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How Tuesday'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 Tuesday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Recap of Tuesday's 9-game slate

The Blazers keep their playoff hopes alive, Bradley Beal drops another 40-point game and the Clippers make it rain from three against the Warriors. We've got you covered with all the action from Tuesday's busy nine-game slate.

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Monday's scores: Hawks outlast Hornets in 2OT thriller

The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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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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Recap of Sunday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

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Report: Stephenson in talks with Pacers

In 68 games with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, Lance Stephenson averaged 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.6 steals per game. This would be his third stint with the Pacers if the two sides agree to a deal.

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Biggest questions ahead of Lakers-Clippers

The Clippers have won each of the first two games against their in-town rival Lakers, but the Lakers still hold the top seed in the West. How much does this game mean to both teams and what should you watch for in the third edition of the Battle for L.A.?

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What's next for Raptors after clinching?

It's official: The Raptors are headed to the playoffs. Now that they're in, the attention turns to how they'll perform. How important is seeding? Who do they want to play? Who do they want to avoid? What are realistic expectations? Can they reach the Finals?

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Saturday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

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

Three 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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How tonight'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 Friday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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

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

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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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Thursday's scores: Nuggets edge Hornets

Jamal Murray's clutch jumper sealed the win for the Nuggets, while the Clippers, Raptors and 76ers all picked up wins on Thursday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

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Wednesday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

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Tuesday'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 Tuesday slate.

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Kemba set to return for Celtics

Boston's All-Star point guard has not played since the All-Star Game, sitting out each of the Celtics' last five games with left knee soreness.

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Monday's scores: McCollum drops 41 PTS vs. Magic

CJ McCollum filled it up for the Blazers, while the Pacers and Heat extended their win streaks. Catch up on all the results below!

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Sunday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

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Saturday'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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Friday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Friday night's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

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NBA announces Jr. NBA Global Championships will return to Orlando in August

The NBA continues to expand its focus on junior basketball, announcing that the Junior NBA Global Championships will return to Orlando this year at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World.

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Thursday's scores: Lakers win 7th game in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers make it seven wins in a row after securing a 116-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. Catch up on all the day's games right here!

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Wednesday's action: Westbrook, Harden combine for 63 points

Some of the NBA's best players took the court on Wednesday, from Russell Westbrook and James Harden to Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal.

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Tuesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

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Monday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

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MJ pays tribute to 'little brother' Kobe with moving speech

Michael Jordan addressed the crowd at Staples Center, sharing stories of his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant.

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A Celebration of Life

The memorial program, titled "A Celebration of Life," saw fans pour into the Staples Center by the thousands to pay their respects alongside Bryant's family, friends and former teammates.

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Sunday'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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Saturday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

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What's the greatest D-Wade moment?

Dwyane Wade has given NBA fans plenty of thrills throughout his illustrious Hall of Fame-worthy career. We asked our NBA.com staff to pick their favourite D-Wade moment ahead of his jersey retirement in Miami.

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Friday'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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Canadian viewership of 2020 All-Star up double digits

The Canadian viewership of the 2020 NBA All-Star events were up double digits in comparison to last year.

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Four biggest storylines in the final stretch

The All-Star break has come and go leaving us with the home stretch of the NBA regular season ahead. Our NBA.com staff each selected one key storyline we're most looking forward to watching develop during the back end of the season.

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Five players to watch in final stretch

Our NBA.com staff breaks down the one player they're most looking forward to watching down the home stretch of the NBA regular season. Each of these players has the capability to take their team to another level, whether it's a better playoff seed or reaching the NBA Playoffs altogether.

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Team LeBron edges Team Giannis in a thriller

It came right down to the wire in Chicago as Anthony Davis sealed the 157-155 win for Team LeBron. Kawhi Leonard earned MVP honours with a game-high 30 points.

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Recap from an entertaining All-Star Saturday Night

Take a lookback at everything from All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago, featuring the Skills Challenge, Three-point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest.

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Giannis on Kobe: 'He was the Michael Jordan of our generation'

“Growing up, he was my idol," Antetokounmpo said of Bryant. "Not just my idol, probably the whole generation’s idol."

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All-Star Saturday night participants

Who is participating during All-Star Saturday night in 2020? Below, find participants for each event.

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Best dunks in Slam Dunk Contest history

Take a look at some of the most gravity-defying, crowd-rocking dunks in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history!

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Who will win the Slam Dunk contest?

Of the four participants, Dwight Howard is the only one to have won the Slam Dunk contest before, but this is his first time competing in the event since 2009, when he made the last of three consecutive appearances.

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History of Dunk Contest winners

There have been 27 different dunkers to win the contest in the event's 34-year history. Here's every single winner.

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3-Point Contest odds

Joe Harris and Trae Young have the best odds to win the 2020 NBA 3-Point Contest, but which one of them is the favourite?

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Raptors superfan honoured by Hall of Fame

"Can’t say this is a dream come true because this isn’t something you dream about as a fan," Bhatia tweeted.

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Who has won Celebrity Game MVP?

Kevin Hart's four Celebrity Game MVPs are the most since the event began in 2003.

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All-Star schedule

From when the Rising Stars Game is to how to watch the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, here's the schedule for this season's All-Star Weekend.

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Rising Stars MVP history

Take a look back at who has won MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge over the years.

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Who will be named All-Star MVP?

24 of the league's best players will take the floor on Sunday for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Which one of them is most likely to win MVP? Who is the biggest sleeper to take home the award? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks.

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Lessons learned during Raptors streak

The Raptors 15-game win streak has come to an end with a loss to the Nets in their final contest before the All-Star break. Take a look at a few key things we've learned about this team during this historic run.

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Wednesday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Wednesday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Where is the 2021 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2021 All-Star Weekend will take place from Feb. 12-14, 2021. It will include the Rising Stars Challenge, the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest, the AT&T Slam Dunk and the NBA All-Star Game.

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Tuesday's scores: Spurs snap 5-game skid

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 tonight's games, right here.

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

In Monday'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: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

We had seven games around the Association on Sunday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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When is the 2020 NBA All-Star Game?

In 2020, the Chicago Bulls will host the NBA All-Star Game. It'll mark the third time the franchise has hosted the game, the last time coming in 1988.

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Saturday'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: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Friday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

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Date set for public Kobe memorial service

As Vanessa Bryant announced on Instagram, a celebration of life will be held at the STAPLES Center on the morning of Feb. 24, 2020 or 2/24/20.

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Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis rosters selected

With the first pick of the 2020 NBA All-Star draft, Team LeBron selects...

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Trade deadline winners and losers

The Miami Heat added a major piece, the Philadelphia 76ers added some shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers did nothing and the Houston Rockets went small. Breaking down the best, worst and most interesting moves of the trade deadline.

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Thursday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

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

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2020 Trade Deadline Tracker

We've got you covered with every transaction from the deadline as the league makes them official.

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Who is Leon Rose?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the New York Knicks are set to hire long-time agent Leon Rose to become the team's newest president.

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When is the NBA All-Star Draft?

The captains and starters have been announced for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and the third-annual All-Star Draft is right around the corner! So when is the 2020 NBA All-Star Draft?

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Wednesday's scores: Tatum scores 33 as C's with 5th straight

Wednesday's 9-game slate was headlined by multiple big performances by All-Stars. 1st time All-Star Jayson Tatum became the first Celtics player, 21 or younger, to average 20+ in seven straight games since Antoine Walker in 1998.

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What's one trade you'd like to see?

As we approach Thursday's trade deadline, our NBA.com staff proposes one specific move they'd like to see made.

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Highest scoring performances in All-Star history

Only five players in NBA history have scored 40 or more points in an All-Star Game. The record? 52 points by Anthony Davis.

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Tuesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Tuesday'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 tonight's games, right here!

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Recap of Monday's 10-game slate

It was a busy night 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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Saturday's scores: Kawhi adds another 30-point game

Kawhi Leonard continued his streak of 30-point performances, dropping 31 points in the LA Clippers win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Thursday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

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Lowry among All-Star reserves

On Thursday, the NBA announced the pool of 14 players that will be reserves at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

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Sights from Kobe's last All-Star Game

In 2016, Kobe Bryant was named an All-Star for the final time in his NBA career. It was a historic moment as it took place in Toronto, Ontario, making it the first All-Star Game to be played outside of the United States.

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Players changing jersey number for Kobe

Spencer Dinwiddie was the first player to change their jersey number following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Many have since joined him, including Magic guard Terrence Ross.

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Lakers release statement on Kobe

"We are devastated and have been forever changed by the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna," the Lakers tweeted on Wednesday.

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Wednesday'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 tonight's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

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Let's Talk Day: Every action counts

Join in on the conversation on January 29 to help create positive change for people living with mental health issues.

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Recap: Tuesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Tuesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on of tonight's action, right here.

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Young was Gianna Bryant's favourite player to watch

Gianna Bryant was among those killed in a tragic helicopter crash over the weekend. A promising basketball player herself, she told Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young earlier this season that he was her favourite player to watch.

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Vince pays tribute to Kobe

The friendship between Carter and Bryant dated back to their teenage years and lasted through their respective NBA careers and beyond.

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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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'If they want to retire 24, I’ll find a new number'

Powell, a native of San Diego, CA, spoke on Bryant's life, impact and the proper way to honour his legacy.

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DeRozan: "I wouldn't be here" without Kobe

Los Angeles native DeMar DeRozan shared a special bond with Kobe Bryant. The Spurs guard spoke on Bryant's influence following his tragic passing.

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Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has passed away at the age of 41 after a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. His 13-year-old daughter was also among those who died in the accident.

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Trae Young wears Kobe number to start game

The second year guard trained with Kobe Bryant prior to the start of the season. He began Sunday's game wearing a No. 8 jersey instead of his typical No. 11.

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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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NBA world mourns Kobe's passing

A number of players – past and present – are mourning the tragic death of Bryant who was among those killed in a helicopter crash.

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Kobe, others congratulate LeBron

From Laker legends like Kobe himself and Magic Johnson to his former teammates, the NBA world showered the 35-year-old with praise as he accomplished yet another monumental feat.

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LeBron vs. Kobe: Who is the better scorer?

LeBron James is on the verge of passing Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, but does that mean he's the better scorer?

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Saturday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

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Friday's action: Westbrook goes off in Rockets win

Russell Westbrook turned back the clock in Houston's win over Minnesota, exploding for 45 points, 10 assists and six rebounds.

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Crystal ball outlook for Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are past the unofficial midway point of the regular season and with everyone back healthy, it's time to look forward to what's in store for the second half of the regular season. Will they make a push for second in the East? Will they be active at the trade deadline? Can a healthy Pascal Siakam once again dominate? What would a sixth straight All-Star appearance mean for Kyle Lowry? All of that plus MUCH more!

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LeBron passes Kobe for most all-time ASG starts

With LeBron James announced as a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, he passes Kobe Bryant for the most All-Star starts in NBA history.

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LeBron & Giannis headline All-Star starters

On Thursday, the NBA announced the pool of 10 players that will start in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

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Thursday's scores: Beal's leads Wizards past Cavs

Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic and LeBron James powered their teams to victory on Thursday's three-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's game.

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Should Siakam be an All-Star starter?

The starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game will be revealed on Thursday. Has Pascal Siakam done enough to hear his name called alongside the likes of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

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Should Lowry be an All-Star starter?

Kyle Lowry has been an All-Star each of the last five seasons and last started in the All-Star Game back in 2016. Could the Raptors' starting point guard be in the mix as a starter for next month's game in Chicago?

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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 Wednesday'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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Biggest disappointments of first half

The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

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Biggest surprises of the season's first half

LeBron James's defence, Pascal Siakam's star turn, Ja Morant's rookie season and Miami's surge up the East are just some of the biggest surprises so far this season. Here's what else caught our eye over the first half of the regular season.

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Last day to vote for 2020 NBA All-Stars!

Vote below for the 2020 All-Star Game!

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Saturday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Saturday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

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When is the trade deadline?

This season, the NBA's trade deadline will again come before All-Star Weekend.

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Friday's scores: Heat win in OKC

Plenty of storylines from Friday's 7-game slate. Follow below for stats, highlights and scores from each game.

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Most popular players & teams in NBA merch sales

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers remained atop the NBA's most popular jersey and team merchandise sales list.

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Toronto's biggest lessons from the 1st half of the season

Championship DNA is real. Pascal Siakam is a legitimate superstar. Kyle Lowry is having the best season of his career. Those are just some of the observations from the first half of 2019-20 as the Raptors get set to play their 41st game of the season.

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Thursday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

The Nuggets escaped with a thrilling OT win over the Warriors, while Kawhi Leonard continued his scoring form to lead the Clippers past the Magic. Catch up on all the night's action, right here.

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WNBA announces expanded schedule, more TV Games

The WNBA's schedule is released, with a mid-season tournament and more national TV games.

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LeBron, Jordan and every leader in All-Star fan voting

Will LeBron James or Luka Doncic finish first in the fan voting for the 2020 All-Star Game? How would James leading for a seventh time compare to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and some of the other all-time legends?

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Wednesday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

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

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Fast facts on latest Raptors signing

The Raptors have just signed guard Paul Watson to a two-way contract from their G League affiliate, the Raptors 905.

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Tuesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

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Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?

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New groundbreaking CBA in WNBA

The WNBA and WNBPA announce groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Monday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action tonight, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

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What did DeMar say ahead of second Toronto return?

From Kyle Lowry's play to the Raptors title and being a visitor in a familiar building, here are some of his best quotes.

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Saturday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

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Friday'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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Everything LeBron has said about Luka

Even before their first meeting in the NBA, LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Luka Doncic.

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Thursday's scores: Thompson's career-night gives Cavs' OT win

Tristan Thompson dropped a career-high 35 in an overtime win over the Detroit Pistons while the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the season series with the Boston Celtics.

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Wednesday'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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Tuesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the night's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

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When All-Star reserves are announced

Once the starters for the 2020 All-Star Game have been revealed, the league's head coaches will select the All-Star reserves. Here's when the reserves will be announced.

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

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

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Sundays scores: Dragic powers Heat past Blazers

Goran Dragic stepped up in Jimmy Butler's absence to power the Heat past the Blazers and move to a 17-1 record at home this season. Catch up on all of tonight's scores, news and highlights, right here!

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Saturday'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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What future draft picks does each NBA team have?

Take a look to see what future draft picks your favourite NBA team has through 2025.

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Friday's scores and highlights

James Harden and Ben Simmons drop triple-doubles, while Anthony Davis explodes for 46 points on a busy night around the league.

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Thursday'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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Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

There are 15 active players on rosters in the NBA that are taller than 7-feet! Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

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Wednesday's scores: Bucks edge Wolves for 4th-straight W

Giannis Antetokounmpo collected his 30th double-double in 33 games this season, while Carmelo Anthony put on a show in his return to MSG. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's games, right here!

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NBA players react to David Stern's passing

Current and former NBA players took to Twitter today after learning of the passing of former NBA Commissioner David Stern.

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Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern has passed away aged 77, due to a brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago.

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Tuesday'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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Monday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games, right here.

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Sunday's scores: Lonzo fills it up vs. Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Sunday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, right here.

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Saturday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

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

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Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

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Friday's scores: SGA powers OKC to win in Charlotte

With six games on the schedule, there were a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

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Thursday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

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

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Lakers' guide to playing on Christmas

From who has scored the most points to how LeBron James has played, here's everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day.

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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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How to watch the NBA on Christmas

With five games slated for the 12th consecutive year, we've got you covered with the time and network for each game.

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Updated award predictions for MVP, DPOY, and more

Our NBA.com staff give their reasons for either sticking with or changing their preseason picks for each major award.

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Raptors' guide to playing on Christmas

Everything you need to know about the Toronto Raptors playing on Christmas Day. What happened last time, which players are making their Christmas debuts and what's in store for the matchup with the Celtics?

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The first time Raptors played on Christmas

For only the second time in franchise history, the Raptors will play on Christmas Day this season. The first time came on Dec. 25, 2001, back when Vince Carter's career was just getting started.

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Simmons moves up on all-time triple-doubles list

Oscar Robertson still holds a comfortable lead, but Russell Westbrook is starting to get within striking distance. Who else ranks among the top all-time in triple-doubles?

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Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

With no games on Christmas Eve, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into this Monday night slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

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Where do Raptors rank heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

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Sunday's scores: Nuggets beat Lakers for 6th straight W

Jayson Tatum dropped a career-high, the Nuggets beat the LeBron-less Lakers and the Raptors and Thunder both picked up big comeback victories! Catch up on all the action from tonight's games, right here,

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Saturday'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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Friday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Friday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

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Thursday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

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

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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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Who's playing on NBA Christmas Day?

This year's NBA Christmas Day schedule is headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers.

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Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Wednesday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

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Highest scoring games in All-Star history

It's not unusual to see the teams combine for over 300 points and almost 400 points in the NBA All-Star Game.

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Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Tuesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

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Drafting the best all-time Raptors

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Raptors since the franchise's debut season. Did Kawhi Leonard or Vince Carter go No. 1? Did DeMar DeRozan or Kyle Lowry get selected first? Here are the results.

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What if Shaq joined Vince in Toronto?

Vince Carter revealed that he once recruited Shaquille O'Neal to join him in Toronto. What would the Raptors have looked like with the two legends? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

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

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Recap of Sunday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Saturday's action

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

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Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

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Thursday'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 G League expands to Mexico City

Mexico City’s Capitanes Becomes the NBA G League’s First Team Outside of the U.S. and Canada

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Take your pick: Simmons or Tatum?

Ben Simmons and Jayson Tatum were rookies in 2017-18 and while Simmons made his first All-Star team last season, Tatum is still looking for his first All-Star nod. Both are exciting young stars, but if you had to pick just one, who are you rolling with?

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Sights and sounds from Kawhi's return

Kawhi Leonard returned to Toronto on Wednesday as a visitor to receive his 2019 NBA championship ring in what was perhaps the most anticipated game of the entire regular season. Catch up on all of the sights and sounds as we take a closer look at the 2019 Finals MVP's highly anticipated first game back in Canada.

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Wednesday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

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Fast facts on Toronto's historic championship rings

Kawhi Leonard will receive his championship ring from the Raptors when he returns to Toronto on Wednesday. Here's what the two-time Finals MVP will be receiving from the Raptors.

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Debating the best centre in the NBA

The title of best centre in the NBA is truly up for debate this season, so we asked our experts to try and help us come to a conclusion.

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What's Kawhi lasting impression with Raptors?

The Game 7 shot to sink the Sixers. The Conference Finals showdown with Giannis. The laugh. Kawhi Leonard delivered the most memorable season in Raptors history in 2018-19. Here are our lasting impressions of Leonard's time in Toronto.

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Tuesday's scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

A matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers headlined a today's four-game slate in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

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Hayward returns from injury in Celtics' big win

After missing 13 games with a broken left hand, Gordon Hayward made a successful return to the lineup in the Boston Celtics' 110-88 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Recap of Monday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

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Who would go No. 1 in a redraft: Simmons, Siakam or Ingram?

Pascal Siakam was the 27th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Now in his fourth season, could the reigning Most Improved Player and potential first-time All-Star in 2020 now be considered the best player from that draft?

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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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Better in three years: Mitchell or SGA?

Donovan Mitchell looks the part of a high-flying lead guard capable of putting a team on his back. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks the part of a trusted veteran floor general that's comfortable in any situation. Both are among the brightest young stars this league has to offer, but which will be the better player three years from now?

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Sunday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

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Saturday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

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Recap of Friday nights action

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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What's next for the Knicks?

The Knicks went 21-83 under Fizdale, the worst record in the NBA since the start of the 2018-19 season. What's gone wrong in New York, who could be the next coach and how should the Knicks prioritize moving forward?

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Thursday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

There were plenty of headlines on a four-game Thursday slate. We keep you in touch with the biggest scorers, plays and highlights.

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Will Harden score more than 81 this season?

Harden enters Houston's contest against Toronto having scored a combined 110 points in his last two games. Is he a threat to score 81 points in a game this season? What about 100? Our NBA.com Staff debates.

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Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

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Siakam or Butler to lead your team right now?

The Raptors and Heat have each overachieved their expectations entering the 2019-20 season thus far behind the play of their respective stars, Pascal Siakam and Jimmy Butler. Which star would you rather have lead your team right now?

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Tuesday'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 NBA action

Six games across the Association tonight, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

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Recap of Sunday's scores, stats and highlights

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

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Saturday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

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A full recap from Friday'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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Who should start at 2020 Olympics?

If you could pick your dream starting 5 for Team Canada, what would it look like? We asked the experts to weigh in on the country featuring more NBA players than any other country outside of the United States.

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Wednesday'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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How will you remember the AD-era in New Orleans?

Anthony Davis spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career in New Orleans with the Hornets/Pelicans. After a rocky end to his tenure with the franchise he was drafted by, Davis is set to make his first return to the city as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets picked up big wins in today's two-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from today's action.

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Are we taking Giannis for granted?

Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 50 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two steals in the Bucks statement win over the Jazz. Milwaukee advances to an Eastern Conference-best 14-3 record behind the play of the reigning MVP, but it doesn't seem to be drawing much attention. Are we taking the Greek Freak for granted?

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Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday 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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What have we learned about the 76ers since Kawhi's shot?

It has been seven months since Kawhi Leonard's historic game-winning shot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals sent the 76ers home early in last year's playoffs. Ahead of their first matchup against the Raptors since then, have we learned anything about the Sixers since then?

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