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.
Sacha Pisani
The race for spots in the Eastern Conference's top eight is well and truly on, with Boston and Brooklyn both posting valuable wins.
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The Memphis Grizzlies moved back into second spot in the Western Conference as the Houston Rockets lost in the NBA on Monday.
The Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division title, while the Los Angeles Clippers sealed their playoff spot.
There were 30-point-plus wins for the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA on Wednesday.
The Golden State Warriors won their first Pacific Division title in 39 years with a victory in the NBA on Tuesday.
Dejan Kalinic
The Boston Celtics' NBA playoff hopes were dealt a blow by the Detroit Pistons, while Russell Westbrook recorded yet another triple-double.
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers were among the winners in the NBA on Friday.
The Miami Heat got the better of former star LeBron James yet again after Dwyane Wade inspired a 106-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Memphis Grizzlies ended a two-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Utah Jazz continued their good form.
The Denver Nuggets took advantage of the short-handed Golden State Warriors in the NBA on Friday, while the Dallas Mavericks won.
The Atlanta Hawks were comprehensively outplayed by Danilo Gallinari and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA on Wednesday.
The Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks brought up their 50th wins of the NBA season on Monday.
The Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action on Saturday, while the New Orleans Pelicans trumped the Memphis Grizzlies.
Russell Westbrook became the first player since Michael Jordan to post four consecutive triple-doubles in the NBA.
LeBron James surpassed Ray Allen's career points tally on Tuesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back in the NBA.
Michael Huguenin
The Houston Rockets outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, while the Golden State Warriors rallied to beat the Boston Celtics.
Corey Brewer led the Houston Rockets to a 22-point victory over the Toronto Raptors, while the in-form Chicago Bulls won again.
The Toronto Raptors made ground on Eastern Conference leaders the Atlanta Hawks, while new Sacramento Kings coach George Karl was a winner.
Luke Sheehan
The Washington Wizards bounced back from five straight losses in the NBA with a comprehensive win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Kevin Love and LeBron James helped the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 12th consecutive NBA win, while the Washington Wizards lost again.
The Philadelphia 76ers continued their NBA resurgence on Tuesday, while the Golden State Warriors cruised past the Sacramento Kings.
The Atlanta Hawks notched their 19th consecutive win in the NBA on Saturday, while the Toronto Raptors triumphed in overtime again.
The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak, while the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Miami Heat in NBA action on Friday.
Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 55 points in the NBA on Wednesday, inspiring the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory.
The Golden State Warriors returned to winning ways on the same day the Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak.
Mo Williams hit 52 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Tuesday, while the Atlanta Hawks won again.
The Atlanta Hawks crushed the Washington Wizards for their eighth successive win, while the Miami Heat stunned the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Phoenix Suns were too good for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Sunday, while the Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91 in NBA action on Sunday, while the Sacramento Kings ended a five-game skid.
There were glimpses of Oklahoma City Thunder's best as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook inspired a 114-101 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rolled the Brooklyn Nets 110-88 in NBA on Monday, while the Washington Wizards were winners in double overtime.
The San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors extended their respective winning streaks in NBA on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook returned from injury to inspire the Oklahoma City Thunder to a much-needed NBA win on Friday.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors extended their respective winning streaks in NBA on Wednesday.
Derrick Rose's horrendous injury run continued as the Chicago Bulls lost to the Denver Nuggets, while the Golden State Warriors won again.
The Sacramento Kings enjoyed a rare win over the San Antonio Spurs, while the Cleveland Cavaliers blitzed the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
The San Antonio Spurs enjoyed their first comfortable win of their NBA title defence, downing the Golden State Warriors 113-100 on Tuesday.
The Memphis Grizzlies continued their perfect start to the NBA season as overtime was required in three games on Friday.
Derrick Rose returned to inspire the Chicago Bulls to a 95-86 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Wednesday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued to falter in their second LeBron James era, while the Houston Rockets stayed perfect on Tuesday.
Defending champions the San Antonio Spurs were stunned by the Phoenix Suns, while LeBron James delivered for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Life without Kevin Durant started badly for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they lost 106-89 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
With the NBA back in full swing on Tuesday, we look at five key factors to consider ahead of the eagerly-awaited new season.
Peter Thompson
