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.

What to watch for in Warriors-Rockets

The Rockets remember who eliminated them from the playoffs last season, they'll have the opportunity to return the favour when they take on the Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals matchup.

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

Warriors defeat Clippers behind Durant's 50 points

The Warriors closed out the series on the road, winning Game 6 129-110 over the Clippers

Biggest lessons learned from 1st Round

Are the Warriors in trouble? How does Russell Westbrook bounce back next season? Is Damian Lillard gearing up for a Cinderella run? Which team holds the upper hand in the East? Our Global NBA.com staff breaks down the biggest lessons we learned from a thrilling 1st Round.

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.

Celtics legend John Havlicek dies at 79

"He was a champion in every sense, and as we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss, we are thankful for all the joy and inspiration he brought to us," the Celtics said in a statement.

Clippers stay alive, force Game 6; Rockets advance

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors will look to close their respective series in a pair of Game 5s.

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

Jazz force Game 5, Bucks sweep Pistons

Today's two-game slate features a pair of Game 4s in which the Bucks and Rockets both look to advance to the second round. Follow along below for quarter-by-quarter updates from each game.

Celtics, Warriors, Raptors, Blazers secure Game 4 wins

Four games on tap for today's NBA action. Follow all the scores and highlights live here.

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

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.

Dudley and Butler ejected after third quarter scuffle

Butler and Dudley were ejected after the scuffle spilled into the first row under the basket.

Highlights from Day 7 of the NBA playoffs

If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Magic vs. Raptors, Pacers vs. Celtics and Thunder vs. Blazers.

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.

Highlights from Day 5 of playoffs

If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 2 of Pacers vs. Celtics, Pistons vs. Bucks and Jazz vs. Rockets.

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

Scores, highlights from Day 3 of playoffs

The 2019 NBA Playoffs continued with a pair of historic Game 2s. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, stats and highlights from the third day of playoff action.

Sixers tie playoff record with third-quarter outburst

In the third quarter of Game 2 in the first-round series between the Sixers and the Nets, the Sixers scored 51 points (on 18-for-25 shooting), tying the NBA playoff record for most points scored in a quarter set by the Lakers in 1962.

Scores and highlights from Day 2

Day 2 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs is in the books. Unlike Day 1, there were no upsets, as each home team took care of business.

Takeaways: Lillard, Blazers earn Game 1 win over Thunder

Damian Lillard led the way with a game-high 30 points including a number of ridiculously deep triples that set the tone for the Blazers, who won their first playoff game in nearly three years.

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.

Five takeaways from Raptors' Game 1 loss

The Orlando Magic came away with the Game 1 upset win on Sunday. Game 2 goes Wednesday in Toronto at 10:30 a.m.

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

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

On the final gameday 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.

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

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

Hall of Fame class of 2019 announced

Finalists Chris Webber, Marques Johnson and Ben Wallace were not selected.

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

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

Cousins shines vs. Lakers, Hield leads Kings past Cavs

Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks' thrilling win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' highlights filled road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Who will be named Most Improved Player?

Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell are widely considered to be the frontrunners for the award, but there's a number of other deserving candidates.

NBA playoff tie-breaker rules

What happens when two or more teams are tied at the end of the year? How are ties broken? Find the NBA's playoff tie-break rules and procedures below.

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were nine games of NBA action on deck, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

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

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

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

Heat Check: Who is the MVP?

We asked our NBA.com Staff the question ahead of today's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.

What went wrong for the Lakers?

After signing LeBron James as a free agent last summer, the Lakers had high hopes for 2018-19. But instead of seriously contending in the Western Conference, the Lakers missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. Our NBA.com Staff breaks down the biggest reasons for why the Lakers fell so far short of expectations.

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors.

Is Kawhi or PG the better two-way player?

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both having the best offensive seasons of their careers. They also might be the two best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Which one takes the crown as the NBA's best two-way player?

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

Dirk passes Wilt on all-time scoring list

The 21-year veteran moved to sixth on the all-time scoring list, trailing only Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

When is the 2019 NBA Draft, Draft Lottery?

The 2019 NBA Draft will be the first year of the new draft lottery odds system

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

Wednesday recap: Top highlights & performers

Wednesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the scores and top highlights, right here.

LeBron and Kyrie: How time changes our views

Has this season changed the overall legacy for either James or Irving? How many championships should they have won as teammates? Who wins another NBA title first?

Who is the Coach of the Year?

Is it Mike Budenholzer of the Bucks, Mike Malone of the Nuggets, Nate McMillan of the Pacers or someone else?

LeBron passes Jordan on all-time scoring list

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant are now the only players in NBA history who have scored more career points than LeBron James.

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Rockets' thrilling win over the Raptors and the Celtics' big win on the road against the Warriors. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, right here.

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

We had seven games of NBA action today, highlighted by two Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

Monday recap: Top highlights & performers

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

Saturday recap: Top highlights & performers

There were seven games of NBA action on Saturday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

Thursday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, there was no shortage of intriguing matchups. Catch up with all the scores and highlights throughout the day, right here!

Saturday recap: Top performers and highlights

There is nine games of NBA action today headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder

Hall of Fame finalists for 2019 announced

A star studded list of finalists have been announced for a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for 2019.

Kings' owner, players excited for India Games 2019

During the All-Star Saturday media festivities, the Kings' duo of De'Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield look forward to the chance of playing next year's preseason games in India.

Nav Bhatia on 2019 NBA India Games: "I'll be there"

In a short exclusive chat with NBA.com on All-Star Friday, the Raptors' superfan spoke about the East's Playoff picture, Kawhi's impending free-agency and so much more.

Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis rosters selected

With the first pick of the 2019 NBA All-Star draft, Team LeBron selects...

NBA Trade Deadline tracker

Here is your one-stop-shop for every trade leading up to the trade deadline on Friday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 a.m. IST!

Report: Raptors acquire Marc Gasol

The Raptors reportedly acquire the three-time All-Star in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a future second round pick. The 34-year-old centre is averaging 15.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists through 53 games this season.

Report: Mirotic heading to the Bucks

Mirotic is averaging a career-high 16.7 points per game this season, though injuries have been a problem for the veteran.

When and where is the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend?

This will be the second NBA All-Star Game that is not East vs. West format.

NBA announces rosters for Celebrity Game

The Celebrity Game will take place at the Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina over All-Star Weekend.

NBA announces All-Star Saturday participants

On Wednesday, the NBA announced the players that will participate in the Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge over All-Star Weekend.

NBA announces All-Star reserves

On Friday, the NBA announced the pool of 14 players that will be reserves at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

Will James Harden win back-to-back MVPs?

Thanks to an astonishing January in which he's averaging over 45 points per game, James Harden has emerged as the clear front runner for the MVP award. But it's a long season and with Chris Paul on the verge of returning, could he slow down and leave the door open for a second-half push from one of the other contenders?

LeBron and Giannis headline All-Star starters

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

A smaller slate of four games but still plenty of talent on display!

Expert picks: All-Star starters in the East

All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Eastern Conference.

Expert picks: All-Star starters in the West

All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Western Conference.

Report: Rondo to undergo surgery on right hand

Rondo injured his hand in the Lakers' 127-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.

Friday's NBA scores and highlights

Five games are on Friday's slate with plenty of stars in action. James Harden and Kyrie Irving will go head-to-head in Houston while the Warriors look to get back on track at home against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Saturday's NBA scores: LeBron, Lakers oust Pelicans; Bucks down Celtics

With 10 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

Is Jokic the best passing center in NBA history?

Has Nikola Jokic done enough to be the best passing big man of all-time?

Muralist commemorates NBA Mexico City Games

In addition to imagery featuring the mascots of participating teams, the mural features a League Pass discount code that supplies fans around the world with a 30 percent discount on any League Pass package.

Should the Lakers retire Pau Gasol's jersey?

Pau Gasol was instrumental in the Lakers winning their last two titles, but was he in Los Angeles long enough to get his jersey retired?

Report: Kyle Korver has been traded

Kyle Korver should make a big difference to one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league this season.

Around the NBA: Rockets soar, Nuggets dominate, Clippers impress

The Houston Rockets showed they're still a legitimate contender in the West, as the Nuggets snapped a losing streak and the Clippers held on late.

Rockets, Melo to part ways

Rockets GM Daryl Morey announced Friday that Carmelo Anthony's time with the team has come to an end.

NBA players react to LeBron passing Wilt in scoring

From Chris Paul to Tristan Thompson, a number of NBA players congratulated LeBron James for passing Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list.

NBA news and highlights: Lakers stay hot, Magic play spoiler and Mavs dominate

The Lakers earned their fourth-straight win while the Mavericks earned a 50-point win over the Jazz.

News of LeVert's injury spread quickly with NBA players sending their well wishes via social media.

Siakam, McCollum named Players of the Week

Both Siakam and McCollum helped lead their team to perfect records last week.

Report: Jimmy Butler has been traded

The Timberwolves will get Robert Covington and Dario Saric, as well as a 2022 second-round draft pick, in return.

Cavs fire Lue after 0-6 start

In three seasons as head coach, Lue led the Cavs to three consecutive NBA Finals, winning an NBA title in 2016.

Heat Check: What is your favourite Kobe season?

Our experts debate over a plethora of memorable years.

WATCH: The best dance moves in the NBA

Blake Griffin dropped 50 points in the Pistons' win over the 76ers. And yet he might not have been the most entertaining performer in the building.

In an opening week packed with big-time performances, nobody stood out quite like Nikola Jokic and Kemba Walker who were named the NBA Players of the Week.

Suns nearing Jones' promotion to GM

After firing their General Manager on Sunday night, the Phoenix Suns are close to promoting James Jones as their new GM

Is Joel Embiid the NBA's best rim protector?

Could it be Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis or someone else?

Which 2019 free agent would fit in best with Butler?

Is it Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving or someone else?

Fantasy draft using Northwest Division teams

Will Russell Westbrook or Damian Lillard be the No. 1 pick?

Monitoring all 2018 free agency movement

With Chris Paul, LeBron James and Paul George reportedly off the board, where will the other free agents this offseason?

Will the loss of Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute be too much to overcome, or will the additions of Carmelo Anthony and James Ennis allow them to duplicate last season's success?

Is it how Kawhi Leonard looks in Toronto or the start of the LeBron James era in Los Angeles?

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Power Rankings: Where does adding LeBron put the Lakers?

While some familiar names reign at the top, a few playoff teams suffer significant drops.