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Harden (hamstring) available for Game 5

The Nets have listed James Harden from available for Game 5 of their second-round series with the Bucks. Here's everything we know about the injury the three-time scoring champion is dealing with.

Scott Rafferty

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What to watch: Nets, Bucks look to take 3-2 series lead

With the series tied at 2-2, a lot is at stake in the pivotal Game 5. Can the Nets rally behind Kevin Durant and overcome their injuries or will the Bucks ride their momentum?

Yash Matange

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Tucker's defence setting the tone for Bucks

Tucker held Durant to nine points on 25 percent shooting as his primary defender as the Bucks turned up the physicality on the defensive end in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

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Kyrie exits Game 4 with ankle injury

The Nets ruled Kyrie Irving out for the remainder of Game 4 after the All-Star guard suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter. Below, we've got you covered with everything we know about the severity of the injury.

Gilbert McGregor

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Bucks flex defensive muscle in impressive Game 4 win

The Bucks, who were led by 34 points and 12 rebounds from two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, held the Nets under 100 points for the second consecutive game, a defensive performance that was fuelled by the physicality and toughness of midseason acquisition P.J. Tucker. The series now heads back to Brooklyn tied at two games apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

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Finalists announced for first Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social award

Carmelo Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris, Jrue Holiday and Juan Toscano-Anderson have been selected as the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. The new annual award, named after six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged.

Official Release

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Middleton downplays big bounce-back Game 3 performance

After averaging 15.0 points in the first two games, going 13-of-43 (30-.2 percent) from the field, Middleton finished strong in Game 3 with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-25 shooting from the field and a playoff career-high 15 rebounds..

Yash Matange

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Bucks hang on against Nets in Game 3

It wasn't pretty, but all the Milwaukee Bucks needed was a win and they got it in Game 3. Behind big performances from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee survived to pull out the 86-83 win on their home floor.

Kane Pitman

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Have the Nets solved Giannis?

Everyone knew that if the Nets contained the two-time league MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, their chances of advancing to the Conference Finals would greatly increase. What comes as a surprise is that Blake Griffin is central to Brooklyn's impressive plan to slow the Greek Freak down and eliminate the Bucks.

Scott Rafferty

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Complete history of DPOY winners

By winning the 2020-21 Defensive Player of the Year award, Rudy Gobert becomes the fourth player in NBA history to win the award at least thrice.

NBA.com Staff

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Soundsystem: What can the Bucks do to make this a series?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis says Bucks must take care of business at home

The Bucks find themselves down 0-2 after a lacklustre performance agains the Nets, slumping to their second-largest defeat in franchise playoff history.

Benyam Kidane

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Nash discusses KD's high-efficiency play after Gm. 2

"It's really hard to tell the difference," Nash said postgame on how close the 2014 league MVP looks to pre-injury KD. Durant scored a super-efficient game-high 32 as the Nets led by as many as 49 in Game 2 before cruising to a 125-86 victory.

Yash Matange

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KD and the Nets blitz Bucks to take 2-0 lead

The Brooklyn Nets remain scary. Kevin Durant poured in 32 points and Kyrie Irving added 22 as the Nets blew the game out in the first quarter and never looked back on their way to a 2-0 lead.

Kane Pitman

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Nets are unguardable even without Harden

The Nets lost James Harden early in Game 1 due to a hamstring injury, but it didn't stop them from cruising to a victory over the Bucks behind the play of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. More than anything, it was a reminder of how dominant the Nets have been offensively all season long with two of their three All-Stars on the court.

Scott Rafferty

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Harden (hamstring) ruled out for Game 2

James Harden suffered a right hamstring injury 43 seconds into Brooklyn's Game 1 win over Milwaukee and did not return.

Scott Rafferty

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Harden suffers hamstring injury in Game 1

Harden, who missed 21 games this season with a hamstring injury, exited the game just 43 seconds into the contest.

Benyam Kidane

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Griffin stepping up as Nets x-factor

Griffin turned in a strong performance on both ends in Game 1 with 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Nets take a 1-0 series lead with a 115-107 win over the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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Irving, Durant power Nets to Game 1 win

Despite losing James Harden to a hamstring injury in the first minute of the game, the Brooklyn Nets overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1, 115-107 to take a 1-0 series lead.

Benyam Kidane

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Re-tooled Bucks ready for postseason run behind Giannis

Over the past three years, the Milwaukee Bucks have transformed their roster under head coach Mike Budenholzer. After a first round sweep of the Miami Heat, is this the best version of the Bucks we have seen in the Giannis Antetokounmpo era?

Kane Pitman

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Holiday wins NBA's Sportsmanship award

The annual award is designed to honour a player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.

Official Release

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KD relishing matchup with Giannis

The two former MVPs headline a star-studded second round clash in the Eastern Conference as two of the premier forwards in the game go toe-to-toe.

Benyam Kidane

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Preview: Will winner of Nets-Bucks reach NBA Finals?

The Nets have defeated the Celtics in five games, advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2014. Awaiting them is Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, who walked through their first-round matchup in four games, setting the stage for one of the best series the 2021 NBA Playoffs will have to offer.

Kyle Irving

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Giannis' triple-double powers Bucks to sweep

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge in Milwaukee's Game 4 victory over Miami with his first career postseason triple-double. In sweeping the Heat in the first round, the Bucks advance to the second round where they'll face either the Nets or Celtics.

Scott Rafferty

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DiVincenzo out for rest of playoffs

Bucks starting guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered an ankle injury in the team's blowout Game 3 victory over the Heat. Milwaukee announced on Friday that DiVincenzo will miss the remainder of the playoffs after being diagnosed with a torn ligament in his left ankle.

Kyle Irving

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Giannis' patience has turned him a virtue

The Greek Freak has always been an offensive force with the ability to dominate the paint like few we've seen before. This season, he's added a little change of pace to his game that has turned him into even more of a matchup nightmare.

Carlan Gay

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What to watch for in Sunday's playoff games

Sunday's busy slate consists of four playoff games, a pair of Game 4s and a pair of Game 3s. The Bucks will look to sweep the Heat, the Trail Blazers will try and even the series with the Nuggets, the 76ers look to keep the Wizards winless and the Grizzlies and Jazz aim to take a one-game lead in their series. Here are a couple of things to watch for in Saturday's games.

Kyle Irving

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Giannis credits team defence for big Game 3 win

"Defence, we set the tone early in this game," Giannis Antetokounmpo said postgame about how Game 3 was won. After winning Game 2 by 34 points, Milwaukee come out firing on the road in Game 3. Leading by 32 at one point, they outperformed the hosts on both ends for a dominating 113-84 win.

Yash Matange

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Bucks destroy Heat to take 3-0 lead

Comprehensive. The Bucks blew out the Heat for the second time in a row and now take a 3-0 lead in what was widely tipped to be a competitive series. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday controlled the game on both ends as the Bucks cruised to another win.

Kane Pitman

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What to watch in Friday's Game 3s

We're six days into the 2021 NBA Playoffs and the action continues with three Game 3s. With each series switching locations, can Miami step up in a must-win situation? Will Los Angeles and Portland take advantage of stealing home court? Keep up with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

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🎙️: Butler, Adebayo reflect on Heat's poor Game 2

"They imposed their will," Heat superstar Jimmy Butler said postgame about Milwaukee's hot start. "Did what they do best - get out in transition. They made a lot of shots but we didn't make anything difficult on them." The Bucks raced to a 46-20 lead at the first quarter and dominated the rest of the way to finish with a 34-point (132-98) margin of victory in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Yash Matange

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Hot-shooting Bucks cruise to big Game 2 win

The Bucks knocked down a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers on their way to a blowout 132-98 win to take a 2-0 series lead over the Miami Heat.

Benyam Kidane

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What to watch for: Tuesday's Game 2s

There are two Game 2s on tap for Tuesday, with the Heat looking to even the series against the Bucks and the Nuggets trying to come away with one home win against the Trail Blazers. What are the keys to each of these games?

Kyle Irving

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Holiday's impact felt in Game 1 win

The Bucks turned heads when they traded a massive hall for defensive-minded guard Jrue Holiday this past offseason, but it only took one playoff game to justify the move. Although Khris Middleton's game-winning shot stole the show, Holiday heavily impacted Game 1 to help the Bucks come away with a win.

Kyle Irving

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Middleton's game-winner caps Game 1 OT thriller

The 2021 NBA Playoffs got underway in thrilling fashion, as Khris Middleton capped off an overtime thriller by hitting a game-winning jumper in the final seconds. In a game where the headliners in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler struggled, there is plenty to take away from a grind-it-out Game 1.

Gilbert McGregor

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Six most interesting storylines entering the playoffs

The NBA Playoffs are here! Well, almost. There are still two Play-In games remaining that will determine which teams get the No. 8 seed in both conferences, headlined by a rematch between the Warriors and Grizzlies. That should set the tone for a postseason that has no shortage of storylines.

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Can Heat down Bucks again?

The Heat upset the Bucks in a shocking five-game fashion last postseason, using the series to gain momentum and eventually make a run to the NBA Finals. Milwaukee will be back with a vengeance this time around, but as we saw last year, Miami isn't going to go down without a fight.

Kyle Irving

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, May 23 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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How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, scores from Friday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Q&A: Kareem talks new Social Justice Champion award

The NBA legend hopes the award "serves as an inspiration" to players to see what they can accomplish.

Michael C. Wright

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Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

NBA.com Staff

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Mills, Spurs strengthen hold on last Play-In spot

Veteran Patty Mills was one of six Spurs to score at least 19 as they blew out the Bucks 146-125, moving closer to securing the 10th seed in the Western Conference - the final Play-In berth.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

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Curious case of losses in Beal's 40-pt games continues

Bradley Beal, the league's second-leading scorer, dropped 42 including the team's final eight points with Wizards continuing their struggles when he scores 40 or more as they stumbled 135-134 in a back-and-forth contest in Milwaukee.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

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Bucks roll Nets again behind 36 for Giannis

The regular season series has been claimed by Milwaukee, with the Bucks rolling in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second time in three days. 82 points combined from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday sparked the big win for the Bucks.

Kane Pitman

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Fact or Fiction on Bucks' championship aspirations

The Bucks are coming off of one of their biggest wins of the season as they try and make one last push for their third-consecutive No. 1 seed heading into the NBA Playoffs. Our NBA.com Staff plays a game of "Fact or Fiction" to discuss the pressing topics surrounding a potential deep playoff run by Milwaukee.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

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What did we learn in showdown between Durant and Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant both returned from one-game absences ahead of this marquee matchup between the Bucks and Nets and it did not disappoint. Antetokounmpo went for 49 points while Durant went for 42 points in a heavyweight battle between two of the best teams in the league.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Two newcomers crack latest MVP ladder

Two newcomers crack our MVP Ladder in Chris Paul and Stephen Curry. Where did they each land? Who else rounds out the top five? Is Nikola Jokic still the front-runner? Here's how our NBA.com Staff sees the MVP race shaping up with less than a month remaining in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

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Porter Jr.'s historic game by the numbers

Kevin Porter Jr. produced the performance of his career in Houston's shocking win over Milwaukee, pouring in 50 points to go along with 11 assists, creating history in the process.

Kane Pitman

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Giannis leaves game with ankle injury

Back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee's game against Houston in the first minute, turning his right ankle on a drive to the basket. The team reported soon after that he would take no further part in the game.

Kane Pitman

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Top performers, highlights from Friday's games

The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Bogdanovic scorches Bucks in big-time comeback

Bogdan Bogdanovic led a 41-point fourth quarter for Atlanta, as the Hawks pulled away late for an important win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis powers Bucks to big win over 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks have inched closer to the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the Eastern Conference with a dominant win at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 27 points as Milwaukee never trailed from start to finish.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were six games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Jrue looms as Bucks' playoff key

The Milwaukee Bucks went all in on acquiring Jrue Holiday in the offseason, seeking an upgrade at the guard position. Holiday has been fantastic this season and is finding his best form on the road to the playoffs.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Friday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

NBA.com Staff

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KP's big fourth sparks Mavs past Bucks

Backing up after a disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets a night earlier, an inspired fourth quarter from Porzingis and Doncic helped lift the Dallas Mavericks to a big home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

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Middleton to join Brisbane ownership group

All-Star forward Khris Middleton is set to become the latest NBA player join the ownership group of an NBL franchise, joining a growing list of past and present players.

Kane Pitman

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Curry makes history, inspires Dubs to comeback W

The former two-time MVP scored 30 of his 41 in the second half, helping the Warriors, who had lost seven of their last eight, to come back from a 12-point deficit against one of the top teams in the East.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Holiday agrees to max extension

In his first season with the Bucks, Jrue Holiday is averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and a career-best 1.8 steals per game on 50.9 percent shooting from the field and 39.0 percent from 3-point range.

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday's highlights & top performers

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Blazers have no answer for Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo loomed as a difficult matchup for the Portland and he proved to be just that, destroying the Blazers to finish with 47 points on 21 shots.

Kane Pitman

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Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

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Antetokounmpo brothers make history

"Just being on the same court while our mom is having her phone and videotaping the whole thing. I think it's priceless," Giannis said postgame.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

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Clips extend win streak with statement W vs. Bucks

The Clippers rebounded from an early 12-point deficit by outscoring the Bucks 103-67 over the final three quarters despite missing key players in Paul George and Serge Ibaka.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

Yash Matange

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Robinson suffers fractured right foot

In just his fourth game back from a hand injury, Mitchell Robinson suffered a right foot fracture during the Knicks' 102-96 win over the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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Celtics roll Bucks behind Tatum's big game

The Boston Celtics produced a spectacular shooting performance to take down the Milwaukee Bucks and end their eight game winning streak.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

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Deadline impact on title odds for contenders

Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?

Kane Pitman

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🎥 Clutch plays that swung Thu's close games

In a packed slate of 11 games on Thursday, only four were decided in single digits and each one of them came down to one critical play in the clutch.

Yash Matange

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Middleton helps Bucks edge Celtics to extend win streak

If Daniel Theis' potential game-winning shot would have gone in, it would have snapped the Bucks' eight-game winning streak and helped the Celtics get a statement win, which would have surely lifted their spirits given their recent form and their deficit in this game.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

Yash Matange

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Jrue delivers as Bucks keep rolling without Giannis

This sort of splash from Holiday was long-awaited for the Bucks and he didn't disappoint, finishing with 28 points, 14 assists, five rebounds on 11-of-15 shooting from the field in just 29 minutes.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis powers Bucks to sixth-straight W

Antetokounmpo dished out a career-high 15 assists as the Bucks make it 11 wins from their past 12 games.

Benyam Kidane

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Does Tucker move the needle for Bucks?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Milwaukee has acquired P.J. Tucker from Houston ahead of this season's trade deadline. Tucker is in the midst of the worst season of his career, but he checks two important boxes for a Bucks team hoping to break through in the playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Sunday (AEDT), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on today's 10-game slate.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis powers Bucks to comeback win in OT

Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a personal 7-0 run in overtime to seal the 109-105 win on the road, extending the Bucks' win streak to five games.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Bucks trade for P.J. Tucker

The Bucks have reportedly acquired P.J. Tucker from the Rockets in a move that bolsters their defence and versatility ahead of the playoffs.

Benyam Kidane

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Are the Bucks trending in the right direction?

Flaming out in back-to-back playoffs after dominating the regular season, the Bucks are taking a different approach in 2020-21. The question is, are they taking the right approach?

Kane Pitman

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Today in NBA History: Giannis erupts for 52-16-7

Eventual MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for his career-high 52 points while also recording 16 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes of playing time. It was the first 50-point game of his career and the first Bucks player to do so since Brandon Jennings in 2009.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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📊 Giannis makes history with 3rd straight triple-double

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to their fourth-straight win, re-writing the record books along the way with this third-straight triple-double.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis climbs Bucks all-time scoring ladder

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his ascent in the Milwaukee Bucks all-time record books, passing a Hall of Famer to move into third in franchise scoring.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's live scores

It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.

NBA.com Staff

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Final scores & top performers from Wednesday's action

There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Jokic reaching rare air this season

Jokic recorded the 50th triple-double of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to achieve the milestone.

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League Pass All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Gilbert McGregor

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#NBATopShotThis: Giannis' monster block

Antetokounmpo had four blocks on the night, none sweeter than this rejection on Clippers big man Ivica Zubac to earn our NBA Top Shot moment of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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Scores & highlights from Monday's action

There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

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Giannis punctuates statement win with rim-rattling dunk

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated Milwaukee's win over LA with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He saved his best for last, throwing down a big dunk in the closing seconds that served as the nail in the coffin. How did he get so open? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

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#NBATopShotThis: Zion's HUGE block

Zion Williamson delivered a monstrous block on Donte DiVincenzo off the backboard to take out our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Kane Pitman

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Giannis and Zion put on a show

The Milwaukee Bucks have claimed their fourth straight win but it wasn't easy, with a monster night from Giannis Antetokounmpo just topping Zion Williamson.

Kane Pitman

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Scores, highlights from Friday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Friday, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.

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Scores, highlights from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

It was a busy Monday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

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Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

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Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

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Highlights & top performers from Friday's action

Just three games around the Association on Friday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

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Siakam, Powell power Raptors past Bucks

The Raptors took care of the Bucks for a second-straight game, cruising to a 110-96 win at Fiserv Forum as Pascal Siakam and Norm Powell combined for 56 points.

Benyam Kidane

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Running diary from Wednesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

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VanVleet leads Raptors to impressive win over Bucks

Fred VanVleet scored a team-high 33 points while Pascal Siakam recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double in Toronto's 124-113 win over Milwaukee. For more on the game, here are some takeaways at the buzzer.

Scott Rafferty

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Running diary of Monday's action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Monday, as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names are in action. Follow along for live updates throughout the day.

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Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

Monday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

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Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's action

Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Saturday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Scott Rafferty

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Giannis drops 47 but Suns snap Bucks win streak

The Greek Freak missed a potential game-winner on the final possession, which gave the Suns their seventh win in the last eight games behind huge second halves from their backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Thursday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.

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MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

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Did the Jazz take the top spot from the Lakers?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

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Running diary from Saturday's action

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a huge comeback over the Clippers, headlining an action packed nine-game slate. Catch all the scores, news and highlights below.

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Running diary from Thursday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.

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Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

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Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's games

The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

Yash Matange

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Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Is Zion's defence holding the Pels back?

Zion Williamson has been a force on offence, but his defence may be leaving you wanting. It's early but is it the cause of the Pelicans' slow start?

Carlan Gay

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Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

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Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's games

There's nothing quite like a Saturday filled with NBA hoops. With 10 games to look forward to, here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready.

Scott Rafferty

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Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

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Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 12-game slate

Thursday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

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Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action on Monday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

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LBJ closes out Bucks

A hot shooting night from LeBron James was too much for the Bucks to handle as Los Angeles got back to their winning ways in Milwaukee.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's recap

Three games filled the schedule for Friday with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.

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Buy or Sell: Which fantasy players should you move?

One month into the 2020-21 NBA season, you're probably beginning to identify which players to keep or part ways with on your fantasy roster. As the trade market heats up, should you buy or sell players like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Julius Randle?

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

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Can Harden and KD make clutch takeovers a habit?

For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

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Is Middleton Milwaukee's Paul Pierce?

All-Star forward Khris Middleton was clutch down the stretch as the Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum.

Kane Pitman

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Running diary from Saturday's actions

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

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An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

Scott Rafferty

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Running diary from Thursday's action

With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.

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Running diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with seven game on Tuesday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day.

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Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Saturday's highlights

10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

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Ball brothers add to growing list of siblings in NBA

From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpo's and Holiday's, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.

Gilbert McGregor

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Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Thursday is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

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Bucks issue statement on Jacob Blake

Jacob Blake was shot and wounded by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August, prompting NBA teams to boycott a day of playoff games.

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Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add this week

We're two weeks into the fantasy basketball season. At this point, you're probably starting to see where the holes are in your roster. To help improve your team, we have you covered with weekly Waiver Wire pickups to assure you stay in the hunt for that coveted fantasy championship.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Tuesday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Tuesday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

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Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

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Running diary from Thursday's games

We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

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Running diary from Wednesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

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Bucks set record in blowout win over Heat

The Bucks set a new NBA record with 29 three-pointers in their 144-97 win over the Miami Heat.

Benyam Kidane

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Optimal viewing plan for Wednesday's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

Scott Rafferty

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Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.

Kyle Irving

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Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

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Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.

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Recapping the Christmas Day action

Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.

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Middleton shows All-Star credentials in dominant win

Two-time All-Star Khris Middleton helped the Bucks make quick work of the Warriors on Christmas Day with a game-high 31 points in 25 minutes of action.

Scott Rafferty

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Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

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Tatum game-winner denies Bucks big comeback win

Even after Tatum's clutch shot, the Greek Freak had a chance to extend the game to overtime but failed to knock his second free-throw, giving the Celtics a 122-121 win.

Yash Matange

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One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate full of superstars and superteams. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? How will Steph Curry and the Warriors bounce back from an ugly opening night? Here's what to watch in each game.

Scott Rafferty

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Santa's NBA Naughty and Nice list

Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?

Kyle Irving

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Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 13-game slate

The NBA is back! Following an entertaining Opening Night, the action continues with 13 games on Thursday. Here are the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan for the first loaded slate of the 2020-21 season.

Scott Rafferty

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Who enters the season in the top-10?

The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.

Kyle Irving

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Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?

Scott Rafferty

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Holiday donates salary to Black-owned small businesses

Bucks All-Star guard Jrue Holiday has pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary to Black-owned small businesses and nonprofit organizations, as announced on his personal Instagram account.

Kyle Irving

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Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

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Giannis agrees to supermax extension with Bucks

According to reports, Antetokounmpo has agreed to a five-year, $228.2 million extension with the franchise, the largest deal in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

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Biggest storylines from Day 4 of pre-season

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Tuesday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.

Benyam Kidane

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Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league? From second-year studs to a big man who just inked a huge deal, we look at some candidates to emerge as NBA stars.

Kane Pitman

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Giannis and the Bucks enter critical period

After two straight years holding the best record in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks have yet to reach the NBA Finals with the current group. With Mike Budenholzer and Giannis Antetokounmpo entering their third season together, the urgency for success has never been greater.

Kane Pitman

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Is the risk worth the reward for Holiday?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks are acquiring Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans in a massive deal that includes three future first-round picks and two pick swaps. It's a risky trade for the Bucks, but one that could pay off big time this season and beyond.

Scott Rafferty

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30 in 30: Is it championship or bust for the Bucks?

It has been 46 years since the Bucks last went to the NBA Finals. With a re-tooled roster, headlined by the addition of Jrue Holiday around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee should be poised to run the East again. But will the biggest question of the NBA offseason looming large have an impact on the team's production?

Kyle Irving

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Biggest storylines to watch from opening week

The 2020-21 NBA season's Opening Week schedule has been released and there's no shortage of marquee matchups and superstars on display. From guys like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving facing off with Steph Curry as they all return from injuries, to a glimpse into Zion's development, we take a look at some of the biggest things to watch when the season tips off.

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Which Christmas Day game are you looking forward to?

The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?

NBA.com Staff

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Christmas Day schedule released

There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

Kyle Irving

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Full 2020 NBA Christmas schedule: Start times, matchups & more

There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.

Dan Bernstein

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Have the Lakers retained the No. 1 spot?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (AEDT) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

Kyle Irving

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Bogut officially announces his retirement from professional basketball

Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut officially announced his retirement from professional basketball after a storied 15-year career.

Benyam Kidane

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Bogut's undeniable impact on Aussie hoops

As the first Australian to be drafted with the No. 1 overall pick, Andrew Bogut's name will forever be etched in Australian basketball history. Manning the middle for over a decade at the highest level, his legacy leaves him right at the top of the tree of the greatest Aussies to play the game. We examine the impact he's had on the game.

Kane Pitman

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On This Date: Giannis explodes for record-setting 50 points

The performance, which led the Bucks to a 122-118 win – the team's eighth straight victory – helped Antetokounmpo put his name alongside multiple franchise records.

Yash Matange

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NBA players discuss social justice with Pope Francis

Five members of the NBPA met with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier on Monday.

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