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Warriors tie mark for second-most NBA wins, close in on record

The Golden State Warriors have to win four of their remaining five games if they are to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' NBA record.

Warriors win for birthday boy Curry

Stephen Curry turned 28 on Monday and the Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans.

With division clinched, Warriors waste no time displaying banner

The Warriors show off their division championship banner a month before the season ends.

Warriors rally late to deny Suns

Spurs in middle of banner season no one is talking about

Thanks to the Warriors, the Spurs are flying under the radar despite having an awesome season.

Stephen Curry again shows he's in complete control of the game

Stephen Curry hit a game-winning shot from 32-feet out Saturday against the Thunder.

Curry inspires Warriors

Stephen Curry was in scintillating form as the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.

Morris twins talk trade demands, and leaving the Suns

New Wizards forward Markieff Morris and twin brother Marcus tell why they were adamant about getting out of Phoenix.

NBA Review

The Golden State Warriors ended Oklahoma City Thunder's winning run, while the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from their last-gasp defeat.

Warriors deny Spurs in emphatic fashion

The Golden State Warriors ended San Antonio Spurs' winning streak, while the Miami Heat finally got back to winning ways.

Walker hits franchise record 52 points

The Golden State Warriors made easy work of the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker scored a career-high 52 points.

Westbrook leads Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder downed the Minnesota Timberwolves via Russell Westbrook, while the Washington Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers.

Warriors suffer rare loss

The Golden State Warriors fell to just their third loss of the season, while the Charlotte Hornets snapped their seven-game losing streak.

DeMarcus Cousins feels Kings' playoff 'vibe' alongside Rajon Rondo

Though they've been less than average, the Kings are a real threat to make the NBA playoffs this year.

Spurs stay perfect in San Antonio

The Cleveland Cavaliers won again at the expense of the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the San Antonio Spurs improved to 22-0 at home.

Suns end nine-game losing streak

The Phoenix Suns snapped a nine-game losing streak, while the Charlotte Hornets lost their fifth consecutive outing.

Warriors bounce back

Russell Westbrook starred for the Oklahoma City Thunder as the Golden State Warriors got the job done without Steph Curry.

Anthony Davis says Pelicans 'don't play hard all of the time'

Anthony Davis pulled no punches when critiquing his team's effort.

Nowitzki makes history

Dirk Nowitzki headlined another big day of NBA action as he became the sixth-highest scorer in NBA history.

Kyrie Irving makes successful return

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving had 12 points in his first game since the NBA Finals in June.

Pistons outlast Bulls in 4OT marathon

Fans were treated to four overtime periods in Chicago, while the San Antonio Spurs improved to 15-0 at home.

Spurs make light work of Jazz

Warriors go 18-0, James Cavs' hero

LeBron James produced the game-winner for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Golden State Warriors stayed unbeaten in the NBA.

Raptors emerging as East contenders

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

In-form Raptors stun Cavaliers

The Toronto Raptors secured their third consecutive win on Wednesday.

Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson help Pelicans stun Spurs for second win

Anderson scored a game-high 30 points and Davis added 20 points and 18 rebounds as the Pelicans beat the Spurs 104-90.

Warriors make it 12 straight

The Golden State Warriors maintained their perfect record, accounting for the Toronto Raptors 115-110.

Cousins guides Kings past Raptors

DeMarcus Cousins led the Kings to their fourth win of the season, and third win in a row on Sunday.

Seraphin dedicates haircut, win to victims in native France

Knicks forward Kevin Seraphin, a French native, had his best game of the year days after his home country was attacked.

Davis injures hip against Mavs

Anthony Davis sat out the second half of his team’s 120-105 win over the Mavericks after suffering a bruised right hip.

Mavs keep Pelicans winless

The Dallas Mavericks condemned the New Orleans Pelicans to a sixth consecutive defeat, while the Golden State Warriors stayed unbeaten.

Davis' 43 not enough for New Orleans

Anthony Davis broke out of his shooting slump but couldn't find enough help to get his team in the win column.

Curry stars in Warriors win

NBA MVP Stephen Curry continued his remarkable start to the season, while Carmelo Anthony starred for the New York Knicks.

McCollum turns into Curry to start season

Blazers guard C.J. McCollum scored 22 points in the first quarter against the Pelicans Wednesday.

Curry inspires Warriors in opener

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors sent a warning to the rest of the NBA.

Davis struggles against Warriors

The Pelicans star didn't have much success offensively against the Warriors.

Curry reminds us why he's MVP

The reigning NBA MVP picked up right where he left off last season.

Harden 'definitely' finishing his career with Rockets

The 2014-15 NBA MVP runner up says he plans on spending the rest of his career with the Rockets.

Warriors-Lakers called off early

The Charlotte Hornets stayed perfect in the NBA preseason, while the Golden State Warriors' game was brought to an early end.

Craig Sager will work NBA opening night for Pelicans-Warriors game

Craig Sager will be back on the court sidelines for the Pelicans-Warriors game for the first time since his Leukemia returned.

Rajon Rondo and George Karl? 'It's not been going too well'

The Kings point guard says he and his new head coach have had a few bumps in the road in their first season together.

Anthony stars again in pre-season

The New York Knicks were led by another strong performance from Carmelo Anthony, while the Atlanta Hawks overcame the New Orleans Pelicans.

Pelicans cut ties with Williams

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

Warriors sweep Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors moved into the Western Conference semi-finals as the Milwaukee Bucks stayed alive.

Curry inspires Warriors' comeback

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

Bulls, Warriors take 2-0 leads

Both the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors earned commanding leads after respective Game Two wins on Monday.

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

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

Win for Warriors, Rose stars

Anthony Davis starred in defeat while Derrick Rose returned to MVP form as the NBA playoffs started on Saturday.

Curry: Davis a game-changer

Anthony Davis "changed the game" in his NBA playoffs debut, according to Steph Curry.

Playoffs loom for Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the verge of playing in the NBA playoffs after downing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.

Celtics close in on playoffs

The Boston Celtics edged closer to cementing their NBA playoff spot, while Tim Duncan led the San Antonio Spurs to an 11th successive win.

Cavs seal second seeding in East, Suns, Pistons eliminated

The Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons were eliminated from NBA playoff contention, while the San Antonio Spurs won nine straight.

Pelicans leapfrog Thunder

The New Orleans Pelicans moved into eighth position in the Western Conference as the Oklahoma City Thunder lost in NBA action on Tuesday.

Kerr claims rookie coach NBA record

The Golden State Warriors set another record on Saturday, with rookie coach Steve Kerr the recipient against the Dallas Mavericks.

Grizzlies equal second in West

The race for second seed in the Western Conference continues to go down to the wire after the Memphis Grizzlies tied with the Houston Rockets on Friday.

Nets, Celtics continue playoff push, Harden posts career-high 51

The race for spots in the Eastern Conference's top eight is well and truly on, with Boston and Brooklyn both posting valuable wins.

Raptors claim Atlantic title

The Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division title, while the Los Angeles Clippers sealed their playoff spot.

Spurs, Cavs and Clippers win big

There were 30-point-plus wins for the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA on Wednesday.

Celtics' playoff bid halted

The Boston Celtics' NBA playoff hopes were dealt a blow by the Detroit Pistons, while Russell Westbrook recorded yet another triple-double.

Warriors down Pelicans, Cavs clinch playoff spot

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers were among the winners in the NBA on Friday.

Harden nets 50 in Rockets' party

The Houston Rockets were buoyed by a 50-point game from James Harden, while the Minnesota Timberwolves enjoyed a rare win.

Knicks stun Spurs, Pistons end skid

There was a rare win for the lowly New York Knicks in NBA action on Tuesday, while the Detroit Pistons ended a 10-game losing streak.

Schroder leads undermanned Hawks

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers continued their losing ways in the NBA on Sunday, as the Atlanta Hawks won for a 52nd time.

James leads Cavs past Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs claimed strong wins on Tuesday.

Warriors, Hawks bring up 50th wins

The Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks brought up their 50th wins of the NBA season on Monday.

Sixers stun Hawks

The Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action on Saturday, while the New Orleans Pelicans trumped the Memphis Grizzlies.

Westbrook posts fourth straight triple-double, Gasol lifts Grizzlies

Russell Westbrook became the first player since Michael Jordan to post four consecutive triple-doubles in the NBA.

Nets sink Warriors late

The Brooklyn Nets broke a tie with only seconds remaining to stun the Golden State Warriors in the NBA on Monday.

Rockets trump Cavs in OT

The Houston Rockets outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, while the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Boston Celtics.

Jazz beat slumping Spurs, Bulls win

The Utah Jazz upstaged the slumping San Antonio Spurs in NBA action on Monday, while the Chicago Bulls continued their good run of form.

Brewer lifts Rockets

Corey Brewer led the Houston Rockets to a 22-point victory over the Toronto Raptors, while the in-form Chicago Bulls won again.

Raptors thrash Hawks

The Toronto Raptors made ground on Eastern Conference leaders the Atlanta Hawks, while new Sacramento Kings coach George Karl was a winner.

Wizards conjure up win

The Washington Wizards bounced back from five straight losses in the NBA with a comprehensive win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Hawks humble Golden State in blockbuster

The Atlanta Hawks have the best winning percentage in the NBA, after they defeated the Golden State Warriors.

Curry inspires Warriors rally, Hawks trump Wizards

Stephen Curry showcased his MVP credentials with 51 points as the Golden State Warriors overcame the Dallas Mavericks 128-114.

Grizzlies rally past Suns

The Memphis Grizzlies edged the Phoenix Suns, while the New Orleans Pelicans stopped the Atlanta Hawks' winning streak at 19 games

Hawks win again, Mavs blitz Heat

The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak, while the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Miami Heat in NBA action on Friday.

Irving breaks record

Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 55 points in the NBA on Wednesday, inspiring the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory.

Thunder, Spurs post wins

Oklahoma City Thunder and reigning champions San Antonio Spurs recorded victories in Sunday's NBA action.

Hawks extend winning streak

The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to 10 on Thursday.

Pistons rally past Raptors, Duo inspire Magic

The in-form Detroit Pistons held on to beat the Toronto Raptors in NBA on Monday, while the Orlando Magic stunned the Chicago Bulls.

Philadelphia stun Cleveland

The Philadelphia 76ers notched just their fifth win this season, while the Golden State Warriors cruised past the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Cavs too good for Grizzlies

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91 in NBA action on Sunday, while the Sacramento Kings ended a five-game skid.

Warriors make it 16 straight wins

Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list, while the Golden State Warriors won again.

Warriors make it 14 straight

The Golden State Warriors won their 14 consecutive NBA game, while the Portland Trail Blazers were stunned by Minnesota Timberwolves.

Durant, Westbrook inspire Thunder

There were glimpses of Oklahoma City Thunder's best as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook inspired a 114-101 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Irving leads Cavs past Knicks, Warriors thrash Pelicans

Kyrie Irving's season-high 37 points helped the Cleveland Cavaliers past the New York Knicks 90-87 in NBA action on Thursday.

Love leads Cavs past Pacers, 76ers lose again

The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised past the Indiana Pacers as the Philadelphia 76ers' winless NBA season continued on Saturday.

Love finds form for Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised past the Indiana Pacers as the Philadelphia 76ers' winless NBA season continued on Saturday.

Westbrook fires on NBA return

Russell Westbrook returned from injury to inspire the Oklahoma City Thunder to a much-needed NBA win on Friday.

Nuggets triumph over Bulls

Derrick Rose's horrendous injury run continued as the Chicago Bulls lost to the Denver Nuggets, while the Golden State Warriors won again.

Nuggets upset Cavs, Grizzlies keep winning

The Denver Nuggets upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Monday, while the Memphis Grizzlies rolled on.

Burke buzzer beater downs Knicks

Trey Burke sunk a buzzer-beating jump shot to see the Utah Jazz past the New York Knicks 102-100 in the NBA on Friday.

Lillard leads Trail Blazers

A mammoth first half helped the Portland Trail Blazers to a resounding 130-113 win over the Denver Nuggets in NBA action on Wednesday.

Spurs bounce back against Clippers

Defending NBA champions the San Antonio Spurs avoided a third consecutive defeat by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 89-85 on Monday.

Golden State remains unbeaten

The Golden State Warriors are the NBA's only remaining unbeaten team, as the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies were beaten.

NBA Wrap: Cavaliers falter again

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued to falter in their second LeBron James era, while the Houston Rockets stayed perfect on Tuesday.

Cavs falter again, Houston stay perfect

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued to falter in their second LeBron James era, while the Houston Rockets stayed perfect on Tuesday.

NBA season preview

With the NBA back in full swing on Tuesday, we look at five key factors to consider ahead of the eagerly-awaited new season.