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Jokic sparks comeback, strengthens MVP case

Jokic dished out 16 assists for the game, 12 in the second half when the Nuggets outscored the Magic 72-44 to come back from an 18-point deficit to win their fifth straight and remain undefeated since the Aaron Gordon addition.

Yash Matange

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Monday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

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New-look Nuggets' win in LA creates West logjam

Aaron Gordon seamlessly fit into the Nuggets' play on both ends of the floor as they recorded a wire-to-wire victory over Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. The result of this game reduced the gap between the third and the seventh seed in the West to just 1.5 games.

Yash Matange

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Friday's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on a Friday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

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Murray stars as Nuggets roll

Playing in front of fans at home for the first time this season, the Denver Nuggets put on a show to take down Philadelphia led by 30 points from Jamal Murray.

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Wednesday's recap

Only four games on Wednesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.

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Soundsystem: Who won the trade deadline?

Every week, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Gordon turns in impressive Nuggets debut

The 6'8" forward finished with 13 points in 20 mintues as the Nuggets blew out the Hawks 126-102. “The main thing and the best thing he did is accept the role," Nuggets MVP candidate Nikola Jokic said of Gordon postgame.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Monday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

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NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

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Six key takeaways from trade deadline

It was an active deadline despite Kyle Lowry not being traded, with the Magic moving three of their starters and the Heat making a big move at the eleventh hour. For more on another fascinating trade deadline, some key takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

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Highlights & top performers Wednesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

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Highlights, updates from Saturday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

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NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Saturday (ET), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on tonight's 10-game slate.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

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

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Surging Mavs lay rest to Denver demons in win

The last time the Mavericks were in Denver, their key players were impacted by the league's 'Health and Safety protocols' which put them on a downward spiral. This time, however, healthy and surging, the Mavericks snapped the Nuggets' win streak 116-103, only the second Nuggets-Mavericks game decided by the double-digits since Luka Doncic was drafted.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

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Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

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Grizz battle but Jokic, Nuggets win in Memphis

The deep Memphis squad gave the Nuggets a tough fight but in the closing seconds, Serbian Nikola Jokic added to his MVP case with some late-game heroics in the 103-102 win.

Yash Matange

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Friday's live scores

It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.

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Final scores & top performers from Wednesday's action

There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Jokic reaching rare air this season

Jokic recorded the 50th triple-double of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to achieve the milestone.

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Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's seven-game exciting slate is headlined by the last game in Brooklyn where the Nets put their eight-game win streak on the line against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights, and more.

Yash Matange

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Scores, highlights from Friday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Friday, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.

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Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

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B'day boy Murray comes up clutch vs. Trail Blazers

Nikola Jokic put up 41 points, 35 of which came in the third quarter, while Murray took over in the final period to ensure the Nuggets extend their home win streak to four and rebound from a rough 1-3 road trip.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

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Murray makes history with career-high 50 points

What a night it was for Jamal Murray, who went off for a career-high 50 points in Denver's win over Cleveland. While notching a career-high is impressive in itself, Murray also made league and franchise history with this performance. Take a closer look at the numbers behind his breakout game.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

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Catch up on the best of Tuesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Tuesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

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NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

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Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.

Yash Matange

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Running diary of Sunday's (ET) action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.

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Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

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Running diary from Thursday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.

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MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

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Did the Jazz take the top spot from the Lakers?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

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Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

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ROY & MVP candidates duel in Kings win over Nuggets

The Kings' rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a career-high 23 points to help Sacramento fend off a career-high 50 points from Most Valuable Player candidate Nikola Jokic.

Kyle Irving

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All-Star Moment: LeBron overpowers Nuggets

LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Benyam Kidane

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Running diary from Friday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.

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LeBron passes Wilt on all-time FGM list

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.

Benyam Kidane

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Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA postpones game between Nuggets and Pistons

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Pistons, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tonight’s game against the Nuggets.

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Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with Monday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

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Jokic ties career-high, Nuggets snap Jazz's streak

After exploding for a career-best 33 points in the first half, Jokic finished with 47 points and 12 rebounds as the Nuggets snapped the Jazz's league-best win streak with an 11-point win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

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Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

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Jokic, Murray help Nuggets sweep OT games in PHX

Behind two statement wins in Phoenix, albeit requiring overtimes, the Nuggets continue building momentum. Denver is now 9-7, having won six of their last eight and three straight for the first time this season.

Yash Matange

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Running Diary of Sunday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

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Jokic, Nuggets edge Suns in OT in Phoenix

Denver rally back from a double-digit halftime deficit in Phoenix and force overtime, before eventually recording a win over the Suns. The Nuggets improved to 8-7, their first instance this season being above .500.

Yash Matange

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Running diary of Saturday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

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Recapping Wednesday's action

Zion Williamson, Rudy Gobert and Nikola Jokic are in all in action on Wednesday, showcasing some of the best big man talent from across the league.

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Running Diary from Monday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

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An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

Scott Rafferty

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Friday's running diary

Big nights from Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis helped Indiana stay hot in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The triple-double machine delivers again

In a battle between to potential MVP candidates, it was a triple-double from Nikola Jokic that helped the Denver Nuggets hold off Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors

Kane Pitman

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Running diary from Wednesday's action

With six games of NBA action on Wednesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.

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Clutch KD outduels Jokic, rises on all-time scoring list

Nearly recording his first triple-double of the season, Durant passed over three NBA legends on the all-time scoring list as he sparked the Nets to an 18-point comeback victory including a huge 29-4 run in the third quarter.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Monday's action

Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!

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Running diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Doncic, Jokic duel in OT thriller

Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic scored 38 points apiece, showing why they're both early MVP candidates.

Benyam Kidane

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Running diary from Friday's action

From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

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Running diary from Monday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

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Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

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Jokic making strong early MVP case

Through four games, the Denver Nuggets are 1-3 but their All-Star center Nikola Jokic is off to a MVP-level start averaging 24.5 points, 13.5 assists, and 11.8 rebounds on 62.5% shooting from the field.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Wednesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

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Running diary from Tuesday's exciting action

The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Tuesday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.

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Jokic makes Nuggets history with monster triple-double

As the Nuggets recorded their first win of the 2020-21season by blowing out the Rockets at home, Nikola Jokic's stat-sheet stuffing triple-double put him alongside some elite company in the franchise's all-time record books.

Yash Matange

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Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.

Kyle Irving

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Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.

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PG leads balanced offence in big win vs. Nuggets

Kawhi Leonard exited the floor with just over six minutes left in the game, but the Clippers, led by Paul George, hold on to win big in Denver.

Yash Matange

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Recapping the Christmas Day action

Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.

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Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

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One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? Here's what to watch in each game.

Scott Rafferty

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Who enters the season in the top-10?

The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.

Kyle Irving

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Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?

Scott Rafferty

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Must watch League Pass games

It might be a little later than usual but NBA opening week is going to produce a bumper slate of games. Let's take a look at which matchups are must watch on League Pass.

Kane Pitman

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Predictions: Coach of the Year

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Coach of the Year. Among the candidates are Monty Williams, Doc Rivers, Michael Malone, Steve Nash and Tyronn Lue.

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Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

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Predictions: Most Improved Player

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Most Improved Player. There are a number of worthy candidates this season, including Christian Wood, Deandre Ayton and Jamal Murray.

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Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

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Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league?

Kane Pitman

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Which teams should pursue Harden?

According to reports, Harden is hoping to be traded to a contender while the Rockets are looking for a young franchise cornerstone, first-round draft picks and/or talented players on rookie contracts in return. Which teams check all of those boxes?

Scott Rafferty

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Can't-miss rookie matchups in first half

Since the rookies didn't get to experience Summer League with the quick turnaround between the NBA Draft and the start of the 2020-21 regular season, we'll have to use meaningful games to spotlight the prospects' first matchups. Take a look at some can't-miss matchups to look forward to in the first half of the season.

Kyle Irving

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Which Christmas Day game are you looking forward to?

The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?

NBA.com Staff

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Christmas Day schedule released

There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

Kyle Irving

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Have the Lakers retained the No. 1 spot?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (IST) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

Kyle Irving

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Can the Nuggets remain a contender?

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2020-21 season having lost some key rotation pieces from their Conference Finals run in the bubble. Will they be able to overcome those losses to again be among the contenders out West?

Kane Pitman

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Report: Adams heading to New Orleans

A wild offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder has continued, with reports suggesting New Zealander Steven Adams is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans in a multi-team trade.

Kane Pitman

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Bucks select RJ Hampton with No. 24 pick

By drafting the 6'5" guard RJ Hampton, the Bucks have picked the fastest player in 2020 Draft class - one of the many skills the 19-year-old possesses.

Yash Matange

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Free agent destinations for Hollis-Jefferson

Like Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, Hollis-Jefferson will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. If he doesn't re-sign with the Raptors, which teams make sense for him?

Scott Rafferty

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Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

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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On This Date: Kobe begins legendary career

The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 4 (IST).

Yash Matange

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Ranking the best coaches in the NBA

Head coaching can be the difference between making or missing the playoffs, as well as winning or losing a series. Our NBA.com Staff ranks the 10 best head coaches in the league following the 2019-20 season.

Kyle Irving

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Who is the best duo in the NBA?

In a time where big threes have more or less taken a back seat, we've entered the era of the modern-day duo, where no two pairs are alike. With that in mind, I've ranked the 15 best duos from the 2019-20 season, taking the regular season and playoffs into account.

Gilbert McGregor

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Ranking the best international duos in the NBA

As the NBA game continues to expand around the world, international players have not only made their mark in the league, but have cemented themselves as superstars. Now with the NBA moving away from the "Big 3" era and into the age of "dynamic duos," which international combination sits at the top?

Benyam Kidane

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LeBron: NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kyle Irving

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Best individual games from the playoffs

Jimmy Butler's 40-point triple-double in the Finals, Jamal Murray's 50 points to force a Game 7 against the Jazz, Luka Doncic's triple-double heard around the world, LeBron James' triple-double in the title clincher ... the 2020 NBA Playoffs was chocked full of historic performances from the game's elite. Which one takes the cake?

Scott Rafferty

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Making the case for an All-Playoff Team

LeBron James more than earned Finals MVP this season but the list of players worth honouring is far longer than one name. The NBA has an abundance of regular season awards but history suggests that it's time to extend that practice to the Playoffs.

Matthew Blum

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Kentucky blue runs deep in NBA Playoffs

Headlined by one of the most intriguing matchups of the 2020 NBA Finals in Anthony Davis versus Bam Adebayo, the University of Kentucky was well-represented in a record-setting 2020 NBA Playoffs for Big Blue Nation.

Kyle Irving

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Five stats that define Murray's historic playoff run

LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson ... that's just some of the company Jamal Murray joined with his outstanding play in the postseason. Here's how the Canadian etched his name in the record books.

Scott Rafferty

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Epic LBJ performance sends Lakers back to Finals

LeBron James produced a playoff classic to finish with 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Denver Nuggets to move into the NBA Finals.

Kane Pitman

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What's next for the Nuggets?

While Denver's magical postseason run has come to an end in the Western Conference Finals, having a duo of young stars in 25-year-old Nikola Jokic and 23-year-old Jamal Murray means the best is yet to come in the Mile High City.

Gilbert McGregor

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Lakers book place in NBA Finals

The Denver Nuggets were looking to pull off another big time comeback in the fourth quarter before LeBron James huge final quarter finished the game. The Los Angeles Lakers will now wait for their opponent in the NBA Finals

Kane Pitman

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Best power forwards in free agency

The power forwards who are set to be free agents this offseason are a mix of shooters and defenders, headlined by a seven-time All-Star in Anthony Davis.

Scott Rafferty

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Who is more likely to make 3-1 comeback?

With the Nuggets Game 4 loss to the Lakers, they find themselves in a familiar position. With both Conference Finals series now at 3-1, which team is more likely to defy the odds and complete a comeback to go to the NBA Finals?

NBA.com Staff

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Davis listed as questionable for Game 5

Davis suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Game 4. He said afterwards that he "rolled it pretty bad, but not too bad."

Scott Rafferty

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WCF Game 5 preview: Nuggets look to mount another 3-1 comeback

Leading the series 3-1, the Lakers have the Nuggets right where they want them ... or do they? Denver has made consecutive 3-1 comebacks to reach the Western Conference Finals. Does it have one more magical run left in the tank?

Kyle Irving

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'I knew it was winning time': LBJ talks late-game takeover

Over the final minutes of Game 4, James' decision to switch on to defend Murray that helped the Lakers edge out a 114-108 win and hold a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Yash Matange

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Postgame 🎙️: AD discusses injured left ankle

After rolling his left ankle midway through the fourth quarter, AD played through the rest of the game and was the contest's top-scorer with 34 points.

Yash Matange

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Lakers dominate the glass, take 3-1 series lead

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 60 points as the Lakers outscore the Nuggets 25-6 in second chance points to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Do the Nuggets have another comeback in them?

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Lakers' Game 4 win

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Denver Nuggets' second-half rally, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis combining for 60 points in the 114-108 win.

Benyam Kidane

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The Nuggets have their own Stephen Curry

The secret to Murray's success in these playoffs? His pull-up jumper. It's long been a part of his game, but he's now pulling up from 2-point range and 3-point range with the type of efficiency you'd expect to see from Stephen Curry.

Scott Rafferty

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What to watch in Game 4 of WCF

How can the Nuggets tie their Western Conference Finals series with the Lakers up at 2-2? Here are three things to watch in Game 4.

Scott Rafferty

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Jokic on Murray: 'He's built for the big shots'

Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, knocking down big shot after big shot to seal the 114-106 win over the Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

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Nuggets survive Lakers' comeback, win Game 3

After being down by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally with a 19-2 run, but Jamal Murray took over late to help the Nuggets escape Game 3 with a 114-106 win.

Yash Matange

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Running diary of Nuggets' thrilling Game 3 win

The Denver Nuggets are back in the series after holding off the Los Angeles Lakers' fourth quarter comeback to seal a 114-106 win in Game 3. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with a running diary of the game below.

Benyam Kidane

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Soundsystem Live: How Denver wins a must-win Game 3

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes around the NBA in the lastest LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron and Malone's mutual respect runs deep

“When you work hard on your craft and you see others working just as hard on their craft, it becomes organic and it becomes mutual respect,” James said of Malone.

Benyam Kidane

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Can Nuggets spark another series comeback?

This postseason, we've known the Nuggets to play best win their backs are against the wall. In a must-win Game 3, can Denver thwart the momentum LA built with a buzzer-beating Game 2 victory?

Gilbert McGregor

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🎙️: Lakers heap praise on AD for 'Mamba shot'

"He different, it's that simple," LeBron James said postgame. Anthony Davis received a lot of praise from head coach Frank Vogel and his teammates after he nailed the buzzer-beater in Game 2 against the Nuggets.

Yash Matange

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AD pays tribute to Bryant, yells 'KOBE' on game-winner

Anthony Davis came up clutch in Game 2 against the Nuggets. While wearing the black 'Mamba' jerseys, he scored 22 of his 31 points in the second half including the final 10 for the Lakers. On video, it was quite evident he yelled Kobe after his game-winner dropped and postgame, the Brow confirmed as much.

Yash Matange

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Davis' buzzer-beating 3-pointer puts Lakers up 2-0

Denver looked set to steal Game 2 after their All-Star Nikola Jokic had scored 11 straight points down the stretch. Instead, Anthony Davis, in his first career Conference Finals, iced the game with a buzzer-beating three from the wing.

Yash Matange

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Social Reaction: NBA world in awe of AD's game-winner

Anthony Davis came up clutch for the Lakers, burying the game-winning 3-pointer against the Nuggets in Game 2 and he had everyone talking on Twitter post-game.

Benyam Kidane

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Running diary of Lakers' thrilling Game 2 win

Anthony Davis was the hero in Game 2, knocking down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the Nuggets' comeback to seal a 105-103 win. If you missed any of the action from Game 2, we've got you covered right here.

Benyam Kidane

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Discussing keys to Lakers-Nuggets Game 2

The Lakers handled the Nuggets to take Game 1 for the first time this postseason, but as we know from previous series, Denver has no problem playing from behind. What are some keys to the game for each team as Los Angeles looks to extend their lead with Denver tries to even the series? NBA.com's Kyle Irving and Gilbert McGregor discuss.

Kyle Irving

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Three things to watch in Game 2 of WCF

LeBron James and Anthony Davis dominated Game 1, but Dwight Howard proved to be a difference-maker off the bench for the Lakers with his energy and two-way play. Did he earn himself a spot in the starting lineup for Game 2?

Scott Rafferty

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Nuggets lament foul trouble & defense in Game 1 loss

“I’m not going to sit here and just blame it on the refs.That’s not what I’m doing. We just got to play through it and earn the respect," Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said postgame after the Lakers dominant 126-114 Game 1 victory.

Yash Matange

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8 observations from Lakers' dominant Game 1 win

The Lakers fire on all cylinders and ride a 20-3 second-quarter run to their first Game 1 win of the 2020 playoffs. It was the veterans show as LeBron, AD, Rondo, and Dwight Howard played huge roles against the young Nuggets.

Yash Matange

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Lakers-Nuggets Game 1 scores, highlights and stats

After mounting back-to-back 3-1 comebacks in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Nuggets look to ride that momentum into the Western Conference Finals where they take on the Lakers.

Kane Pitman

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The redefinition of the centre position

The value and talent of the centre position were at an all-time low a few seasons ago, but these playoffs have shown the value big men still have in today's game and the influence they will have on deciding this year's NBA champion.

Matthew Blum

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'Playoff Rondo' is key to Lakers title run

It's no secret that Rajon Rondo takes his game to another level in the postseason, earning the nickname "Playoff Rondo." And Playoff Rondo isn't just a fallacy... it's real and he will play a huge role in the Lakers title run.

Kyle Irving

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Biggest X-Factors in Lakers-Nuggets series

The superstars steal the spotlight in a playoff series, and rightfully so, but their play alone can't decide the winner. Here's a look at key players who's performance could play a significant role in deciding who will advance to the NBA Finals.

Yash Matange

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Barton's return could be the x-factor the Nuggets need

Denver Nuggets starter Will Barton remains sidelined with a knee injury, however, as he gets closer to returning to the court, he looms as a potential x-factor against the Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

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The three ways Jokic will pick you apart

In an era that is defined by speed and athleticism, Nikola Jokic is rising up the ranks in his own way. Here are three possessions from these playoffs that shine a light on what makes the two-time All-Star one of a kind.

Scott Rafferty

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Clippers' Game 7 loss adds to long history of letdowns

With preseason title aspirations, the 2019-20 LA Clippers had an opportunity to overcome 49 years of misfortune. After squandering a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise has again failed to get over the hump.

Gilbert McGregor

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Ranking the best players in the WCF

It's no surprise that LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Anthony Davis and Jamal Murray are the four-best players in the series, but in what order? What about Rajon Rondo, Gary Harris and Jerami Grant? Or Michael Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma? Ahead of the Western Conference Finals, our NBA.com Staff rank the best players on the Lakers and Nuggets.

Scott Rafferty

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Previewing the Western Conference Finals

The Denver Nuggets are coming into the 2020 Western Conference Finals on the back of a two 3-1 series comebacks - the first such instance in NBA postseason history. How will they fare against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who have cruised through their playoff matchups?

Gilbert McGregor

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The numbers behind Denver's historic run

The Denver Nuggets continued their historic postseason run, with a Game 7 win over the LA Clippers, setting and breaking plenty of records along the way.

Gilbert McGregor

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Teams to come back from 3-1 series deficit

Only 13 times in NBA Playoffs history has a team overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Here's when, where and how all of those comebacks happened.

Yash Matange

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Kawhi speaks on lack of chemistry

From Leonard to George to Lou Williams, multiple Clippers connected their blown leads in Games 5, 6 and 7 to a lack of chemistry.

Yash Matange

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Murray: 'We believe in each other'

The Denver Nuggets continue to defy the odds after completing their second 3-1 comeback of the post-season.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Players react to Denver's 3-1 comeback vs. Clippers

The Denver Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to rebound from consecutive 3-1 series deficits in the same playoffs and this achievement had their peers taking to Twitter.

Yash Matange

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How the Nuggets shocked the Clippers in Game 7

The Nuggets came back from a 12-point second-quarter deficit to cap off their second consecutive 3-1 series comeback with a 104-89 Game 7 victory against a star-studded LA Clippers squad.

Yash Matange

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Nuggets advance to WCF with huge win over Clippers

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic combined to propel the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals with a 104-89 win over the Clippers in Game 7!!

Benyam Kidane

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Soundsystem Live: Are the Clippers in trouble? Plus Heat-Celtics predictions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty get you up to speed with the latest around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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Can the Nuggets make more history?

After overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the opening round, the Nuggets are one win away from becoming the first team in NBA history to overcome the deficit twice in the same postseason. As history suggests, this franchise is no stranger to NBA firsts.

Gilbert McGregor

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How has Kawhi performed in previous Game 7's

Kawhi Leonard holds a 2-2 record in Game 7s through his career, with the most recent winner-take-all game delivering the signature moment of his career — the buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Benyam Kidane

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Jokic on Game 7: 'The pressure is on them'

After finishing with 34 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the Nuggets force a Game 7 against the Clippers after facing a 3-1 deficit. Following the game, Jokic told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he feels like his team faces no pressure.

Gilbert McGregor

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Jokic stars, Nuggets rally to force Game 7

Down by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Nuggets outscored the Clippers 56-27 over the final 30 minutes of the game to force a decisive Game 7.

G McGregor and K...

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Jokic on Game 5 comeback: 'We didn't want to quit'

"I know everybody is excited about the Lakers playing the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals but we’re hoping to have something to say about that," Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said postgame.

Yash Matange

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Nuggets force Game 6 with 4th quarter comeback

The LA Clippers are going to have to work for that elusive Conference Finals appearance as the Nuggets rallied from 16 points down to force a Game 6 and keep their season alive.

Yash Matange

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Leonard powers Clippers to 3-1 series lead

The LA Clippers are one win away from their first-ever Western Conference Finals after a 96-85 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

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Kawhi's fingertip block sends Twitter into a frenzy

Jamal Murray attempted a poster jam late in the fourth quarter, but Kawhi Leonard had other ideas, sending his dunk attempt away using just his middle finger.

Benyam Kidane

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Kawhi, PG star in Clippers' 113-107 Game 3 win

Game 3 was a back-and-forth contest that saw 12 lead changes and 15 ties, but then the Clippers seized momentum with a 23-10 game-sealing run over the final 8:29 minutes.

Yash Matange

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Murray becomes franchise leader for playoff made 3s

The 6'4" Canadian guard overtook J.R. Smith for the top spot on the Nuggets' all-time list. He passed Smith's total of 65 in his 24th playoff game while Smith reached that mark in 35 postseason games.

Yash Matange

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Jokic dominates as Nuggets take Game 2

Just two days after being ran out of the gym by 23 points in Game 1, the Nuggets fought back to earn a commanding Game 2 victory. Behind All-Star centre Nikola Jokic's monster double-double of 26 points and 18 rebounds, Denver has evened the series at 1-1.

Kyle Irving

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Jokic on Nuggets defence: 'We need to make them work for every basket'

The Clippers shot 57.1% from the field and 41.7% from the 3-point line as they overwhelmed the Nuggets with their offensive firepower in Game 1.

Benyam Kidane

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Kawhi, Clippers dominate Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Leonard led the way with 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting as the Clippers came away with a lot of positives in their 120-97 Game 1 victory.

Yash Matange

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Series Preview: Can Denver slow Kawhi down?

Riding high off the emotion of a thrilling Game 7 win, it's a short turnaround for the Nuggets as they take on the LA Clippers in the second round. Can the Clippers find some cohesion behind the superstar play of Kawhi Leonard? Will Jamal Murray continue his supernova shooting?

Benyam Kidane

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Mitchell after Game 7 loss: 'This is just the beginning'

Despite their heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Nuggets, Donovan Mitchell says the Jazz's playoff run has only added more fuel to his fire.

Benyam Kidane

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Nuggets edge Jazz, complete 3-1 series comeback

After surrendering a 19-point lead, the Nuggets survive Game 7 and advance to the Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive year. On the back of this win, Denver became the 12th team in NBA playoff history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit and the first since the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016 NBA Finals).

Yash Matange

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Game 7 fast facts for Jazz-Nuggets

As the Jazz and Nuggets prepare to take the floor for the league's first-ever Game 7 at a neutral site, look back at some fast facts and trends from the league's long history of Game 7s and what they mean for each team.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nuggets force Game 7 behind Murray's 50-piece

The Canadian carried over his red-hot form from Games 4 and 5, becoming the first player since Allen Iverson in 2001 to drop 40 or more in three straight playoff games. Thus, ensuring there will be a winner-take-all Game 7 between the division rivals.

Yash Matange

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Murray delivers powerful post-game interview

Overcome with emotion following his 50-point performance, Jamal Murray delivered a powerful post-game interview speaking on the inspiration to continue the fight for racial justice.

Benyam Kidane

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Previewing Monday's games

There are three games to look forward to on Sunday: Game 1 of Raptors-Celtics, followed by Game 6 of Clippers-Mavericks and Game 6 of Nuggets-Jazz.

Scott Rafferty

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Murray's 2nd half takeover helps Nuggets keep season alive

Jamal Murray scored 33 of his game-high 42 points in the second half as the Nuggets rallied to complete a 117-107 comeback win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5.

Benyam Kidane

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Previewing Wednesday's Game 5 action

Will the Jazz make it to their third Conference Semifinals in the last four years by eliminating the Nuggets in Game 5? What about the decisive Game 5 in the Clippers-Mavericks matchup? We preview both Game 5s on Wednesday's slate.

Yash Matange

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Mitchell drops 51 points in Game 4 win over Nuggets

The Utah Jazz are one win away from the second round after Donovan Mitchell's historic 51-point performance powered them to a 129-127 win in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Conley's return sparks impressive Jazz win

After missing Games 1 and 2, Mike Conley Jr. returned to the Jazz's lineup with a vengeance. The veteran guard scored a game-high 27 points with seven 3-pointers, pairing well with a dominating double-double from Rudy Gobert to help Utah take a 2-1 series lead over the Nuggets.

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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Mitchell takes over as Jazz cruise to series-tying win

Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his 30 points in the third quarter as the Jazz cruised to a 124-105 victory over the Nuggets to tie the first-round series at one game apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

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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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Murray comes up clutch to outlast Mitchell's historic game

The first game of the 2020 NBA Playoffs did not disappoint. There was no stopping Donovan Mitchell on his way to a career-high 57 points, but Jamal Murray's clutch performance in the fourth quarter and overtime led the Nuggets past the Jazz to take a 1-0 series lead.

Kyle Irving

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At his peak, Michael Porter Jr. will be...

Porter Jr. has the potential to be the next ... Joe Johnson? Dirk Nowitzki? Tracy McGrady? Our NBA.com Staff has big expectations for the 22-year-old rookie.

NBA.com Staff

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Nuggets vs. Jazz preview: Is Gobert the answer for Jokic?

The Nuggets swept the season series with the Jazz, despite all three games being close. Do the Jazz have the best answer to neutralize Nikola Jokic?

Carlan Gay

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Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

NBA.com Staff

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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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What went down in the final day of seeding games

The final day of seeding games saw eight teams, all of whom were already locked into their playoff matchups, take the floor. At the end of the day, the Raptors, Clippers, 76ers, and the Pacers walked away with wins.

NBA.com Staff

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The stars born in the bubble

The restart in Orlando has catapulted some under-the-radar players into bubble stardom. Fred VanVleet has looked like Steph Curry, Michael Porter Jr. has Nuggets fans drooling and a 21-year-old Blazer has been the league's best shooter. We take a look at who has broken out in the bubble and whether that can continue into the postseason.

Matthew Blum

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How Thursday's results impact the playoff picture

The playoff picture became clearer today, with five first-round series matchups finalised. Catch up on how the standings were impacted from Thursday's four-game slate:

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake in Thursday's games?

Eight teams will hit the courts on Thursday and there's plenty on the line as teams continue to fight for playoff positioning. Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Thursday's four-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron: 'We can't win a championship if Kuz doesn't play well'

LeBron James explained to reporters post-game just how important Kyle Kuzma is to their championship aspirations after the pair combined with Anthony Davis to score 81 points in a balanced effort against the Denver Nuggets.

Benyam Kidane

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How Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture

We're a week away from the opening round of NBA playoffs and there are still a few things to be sorted out in the standings. With that in mind, here's how the results from Tuesday's five-game slate impacted the standings in the Eastern and Western Conference.

NBA.com Staff

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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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Power rankings: Who's No. 1?

Now that we've seen all 22 teams take the floor at least five times at the NBA restart, we're here with our final edition of NBA Power Rankings for the 2019-20 regular season. It's been difficult to gauge what to make of some seeding game results with rest and minute restrictions among other factors. With that in mind, here are the final power rankings of the regular season.

Gilbert McGregor

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What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 6-0 and keep their playoff hopes alive? Can the Nuggets make a run for the West's No. 2 seed? Here's a rundown of the standings and all that's at stake in Tuesday's five-game slate.

Yash Matange

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How Sunday's scores impact playoff picture

10 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Sunday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake in Sunday's games

Sunday's schedule gives you every excuse to make it a "lazy Sunday." Here's what's at stake in all five games on Day 10 of the NBA restart.

Carlan Gay

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How Friday's results impacted the playoff picture

The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what Friday's games meant for the standings.

Gilbert McGregor

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