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How the Spurs' international DNA created unique connections across continents

The unique paths of Patty Mills and Manu Ginobili gave rise to fans of the Spurs in every corner of the world. From Australia to Argentina, these are the stories chronicling the everlasting bond forged between two countries with one common interest: a love for the San Antonio Spurs.

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Mills passes Ginobili for 3PM off the bench; climbs to 7th on NBA's all-time list

With his second three-pointer of the night, Patty Mills climbed to seventh all-time for three-pointers made off the bench in the Spurs' 119-109 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Benyam Kidane

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How Monday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Monday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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How Sunday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Sunday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Saturday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Saturday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

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How today's results impact West's race for 8

Four of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Saturday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Who has the longest active postseason streak?

The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2019-20 NBA season having qualified for postseason play for 22 straight years.

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Highest scoring quarters in NBA history

Caris LeVert's 26-point quarter against the Celtics was impressive, but he needed a few more to make the history books.

Scott Rafferty

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Duncan picks up first win as NBA coach

With Gregg Popovich absent for personal reasons, San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan took over as head coach and led his team to a thrilling one point win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Kane Pitman

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Wednesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Wednesday slate.

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Tuesday's scores: Mills scores 24 PTS, Spurs fall to Pacers

Patty Mills knocked down six 3-pointers on his way to a team-high 24 points for the Spurs in their loss to the Pacers. Catch up on all the day's results below!

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Sunday's scores

Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.

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Doncic ties Kidd in Mavs record books

There's a huge gap between Doncic and Kidd at the top. Michael Finley has the third-most triple-doubles in Mavericks history with six, followed by Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Aguirre, Dennis Smith and Antoine Walker.

Scott Rafferty

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Monday's scores: McCollum, Melo lift Blazers past Pistons

With 14 teams in action, there were plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. Follow along below for the best from each one.

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Adams dominates inside as Thunder roll

Steven Adams recorded his fourth-straight double-double in their 131-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs as he continues to impress for the OKC Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's games: Zion, Pelicans cruise by Trail Blazers

Zion Williamson scores 20 or more for the seventh straight time as the New Orleans Pelicans sweep the season series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 128-115 road win.

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Mills wins battle with Ingles

Patty Mills and Joe Ingles faced off in Utah and it was the San Antonio Spurs who picked up a critical road win over the Utah Jazz.

Kane Pitman

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Patty Mills spends All-Star break donating supplies for bushfire relief

While most of the NBA world focused its attention to the All-Star Game in Chicago, Australian basketball star Patty Mills spent his break back home in Australia helping locals recover from the devastation of this summer's bushfires. Over the course of several days, Mills and his wife spent time shooting hoops with locals, listening to their stories and donating much-needed resources to local communities.

Benyam Kidane

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Simmons stars for 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers stayed hot at home, while the Boston Celtics had their winning streak snapped by the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.

Sacha Pisani

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Mills scores 20 PTS off the bench as Spurs snap five-game losing streak

Patty Mills, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray combined to power the Spurs to a 114-106 win over the Thunder. Catch up on all of today's games, right here.

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Tuesday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Tuesday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

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Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

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Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association today, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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LBJ carries Lakers to 27-pt win vs. Spurs

James knocked down a season-high 6 3-pointers and scored 19 of his game-high 36 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers swept the 3-game season series with the Spurs.

Yash Matange

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Wednesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Wednesday's four-game slate was headlined by the first meeting of Giannis Antetokokunmpo and Zion Williamson, while Nikola Jokic's monster game helped the Nuggets overcome Damian Lillard and the Blazers at home. Catch up on all of today's games, right here!

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Clutch PG powers Clippers' comeback win

Paul George buried the game-sealing jumper with 13.7 seconds remaining to help the Clippers secure a 108-105 win over the Spurs at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

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Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

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

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Trade destinations for Capela

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets are "actively discussing" trade scenarios involving Capela ahead of the trade deadline. Which teams make sense for the 25-year-old?

Scott Rafferty

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DeRozan drops 38 in win vs. Jazz

DeRozan's 38 points is the most he's scored this season and the most points he's ever scored in a Spurs uniform.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of today's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

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NBA teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.

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Spurs, Raptors honor Kobe Bryant with 24-second shot clock violations

The Raptors and Spurs decided a moment of silence simply wasn't enough to honor the basketball legend.

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Raptors, Spurs honour Kobe to start game

The Raptors and Spurs each opened their regularly scheduled game with a tribute to Bryant.

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Zion already has superstar-like gravity

Even before he went off in the fourth quarter of his debut on Thursday, Zion Williamson showed signs of his superstar potential in more subtle ways. Here is one example.

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Sights and Sounds from Zion's NBA debut

Pre-game, highlights, and post-game, we got everything covered from the exciting NBA debut for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson.

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A tale of two Zions and five burning questions

After an underwhelming three quarters left many tempering outsized expectations, all it took was three minutes and eight seconds for Zion Williamson to unleash bedlam and for the moment seemingly validate the impossible hype.

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Zion scores 17 in 3 minute span in 4th quarter

Through the first three quarters, Zion Williamson looked like you'd expect a 19-year-old rookie to look after not playing for three months. And then it happened. Williamson took over and uncorked a dominant fourth quarter that provided far more than merely a glimpse of what's in store in New Orleans.

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Recap Thursday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

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How to watch Zion's debut

No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson is set to make his debut after missing the first 44 games of the season. Where can you watch this highly anticipated premier?

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Who is going to take 8th in the West?

The Western Conference playoff picture has developed into seven teams jockeying for the top seven seeds, followed by seven teams fighting for the final No. 8 seed. Ahead of Zion Williamson's debut with the Pelicans in the mix for that final playoff spot, who should you root for to take that No. 8 seed and why?

Kyle Irving

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Mills cherishes first-ever Indigenous Night in San Antonio

Patty Mills and the San Antonio Spurs paid homage to Indigenous cultures around the world with their inaugural Indigenous Night at the AT&T Center.

Benyam Kidane

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Mills leads Spurs to victory on Indigenous Night

Patty Mills scored 18 points off the bench to spark the Spurs to a 107-102 win over the Heat on Indigenous Night in San Antonio.

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Hawks record 1st win in San Antonio since 1997

In Vince Carter's final game in San Antonio, the Hawks beat the Spurs in San Antonio for the first time since the 1996-97 season.

Yash Matange

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Aggressive Patty Mills continues to evolve

"You never doubt Patty." By injecting some of his Boomers style in San Antonio, Patty Mills has thrived in an expanded role with his new-found aggression resulting in what so far has ben best year of his career.

Kane Pitman

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Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Thursday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the day.

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DeRozan joins Robinson in Spurs record books

DeRozan has now scored 25-plus points on 50 percent shooting in seven straight games, tying him with David Robinson for the longest such streak in franchise history. To say he's been on a roll lately would be an understatement.

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Mills, Spurs to host first-ever Indigenous Night

The San Antonio Spurs will host their first-ever Indigenous Night on Jan. 20 vs. the Miami Heat to pay homage to Indigenous cultures across the globe.

Benyam Kidane

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DeRozan, Richardson named Players of the Week

DeRozan (29.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 6.0 apg) led the Spurs to a 3-1 record while Richardson (22.7 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.3 rpg) helped lead the Sixers to a 2-1 record this past week.

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan, Spurs earn wild comeback win over Raptors

In a game that came down to the last possession, DeRozan scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half and the Spurs rallied from 18 down to earn a major road victory over the defending champs.

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

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Morant puts star potential on display in win

DeMar DeRozan continued his strong play with 36 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, but Ja Morant's 22-point, 14-assist double-double powered the Grizzlies to victory.

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Thursday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

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

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Biggest Aussie NBA storylines to watch in 2020

As the 2020 calendar year gets underway, the Aussies in the NBA are again in the thick of the action. From Ben Simmons and Joe Ingles leading their respective teams, to Dante Exum's fresh start in Cleveland, plus the Boomers' quest for gold in Tokyo - we break down all the big stories to keep an eye on as the year goes on.

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Mills lights up from three in win over Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs snap the Milwaukee Bucks' five-game win streak, with a 126-104 win in the second game of their home-and-home.

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Tuesday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Tuesday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

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Sunday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

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SGA & CP3 power OKC to win in San Antonio

The OKC Thunder opened up the fourth quarter with a 18-9 run to take control of the game.

Yash Matange

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Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

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Wednesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

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

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Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Sunday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

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Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Friday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

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Doncic shines in return game vs. Spurs

Luka Doncic returned to action for the first time since suffering an ankle injury two weeks back. After missing four games, the MVP candidate picked up right where he left off with a near-triple-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a win over the Spurs.

Kyle Irving

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Report: Luka Doncic will make return

The 20-year-old sophomore sensation has missed each of the last four games with a sprained ankle

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How Kawhi has played on Christmas Day

This season will be Kawhi Leonard's fourth time playing on Christmas Day. He's 1-2 on the holiday with averages of 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game.

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Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

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

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Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double in win at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

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Kawhi, Clippers dominate Spurs in San Antonio

After two unsuccessful attempts, Kawhi Leonard picks up his first victory against the Spurs in San Antonio since the franchise traded him to Toronto in the 2018 offseason.

Yash Matange

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How have Aussies performed on Christmas Day?

There have been eight Aussies that have played on the NBA Christmas Day stage. Take a look at some of the best performances from each player on the holiday!

Kyle Irving

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Friday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

Four games on Friday were headlined by the Bucks defeating the Lakers and the Rockets snapping the Clippers' home winning streak.

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Mills, Spurs dominate 4th Q in win over Nets

For the second time in a week, Patty Mills has come up huge for San Antonio. This time, he added 27 points off the bench in a win over Brooklyn.

Kane Pitman

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Kobe, Duncan, Garnett among eligible Hall of Fame candidates for 2020

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced the star-studded list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2020

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Rockets, Thunder complete epic comeback wins

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

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Tuesday's scores: Clutch Lillard buries Suns

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

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Sunday's action

With a number of close finishes and big stat lines, take a look at all the action from this NBA Sunday slate!

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Mills buries game-winner as Spurs hold off Suns in OT

Patty Mills and Aron Baynes put on a show late, but it was Mills' game-winner at the buzzer in overtime that ensured San Antonio claimed an important win.

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Mills credits Baynes' work ethic for his 'awesome' start to the season for the Suns

Phoenix Suns big man Aron Baynes' hot start to the season has taken many by surprise, but not his Australian Boomers teammate Patty Mills.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

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NBA denies Rockets protest over loss to Spurs

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

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Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

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Making sense of Spurs bizarre 2OT comeback win over Rockets

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

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

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

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Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

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A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

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Thursday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

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Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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LeBron goes for 33 & 14, Lakers extend win streak to 8

The Lakers extend their road win streak to seven and eight overall while improving to a league-best record of 15-2, their best 17-game start since the 2008-09 season.

Yash Matange

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Kawhi's return coincides with tipping point for San Antonio

Kawhi Leonard is set to return to San Antonio with the Spurs in unfamiliar territory. With their 22-year postseason streak in jeopardy, it appears the time has come for the franchise to get proactive with an eye to the future.

Kane Pitman

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Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

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Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

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Is a trade the solution for the Spurs?

Eight consecutive losses – the worst under Popovich – and the second worst record in the West… the Spurs find themselves in a dire circumstance early on. How can they emerge from it? History shows that a mid-season trade might not be the solution.

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Saturday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Saturday. We got you covered with it all.

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Simmons, 76ers hold off Spurs

Ben Simmons posted a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a San Antonio Spurs team that now holds its longest losing streak in the Gregg Popvich era.

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Is it too early to panic about the Spurs?

The Spurs have lost seven-consecutive games following a tough road loss to the struggling Wizards. With their North American professional sports record 22-year playoff streak at risk, is it too early in the season to panic about them missing the postseason?

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Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

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Doncic joins LeBron in history with career-game

Luka Doncic did something only two 20-year-olds have done in NBA history, joining LeBron James in this history books with a 40-point triple-double to hand the Spurs their sixth-consecutive loss.

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Tuesday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

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Sunday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner 3 at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Sunday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

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

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

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Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

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

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

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

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Sights, sounds from Parker's jersey retirement

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker had his jersey retired after the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday (AEDT).

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What does Hayward's injury mean for Celtics?

Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured hand in the first half of the Celtics victory over the Spurs. This comes as a crushing blow, as Hayward was off to a hot start this season. What does this injury mean for Boston going forward?

Kyle Irving

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Mills on World Cup: 'It was a good reminder of who I am as a basketball player'

After leading Australia at the FIBA World Cup, Patty Mills says the confidence from his performances at the tournament is taking his game to new heights this season.

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Hayward suffers left hand fracture vs. Spurs

Hayward suffered the injury late in the first half after a collision with LaMarcus Aldridge.

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

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

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Friday's action: Kawhi, Butler, Aldridge come up big

There might have only been four games of NBA action but was no shortage of good matchups in an entertaining slate that was headlined by Kemba Walker's first return to Charlotte as a member of the Boston Celtics.

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Aldridge's big night helps Spurs get back on track with win over Thunder

The Spurs 34-year-old All-Star erupted for a season-high 39 points to help the team snap a two- game losing streak as they hosted the Thunder.

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Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

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

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Wednesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

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Young's monster second half lifts Hawks over Spurs

A week after a nasty ankle injury, Young erupted for a big second half to help Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Not only did performance from Atlanta's 21-year-old rising star solicit "MVP" chants from his home crowd, it showed that he can become an All-Star sooner rather than later.

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Live blog of Monday's games

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

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LeBron, Dwight shine in Lakers win

James got some help from Dwight Howard, who provided a big boost off the bench with a double-double in only 20 minutes of play.

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LeBron passes Kobe on all-time steals list

The only active player with more steals in their NBA career than LeBron James is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.

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Mills drops 31 as Spurs breeze past Warriors

Patty Mills poured in a game-high and season-high performance as the Spurs handed the Warriors their third loss in as many games at the Chase Center this season.

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Follow live: Eight games of NBA action

James Harden and the Rockets vs. Kyrie Irving and the Nets. LeBron James and the Lakers versus Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. You won't want to miss these headliners in today's NBA action.

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Takeaways: Leonard, Clippers hand Spurs first loss

Kawhi Leonard put up a season high 38 points as the Clippers hand the Spurs their first loss of the season.

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Ranking the best centres in the NBA

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

Scott Rafferty

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Aussie Round-Up: How the Australian players fared in their season-opening games

Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Aron Baynes and Ben Simmons each tipped off the season in style, playing big roles for their teams in season-opening wins. Check out the Aussie Round-Up to see how each of them fared in their first game of the season.

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

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

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DeRozan, Young hit clutch last-second shots to win

Trae Young had another massive game which was capped off by a dagger 3-pointer in the final seconds to defeat the Magic. DeMar DeRozan attacked the lane with the game on the line, finishing at the rim to pick up a win over the Wizards.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Sunday's action

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

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Recap of Opening Day for 22 teams

22 teams tipped-off their season on Thursday. If you missed any of the action right, we had you covered here with one-stop shopping for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

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Nine Aussies make NBA opening night rosters

Opening-night rosters feature nine Australian players - the second most players from a non-U.S. country this season.

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Can the Spurs extend their postseason streak?

Last season saw the Spurs make the playoffs for a 22nd straight time, the longest current streak in North American professional sports. Is this the season that streak ends?

Gilbert McGregor

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Making the case for teams to win the West

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

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Thursday's preseason action

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

Yash Matange

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Fultz shows promise in preseason debut

In 17 minutes of action, Fultz was a team-best plus-30 in the box score and showed flashes of what he can contribute to the Magic this upcoming season.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Patty Mills' run with Australia can translate to the San Antonio Spurs

Patty Mills led the Australia Boomers to a fourth place finish at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China as the focal point of his country's offence. How can Mills translate that success to an NBA floor for the San Antonio Spurs?

Kyle Irving

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Patty Mills' Indigenous leadership a point of pride for Gregg Popovich

During his recent visit to Australia, Gregg Popovich praised Patty Mills' influence in educating the world about Indigenous Australian culture.

Benyam Kidane

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Where do Mills and Ingles rank among best players left at World Cup?

Patty Mills has been the tournament's most prolific scorer while Joe Ingles has been one of the best all-around performers. With players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Kemba Walker already eliminated, who are the best players still standing? Do Mills and Ingles rank among the top 5?

Micah Adams

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REVEALED: Australian players' NBA 2K20 ratings and first look screenshots

With NBA 2K20 hitting shelves around the world next week, we've got you covered with the first look at the Aussies in the game, along with their player ratings heading into the 2019-20 season.

Benyam Kidane

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Spurs to retire Tony Parker's no.9 jersey

The four-time NBA champion will join teammates Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan in the rafters of the AT&T Center.

Benyam Kidane

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Games that will define this season

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

Micah Adams

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Report: Spurs considering offering DeRozan max extension

DeMar DeRozan has two years left on his current deal, with a $27.7 million player option in 2020-21.

Benyam Kidane

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Drafting the best all-time Spurs

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Spurs since the franchise's debut season. Was Tim Duncan or David Robinson the first pick? Where did Kawhi Leonard land? How far did Manu Ginobili fall? Here are the results.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Spurs initially offered Manu role of assistant

According to the report, Ginobili, only a year into his retirement, was "apparently not quite ready to dive back in".

Yash Matange

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Division Rankings: Can anyone catch up with Rockets?

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

Scott Rafferty

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Tim Duncan to join Spurs coaching staff

The five-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer joins the Spurs bench after retiring in 2016.

Gilbert McGregor

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Vegas Summer League Day 3 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 3 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

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Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

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Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

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Tony Parker announces retirement

The former Spurs and Hornets guard leaves the game after 18 season in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan: 'Happy' for Raptors playoff success

DeRozan, who spent nine seasons as a member of the Raptors spoke with ESPN's Cari Champion about his relationship with some of his former teammates and his take on the team's postseason success in 2019.

Gilbert McGregor

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Popovich on Jokic: 'He's magnificent'

Nikola Jokic did a little bit of everything, recorded a triple-double and led the Denver Nuggets to victory in their series-clinching Game 7 in the first round against the San Antonio Spurs.

Yash Matange

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NBA Playoffs 2019: Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard earns Player of the Day

A new playoff career-high of 45 points earns Kawhi Leonard the Player of the Day ahead of Nikola Jokic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gay.

Benyam Kidane

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What's next for the Spurs?

How can the Spurs set a record next season with their 23rd straight playoff appearance? With DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge both under contract, Dejounte Murray returning from injury and a stable of promising young guards, San Antonio's offseason could be one hinged on player development and internal improvement.

Micah Adams

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Stats to know from DeRozan's season

DeRozan averaged a career-high 6.2 assists per game, but he almost completely eliminated 3-pointers from his game. What impact did that have on the Spurs?

Scott Rafferty

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Takeaways: Jokic's triple-double earns Game 7 win

The Nuggets survived a late push from the Spurs to come away with a Game 7 win. Nikola Jokic notched a triple-double of 21 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to push his team to victory

K Irving and Ben...

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Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to series win

Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and Murray sinked a clutch runner to lead the Denver Nuggets to a victory in Game 7 and a series win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Yash Matange

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Who does history favour in Game 7?

As the Spurs look to make history in Game 7 of their first round series wth the Nuggets, take a look back at some of the fast facts and trends from the league's long history of Game 7s and what they mean for each team.

NBA.com Staff

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Who steps up big in Nuggets-Spurs Game 7?

Is there anything better in sports than a Game 7? With their seasons on the line, the Spurs and Nuggets will battle it out to see who advances to the Conference Semifinals where the Portland Trail Blazers await their opponent

NBA.com Staff

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DeRozan on Game 7: 'We can't get caught up in the crowd'

It all comes down to Game 7 as the San Antonio Spurs head to Denver looking for a big win on the road in order to advance to the second round.

Benyam Kidane

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Jokic earns Player of the Day

The Nuggets lost, but Nikola Jokic had a monster Game 6 with 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

Scott Rafferty

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5 takeaways: Spurs force Game 7 with win over Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs force a Game 7 in their first round series with a hard-fought 120-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.

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DeRozan leads Spurs in huge Game 6 win

This game was close entering the fourth quarter, but the Spurs outscored the Nuggets 30-18 in the final frame to tie up the series.

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Game 6 of Nuggets-Spurs

The Spurs look to force a decisive Game 7 while the Nuggets seek their first postseason series win in 10 years.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Nuggets dominate to take 3-2 series lead

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic shine as the Nuggets are now one win away from their first postseason series victory since 2009.

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Key questions for Wednesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

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NBA Playoffs 2019: Complete first round schedule - TV times, channel, streaming options

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.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Playoffs 2019: Joel Embiid earns Player of the Day

Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

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

NBA.com Staff

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Coach Malone heaps praise on Torrey Craig's defensive effort

Torrey Craig put on an impressive 3&D performance in Game 4, spearheading the Nuggets' defence while knocking down five three-pointers.

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways: Jokic, Nuggets even series with Game 4 win

The Nuggets earned their first win at the AT&T Center in over seven years to tie their first-round series with the Spurs at two games apiece.

NBA.com Staff

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Four key things to watch in Sunday's playoff games

Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Sunday.

Benyam Kidane

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Player of the Day: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons' playoff career-high 31 points earns him Player of the Day honours, edging out teammate Tobias Harris, Derrick White and Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

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Durant leads Warriors to win with 38 points

There are three games to look forward to on Day 6 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, ending with the Warriors taking on the Clippers in Los Angeles.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Derrick White dominates in big Spurs win

It was Derrick White who stole the show in Game 3 with a playoff career-high 36 points. The Nuggets had absolutely no answer for him.

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

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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Five key things to watch for in Friday's Game 3's

Heading into Friday, all series are tied at 1 game apiece. All the higher seeds will look to win this Game 3 and retake home court advantage for the series.

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Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard has claimed Player of the Day honours after leading the Raptors over the Magic and edging out Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.

James McKern

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Murray: "The fourth quarter is where players are made"

In the fourth quarter alone, the 22-year-old exploded for 21 points (on 8-for-9 shooting) to lead Denver's fourth-quarter rally as it outscored San Antonio 39-23, tying the series with a thrilling 114-105 win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Takeaways: Nuggets stun Spurs to level series

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets rallied down the stretch to upset the San Antonio Spurs and level their opening round playoff series up at one-win apiece.

James McKern

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Raptors and Nuggets level series, Blazers go 2-0 up

We have three big Game 2's on deck as the Raptors and Nuggets look to avenge their Game 1 home losses and the Thunder look to get their first win of the series

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Wednesday's Game 2's

The Raptors and Nuggets will try and avenge their Game 1 loss at home while the Trail Blazers will look to defend their home court and take a 2-0 lead in the series

K Irving and Sco...

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DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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DeRozan, Spurs steal home court vs. the Nuggets

Despite their two best players having a rough shooting game from the field, the seventh-seeded Spurs upset the second-seeded Nuggets in Denver for a 1-0 series lead.

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Player of the Night: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Night' honour

Kyle Irving

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NBA playoffs - Spurs edge Nuggets in a thriller

The NBA playoffs are underway, with four huge games kicking things off. Follow along for all your live scores, highlights and updates throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

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Nuggets vs. Spurs series preview

The No. 2 Denver Nuggets will face the No. 7 San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

Scott Rafferty

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What grade did Patty Mills receive for this season?

With the regular season behind us, final grades are in for the year! Take a look at how your favourite Aussie NBA players were graded for their performance this season

Kyle Irving

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

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

NBA.com Staff

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Thursday's action: Nowitzki puts on a show in the final game of his NBA career

On the final night of the 2018-19 NBA season 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake on the final day of the regular season

The 2018-19 NBA season will end tonight with the NBA Playoffs set to begin on April 13. Here's what's on the line entering the final night of the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's action: Hornets best Pistons in crucial game

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

NBA.com Staff

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Aussie Roundup: Ingles, Mills & Baynes pick up big wins as playoff race heats up

On a busy night in the NBA we had eight Aussies in action, with plenty of games with big playoff implications

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's action: Caruso shines for Lakers

There's a jam-packed slate this Saturday with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

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The reinvention of DeMar DeRozan

With 4:09 left in the fourth quarter on December 27 against the Nuggets, DeRozan hit a 3-pointer to put the Spurs up 15. Since that shot went in, each of his last 302 made shots have come from inside the 3-point line. It's the latest evidence of an All-Star reinventing himself for the second straight season.

Micah Adams

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Spurs sign Motiejunas

Motiejunas joins the Spurs after spending the last two seasons playing for the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association. He averaged 27.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the 2018-19 CBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

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What's the most compelling 1-on-1 matchup?

Simmons vs. Kyrie? Embiid vs. Antetokounmpo? KD vs. PG? Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with the 1-on-1 matchup they'd most like to see in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

N Global Staff

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Thursday's action: Ingles ties career-high in win over Suns

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.

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: DeRozan scores 29 points in win over Hawks

There are four games ahead on tonight's slate. Check here for scores and all of the best highlights from the action.

NBA.com Staff

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Aussie players weekly game schedule, TV times

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

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Monday's action: Clippers edge Grizzlies

There are seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Popovich: '(Patty Mills) is one of the greatest teammates ever'

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs have just clinched their 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with Australia's own Patty Mills assuming the role as a leader and captain as the franchise's current longest tenured player

Kyle Irving

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WATCH: Ginobili's jersey retirement and tribute video

16 seasons, four NBA championships, two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, an All-Rookie nod and a Sixth Man of the Year award – watch as Manu Ginobili gets honoured for a tremendous career with the San Antonio Spurs

Kyle Irving

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Friday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

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.

NBA.com Staff

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Trae Young leads Hawks over Pelicans with 33 points and 12 assists

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

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