The two-time MVP received a technical foul for his role in the incident. However, he was not ejected from Game 4.
Jordan Greer
The Nuggets star center was assessed a technical for pushing the Suns owner, who had the ball after it went out of bounds.
Edward Sutelan
The Suns delivered in a must-win situation by taking Game 3 from the Nuggets, but it wasn't without internal friction.
Gilbert McGregor
While both All-Stars have not yet reached the NBA Finals, they have posted some stellar playoff numbers during their careers with the 76ers and Nuggets.
Only 7.4% of teams to trail 2-0 in a best-of-7 series have come back to win. Can the Suns claw their way back against the Nuggets?
Benyam Kidane
Deandre Ayton's defense against Nikola Jokic could be the swing factor in this clash of top-four seeds.
The Sporting News previews the Western Conference Semifinals matchup between the Suns and Nuggets.
After falling into a 3-0 hole, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made a promise that the series wasn't over. He upheld that promise by leading Minnesota to a win in Game 4.
Kyle Irving
Murray, who was sidelined for 18 months after a devastating injury, is back and better than ever in the NBA Playoffs.
Sam Jarden
Here's the latest news on Nikola Jokic's wrist injury, which could impact him in Game 2.
Scott Rafferty
Can the Timberwolves challenge the West's No. 1 seed? Here's a breakdown of this first-round series.
Joseph Corr
Here's everything we know about Nikola Jokic's injury and the latest on when he could return.
Here's everything we know about Murray's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Being in the conversation is obviously different from actually winning the award, but Nikola Jokic's path to going back-to-back-to-back is becoming clearer by the day.
The Celtics-Nuggets matchup was delayed by 40 minutes as arena staff had to replace the rim after Robert Williams' dunk.
With the Nuggets looking like contenders once again, Jamal Murray is shaping up to be the biggest X-factor in the Western Conference come playoff time.
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, we have you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet with his 81st career triple-double.
For the second consecutive game, Russell Westbrook came off the bench and tonight his impact was telling as the Lakers secured their first win of the season.
Here's the latest on how long the Lakers will be without Russell Westbrook, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Russell Westbrook is far from the only reason the Lakers have struggled as much as they have, but one of his plays from their loss to the Trail Blazers illustrates their biggest issues.
Here's everything we know about Jamal Murray's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Will the Nuggets' healthy roster put them at the top, or will the new-look Timberwolves hit their stride and shake up the division standings?
The two-time league MVP has signed the richest contract in league history to remain with the Nuggets.
Nick Metallinos
Thanks to Taco Bell, Nikola Jokic's immigrant journey has become an inspiration.
Ananth Pandian
With each finalist having a worthy claim to earn the honor, just how close was the MVP race? Here is a breakdown of the results.
Nikola Jokic becomes just the 13th player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards. Here's the full list.
With the Nuggets' loss to the Warriors in the first round, Nikola Jokic joined a small list of MVPs that failed to take their team through the opening stage of the NBA Playoffs.
Joel Embiid may still be playing in the postseason but here's why Nikola Jokic deserves to win the MVP over the Sixers' big man.
Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic were locked in a chess match throughout their first-round series.
As the Nuggets head into the offseason, there is plenty to be excited about in the future. Here's a snapshot of where Denver stands.
Here's everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Nuggets, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
With the Nuggets back in familiar territory, it's hard not to acknowledge the prospect of them coming back from a 3-1 deficit once again.
After a two-year hiatus from the playoffs, Golden State could be the first team to advance to the second round in 2022.
After returning from an injury, Stephen Curry has emerged as Golden State's new sixth man.
Jordan Poole followed up his impressive playoff debut with 29 points in Game 2 as the Warriors take a 2-0 series led over the Nuggets.
The Nuggets will look to level the series after the Warriors cruised to a comfortable victory in Game 1.
It was a major surprise when it was announced that Stephen Curry would return from his foot injury for Game 1, but he would come off the bench. Jordan Poole stepped up in his place, leading the Warriors to a 1-0 series lead over the Nuggets.
The Warriors and the Nuggets begin their playoff series on Saturday night.
The Warriors will take on the Nuggets in the opening round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The reigning MVP makes NBA history in Denver's playoff-clinching victory over Memphis on Thursday.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic continues to add his name to the NBA record books, becoming the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach the 10,000 points, 5,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists club.
The two MVP frontrunners went toe-to-toe in Philly and while Joel Embiid outscored Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets big man had the last laugh, walking away with the win.
TSN's Scott Rafferty watched all of Nikola Jokic's assists so far this season to pick out the five best. Prepare to be mesmerized.
We looked at the 15 closest MVP races in modern NBA history to find out whether head-to-head records matter when it comes to picking MVPs.
Micah Adams
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo spoke with The Sporting News about the new golden age of centers in the NBA, beginning with MVP candidates Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.
Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet to power the Nuggets to a 138-130 overtime win over the Pelicans, rewriting the record books along the way.
Nikola Jokic put up another triple-double on Saturday night in the Nuggets' win over the Sacramento Kings, and with it, moved one step closer to passing Wilt Chamberlain on an all-time list.
From Kawhi Leonard to Zion Williamson to Jamal Murray and more, here are some stars who could make their return to the floor after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid and the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic have established themselves as the premier big men in the NBA, but which of the two is having the better season in 2021-22?
NBA.com Staff
The standout big men take home the honors for the month of January.
A turnover Nikola Jokic committed in Denver's recent win over Milwaukee is a perfect example of what makes the three-time All-Star unlike anyone else in the NBA. How so? NBA Global's Scott Rafferty explains.
Nikola Jokic got the better of fellow MVP frontrunner Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, finishing with a near triple-double in just three quarters as the Nuggets steamrolled past the Bucks, 136-100.
After taking home MVP honors for the 2020-21 season, Nikola Jokic has been even better this year, providing nightly reminders of just how impactful he is.
The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that James Harden will not be made available at the trade deadline next month. They are confident that their All-Star is committed to winning a championship in Brooklyn.
The reigning Kia MVP and Atlanta's All-Star guard take home the honors for Week 14.
Denver Nuggets Strength and Conditioning coach Felipe Eichenberger has received the NBSCA Coach of the Year award for his work with reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.
Midway through the season, several members of NBA.com staff submitted their candidate for each of the six main end-of-season awards.
With the time difference, nearly every NBA game is played while Indians are switching off their alarms and getting ready for the working day ahead. The only opportunity that they get to watch live rivetting NBA action with their feet up in over the weekend. Saturday's slate has the potential for some spectacular basketball. So, here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch these games.
Yash Matange
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic not only stuffed the stat sheet by coming up big through key stretches of the game but also set-up the game-winning play in overtime, helping the Nuggets edge the Clippers
The Celtics, Nuggets and Spurs have agreed to a three-team deal that sends Bol Bol to Boston and Bryn Forbes to Denver.
Despite a 125-102 loss to the Jazz, Nikola Jokic recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists. Jokic now moves to seventh on the all-time list behind Wilt Chamberlain.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson has hit out at what he perceives to be a lack of effort from the team following their 133-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
A two-time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to win the award for the third time in four seasons. Has he done enough to surpass Kevin Durant?
Cousins was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks after averaging 9.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17 games this season.
Nikola Jokic continues to stuff the stat sheet with absolutely absurd lines. The latest came against the Clippers in a performance that entered him into the Nuggets record books.
Kane Pitman
The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.
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Chalmers last played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2017-18 season. Since then, he has played internationally in Greece (AEK Athens, Aris) and Italy (Virtus Bologna, Indios de Mayagüez) while also participating in the BIG 3.
An exciting nine-game NBA slate on Saturday morning begins the weekend in India. Here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch.
Anthony Edwards became the youngest player ever to hit 10 3-pointers in a game, setting some impressive career benchmarks in the Timberwolves' win over the Nuggets.
Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham connected on a game-winner at the buzzer from the opposite 3-point line against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it the craziest ever? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.
Isaiah Thomas' grind back to the NBA got off to an impressive start, dropping 42 points in his G League debut for the Grand Rapids Gold.
Nikola Jokic was tossed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.
The majority of the NBA MVP attention has focused on Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant to start the year, but what about the player who won the award last year? Nikola Jokic has been just as good, if not better, than he was a season ago.
Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the season and the 60th of his career to pass Larry Bird for eighth all-time.
After missing the previous four games over a period of nine days, Nikola Jokic returned to the Nuggets lineup as the team began a monster seven-game road trip in Miami. For a return game, the reigning MVP stuffed the stat sheet with a near triple-double of 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in just 33 minutes of action on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting from the field.
Michael Porter Jr. left Denver's matchup with Houston on Nov. 6 with a back injury and hasn't taken the court since.
In the 14 games played, the reigning league MVP is averaging career-highs of 26.4 points and 13.6 rebounds while also dishing out 6.4 assists on career-high shooting efficiencies of 59.3 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.
An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.
Just six games on Thursday night but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.
Through the first month of the season, the NBA's Most Valuable Player is...
A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.
Seven games around the league on Sunday, headlined by big wins for the Lakers, Hornets and Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Friday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
Nikola Jokic has been suspended for one game and Markieff Morris has been fined for their altercation in the Nuggets-Heat game on Monday.
Bringing the ball up the floor, Nikola Jokic was fouled hard by Markieff Morris which sparked quite the physical reaction from the Serbian Center. Tensions flared but after things calmed down and upon review, both players were ejected.
Saturday's six-game slate served up plenty of big performances, headlined by Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 3.
This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.
Nikola Jokic clashed knees with Rudy Gobert during the second quarter. The MVP was ruled out of the game with a knee contusion.
A five game slate was headlined by an OT battle between the Lakers and Spurs. Catch up on big performances, injury scares and plenty of highlights from tonight's NBA action.
Nine games filled the slate on Monday night (ET), as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.
Entering the NBA's 75th anniversary season, which players are primed to be in the MVP race and what's their path to taking home the award?
An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.
The second to last day of preseason is in the books, with several teams wrapping up their preparation ahead of opening night next week. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Trae Young were all in action, so if you missed any of it don't worry, we've got you covered.
Day 11 of the preseason provided seven games on the slate, with game winning jump shots, highlight reel dunks and big time individual performances throughout. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with scores, highlights and news from the days play.
As the 2021-22 season nears, take a team-by-team look at the contenders, playoff teams and more in the Western Conference.
Shaun Powell
It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.
Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!
The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Michael Porter Jr. has agreed to a five-year max contract extension worth up to $207 million with the Denver Nuggets.
After 18 years of an off-court friendship and on-court rivalry, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will finally be NBA teammates for the first time. With Melo joining the Lakers this offseason, take a trip down memory lane and look at pictures of marquee moments and matchups throughout their careers.
Led by reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Denver boasts one of the most talented rosters in the NBA. This season, the Nuggets have a chance to prove themselves to be legitimate title contender, even in a crowded Western Conference.
Ahead of training camp, our NBA.com Staff gives their predictions for who will be named the league's Most Improved Player in the 2021-22 season.
Denver became one of three franchises (Boston, Houston) to record multiple 3-1 series comebacks, however, the Nuggets set themselves apart by doing so in the same postseason (2020) having also beaten the Utah Jazz in the first round after being down 3-1.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Aaron Gordon has agreed to a four-year extension with the Nuggets that includes a player option on the 2025-26 season.
The draft, free agency and trades and the avenues to building a contender. Not every team is constructed the same way. Ahead of the 2021-22 season, take a look at some of the contenders around the NBA and how they have priced their roster together.
This was Jamal Murray's second 50-point performance in three games, making him only the fourth player after Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and Donovan Mitchell (earlier in the series) to score 50 or more twice in a single series.
Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points, helping the Jazz overcome Jamal Murray's 50-piece and win the hard-fought contest 129-127. It was the first time in NBA playoff history that opposing players had scored at least 50 in the same game.
The Grand Rapids Gold officially have a head coach. The new G League identity has announced the hiring of longtime NBA veteran Jason Terry. After one year coaching in college basketball, Terry returns to lead the new Denver Nuggets affiliate as the G League attempts to tip-off a normal schedule after an interrupted two seasons.
NBA Summer League is highlighted by the opportunity to see the top picks in their first NBA action, but there are always a few under-the-radar rookies who have breakout performances, showing promise for the upcoming season. Here are 10 rookies who made the most of their opportunity in Las Vegas.
The NBA has announced its Opening Week national television schedule for the 2021-22 season and there is no shortage of star power. The eight games feature 12 different teams, including the last eight players to win MVP and three matchups from last year's playoffs.
The Wizards announced that they have reached an agreement with Nuggets' associate head coach Wes Unseld Jr. to become their new head coach. Unseld Jr. spent the last six seasons with the Nuggets, but returns to where his NBA coaching career began, as a former assistant for the Wizards from 2005 to 2011.
Already facing long odds down 3-0, the Nuggets saw their hopes of pulling a miracle evaporate when their MVP was tossed from Game 4.
Michael C. Wright
In two closeout games on the road this post-season, Booker has scored a combined 81 points.
Paul scored a season-high 37 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to their first Western Conference finals appearance since 2010.
Nikola Jokic was ejected from Game 4 after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in the third quarter.
NBA teams are 0-142 all-time after falling behind 3-0 in best-of-seven series, the same hole Denver finds itself after Phoenix dominates Game 3.
The Denver Nuggets are officially on the brink of elimination. Chris Paul and Devin Booker were once again the stars for the Phoenix Suns, with the No. 2 seed now taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
Nikola Jokic was presented with the MVP trophy pregame and went on to deliver a performance worthy of the award. Despite a monster triple-double, the Nuggets still lost Game 3 to now be on the brink of elimination.
Phoenix's star point guard delivers 15-plus assists without a turnover for a playoff-record third time.
Although head coach Michael Malone called their performance embarrassing and felt that they quit in Game 2, Jokic wasn't as harsh as he discussed what the Nuggets need to make this series more competitive as it shift to Denver for Games 3 and 4.
The Phoenix Suns dominance in Game 2 started on the defensive end, with head coach Monty Williams praising his team's relentless approach as the series now moves to Denver.
For the second consecutive game, the Phoenix Suns used a third quarter blitz to rock the Denver Nuggets. Led by Chris Paul, the Suns blew out the Nuggets after halftime and now take a commanding 2-0 lead as the series moves to Denver.
Improving every one of his past four seasons while leading his teammates and team to do the same, Nikola Jokic's unique trait to make the game easier for his teammates combined with the no-nonsense attitude off-the-court makes him a near-ideal franchise superstar, one who could even emerge as the face of the league in a few years.
The Denver Nuggets big man becomes the first center to be named Most Valuable Player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000.
Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic took home the 2020-21 MVP trophy, beating out Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry for the award.
Nikola Jokic appeared in all 72 games this season, posting career-highs across the board of 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists on .566/.388/.868 shooting splits. He led the league with 60 double-doubles and ranked second behind only Russell Westbrook (38) with 16 triple-doubles.
This is exactly why the Phoenix Suns acquired Chris Paul. Trailing and under pressure during the third quarter, Paul took over, producing a fourth quarter masterclass to lead the Suns to an important win in Game 1.
After averaging just 9.2 points in the first round of the 2021 postseason, Chris Paul finished with 21 points in Game 1, including in the fourth quarter alone, as the Suns comfortably clinched Game 1 by turning the game on its head with a monster 39-12 run in the second half.
"This crowd is crazy, it's crazy to have the fans in there and the energy. There's nothing like it," Chris Paul said postgame. The crowd in Phoenix during Game 1 brought the atmosphere, as the Suns turned the game around with a big 39-12 run in the second half.
A new group of superstars are starting to write their playoff stories as the conference semifinals get underway.
Steve Aschburner
The Denver Nuggets' hopes of another long postseason run remains in tact, with MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic continuing his dominant 2020-21 season.
The Serbian MVP finalist, one of six Nuggets to finish in double figures, scored 27 of his 36 in the second half as Denver flipped this game by going on a 42-18 run over the final 15 minutes.
The Suns and Nuggets played one of the most competitive season series, but Denver will enter without key rotation players in Jamal Murray, Will Barton and PJ Dozier. Can the MVP favourite in Nikola Jokic help the shorthanded Nuggets make a series of this?
Damian Lillard has made a habit out of hitting unbelievable shots both in the playoffs and regular season, making 'Dame Time' nearly a guarantee when things get tight. Following his monster effort in Game 5 against the Nuggets, let's rewind to some of Dame's most iconic buckets.
"We never hung our heads. We never got down on ourselves," Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said postgame as he credited his team for their fight to leave it all on the floor and overcome Damian Lillard's 'superhuman' effort for the win.
Damian Lillard finished with a game-high 55 points on 17-of-24 shooting from the field while also dishing out 10 assists and knocking down 12 3-pointers, setting and breaking multiple franchise and NBA records in the process.
The Trail Blazers superstar was setting and breaking records left, right and center which left the NBA fraternity including current and former players like Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant speechless as they took to Twitter to share their reactions.
The NBA Playoffs continue with a trio of Game 5s on Wednesday (IST), including two pivotal meetings in the Western Conference while the Nets look to advance past the first round.
With championship pedigree, the veteran swingman could be the help Damian Lillard needs to make his first trip to The Finals.
Following a tough loss in Game 3, Norman Powell led the Blazers to a dominant win in Game 4 with a game-high 29 points in 34 minutes of play. For more on Portland's victory, some takeaways at the buzzer...
Sunday's busy slate consists of four playoff games, a pair of Game 4s and a pair of Game 3s. The Bucks will look to sweep the Heat, the Trail Blazers will try and even the series with the Nuggets, the 76ers look to keep the Wizards winless and the Grizzlies and Jazz aim to take a one-game lead in their series. Here are a couple of things to watch for in Saturday's games.
The Denver Nuggets entered this postseason missing one of their best players in Jamal Murray but it hasn't mattered to this point, with the team now holding a 2-1 edge in the series. Head coach Michael Malone praised his squad's fight on the road, as they look ahead to a pivotal Game 4.
The signing of Austin Rivers late in the season has paid dividends, with the veteran guard producing a huge fourth quarter to help the Denver Nuggets pull off a huge road win in Game 3. The Nuggets now lead the series 2-1.
We're six days into the 2021 NBA Playoffs and the action continues with three Game 3s. With each series switching locations, can Miami step up in a must-win situation? Will Los Angeles and Portland take advantage of stealing home court? Keep up with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.
After Damian Lillard torched the Nuggets for 32 first-half points, Aaron Gordon took on the challenge of guarding the star guard for the rest of the game, stifling the Blazers star with his length and agility.
Denver outplayed Portland comprehensively in their 128-109 Game 2 win, one that evens things up at 1-1 as the series shift Northwest for Games 3 and 4.
"It's cool man," Carmelo Anthony said when asked about the boo's. "I love them too. I love those guys too." For the game, the 18-year-old veteran scored 18 points in 22 minutes off the bench including a 15-point outburst in the first half which carried the team offensively.
Damian Lillard scored or assisted on 20 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' game-changing 34-15 run in the third quarter. He finished with 34 points, 20 of which came in the second half, and a playoff career-high 13 assists as the Blazers stole the home court advantage with the 123-109 victory.
With the 2021 NBA Playoffs starting up on Saturday, players will have the opportunity to shine on the bright stage and step up for their teams in pursuit of a championship. But as we've seen before legacies can be defined in the postseason, so you better bring your A-game. Who are the players that have the most to prove this playoffs?
After leading the Trail Blazers to their eighth consecutive playoff appearance, Damian Lillard has his sights set on a championship, as they prepare to face a tough Western Conference gauntlet, starting with the Denver Nuggets.
A rematch of the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals. A battle between two of the best offences in the NBA. A showdown between two superstars. Expect fireworks when the Nuggets and Blazers meet in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.
The chase for the Most Valuable Player award has come to an end. How do the contenders stack up against each other?
The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's awards, with a host of big names in the running for the most prestigious individual accolades in the game.
Who should take home this season's hardware? Now that the regular season has drawn to a close, our NBA.com Staff share their picks for each end-of-season award, from Most Valuable Player to Coach of the Year.
Despite taking care of their business by winning their last five games, including the the final couple with LeBron James returning to the line-up, the defending champions fall to the Play-In Tournament after the Trail Blazers comfortably beat the Nuggets in Portland.
It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.
Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.
The superstar center and MVP favorite is on the cusp of playing in every game this season.
The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.
After trailing by as many as 21 points, the Nets roared home in the second half to snap their four-game losing streak.
History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Sunday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
11 of the 15 teams in the West were taking the floor on Friday (ET). That meant, irrespective of who won, there was going to be a ton of impact on the logjam in the Conference standings.
The Utah Jazz picked up an important win at home over the Denver Nuggets, behind 48 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. The career-night helped the Jazz solidify their spot at the top of the West.
A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!
Denver's do-it-all big man refuses to let up in our latest look at the Top 5 MVP contenders.
The Hall of Fame center is proud to see Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic at the forefront of the MVP race.
Nikola Jokic tore the New York Knicks apart in the first quarter, setting the scene for a big win over the Eastern Conference playoff squad. Jokic scored from all angles, even putting on a dunking clinic for the Nuggets fans at Ball Arena.
There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!
Nikola Jokic turned in another MVP-worth performance as the Nuggets extend their win streak to five games and now hold a 9-1 record since Jamal Murray's injury
Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.
The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.
Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!
There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Tuesday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.
The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.
After a quiet first half, Steph Curry exploded in the second half as the Golden State Warriors picked up a crucial win in blowout fashion over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.
It was tense down the stretch, but it was the Denver Nuggets who clinched a thriller over the Portland Trail Blazers with Nikola Jokic coming up clutch at the free-throw line.
With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!
With each game after the All-Star break, Nikola Jokic emerged as the frontrunner as both LeBron James and Joel Embiid missed games due to injuries. Now, the Serbian seems to be putting a stranglehold on the MVP debate with his performances after an injury to a key player on his own team.
With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
In the big win over the Rockets, Nikola Jokic dished out one of his best assists of the season. Check out the top-shot worthy play.
With Jamal Murray sidelined for the remainder of the season with an ACL injury, Michael Porter Jr. has shown he can be the man to step up offensively for the Denver Nuggets.
From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.
The injury occurred in the closing seconds of Denver's loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Jamal Murray was having the best season of his career, averaging 21.2 points per game on 47.7 percent shooting from the field.
Another milestone has been achieved in Steph Curry's legendary career, with the guard passing Wilt Chamberlain for top spot on the Warriors all-time scoring list.
In the final minute of the Nuggets' 116-107 loss to the Warriors, Jamal Murray was helped off the court after landing awkwardly on a drive to the basket.
The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.
The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.
With roughly 20 games to go in the 2020-21 NBA season, circumstances such as the Nuggets revival since late February and injuries to candidates such as LeBron James and Joel Embiid have made the consistent Nikola Jokic the frontrunner for MVP.
