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How far can Irving and Durant lead the Nets?

From the one-two punch of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to the supporting cast of Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert to a coaching staff headlined by first-time head coach Steve Nash, there are few teams in the league as interesting as the Nets entering the 2020-21 season.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA Free Agency 2020: Setting the market

A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?

Kane Pitman

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Instant analysis of reported trades

It's been over nine months since there have been trades made in the NBA, and there are sure to be plenty of deals made over the next 48 hours. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the deals made during this offseason trade period.

NBA.com Staff

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Soundsystem Live: The Bucks go all-in, will the Nets get Harden?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on this week's LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem!

NBA.com Staff

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Harden declines extension, Nets emerge as top trade destination

ESPN reports that a reunion with Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets is 'resonating' with Harden, with the 31-year-old reportedly rejecting a two-year, $103 million extension with the Rockets.

Benyam Kidane

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Harden, Irving, Durant would be unstoppable ... right?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets are "rising to the top" of James Harden's list should he want out of Houston. Would joining forces with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant work or would it be too much of a good thing?

Scott Rafferty

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Meet the NBA's new head coaches

Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

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Cloth Talk: The best new 'Classic' edition uniforms

Welcome to the second edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. With new uniforms being revealed by the day, the two key in on teams that have released their 'Classic' edition jerseys for the 2020-21 season such as the Nets, Warriors, Mavericks and Grizzlies.

Kyle Irving

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Bucks free agency options

This offseason has long loomed as a critical one for the Milwaukee Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo eligible to sign a super max extension. After a disappointing playoff exit, what can the Bucks look to do in free agency?

Kane Pitman

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Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are "openly discussing" Jrue Holiday in trade talks. Which teams should make a move for the one-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

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Report: D'Antoni, Udoka join Nash in Brooklyn

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Mike D'Antoni and Ime Udoka are finalizing deals to join Nash's star-studded staff in Brooklyn.

Gilbert McGregor

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Who are the best coaches for the available jobs?

There are three NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron's still The King

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

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Steve Nash to coach the Nets

Captain Canada will be in the spotlight in the big apple as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Carlan Gay

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Fact or Fiction: Nets are the team to beat next season

The Nets have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs following a four-game sweep by the Raptors. While their 2019-20 season has come to an end, they can finally look forward to next season where NBA champion and MVP Kevin Durant is expected to make a full return to the roster. Does a fully healthy Brooklyn roster become the team to beat in the East? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors make history with four-game sweep of Nets

The Raptors had to get it done without their leader and captain Kyle Lowry after he left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury, but bench spark Norman Powell stepped in seamlessly to keep the foot on the gas. Another huge double-double from Serge Ibaka and a strong showing from Pascal Siakam helped Toronto pull off the first sweep in franchise history.

Kyle Irving

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What to watch in Monday's Game 4s

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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Siakam awakens as Raptors route Nets in Game 3

Siakam didn't come out firing in Game 3, but his third quarter brought a fire to the Raptors to help put this one away. Powered by his 26 points and an impactful double-double from Serge Ibaka off the bench, Toronto has a chance to come away with its first series sweep in franchise history when it takes the floor for Game 4.

Kyle Irving

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What's at stake in Saturday's Game 3s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Saturday.

Yash Matange

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Harris exits NBA campus in Orlando

The Nets announced that Harris has left for a non-medical personal matter. Per the league's COVID-19 policies, he will have to quarantine for at least four days upon his return.

NBA.com Staff

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VanVleet's double-double powers Raptors in Game 2

VanVleet shot only 8-for-22 from the field, but he carried the Raptors in the second half when they staged their comeback. The Raptors now lead 2-0 in their first-round series with the Nets.

Scott Rafferty

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What's at stake in Thursday's 4 Game 2s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Games 2 scheduled for Thursday.

Yash Matange

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VanVleet's hot shooting leads Raptors to Game 1 win

Behind 30 points and 11 assists from Fred VanVleet, the Toronto Raptors broke a few postseason offensive records in a wire-to-wire Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors vs. Nets preview: Can LeVert scare the Raps?

Despite being short-handed, the Nets have been able to surprise some teams in Orlando. Can they continue that strong play in the playoffs or will the Raptors simply be too much for them to handle?

Scott Rafferty

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Complete first round playoff schedule

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.

NBA.com Staff

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Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

The race for the playoffs came right down to the wire, with the Blazers' win over the Nets and the Grizzlies' win over the Bucks sending them into the play-in tournament for the final spot in the post-season!

Benyam Kidane

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NBA players' Twitter reactions to Blazers' thrilling win

In a back-and-forth contest between the Nets and Blazers, that the latter had to win to keep their season alive, went right down to the final possession. Eventually Portland won 134-133, with NBA players chiming in on Twitter at the intense finish.

Yash Matange

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How play-in tournament will be decided

The Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs each have a chance of making the Western Conference play-in tournament. Here's what will decide which teams face off for an opportunity to play the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

It's the last busy day of action during the seeding game schedule, with seven games on the slate and plenty left to be sorted out in the standings.

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 7-0? What will the race for the eighth seed in the West look like? Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Wednesday's seven-game slate.

Yash Matange

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Who owns tiebreakers in the standings?

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.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Monday's results impacted the playoff picture

From the teams fighting for the West's final playoff spot to the teams jockeying for position in the standings, here's how each game on Monday has impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake in Monday's game?

While the East's playoff teams are confirmed, the final spot in the Western Conference is still up for grabs. Seedings over a majority of the standings are still up in the air. Here's a rundown of the standings and all that is at stake on Monday, one of only two seven-game slates in the NBA's restart.

NBA.com Staff

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Impact of Saturday's results on playoff picture

12 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.

Scott Rafferty

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What's at stake in Saturday's games?

Day 9 of the seeding games in Orlando is the sixth straight six-game slate. What's at stake for the 12 teams in action? We've got you covered with a rundown below.

Yash Matange

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How Wednesday's results impacted the playoff race

Results from the six games on Wednesday had the race for the eighth seed in the West get even tighter and had a huge impact on the seedings for multiple teams. Find out below how Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake in Thursday's games?

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.

Benyam Kidane

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What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

From potential playoff previews, to the teams finding their groove, to the teams fighting for their playoff lives, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

The playoff-like intensity is impossible to ignore as the NBA restart continued with Monday's six-game slate. Boston dealt Portland a setback in a thriller while San Antonio's playoff streak is still in play. What does it all mean for the playoff picture? We've got you covered below.

Gilbert McGregor

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What's at stake on Monday?

Through three game-days of the NBA season restart in Orlando, all teams have played at least one seeding game. Day four will see 12 teams compete in six highly impactful games. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during Monday's six-game slate.

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

Who moved up in the standings? Who's in danger of falling? The first full day of action at the NBA's restart has had a wide-ranging effect on the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Gilbert McGregor

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Scrimmage Roundup: Smith & Redick catch fire

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:

Benyam Kidane

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Irving commits $1.5m for WNBA players who sit out

Kyrie Irving's 'KAI Empowerment Initiative' will help cover the salaries of WNBA players who choose to sit out the season due to health and social justice concerns.

Benyam Kidane

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5 takeaways from Day 4 scrimmages

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.

NBA.com Staff

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Can these players pick up where they left off?

The NBA bubble is going to be basketball as we've never seen and may open the door for hot streaks to impact the game more than ever. Which under-the-radar players have a chance to ride a hot streak into overnight bubble stardom?

Matthew Blum

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Breaking down the Nets roster

With seven spots to fill ahead of the NBA restart, the Brooklyn Nets needed to make a number of transactions in order to remain in playoff contention. In addition to a few familiar faces, Brooklyn has added a number of players to round out its roster for Orlando.

Gilbert McGregor

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Scrimmage Roundup: Bol Bol shines, PG is back

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.

NBA.com Staff

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Best shooters in free agency

If teams are looking for 3-point shooting this offseason, they'll have plenty of options at different positions, ranging from Fred VanVleet at point guard to Aron Baynes at centre.

Scott Rafferty

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Previewing the first day of scrimmages

The NBA is back! Eight teams are in action on Thursday 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!

NBA.com Staff

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NBA restart Free Agent tracker

From Jamal Crawford to Luc Mbah a Moute and J.R. Smith, here you can find a running list of free agents that have signed on to participate in the NBA's restart in late July.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Crawford signs with Nets

Crawford has been out of the NBA for over a year, last playing with the Phoenix Suns in 2018-19, where he averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 assists in 18.9 minutes per game off the bench.

Benyam Kidane

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Spencer Dinwiddie will not participate in Orlando

The Brooklyn Nets' guard has decided to stay home after receiving another positive test

NBA.com Staff

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What is your favourite moment of Carter's career?

Is it his dunk over Frederic Weis, his 50 point performance against the 76ers in the 2001 playoffs or something else?

NBA.com Staff

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NBA's detailed plans for restart

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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Durant: 'My season is over'

Durant, who has been sidelined for 12 months with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, won't be returning to the court this season.

Benyam Kidane

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LBJ & D-Wade star as Heat eliminate Nets in 2014

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 57 while Ray Allen came up clutch on both ends of the floor as the Heat overcame a 34-point night from Joe Johnson to win Game 5 and advance to their fourth straight Conference Finals.

Yash Matange

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Would Durant's return make Nets a contender?

While Kevin Durant remains unlikely to return for the Brooklyn Nets this season, the unprecedented months-long stoppage in play casts a shadow of doubt on any original plans. What would a Durant mean for the Nets and could an unlikely 2020 contender emerge in Brooklyn?

NBA.com Staff

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One-on-one scorers: KD or LeBron? Kobe or Harden?

KD or LeBron? Kobe or Harden? Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final four!

Micah Adams

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VOTE NOW: Picking the best one-on-one scorer since MJ

Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final eight!

Micah Adams

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VOTE NOW: Best one-on-one scorer since MJ

Kobe Bryant? Kevin Durant? Allen Iverson? LeBron James? Kyrie Irving? Carmelo Anthony? Someone else? When it comes to pure one-on-one scoring chops, there's an abundance of players who could make a claim to be the best one-on-one scorer in recent memory. We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king.

Micah Adams

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NBA stars react to WNBA draft

With the eyes of the basketball world locked on the 2020 WNBA draft, NBA stars took to social media to support the newest women joining the professional ranks.

NBA.com Staff

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Best plays of Garnett's career

Later this year, Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is widely regarded as being one of the greatest power forwards of all-time and the greatest player in Minnesota Timberwolves history.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATogetherLive: Duncan makes Finals history

In Game 6 of the 2003 NBA Finals, the league's reigning back-to-back MVP put forth a monster performance, finishing with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and eight blocks to lead the Spurs to the second NBA title in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

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?

Kyle Irving

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OTD: Nets retire Erving's jersey in 1987

Julius Erving, or Dr. J as he is fondly nicknamed, was a key member of the Nets' two ABA titles in 1974 and 1976.

Yash Matange

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Nets' GM Marks: 'So far, everybody is healthy'

“Like all of us, the rest of New York and really the rest of the globe we’re trying to deal with this as best we can," Nets general manager Sean Marks on a conference call with the media.

Yash Matange

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Ranking active No. 1 overall picks

There are currently 13 active former No. 1 overall picks of the NBA Draft. It's a given that LeBron James ranks first, but where do the other 12 former first overall picks fall into place behind him?

Kyle Irving

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Kyrie breaks down Finals game-winner

While on Instagram Live with his friend, recording artist Jerry Green, Irving talked about his approach in the moment and how in many ways, conversations with the late Kobe Bryant allowed him to step up to the challenge of helping the Cavs to a historic Finals victory.

Gilbert McGregor

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#NBATogetherLive: Nash & Kidd's 2OT duel from 2006

Reigning MVP Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns visited Jason Kidd and Nets in New Jersey for a game that will be remembered forever in the history of both franchises.

Yash Matange

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Kyrie donates $323K, meals for COVID-19 relief

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is giving back, helping feed New York residents in need, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Benyam Kidane

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What's next for Kyrie?

Turning 28 years old today, Kyrie Irving has had a rollercoaster NBA career. He's been a beloved young star in Cleveland as LeBron James' right-hand man, hit one of the biggest shots in NBA history, requested a trade, made waves in Boston, and has now teamed up with Kevin Durant to build a Superteam. What's next for the six-time All-Star and NBA champion?

Kyle Irving

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Who is the NBA's most clutch player?

LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard? Damian Lillard or Stephen Curry? The debate over who are the league's most clutch players is one that will seemingly never be settled. That's not going to stop us from trying.

Micah Adams

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Every buzzer-beating game-winner this season

The 2019-20 NBA season has seen 10 buzzer-beating game-winners. We take a look at all of them.

Yash Matange

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Nets release COVID-19 statement

Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic. All four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians.

Official Release

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Durant's film room: MJ, Kobe, LeBron, Melo and CP3

NBA players are trying to occupy their time while the league is suspended and Nets star Kevin Durant appears to be using his time to watch film on all-time greats like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul.

Kyle Irving

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Warriors-Nets to be played without fans

Due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Golden State Warriors announced today that their next home game vs. the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center will be played without fans.

NBA.com Staff

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Dinwiddie, Nets stun Lakers in LA

After statement wins over the weekend, the Lakers drop a game to the visiting Brooklyn Nets, who evened the season series after losing earlier in the season in Brooklyn.

Yash Matange

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Recap of Wednesday'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 Wednesday's busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Nets part ways with head coach Atkinson

The team today announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson with 20 games remaining in the season. Jacque Vaughn will serve as head coach for remainder of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Thursday'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!

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

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

NBA.com Staff

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Highest scoring quarters in NBA history

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

Scott Rafferty

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LeVert explodes for 51 in wild win

"That 50 was beautiful, Vert. Thank you for that masterpiece," Kevin Durant tweeted after the game.

Scott Rafferty

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Kyrie undergoes season ending surgery

Kyrie Irving's first season with the Brooklyn Nets has officially come to a premature close, with the star guard undergoing season ending shoulder surgery today.

Kane Pitman

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Sunday's scores

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

NBA.com Staff

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

Saturday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday'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!

NBA.com Staff

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Magic closing in on No. 7 seed in East

The Magic came up with a major second-half comeback victory in Brooklyn to narrow the gap for the Eastern Conference's No. 7 seed to just 1.5 games with 25 games remaining in the season.

Kyle Irving

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Sunday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

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Embiid's 39 leads 76ers past Nets in OT

For the fifth time this season, the 76ers came back from a deficit of 15 points or more - tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second-most such wins in the NBA.

Yash Matange

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Irving to miss rest of season

Nets confirm star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season following a shoulder procedure, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Irving played just 20 games with Brooklyn so far this season.

Kyle Irving

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

One of the biggest games of Thursday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Seven thoughts: Nets snap Raptors 15-game win streak

The Raptors suffered their first loss since Jan. 13 as the Nets snapped Toronto's historic 15-game win streak. Serge Ibaka came to play and Kyle Lowry notched a triple-double but the Raptors couldn't get their offence going to keep the win streak alive heading into the All-Star break.

Kyle Irving

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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8 thoughts: Raptors keep streak alive in nail-biting fashion

The Nets fought their way back into the game late in the fourth quarter behind a career-high 37 points from Caris LeVert, but the Raptors were able to close out strong to win their 14th consecutive game. They have defeated the Nets in Toronto 10 times in a row.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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Kyrie and Trae leave early with injury

Kyrie Irving and Trae Young have been two of the hottest guards in the NBA over the last fortnight. Both left their respective games early with injury today.

Kane Pitman

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Kyrie credits Mamba mentality for 54-point game

Irving was unstoppable in Brooklyn, turning in an ultra-efficient performance, connecting on 19-of-23 from the field and 7-of-9 from the 3-point line.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Dinwiddie changing number for Kobe

Bryant is "by far" Dinwiddie's favourite player of all time, prompting the Nets guard to change his jersey number from 8 to 26 following the 18-time All-Star's shocking death.

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Irving and Rose battle, Nets win in OT

Kyrie Irving and Derrick Rose provided an entertaining point guard battle in Detroit, though, it was the Nets who were able to pull away in overtime to pick up the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's scores: Beal leads Wizards past Cavs

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

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron triple-double powers Lakers past Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers buried a season-high 19 three-pointers on their way to a 128-113 road win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D

Most expected the 76ers to speed up the tempo without Joel Embiid, they've slowed it down instead and are winning with playoff style basketball.

Carlan Gay

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

Sunday'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!

NBA.com Staff

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Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

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

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Simmons, Harris power 76ers past Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 19-2 at home this season after a 117-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Ingles on Jazz streak: 'We've still got a lot to improve on'

The Utah Jazz extend their win streak to 10 games with a 118-107 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Jazz inch closer to franchise record

Having won 10 straight games, the Jazz are now five wins away from tying the longest streak in franchise history. What are the odds of them breaking that record?

Scott Rafferty

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Ultra-efficient Kyrie shines in first game back

Kyrie Irving was ultra-efficient in his 20 minutes, shooting 10-of-11 from the field in the 108-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

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Kyrie to return today vs. Hawks

Irving has been sidelined since Nov. 17 with a right shoulder impingement. Prior to the injury, he was averaging career-highs of 28.5 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game.

Scott Rafferty

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

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

NBA.com Staff

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Dinwiddie helps Nets snap 7-game losing streak

Spencer Dinwiddie continued his All-Star push with a big double-double as the Brooklyn Nets snapped their seven game losing streak with this win

Kane Pitman

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What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

LeBron James ranked behind Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first fan vote returns earlier this month. He's now ahead of both of them.

Scott Rafferty

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Wednesday'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 day's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Clutch CP3 leads Thunder to OT win

Chris Paul scored 20 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Thunder to a 111-103 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Fultz's scores career-high, puts Nets away in 4th quarter

Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz has thrived in Orlando this season and that continued against the Nets, scoring a career-high 25 points while putting Brooklyn away in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Irving

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

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

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8 thoughts: Raptors use big second half to push past Nets

The Raptors scored 73 points in the second half to overcome a rough start to the game and walk out of the Barclays Center with a victory. Double-doubles from Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka led the way while Kyle Lowry found his stroke late in the game to help complete the comeback.

Kyle Irving

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Irving says surgery a possibility for injured shoulder

Kyrie Irving has been sidelined for 23 games this season after suffering a right shoulder impingement.

Benyam Kidane

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Doncic dominates 4th quarter in win

Luka Doncic scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 123-111 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

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

NBA.com Staff

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Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday'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 today's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

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

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star Moment: Harden drops 44 vs. Nets

For the 13th time in 32 games this season, the league's leading scorer put forth a 40-point performance. This time, it resulted in a 10-point home win over the Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

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Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

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

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double 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.

NBA.com Staff

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Dinwiddie adds to All-Star case

The Nets are now 12-6 this season in games Spencer Dinwiddie has started at point guard. His averages in those games? 26.1 points, 7.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

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Friday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

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

NBA.com Staff

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Mills, Spurs dominate 4th Q in win over Nets

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

Kane Pitman

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Wednesday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Dinwiddie powers Nets past 76ers, 109-89

The Brooklyn Nets snap the Philadelphia 76ers' five-game win streak with a 109-89 victory at Barclays Center.

Benyam Kidane

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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10 thoughts on Raptors win over the Nets

Pascal Siakam's huge first half, another breakout game from Norman Powell and double-doubles from the Raptors' centres helped Toronto snap their three-game home losing streak with a win over the Nets.

Kyle Irving

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Thursday'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 today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Monday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Is this player the next Kevin Durant?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for two players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know both identities until AFTER you've voted.

Micah Adams

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Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

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

NBA.com Staff

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Recap Thursday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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Nets' Irving set to again miss meeting with Celtics

Kyrie Irving missed his highly anticipated return to Boston with an ongoing shoulder injury, and is now set to miss the return meeting as he continues his recovery.

Kane Pitman

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Thursday's scores: Giannis, Bucks win 9 straight

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

NBA.com Staff

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Kemba drops 39; C's remain undefeated at home

The Nets hit 21 3-pointers but came up short in Boston. Both teams are set to face each other once again in a couple of days in Brooklyn.

Yash Matange

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Nets & Knicks - Heading in opposite directions

After their second matchup of the 2019-20 season, the Nets have won three straight, are 7th in the East and are back to .500 for the first time in a fortnight while the Knicks, at 4-13, have lost three straight and are last in the East.

Sidd Sinha

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Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

The Nets and Kings pick up road wins while the Nuggets win their fifth straight game to improve to 11-5 for the season.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Kyrie (shoulder) OUT vs. Bulls

Suffering from a right shoulder injury, Brooklyn Nets guard, Kyrie Irving will not play against the Chicago Bulls due to right shoulder soreness.

Kane Pitman

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Oubre Jr. shines as Suns breeze past Hawks

There were six games on tap for Friday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

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Nuggets rally from 16 down to beat the Nets

The Nuggets, holders of the fifth-best defensive rating in the league, have now won six in a row when they hold their opponents to under 100 points.

Yash Matange

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Jazz's stifling defence fuels comeback win over Nets

After trailing by 15 points at half-time, the Utah Jazz put the clamps on the secure a 119-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

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Booker outduels Irving; Suns win by 26

Handing the Nets' their third road loss in four games, the Suns improve to a record of 6-3, tied for third in the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

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Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Game-winners & Career-highs headline best from Saturday's 11 games

As 22 teams took the floor on Saturday, here's a short glimpse into everything noteworthy, historic and record breaking.

Yash Matange

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Irving clutch to outlast Lillard's 60 points

The superstar matchup between Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard did not disappoint as Irving's clutch shots overcame a 60-point performance from Lillard.

Kyle Irving

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Doncic, Young receive ratings bump in first NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

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Nets & Knicks - Both in search of an identity

Through the first fortnight of the 2019-20 NBA season, both the Knicks and Nets are among the bottom six teams of the Eastern Conference. Sidd Sinha dissects what's gone down so far and what lies ahead.

Sidd Sinha

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Tuesday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big matchups, headlined by the surging Phoenix Suns knocking off the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

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Ingram's career-high 40 points falls short vs. Nets

There were plenty of buckets to go around at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as Kyrie Irving's 39 points led the Nets past Brandon Ingram's career-high 40 points for the Pelicans. What can you take away from this performance?

Kyle Irving

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Road teams win 5 of 8 games on Sunday

In a Conference Finals rematch, the Bucks beat the Raptors and the 76ers remained the only undefeated team in the league in a thriller in Portland.

NBA.com Staff

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Irving's 22 & 10 leads Nets past Rockets

In a battle between two of the best isolation players in the NBA today, James Harden won in the scoring column, but when it came to efficiency and overall outcome Kyrie Irving came out on top.

Kyle Irving

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Better isolation scorer: Harden or Irving?

Two of the most exciting scorers in the NBA meet on Saturday as Kyrie Irving welcomes James Harden and the Rockets into Brooklyn. Both can dance, dazzle and get buckets in bunches, but which one is the better one-on-one scorer?

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Recap of Thursday's games

It was another busy day in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the day.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

There were five games of NBA action headlined by the Warriors looking to bounce back from a rough first game of the season, Luka Doncic versus Damian Lillard and the Lakers aiming to get above .500.

NBA.com Staff

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Morant and Irving duel, Crowder hits game-winner

It was a coming-of-age game as promising rookie Ja Morant dueled it out with superstar Kyrie Irving to force overtime. Jae Crowder stole the show by knocking down the game-winning 3-pointer to earn the Grizzlies the win.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Saturday's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Saturday, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

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Towns, Doncic and other stars shine in busy Saturday slate

Karl-Anthony Towns monster stat line and Luka Doncic's triple-double headline a handful of stars who shined under the bright lights of an NBA Saturday slate.

Kyle Irving

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Thursday's recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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Opening Day overreactions

Kyrie Irving will break an untouchable scoring record, Andre Drummond will win the MVP and P.J. Washington will emerge as a sure-fire Hall-of-Famer. Is it reckless to completely overreact to one game? Of course! But it sure is fun so we did it anyways.

Micah Adams

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How did stars fare in their debuts?

A busy offseason of superstar movement means a number of highly-anticipated debuts to open the regular season. From Irving's 50 piece to Kristaps Porzingis' impressive showing, we've got you covered with the best of the best debuts.

Gilbert McGregor

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League Pass: Notable debuts to watch

Ahead of the first full gameday of NBA action, take a look at a guide for the debuts to check out exclusively on League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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Is the Knicks-Nets rivalry at a turning point?

With the Brooklyn (formerly New Jersey) Nets landing more superstars this past offseason than their neighbours - the New York Knicks, are things changing in this in-state rivalry?

Sidd Sinha

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Who will be Sixth Man of the Year this season?

Will Lou Williams make history by winning his fourth Sixth Man of the Year award or can someone else establish themselves as the league's best bench player this season? Our NBA.com Staff makes their predictions.

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Making the case for teams to win the East

The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Davis leaves preseason game with thumb injury

Davis will reportedly get his thumb tested when the Lakers return to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Scott Rafferty

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How far can Irving take the Nets?

After a blockbuster offseason, the new-look Brooklyn Nets will turn to Kyrie Irving to help them take the next step in 2019-20. Is he up for the task?

Benyam Kidane

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Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

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Irving opens up about why he left Celtics for Nets

At media day for the Nets, Kyrie Irving spoke on this disgruntling past season with the Boston Celtics, what was going on behind the scenes and why he ultimately decided to leave Boston and team up with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.

Kyle Irving

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Durant and Irving: the ultimate video game boss

Following stints in Golden State and Boston during which Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving became perhaps the two most polarizing stars in the game, they've linked up in Brooklyn to form a dangerous duo that's explosive on the court and perplexing off the court. Will they rise as the NBA's most unstoppable tag-team?

Kyle Irving

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Irving day-to-day with facial fracture

The Nets have announced that Irving's status is day-to-day. Brooklyn opens the 2019 preseason on Oct. 4 when it hosts Brazillian Club SESI/Franca.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nets aren't expecting Durant to play this season

There was a rumour this week that Durant could return from tearing his Achilles this season as opposed to next season. Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks pushed back on it in a news conference on Tuesday.

Scott Rafferty

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LeVert, Nets agree to 3-year, $52.5m extension

LeVert averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 40 regular season games last season and led the team in scoring in the playoffs, with 21 points per game.

Benyam Kidane

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Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

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Most interesting destinations for Melo

Carmelo Anthony's trainer Chris Brickley stated that the 10-time All-Star is 100% NBA ready. What are some fun and interesting destinations for Melo?

NBA.com Staff

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Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

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9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

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