The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Denver Nuggets' second-half rally, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis combining for 60 points in the 114-108 win.
Benyam Kidane
How can the Nuggets tie their Western Conference Finals series with the Lakers up at 2-2? Here are three things to watch in Game 4.
Scott Rafferty
Jamal Murray has proven time and time again that he has arrived as a star in the NBA. He's performed on the biggest stage with the brightest lights, so why are we afraid to give him his due?
Carlan Gay
Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, knocking down big shot after big shot to seal the 114-106 win over the Lakers.
Nuggets coach Mike Malone said his team would be down 3-0 if not for a terrific performance from Jerami Grant.
Jordan Greer
After being down by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally with a 19-2 run, but Jamal Murray took over late to help the Nuggets escape Game 3 with a 114-106 win.
Yash Matange
The Denver Nuggets are back in the series after holding off the Los Angeles Lakers' fourth quarter comeback to seal a 114-106 win in Game 3. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with a running diary of the game below.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes around the NBA in the lastest LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
NBA.com Staff
In Year 17, LeBron James is leading the charge of the Lakers 2020 postseason run, again putting his reign on top into perspective. As each challenger to the throne arises, we’re offered the chance to appreciate LeBron's longevity.
Gilbert McGregor
This postseason, we've known the Nuggets to play best win their backs are against the wall. In a must-win Game 3, can Denver thwart the momentum LA built with a buzzer-beating Game 2 victory?
“When you work hard on your craft and you see others working just as hard on their craft, it becomes organic and it becomes mutual respect,” James said of Malone.
Let's be totally honest about what happened Sunday night. LeBron James won a game for the Lakers by standing still.
Mike DeCourcy
Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel believes Anthony Davis' game-winner was the type of shot Kobe Bryant would hit.
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Denver looked set to steal Game 2 after their All-Star Nikola Jokic had scored 11 straight points down the stretch. Instead, Anthony Davis, in his first career Conference Finals, iced the game with a buzzer-beating three from the wing.
Anthony Davis came up clutch in Game 2 against the Nuggets. While wearing the black 'Mamba' jerseys, he scored 22 of his 31 points in the second half including the final 10 for the Lakers. On video, it was quite evident he yelled Kobe after his game-winner dropped and postgame, the Brow confirmed as much.
"He different, it's that simple," LeBron James said postgame. Anthony Davis received a lot of praise from head coach Frank Vogel and his teammates after he nailed the buzzer-beater in Game 2 against the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis capped off a huge Game 2 with the most clutch shot of his career. He said he and the Lakers never want to lose in their Black Mamba jerseys.
Tom Gatto
Anthony Davis came up clutch for the Lakers, burying the game-winning 3-pointer against the Nuggets in Game 2 and he had everyone talking on Twitter post-game.
Anthony Davis was the hero in Game 2, knocking down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the Nuggets' comeback to seal a 105-103 win. If you missed any of the action from Game 2, we've got you covered right here.
The Lakers handled the Nuggets to take Game 1 for the first time this postseason, but as we know from previous series, Denver has no problem playing from behind. What are some keys to the game for each team as Los Angeles looks to extend their lead with Denver tries to even the series? NBA.com's Kyle Irving and Gilbert McGregor discuss.
Kyle Irving
LeBron James and Anthony Davis dominated Game 1, but Dwight Howard proved to be a difference-maker off the bench for the Lakers with his energy and two-way play. Did he earn himself a spot in the starting lineup for Game 2?
The Lakers fire on all cylinders and ride a 20-3 second-quarter run to their first Game 1 win of the 2020 playoffs. It was the veterans show as LeBron, AD, Rondo, and Dwight Howard played huge roles against the young Nuggets.
“I’m not going to sit here and just blame it on the refs.That’s not what I’m doing. We just got to play through it and earn the respect," Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said postgame after the Lakers dominant 126-114 Game 1 victory.
Lakers fans are not going to be happy with Charles Barkley's latest playoff prediction.
After mounting back-to-back 3-1 comebacks in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Nuggets look to ride that momentum into the Western Conference Finals where they take on the Lakers.
Kane Pitman
Everything you need to know about the Nuggets and Lakers ahead of the 2020 Western Conference finals.
Rajon Rondo's status for Game 1 is up in the air after the veteran point guard was unexpectedly added to the Lakers' official injury report.
The value and talent of the centre position were at an all-time low a few seasons ago, but these playoffs have shown the value big men still have in today's game and the influence they will have on deciding this year's NBA champion.
Matthew Blum
It's no secret that Rajon Rondo takes his game to another level in the postseason, earning the nickname "Playoff Rondo." And Playoff Rondo isn't just a fallacy... it's real and he will play a huge role in the Lakers title run.
In an era that is defined by speed and athleticism, Nikola Jokic is rising up the ranks in his own way. Here are three possessions from these playoffs that shine a light on what makes the two-time All-Star one of a kind.
The Denver Nuggets are coming into the 2020 Western Conference Finals on the back of a two 3-1 series comebacks - the first such instance in NBA postseason history. How will they fare against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who have cruised through their playoff matchups?
The superstars steal the spotlight in a playoff series, and rightfully so, but their play alone can't decide the winner. Here's a look at key players who's performance could play a significant role in deciding who will advance to the NBA Finals.
Denver Nuggets starter Will Barton remains sidelined with a knee injury, however, as he gets closer to returning to the court, he looms as a potential x-factor against the Lakers.
LeBron James previewed his team's Western Conference finals opener Friday against the Nuggets, who stunned the Clippers.
It's no surprise that LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Anthony Davis and Jamal Murray are the four best players in the Western Conference Finals, but in what order? What about Rajon Rondo, Gary Harris and Jerami Grant? Or Michael Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma? Ahead of the Western Conference Finals, our NBA.com Global Staff rank the best players on the Lakers and Nuggets.
Thanks to a 40-point Game 7 against the LA Clippers, 23-year-old Canadian Jamal Murray helped the Nuggets become the first team in postseason history to overcome multiple 3-1 series deficits in the same year. Since a young age, Murray has stepped up when the stakes were at their highest.
With preseason title aspirations, the 2019-20 LA Clippers had an opportunity to overcome 49 years of misfortune. After squandering a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise has again failed to get over the hump.
Leonard left Toronto last summer after helping the Raptors win the NBA championship, and no one has forgotten.
Jackie Spiegel
The Los Angeles Clippers will continue to grow as a team after their playoff heartbreak, says Paul George.
Peter Hanson
The Denver Nuggets ousted the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs and Jamal Murray said people need to start respecting the team.
Patrick Beverley in particular faced the heat from the Portland duo.
Dan Bernstein
Sporting News provided live updates from Tuesday night's playoff matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.
The Denver Nuggets continued their historic postseason run, with a Game 7 win over the LA Clippers, setting and breaking plenty of records along the way.
Only 13 times in NBA Playoffs history has a team overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Here's when, where and how all of those comebacks happened.
From Leonard to George to Lou Williams, multiple Clippers connected their blown leads in Games 5, 6 and 7 to a lack of chemistry.
The Denver Nuggets continue to defy the odds after completing their second 3-1 comeback of the post-season.
The Denver Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to rebound from consecutive 3-1 series deficits in the same playoffs and this achievement had their peers taking to Twitter.
The Nuggets came back from a 12-point second-quarter deficit to cap off their second consecutive 3-1 series comeback with a 104-89 Game 7 victory against a star-studded LA Clippers squad.
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic combined to propel the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals with a 104-89 win over the Clippers in Game 7!!
Los Angeles and Denver meet in a win-or-home Game 7 on Tuesday in the Orlando bubble. Find out all of the details for how to watch the action with our viewing guide.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty get you up to speed with the latest around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem.
After overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the opening round, the Nuggets are one win away from becoming the first team in NBA history to overcome the deficit twice in the same postseason. As history suggests, this franchise is no stranger to NBA firsts.
The Clippers surrendered another big lead to the Nuggets, but LA forward Paul George says the alarm bells are not ringing.
After finishing with 34 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the Nuggets force a Game 7 against the Clippers after facing a 3-1 deficit. Following the game, Jokic told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he feels like his team faces no pressure.
Down by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Nuggets outscored the Clippers 56-27 over the final 30 minutes of the game to force a decisive Game 7.
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"I know everybody is excited about the Lakers playing the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals but we’re hoping to have something to say about that," Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said postgame.
The LA Clippers are going to have to work for that elusive Conference Finals appearance as the Nuggets rallied from 16 points down to force a Game 6 and keep their season alive.
Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2020 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.
Michael Porter Jr. thinks the Denver Nuggets need to look beyond Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Tom Webber
The LA Clippers are one win away from their first-ever Western Conference Finals after a 96-85 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.
Beverley tried to stir the pot earlier this week by calling out Denver big man Nikola Jokic.
Jon Palmieri
Does Kawhi Leonard have the strongest fingers in NBA history?
Jamal Murray attempted a poster jam late in the fourth quarter, but Kawhi Leonard had other ideas, sending his dunk attempt away using just his middle finger.
Game 3 was a back-and-forth contest that saw 12 lead changes and 15 ties, but then the Clippers seized momentum with a 23-10 game-sealing run over the final 8:29 minutes.
The 6'4" Canadian guard overtook J.R. Smith for the top spot on the Nuggets' all-time list. He passed Smith's total of 65 in his 24th playoff game while Smith reached that mark in 35 postseason games.
Just two days after being ran out of the gym by 23 points in Game 1, the Nuggets fought back to earn a commanding Game 2 victory. Behind All-Star centre Nikola Jokic's monster double-double of 26 points and 18 rebounds, Denver has evened the series at 1-1.
The LA guard was sent to the locker room for arguing too long with officials.
The Clippers shot 57.1% from the field and 41.7% from the 3-point line as they overwhelmed the Nuggets with their offensive firepower in Game 1.
Leonard led the way with 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting as the Clippers came away with a lot of positives in their 120-97 Game 1 victory.
Riding high off the emotion of a thrilling Game 7 win, it's a short turnaround for the Nuggets as they take on the LA Clippers in the second round. Can the Clippers find some cohesion behind the superstar play of Kawhi Leonard? Will Jamal Murray continue his supernova shooting?
"Spida" left it all on the floor — then gave some more in the postgame interview.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Nuggets narrowly escaped Game 7 with an 80-78 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.
Despite their heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Nuggets, Donovan Mitchell says the Jazz's playoff run has only added more fuel to his fire.
After surrendering a 19-point lead, the Nuggets survive Game 7 and advance to the Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive year. On the back of this win, Denver became the 12th team in NBA playoff history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit and the first since the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016 NBA Finals).
As the Jazz and Nuggets prepare to take the floor for the league's first-ever Game 7 at a neutral site, look back at some fast facts and trends from the league's long history of Game 7s and what they mean for each team.
Here's the complete bracket for the 2020 NBA playoffs, including start times, TV channels and scores for every game.
The Canadian held back tears after his 50-point performance in Denver's Game 6 victory over Utah, trying to rein in the emotion of recent days.
The Canadian carried over his red-hot form from Games 4 and 5, becoming the first player since Allen Iverson in 2001 to drop 40 or more in three straight playoff games. Thus, ensuring there will be a winner-take-all Game 7 between the division rivals.
Overcome with emotion following his 50-point performance, Jamal Murray delivered a powerful post-game interview speaking on the inspiration to continue the fight for racial justice.
There are three games to look forward to on Sunday: Game 1 of Raptors-Celtics, followed by Game 6 of Clippers-Mavericks and Game 6 of Nuggets-Jazz.
The Nuggets, Jazz, Raptors, Celtics, Clippers and Mavericks are scheduled to play today, but will these NBA games actually happen?
Jordan Heck
"Jamal embraces the moment," Malone said following Murray's 42-point performance in Game 5. "He's not afraid of it. Some people run away from those moments. He looks for them."
Jamal Murray scored 33 of his game-high 42 points in the second half as the Nuggets rallied to complete a 117-107 comeback win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5.
Will the Jazz make it to their third Conference Semifinals in the last four years by eliminating the Nuggets in Game 5? What about the decisive Game 5 in the Clippers-Mavericks matchup? We preview both Game 5s on Tuesday's slate.
The Utah Jazz are one win away from the second round after Donovan Mitchell's historic 51-point performance powered them to a 129-127 win in Game 4.
In what could be one of the last four-game slates of the first round, the Celtics and Raptors look to sweep while the Nuggets and Mavericks look to even things up in their respective series. We've got you covered with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.
After missing Games 1 and 2, Mike Conley Jr. returned to the Jazz's lineup with a vengeance. The veteran guard scored a game-high 27 points with seven 3-pointers, pairing well with a dominating double-double from Rudy Gobert to help Utah take a 2-1 series lead over the Nuggets.
The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Friday.
Donovan Mitchell has been the talk of the playoffs thanks to an incredible two games in which he averaged over 43 points and 7 assists. The polarizing young star has thrived in a temporary role as point guard, but with Mike Conley returning, how does that bode for Utah and Mitchell's playoff prospects?
Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his 30 points in the third quarter as the Jazz cruised to a 124-105 victory over the Nuggets to tie the first-round series at one game apiece.
The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Games 2 scheduled for Wednesday.
How crazy was it for each of the 12 teams to ignore Michael Porter Jr.? We rate them.
The NBA Playoffs begin Monday, August 17 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.
The first game of the 2020 NBA Playoffs did not disappoint. There was no stopping Donovan Mitchell on his way to a career-high 57 points, but Jamal Murray's clutch performance in the fourth quarter and overtime led the Nuggets past the Jazz to take a 1-0 series lead.
If the Jazz can't secure a win with this kind of showing from Donovan Mitchell, how much longer will they last in these playoffs?
Porter Jr. has the potential to be the next ... Joe Johnson? Dirk Nowitzki? Tracy McGrady? Our NBA.com Staff has big expectations for the 22-year-old rookie.
Here's what happens when Stats Perform simulates the 2020 NBA playoffs. And it is good news for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ben Spratt
NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.
The Nuggets swept the season series with the Jazz, despite all three games being close. Do the Jazz have the best answer to neutralize Nikola Jokic?
The restart in Orlando has catapulted some under-the-radar players into bubble stardom. Fred VanVleet has looked like Steph Curry, Michael Porter Jr. has Nuggets fans drooling and a 21-year-old Blazer has been the league's best shooter. We take a look at who has broken out in the bubble and whether that can continue into the postseason.
It was the Stanley Johnson and Paul Watson show, as the two combined for 45 of Toronto's 117 points.
The final day of seeding games saw eight teams, all of whom were already locked into their playoff matchups, take the floor. At the end of the day, the Raptors, Clippers, 76ers, and the Pacers walked away with wins.
One more game stands between the regular season and playoffs for the Raptors. Can the second unit carry them to another win?
The playoff picture became clearer today, with five first-round series matchups finalised. Catch up on how the standings were impacted from Wednesday's four-game slate:
Eight teams will hit the courts on Wednesday and there's plenty on the line as teams continue to fight for playoff positioning. Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Wednesday's four-game slate.
The "Miami Drip" outfit caught Dwyane Wade's attention and he decided to have a little fun with it while guesting on Monday's NBA pregame show on TNT.
SJ Lynn
Kyle Kuzma called game against the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers forward joked post-game.
Sacha Pisani
Kyle Kuzma stepped up with the game-winning shot on Monday, showing his importance to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rob Lancaster
LeBron James explained to reporters post-game just how important Kyle Kuzma is to their championship aspirations after the pair combined with Anthony Davis to score 81 points in a balanced effort against the Denver Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets thanks to Kyle Kuzma's buzzer-beater, while the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors.
We're a week away from the opening round of NBA playoffs and there are still a few things to be sorted out in the standings. With that in mind, here's how the results from Monday's five-game slate impacted the standings in the Eastern and Western Conference.
As we get closer to the conclusion of the seeding game schedule, focus will shift towards matchups as the playoff picture takes shape. This year, tiebreakers are more important than ever, as a number of teams could very well end up with identical records ahead of the playoffs. Below, find a breakdown of important tiebreakers in an ever-evolving playoff picture.
Now that we've seen all 22 teams take the floor at least five times at the NBA restart, we're here with our final edition of NBA Power Rankings for the 2019-20 regular season. It's been difficult to gauge what to make of some seeding game results with rest and minute restrictions among other factors. With that in mind, here are the final power rankings of the regular season.
Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 6-0 and keep their playoff hopes alive? Can the Nuggets make a run for the West's No. 2 seed? Here's a rundown of the standings and all that's at stake in Monday's five-game slate.
10 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Saturday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.
LeBron James returned from injury but the Los Angeles Lakers failed to avoid another defeat.
Matt Dorman
Saturday's schedule gives you every excuse to make it a "lazy Saturday." Here's what's at stake in all five games on Day 10 of the NBA restart.
The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what today's games meant for the standings.
The Houston Rockets handed the Los Angeles Lakers a second straight loss in the NBA.
Dejan Kalinic
Portland's All-Star guard tied a career-high by sinking 11 triples en route to finishing with 45 points and 12 assists. The Blazers, who hit a franchise-record 23 3s, move within a half-game of the Memphis Grizzlies for the West's eighth seed.
As these two division rivals face-off in the bubble at the ESPN World Wide of Sports complex, here's a lookback at the key moments and aspects from their entertaining and competitive series from the 2019 postseason.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich waxed lyrical over the "special" Nikola Jokic after his magnificent display on Wednesday.
Peter Thompson
Gregg Popovich dished out high praise for Nuggets' big man Nikola Jokic after their battle on Wednesday.
The Western Conference logjam in the middle of the pack and the race to the eighth seed are both going down to the wire, while final playoff seedings in the middle of the East are also still up in the air. There's plenty of playoff implications from Thursday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.
The Los Angeles Lakers struggled in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
With just a week and a half left in the regular season, teams in both conferences are jockeying for position in what's become a tight playoff race.
With the race for playoff seedings heating up in Orlando, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.
Anthony Davis posted 42 points and 12 rebounds to inspire the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, while Fred VanVleet celebrated a career high.
The race for playoff seeding is heating up after Monday's six-game slate. The Lakers secured the No.1 seed in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans Nuggets picked up their first wins in the seeding games. Here's how the playoff picture looks after today's games.
After four days of seeding games, the action continues with a six-game slate. We've already seen plenty of movement in the standings, with the race for the West's final playoff spot heating up. Check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.
The Miami Heat closed the gap between them and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference while the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets find themselves in a tight battle for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
The Toronto Raptors defeat the Los Angeles Lakers for the 11th successive time, while TJ Warren torched the Philadelphia 76ers.
After briefly standing at halfcourt for the opening tip, Butler was asked by referees to swap out the blank jersey for one featuring his last name.
Here is a complete TV schedule to watch NBA games on Saturday, Aug. 1 during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for the national broadcasts on ESPN.
Tadd Haislop
After the first two days of action, the seeding games continue with a five-game slate. Six teams are taking part in a season "re-opener" while the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans get their second taste of action at the NBA's restart. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.
Michael Porter Jr. received criticism after he promoted an inaccurate conspiracy theory about the coronavirus.
Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Did Pascal Siakam do enough to stay in the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.
Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.
Dom Farrell
At the NBA restart, a total of 89 international players from 34 different countries will take the floor, with Canada being the most-represented country.
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Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.
Porter thinks the coronavirus pandemic is overblown and being used to "control the masses."
After four months without action, we're just days away from NBA games that will have an impact on the standings. Based on what we know from the first part of the season and what we've seen through early scrimmages, we're gaining an idea of just what to expect from the remainder of the season and who should come out on top.
Headlined by big performances from J.R. Smith, Mike Conley Jr., and JJ Redick, we've got you covered with all the news from today's scrimmage games:
Day 4 of scrimmages in Orlando gave us plenty to talk about, headlined by some big performances from Caris LeVert, Kyle Kuzma, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
The Pelicans' rookie will have to remain in quarantine for at least four days according to multiple reports, no offical word has been made.
Eight teams hit the court on Day 1, headlined by some impressive performances from Paul George, Bol Bol and Duncan Robinson. Catch up on the day's biggest storylines from Orlando.
The NBA is back! Eight teams are in action on Wednesday as the first scrimmages are set to take place as teams gear up for the restart of the season. Here's a quick primer on the return to action!
OG Anunoby can guard anyone. From point guards to centres and everything in between, Toronto's rangy 23-year-old forward routinely showcases a remarkable versatility that's become arguably the most on-demand attribute in today's game. Exhibit A? One play from Toronto's five-game road trip prior to the season being suspended in which he quite literally guarded everyone.
The rookie still hasn't cracked Denver's rotation, but we've already caught a glimpse of what he's capable of. If he ever reaches his full potential, the Nuggets might have a superstar on their hands.
How close are the Denver Nuggets to championship contention? The answer potentially lies with Jamal Murray whose development as a second star next to Nikola Jokic could determine the entire balance of power in the Western Conference.
Micah Adams
Coach Michael Malone provided an update on Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets prepare for their return on August 1.
Ahead of the NBA season resuming in Disney World, we're ranking the starters on all 22 teams that will take part in the "eight seeding" games ahead of the playoffs. First up is centre, which is a harder position to rank than you may think.
The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.
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He's not a monster. He's just ahead of the curve.
Early exits happen every year but if the season does return, how each team handles disappointment will certainly be telling. Which teams are most likely to overreact to underwhelming results? Which are most likely to chalk it up to unprecedented circumstances?
Take a look at the NBA's standings as well as potential playoff pairings based on games played through March 11.
On the surface it may look like four competitors, but Nikola Jokic should be the only answer to the question who is the All-NBA First Team centre this season.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?
CJ McCollum turned in a playoff performance for the ages, pouring in 37 points on the road to lead the Blazers to their first Western Conference Finals in 19 years.
How May 7th became the unequivocal best day for NBA fans through a series of memorable moments and milestones.
Sidd Sinha
The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.
In 2018, Nikola Jokic recorded the fastest triple-double in NBA history, achieved the feat in 14 minutes and 33 seconds of action.
Kobe Bryant delivered a classic performance in game 2 of the 2008 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.
According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Chicago Bulls are finalising a deal to hire Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their Vice President of Basketball Operations.
While there are already a number of marquee duos in the NBA today, there are equally as many duos destined for greatness in the near future. Which young tandem will be the best five years from now?
After one playoff appearance in the past four seasons, the Bulls have shaken up their front office, hiring Arturas Karnisovas as Vice President of Basketball Operations
From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to RJ Barrett to Tristan Thompson, check out some of the best plays from a number of Canada's biggest NBA stars in the 2019-20 season.
The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls have began searching for a new candidate to run their basketball operations, beginning with Raptors GM Bobby Webster and Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas.
"On Thursday, March 19th, a member of the Denver Nuggets organization tested positive for COVID-19," the Nuggets announce. "The person, who was tested after experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 on March 16th, is currently under the care of team medical staff and in self-isolation."
With the season postponed, let's check in on where Pascal Siakam stands in the Most Valuable Player race.
Members of six different countries on our NBA.com Global staff voted on the NBA's top 10 players from the rest of the world. Europe, Africa and Australia were all continents with a presence in the top 10.
Agustín Aboy
A six game slate is headlined by two potential first round playoff matchups in the Western Conference, while Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo injured and other starters not used, the Bucks were beaten by the Nuggets on Monday.
Missing four starters in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe and Brook Lopez, the Bucks slump to their first three-game regular-season losing streak under Mike Budenholzer.
The jam was still amazing to watch.
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!
Quite a lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race. The top two is the same, but there's a newcomer in the top-five and Russell Westbrook's emergence has impacted James Harden's MVP chances in a big way.
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.
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!
Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.
We're Keeping Up With The Canadians and looking back at a spectacular month headlined by Rising Stars shining on the big stage, Andrew Wiggins changing teams and Jamal Murray emerging as the ultimate X-factor.
LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Tuesday slate.
Caris LeVert's 26-point quarter against the Celtics was impressive, but he needed a few more to make the history books.
LeBron. Zion. Kawhi. Those are just some of the biggest names in action tonight on NBA League Pass. Here's a closer look at some of the biggest storylines in what should prove to be an eventful night across the NBA!
The Rockets are rewarded for their six-game win streak while the Raptors take a slide following a winless week. A team drops out of the top-10 while a new team re-enters the league's elite group.
Nine days. Five games. Over 5,000 kilometres. As the Toronto Raptors embark upon their final lengthy road trip of the 2019-20 season, we've got you covered with updates from each stop.
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 45 points on 62% shooting from the field as the Nuggets defeated the Raptors 133-118.
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.
After two straight losses at home, the Toronto Raptors open a five-game road trip out West as they visit the Denver Nuggets. Can Toronto get back on track in the Mile High City?
Finally able to roll out their preferred starting lineup, the LA Clippers are finding form, highlighted by a blow out win over the Denver Nuggets.
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.
Is Jokic the most underappreciated player in the NBA right now? One recent play against the two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year shows why Jokic's combination of size, skill and IQ makes him a threat unlike anyone else in the entire league.
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!
The Bucks remain comfortably on top with teams like the Lakers, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets jockeying for position inside the top-five. Did the Lakers hold on to their No. 2 spot? How far did the Clippers fall after a bad loss?
With 14 teams in action, there were plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. Follow along below for the best from each one.
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.
For the fifth time this season, the most in franchise history, the OKC Thunder had seven players score in double figures in the 113-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Lakers took a four-game lead over the Nuggets in the Western Conference on Wednesday, but LeBron James is not thinking about LA's potential seeding.
