board
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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?
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P.J. Tucker takes us behind the scenes of his recent trip to France for Paris Men's Fashion Week.
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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.
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Carmelo Anthony says he has been in the gym "every single day" as he attempts to make his way back onto an NBA roster.
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
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?
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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?
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?
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Over the past five seasons, James Harden and Russell Westbrook rank first and second in the NBA for usage rate.
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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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.
The Los Angeles Clippers were committed to finding an All-Star running mate for Kawhi Leonard.
Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.
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Reports emerged of a fractured relationship between James Harden and Chris Paul following their playoff exit last season.
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.
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.
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?
Seven Australian's hit the court in Las Vegas at the 2019 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League.
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.
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.
The NBA landscape for the 2019/20 season took another twist today, following the Houston Rockets' trade for Russell Westbrook.
The NBA off-season is showing no signs of slowing down, with another blockbuster deal lighting up Twitter.
Russell Westbrook will be reunited with former teammate James Harden in Houston, forming another new dynamic duo in the NBA.
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.
Reports have surfaced that Westbrook's time in Oklahoma City could be coming to an end. Which teams should go after the former MVP?
Las Vegas Summer League tips off Saturday, with another wave of Aussies looking to secure spots on NBA rosters for next season.
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.
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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.
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?
The Houston Rockets are reportedly targeting Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler in free agency, in a potential sign-and-trade.
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?
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Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul denies he demanded a trade this off-season, says he is 'happy' looking ahead to next season.
Here's all the information you need to know about the 2019 NBA Awards show.
Australian point guard William McDowell-White will play for the Houston Rockets at Summer League after signing an Exhibit 10 deal.
Ben Simmons and Andrew Bogut highlight the deep history of Australian's being picked in the NBA Draft.
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According to reports, Chris Paul and James Harden are having trouble in Houston.
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.
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.
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?
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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.
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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.
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.
Durant suffered the injury with a couple of minutes remaining in the third quarter of Game 5.
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.
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.
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Durant, who strained his right calf in the Warriors win, exited the game with 2:05 remaining in the third quarter
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.
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.
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.
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The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are locked at 2-2 as the series now moves to the Bay Area for Game 5.
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.
The series is now tied at 2-2, with Game 5 to be played in Golden State later this week.
As the Conference Semifinals continue, the Celtics and Rockets are out to get back on even footing in their respective series'.
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.
The Houston Rockets are on the board, hanging on in overtime to secure a 126-121 win over the Golden State Warriors.
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"If I'm on the court, I have to produce," Curry said after the loss.
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.
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?
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.
Steve Kerr has already compared KD to MJ and thinks it's clear that Durant is the best player in the NBA today.
Kevin Durant is playing at an elite level in the playoffs and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a huge role in the Bucks bouncing back from a disappointing Game 1 loss with a dominating Game 2 win.
Houston Rockets guard James Harden suffered a lacerated left eyelid after a run in with Warriors forward Draymond Green.
The Warriors used a balanced scoring effort from Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to sneak out another win at Oracle Arena and take a 2-0 series lead
The Warriors protected their home floor and now take a 2-0 series lead to Houston.
As the Conference Semifinals continue, here are a few things to keep an eye on as both the Bucks and Rockets look to avoid falling behind two games to open their respective series.
The NBA released the last two minute report on Monday confirming that the non-call on James Harden's 3-point attempt late in Game 1 was correct.
Kevin Durant has been on an offensive tear over the past four games and he turned it on once again on Monday and drew the praise of his head coach.
An all round contribution led by his defensive assignment earns Celtics' Al Horford the Player of the Day ahead of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.
Two of the hottest shooting teams in the NBA put on a classic duel in the opening game of their second round series as the Warriors earned the Game 1 victory.
The Celtics and Warriors picked up Game 1 wins in a pair of Conference Semifinals matchups
Can Harden solidify his comparison to MJ by taking down the Warriors just as His Airness had to do when he defeated the Pistons?
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The Conference Semifinals begin Sunday, April 28. Check below for times and dates of the entire second round
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were both listed as 'questionable' on the Warriors' injury report as the two guards each battle a right ankle sprain
The Rockets came agonizingly close to knocking off the Warriors last season, but they can use the lessons they learned from that loss to finally get over that hump.
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The Rockets remember who eliminated them from the playoffs last season, they'll have the opportunity to return the favour when they take on the Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals matchup.
Including the regular season and playoffs, the Rockets are 8-6 against the Warriors over the last two seasons. After coming close to knocking off the champs in last year's Conference Finals, the Rockets will get their shot at redemption. Can they pull it off this time?
Are the Warriors in trouble? How does Russell Westbrook bounce back next season? Is Damian Lillard gearing up for a Cinderella run? Which team holds the upper hand in the East? Our Global NBA.com staff breaks down the biggest lessons we learned from a thrilling 1st Round.
Lou Williams' fourth quarter takeover earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Kevin Durant, Montrezl Harrell and James Harden.
The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors will look to close their respective series in a pair of Game 5s.
Clint Capela didn't waste time getting to the point after dispatching the Jazz in five games. He wants his chance now to do the same to the defending champion Warriors.
James Harden's 26 points led the way as Houston eliminated Utah from the postseason in five games for the second-straight year. For more on how they got it done, here are four takeaways from the Rockets Game 5 win.
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Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to victory, saying post-game that the Jazz still have another gear.
The Utah Jazz force a Game 5 back in Houston with an inspiring Game 4 win, sparked by Donovan Mitchell's scoring outburst in the fourth quarter.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant display in Detroit earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Donovan Mitchell, Derrick Favors and James Harden.
Today's two-game slate features a pair of Game 4s in which the Bucks and Rockets both look to advance to the second round. Follow along below for quarter-by-quarter updates from each game.
The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking for their first playoff series win since 2001 by sweeping the Detroit Pistons while the Houston Rockets will look to sweep the Utah Jazz and make their fourth Conference semifinals appearance in the last five years.
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.
The Houston Rockets established a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Utah Jazz with a Game 3 win, but for James Harden, it was a shooting performance to forget.
Despite a rough shooting game on James Harden's part, the Houston Rockets persevered through the Jazz's tough defence to come out victorious.
Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin
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
Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Sunday.
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?
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After winning Game 1 by 32 points, James Harden and the Houston Rockets clinched another comfortable win in Game 2, winning 118-98.
James Harden's triple-double guides the Houston Rockets to a 2-0 series lead, earning him Player of the Day honours over Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Giannis Anetokounmpo.
Five things to keep your eye on during three pivotal Game 2 battles that are set to take place on Thursday.
If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 2 of Pacers vs. Celtics, Pistons vs. Bucks and Jazz vs. Rockets.
James Harden and the Houston Rockets tipped-off their 2019 postseason in the best way possible - a blowout win at home and 1-0 series lead.
Day 2 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs is in the books. Unlike Day 1, there were no upsets, as each home team took care of business.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory and secured the Player of the Day, edging out Damian Lillard, James Harden and Enes Kanter.
There's lots at stake with the game's biggest stars this postseason. Will Kevin Durant win a third straight Finals MVP? Will Stephen Curry finally win his first Finals MVP? Will James Harden lead the Rockets to the NBA Finals? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo complete his transformation into the next face of the league? Will Joel Embiid complete The Process? Will Kawhi Leonard or Kyrie Irving fuel a Finals run ahead of free agency?
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The No. 4 Houston Rockets will face Joe Ingles and the No. 5 Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.
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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
The race for playoff seedings will come down to the final day of the regular season, with plenty of games impacting the final seedings.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's All-Star duo of Paul George and Russell Westbrook led a furious fourth quarter comeback, outscoring the Houston Rockets 27-12 over the last nine minutes of the game.
There were 11 games on Wednesday (AEST) and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.
The Jazz have secured a playoff spot for the third consecutive season but with the standings so close in the Western Conference, the final few games of the season will dramatically impact Utah's outlook going into the playoffs.
The Houston Rockets knocked down 27 three-pointers in their 149-113 win over the Phoenix Suns, setting a new NBA record.
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
There's a jam-packed slate this Saturday with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications
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.
The Houston Rockets won their 50th game of the season, recording at least 50 wins for the third straight season and they did it in record-breaking fashion from beyond the arc.
There are four games ahead on tonight's slate. Check here for scores and all of the best highlights from the action.
The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward
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Harden led the Rockets to a victory over the Kings on Sunday with 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It's the fifth time in his career that he's scored 50 points and recorded a triple-double in the same game, the most in NBA history.
A big day in the NBA on Friday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.
Who is your MVP pick, James Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo?
With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.
The Milwaukee Bucks used a huge third quarter run to cruise to a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets.
We asked our NBA.com Staff the question ahead of today's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.
The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip
There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, including the Warriors looking to bounce back as they host the Pistons. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.
James Harden put on a show in Houston, tying his career-high with 61 points as the Rockets edge the Spurs 111-105.
Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Saturday's slate of games.
The reigning MVP shot an efficient 7-for-10 from the field, 3-for-4 from 3-point range and 10-for-12 from the free throw line. He couldn't be stopped.
There are seven games to look forward to on Saturday, headlined by D'Angelo Russell returning to Los Angeles to take on his former team. Follow along for updated scores and highlights for each game.
A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors.
Jonas Valanciunas scored a career-high 33 points, including a clutch free throw with 0.1 seconds on the clock in overtime to defeat the Houston Rockets
Harden's ball-handling was on full display Tuesday night as he dazzled the State Farm Arena crowd with the highlight of the night en route to his 49th 30-point game of the season.
As the Rockets sweep the season series with the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden continues to rack up scoring records.
With six games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.
The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10
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With eight games around the Association, there was no shortage of action headlined by the 76ers win over the Bucks and LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.
Catch up on all the days scores and top highlights, headlined by big performances from MVP contenders James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
On Friday, the Nuggets All-Star made his third go-ahead shot in the final five seconds of a game this season. How have Paul George, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo fared in the same situation?
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It was Cousins who stole the show in Golden State's win over Houston. The six-time All-Star scored 27 points and dished out a season-high seven assists.
Klay Thompson has now made 200 3-pointers in seven consecutive seasons. That puts the five-time All-Star in some pretty rare company.
There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.
The Rockets finished with a league-best 67 wins last year and nearly knocked out the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Through 25 games this season they were in 14th place in the West, but have since taken off. Is Houston better than it was a year ago?
With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.
Houston is playing its best basketball at the best possible time – the playoff push. Take a look inside the Rockets' current streak to see how they will now be well-prepared to make a deep run in the postseason.
The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.
With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the live scores and top highlights, right here.
The 76ers shot the worst 3-point percentage of any NBA team this season (11.5 percent) in the loss to the Rockets.
James Harden is the reigning MVP. Chris Paul is one of the best pure point guards of all-time. As Ben Simmons continues to forge his own identity, there are several skills he could learn from the Rockets' duo to help make the evolution from burgeoning All-Star to legitimate superstar.
More times than not, the MVP comes a team that finishes with the NBA's best record. Throw in historic two-way excellence and Giannis Antetokounmpo may have began to slam the door shut on the MVP debate.
With six games on the NBA schedule today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Rockets' thrilling win over the Raptors and the Celtics' big win on the road against the Warriors. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, right here.
It was a game of runs but the Rockets struck last. They have swept the season series against the Raptors and have won six consecutive games.
The Rockets put their five-game win streak on the line Wednesday when they travel to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Raptors.
The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.
With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.
Keep up with all the biggest highlights and stories from six-game night in the NBA.
The league's leading scorer delivered his sixth 50-point performance of the 2018-19 season and finishes the month of February averaging 37.2 points per game.
With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!
NBA.com recently sat down with The Iceman to chat about the way he views the evolution of the game, James Harden's record-breaking season and Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential to become one of the NBA's best player.
41.1 points per game. A historic usage rate. A boatload of step back 3-pointers. Those are just some of the things we'll remember from James Harden's streak.
With 11 games on the NBA slate today, there was no shortage of intriguing matchups. Catch up with all the scores and highlights throughout the day, right here!
Trae Young notched a career-high with 36 points on the same night that James Harden's 30-plus-point streak came to an end.
The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?
For the majority of the season, the MVP discussion has been a two-horse race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. Thanks to the sterling play of Paul George, we now have a third serious contender.
A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets
The Rockets have won four consecutive regular season games over the Warriors, the only team to do so in the Steve Kerr era
LeBron James finished with a 29-point double-double to push a late comeback over the Rockets. James Harden just barely kept his 30-point streak alive before fouling out with 1:24 left in the game.
After a three-day hiatus, the NBA is back! With six games of action and some of the league's top teams on display we have you covered with highlights, box scores and more
With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.
We've got 11 games on deck on Thursday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the Pacers and Bucks. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.
For the fifth consecutive year LeBron James reigns atop NBA players with his earning prowess unmatched among his peers.
James Harden poured in 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals to lead the Rockets to a 120-104 win over the Mavs.
A matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder headlines a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Follow along for box scores, play-by-plays and highlights.
Paul George scored 45 points, while Russell Westbrook recorded his ninth-straight triple-double as OKC edged the Rockets 117-112 in a thriller.
Rockets vs. Thunder headlines a busy Sunday of NBA action. Follow along for box scores, play-by-plays and highlights.
With the passing of the NBA Trade Deadline, who does Las Vegas have as the favourites to win the NBA Finals?
Reports indicate that the Mavericks and Kings have agreed on a deal that sends Harrison Barnes to Sacramento in exchange for Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph.
According to multiple reports, the Rockets, Kings and Cavaliers have agreed upon a deal centred around Iman Shumpert that includes several players.
Today's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.
James Harden has now scored 30 points or more in 27 consecutive games after pouring in 44 in the Rockets past the Suns.
There were six games of NBA action today with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest.
Two of the NBA's most explosive scorers are set to collide in Phoenix. Devin Booker outplayed James Harden when they last met over a year ago and since then has taken on a role with the Suns reminiscent of Harden with the Rockets.
It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Sunday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.
The reigning MVP extended his historic scoring streak to 25 but it was simply not enough as Nikola Jokic nearly recorded a triple-double and the deep Nuggets roster showed up big time.
Saturday's five game slate included some marquee matchups including Kyrie Irving at the Garden and two of the best teams in the West going head to head.
James Harden's step-back gets a lot of the attention, but it's a different shot that has made him the NBA's most explosive scorer.
Harden scored 37 points on 11-for-32 shooting from the field and 6-for-18 from the 3-point line. The Rockets lost by a final score of 121-116.
The Warriors perfect week kept them atop the rankings while teams inside the top-10 shuffled around. The Jazz and Nets continue to make a case to slide into a top-10 spot
Today's slate features nine games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.
From an explosive first half from the Rockets to a late run by the Raptors that set Kawhi Leonard up for a game-winning 3-pointer.
Thanks to an astonishing January in which he's averaging over 45 points per game, James Harden has emerged as the clear front runner for the MVP award. But it's a long season and with Chris Paul on the verge of returning, could he slow down and leave the door open for a second-half push from one of the other contenders?
James Harden is in the midst of a truly historic January. Here's a look back at how Harden compares to the other most prolific scoring sprees in NBA history.
The All-Star starters were announced on Thursday which means it's time to look at the reserves. Here's the All-Star case for each of the players that could get voted in by the coaches.
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James Harden and Kobe Bryant are now the only players in NBA history to score 60-plus at Madison Square Garden as a visitor.
Today's slate of action featured 10 games and plenty of must-see action. Catch up on the best from the day, right here!
Devin Booker told NBA.com that he watched a lot of James Harden in the summer. It shows in the way he's passing the ball this season.
James Harden continued his scoring streak with 37 points, but it wasn't enough as the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a comfortable 121-93 win art home.
In 10 games with the Houston Rockets this season, Carmelo Anthony averaged 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest. He hasn't played since Nov. 8.
With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.
Harden averaged 54.3 points per game last week and Russell led the Nets to victories over the Celtics, Rockets and Magic.
