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The cacophonous chorus of James Harden

James Harden scores 50 in his sleep, has never missed the playoffs and is re-imagining the way we think about basketball. Through it all, Harden's status as a game-changing talent remains a hot-button topic that runs hot as he continues to re-write the record books.

Sidd Sinha

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Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Saturday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star moment: Harden drops 50 — again

Harden followed up his 55-point performance against the Cavaliers with a 54-point outburst against the Magic. He's now averaging 39.3 points per game on the season.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA stars' performances on Christmas

No NBA player has ever won more games on Christmas than Dwyane Wade. It's also the one day of the year that Stephen Curry struggles shooting. How have other current NBA stars have performed on Christmas?

NBA.com India Staff

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Thursday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star Moment: Harden goes off for 55 points

Harden now has four games of 50+ points this season as his ridiculous scoring run continues.

Benyam Kidane

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Recap of Tuesday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

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Game winners galore: Rose & Bjelica drain game-winners

The Pistons and Kings picked up key road wins in New Orleans and Houston respectively, behind game-winning shots from Derrick Rose and Nemanja Bjelica.

Yash Matange

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NBA denies Rockets protest over loss to Spurs

The Houston Rockets protested the outcome of their double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, after James Harden's dunk was incorrectly ruled basket interference, despite the ball going through the hoop, ultimately costing the Rockets two points.

NBA.com Staff

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Relive T-Mac's 13 points in 35 seconds

This week in NBA history includes Tracy McGrady scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds to stun the Spurs. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

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Power Rankings: Did the Pacers crack the top-10?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets win as Russ & Harden take over in 4th

The former MVPs score 28 of the team's 32 fourth-quarter points to fuel the Rockets to a home win vs. the Suns, despite an efficient 35 points from Devin Booker.

Yash Matange

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Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

There were plenty of headlines on a four-game Friday slate. We keep you in touch with the biggest scorers, plays and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Red-hot Rockets hold off Raptors in second half

Toronto's defence held James Harden well below his scoring average but the Rockets knocked down 22 triples at a 40.0% clip to hand the Raptors their second straight loss of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Will Harden score more than 81 this season?

Harden enters Houston's contest against Toronto having scored a combined 110 points in his last two games. Is he a threat to score 81 points in a game this season? What about 100? Our NBA.com Staff debates.

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Making sense of Spurs bizarre 2OT comeback win over Rockets

In a crazy contest that included a 50-point performance, a strange made dunk that did not count, a 22-point comeback and a double-overtime finish, the Spurs came up with a victory behind a pair of clutch plays from DeMar DeRozan down the stretch.

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden erupts for 60 points in three quarters

James Harden was unstoppable against the Hawks, scoring 60 points in just three quarters of action in the Rockets 158-111 win.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's scores: Giannis, Bucks win 9 straight

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

NBA.com Staff

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Harden, Westbrook carry shorthanded Rockets to win

Harden scored 30+ for the 11th time in the last 12 games to lead the Rockets to a much-needed victory at home.

Yash Matange

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Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

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

NBA.com Staff

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Luka joins elite company in win vs. Rockets

Dallas' 20-year-old superstar finished with 41 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a convincing road win over the Houston Rockets. With his performance, Doncic placed his name alongside Michael Jordan, Russell Westbrook and James Harden in the record books.

Gilbert McGregor

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Kawhi drains game-winner, Clips win 6th straight at home

Behind 26 points second-half points from Lou Williams, the Clippers overcame a 11-point third quarter deficit to improve to 10-1 at the Staples Center.

Yash Matange

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Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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When will teams debut new uniforms?

NBA teams are beginning to unveil their "City" uniforms for the 2019-20 season. When will they first take the floor in them? Check below for visuals of what we've seen so far of the uniforms and more on when each team is scheduled to wear them.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden is the new MVP favourite

James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Carlan Gay

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets extend win streak to eight games

James Harden scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double and Clint Capela produced a 20/20 game to lead the Rockets to a 132-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

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Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.

Kyle Irving

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Harden continues scoring tear with 49 in win

James Harden's scoring average of 39.0 points per game through 13 games is second only to Wilt Chamberlain as the Rockets continue to remain unbeaten whenever their former MVP scores 40-plus.

Yash Matange

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Saturday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden joins Wilt in record book

The back-to-back scoring champ continued his recent tear in a win over the Indiana Pacers and joined Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain in the record book in the process.

Gilbert McGregor

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Harden torches Clippers with 47 points

James Harden scored 17 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to lead the Houston Rockets to a 102-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

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Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Thursday, headlined by James Harden's 47 points in a win over the Clippers and the Celtics winning a league-best 9th straight game.

NBA.com Staff

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Will "6 seconds or less" work?

Once upon a time, Mike D'Antoni revolutionized the way we think about offence. Less than a month into tinkering with his high-octane MVP backcourt, he's borrowing a page from his past in hopes that it will finally lead to winning big.

Sidd Sinha

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Tuesday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Tuesday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Doncic stuffs the stat sheet vs. Grizzlies

Five games of NBA action Saturday, headlined by big performances from James Harden and Luka Doncic, while the Celtics make it seven wins in a row. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Can Harden average 40 points per game?

James Harden poured in 42 points in a near triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists in the Rockets win over the Bulls. The All-Star guard has now scored over 40 points in four of his nine games this season. Could he potentially average over 40.0 points per game this season?

Kyle Irving

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Carmelo '2000 percent' sure he still wants to play

Anthony hasn't played in the NBA since Nov. 9, 2018, when he made his return to Oklahoma City as a member of the Houston Rockets.

Scott Rafferty

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Thursday's action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Harden, Rockets shoot 21 3s in win vs. the Warriors

The Rockets took a double-digit lead with a 21-6 run to end the first half and never looked back. The win is the team's third straight at the Toyota Center after losing their home opener.

Yash Matange

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Tuesday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

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

NBA.com Staff

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Harden scores 44 as Rockets edge Grizzlies

Harden recorded his 80th career 40-point game to pass Allen Iverson for fifth on the all-time list.

Benyam Kidane

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Live blog of Monday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Monday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

The 76ers are the only unbeaten team remaining in the NBA, taking over the top spot in this week's power rankings. The Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are moving up the ladder while teams like the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Warriors fall.

Kyle Irving

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Takeaways: Heat's 46-point 1Q sets up big win

The Miami Heat move to 5-1 on the season after a comfortable 129-100 win over the Houston Rockets, set up by a 46-point first quarter outburst.

Benyam Kidane

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Irving's 22 & 10 leads Nets past Rockets

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

Kyle Irving

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Better isolation scorer: Harden or Irving?

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

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10 Key NBA storylines for November

What's on tap in November? Superstars returning to play their former teams, marquee MVP matchups, tough stretches for title contenders, major individual milestones and much more. Take a look at what's in store for the first full month of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Thursday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

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Harden scores 59 as Rockets edge Wizards 159-158

The Rockets win their third straight game in a high-scoring affair against the Washington Wizards.

Yash Matange

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Ranking the best centres in the NBA

Is Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic at No. 1? Did Al Horford crack the top 5? Who just missed out? Our NBA.com Staff ranks the best centres in the NBA entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

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1st week takeaways from around the NBA

How good is Trae Young? Is Karl Anthony-Towns the league's MVP? Is it over for the Warriors dynasty? Takeaways from a chaotic first week.

Carlan Gay

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

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Westbrook, Harden lead Houston past OKC

In his first game against his former team, Westbrook flirted with a triple-double while Harden exploded for 40 points to help lead the Rockets to another win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Sunday's action

Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

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Westbrook passes Magic in history books

Russell Westbrook now has 139 triple-doubles in his NBA career, the second-most all-time.

Scott Rafferty

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How Westbrook & Russell fared in their debuts

On a short three-game slate, a couple of All-Stars made debuted for their new teams. We take a look at their first performance in front of their home crowd.

Yash Matange

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Antetokounmpo triple-double leads Bucks over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, as the Bucks outscored the Rockets 39-24 in the fourth to steal the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

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Friday recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

Three big games around the Association today, with the Hawks, Bucks and Clippers all picking up wins. If you missed any of the action, we had you covered right here with one-stop shop for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Who will lead the NBA in scoring this season?

Will it be James Harden for the third straight season? Or will Giannis Antetokounmpo or Stephen Curry surpass the Houston Rockets superstar?

NBA.com Staff

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Predicting All-NBA First Team this season

Will Damian Lillard challenged Stephen Curry or James Harden? Who gets left off among LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Should Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid be the favourite at the 5? Is there someone else primed for a darkhorse run to All-NBA First Team honours?

NBA.com Staff

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Making the case for teams to win the West

The West is as deep as its ever been and with the balance of power, the playoffs will be an all-out brawl. How can each contender in the West make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

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Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

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Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

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Ranking the best shooting guards in the NBA

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

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

Kyle Irving

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Will Rockets reach new heights with Westbrook?

The Rockets made a bold move this offseason in trading Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook. Will it pay off?

Scott Rafferty

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Harden interested in playing in 2020 Olympics

Harden joins a growing list of NBA All-Stars interested in representing Team USA at the 2020 Olympics.

Scott Rafferty

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Trade destinations for Iguodala

The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trades for Andre Iguodala. Which teams should be interested in the three-time NBA champion?

Scott Rafferty

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The 30 best players in the NBA

Where does LeBron James rank among the best players in the league? Did Stephen Curry fall outside of the top 5? What about all of the new stars on new teams? Our Global NBA.com weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

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Fact or Fiction for biggest Rockets storylines

Should the Rockets be favoured in the West? Will Russell Westbrook average another triple-double? Are James Harden's days of being a top-3 MVP candidate over? Our NBA.com Staff plays Fact or Fiction for the biggest storylines for the new-look Rockets entering the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

Is there a world in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two best players in the league? What if Kristaps Porzingis is fully healed and suits up next to an even better version of Luka Doncic? Would it be that crazy if Klay Thompson returned and the Splash Brothers once again rolled as an unstoppable tag-team?

Micah Adams

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Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

Kyle Irving

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Want to win a trip to Houston?

Enter to get your chance to win an All-Access trip to Houston to see the Rockets play live!

NBA.com Staff

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Ranking all 30 starting backcourts

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzz-worthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? How good will the duo of Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell be while Golden State awaits the return of Klay Thompson? Will Ben Simmons thrive next to his new backcourt partner?

Micah Adams

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Is Harden better than Kobe or Wade at 30?

As he turns 30, where does James Harden stand among other legendary guards when they reached the same age? While Michael Jordan may be untouchable, is Harden better than Kobe? D. Wade? AI? History shows that the best is yet to come for the back-to-back scoring champ.

Gilbert McGregor

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Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

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Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

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P.J. Tucker takes on Paris Men's Fashion Week

P.J. Tucker takes us behind the scenes of his recent trip to France for Paris Men's Fashion Week.

Benyam Kidane

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All-Decade Team: Best NBA players of the 2010s

Fifteen players were chosen by a panel of NBA.com and NBA TV producers and analysts. The players were split into three teams consisting of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players.

K Arnold - NBA.com

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Melo: 'I know I can still play'

Carmelo Anthony says he has been in the gym "every single day" as he attempts to make his way back onto an NBA roster.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Clippers vs. Lakers headline Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

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Why everyone is wrong about Chris Paul

He's missed 20 games each of the last three years. He's a 6'0" point guard that just turned 34. He's owed $124 million dollars over the next three seasons. And he was just traded away by a contender in search of a younger, more explosive upgrade. The conventional wisdom suggests that Chris Paul's days as a landscape shifting All-Star are over. But what if conventional wisdom is wrong?

Micah Adams

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Brickley: Melo 100% NBA ready, 'wants to have a farewell season'

Carmelo Anthony's last stint in the NBA lasted just 10 games with the Houston Rockets last season. Will we see him get another shot?

Benyam Kidane

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Can Westbrook bring back 'Seven Seconds or Less'?

The Rockets have played at a slower pace each season Mike D'Antoni has been head coach, but adding Russell Westbrook gives them one of the best transition scorers in the league. Could it be the key to them winning the title next season?

Scott Rafferty

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Westbrook 'not worried about' fit alongside Harden

Over the past five seasons, James Harden and Russell Westbrook rank first and second in the NBA for usage rate.

Benyam Kidane

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Who should play on Christmas?

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

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Division Rankings: Can anyone catch up with Rockets?

It's been a busy offseason for the Southwest Division, but not much has changed up top heading into the season — the Rockets lead the way, with the Spurs, Mavericks and Pelicans fighting for a spot in the playoffs while the Grizzlies continue to rebuild.

Scott Rafferty

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Clippers targeted Harden & Beal before George trade

The Los Angeles Clippers were committed to finding an All-Star running mate for Kawhi Leonard.

Benyam Kidane

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9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

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

Yash Matange

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Harden on CP3 relationship: 'We're good'

Reports emerged of a fractured relationship between James Harden and Chris Paul following their playoff exit last season.

Benyam Kidane

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CP3 expected to start season with Thunder

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, discussions surrounding a trade for Chris Paul “are parked” and there is an “increasing expectation” he will start next season in Oklahoma City.

Benyam Kidane

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Westbrook's complicated fit with Harden, Rockets

There are ways in which Russell Westbrook could make the Houston Rockets better next season, but his fit alongside James Harden is complicated to say the least.

Scott Rafferty

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Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

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Report: Anthony Bennett, Rockets agree to deal

The 2013 No. 1 overall pick has spent the last two seasons in the NBA G League. In the 2018-19 season, Bennett averaged 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds over 25 games with the Agua Caliente Clippers.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Tyson Chandler joining Rockets

The reunion of James Harden and Russell Westbrook "seems to have played a part" in Tyson Chandler joining the team, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

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Rockets' 2020 title odds shift following trade

The NBA landscape for the 2019/20 season took another twist today, following the Houston Rockets' trade for Russell Westbrook.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA world reacts to Russ-CP3 trade

The NBA off-season is showing no signs of slowing down, with another blockbuster deal lighting up Twitter.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Westbrook traded to Rockets for CP3, picks

Russell Westbrook will be reunited with former teammate James Harden in Houston, forming another new dynamic duo in the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

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What to watch: Vegas Summer League Day 5

From a number of highflyers who are sure to continue to make highlights to prolific players worth making note of, there is plenty to see throughout Day 5 of Summer League action.

Gilbert McGregor

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Potential trade destinations for Westbrook

Reports have surfaced that Westbrook's time in Oklahoma City could be coming to an end. Which teams should go after the former MVP?

Kyle Irving

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6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

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Vegas Summer League Day 3 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 3 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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Where should Jimmy Butler sign?

Butler is expected to sign a max deal wherever he lands. Should he run things back with the 76ers or move on elsewhere to establish a new power?

G McGregor and K...

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Rockets to pursue Butler in free agency

The Houston Rockets are reportedly targeting Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler in free agency, in a potential sign-and-trade.

Benyam Kidane

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Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2019 NBA Awards show

Here's all the information you need to know about the 2019 NBA Awards show.

NBA.com Staff

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CP3: 'I'll be in Houston, I'm happy about that'

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul denies he demanded a trade this off-season, says he is 'happy' looking ahead to next season.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: CP3 wants out of Houston

According to reports, Chris Paul and James Harden are having trouble in Houston.

Carlan Gay

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Most watched games on League Pass

This past season saw unprecedented international interest in the NBA. The annual viewing numbers released by the NBA confirm what many already suspect: it's truly a global game.

Sergio Rabinal

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2019 NBA Finals TV schedule

We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!

NBA.com India Staff

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All-NBA teams announced

Antetokounmpo and Harden were unanimous selections to the First Team and were joined by Stephen Curry, Paul George and Nikola Jokić.

NBA.com Staff

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How GOT overlaps with trajectory of few NBA franchises

The Series finale for the hit HBO show might give you some insight into how you feel about the NBA and who you’re rooting for.

Sidd Sinha

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What's next for the Rockets?

For the second consecutive year and the fourth time in five seasons, the Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors. Where do they go from here?

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Takeaways: Warriors defeat Rockets, advance to WCF

Stephen Curry (33 points in the second half) and Klay Thompson (27 points) set the tone for the Warriors as they earned a hard-fought road win to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the fifth-straight year.

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Warriors advance to WCF

The Golden State have booked their spot in the Western Conference Finals by defeating the Houston Rockets on the road in an epic Game 6 duel that went down to the wire.

NBA.com Staff

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Injury analysis: Kevin Durant

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Durant out for rest of series

Durant suffered the injury with a couple of minutes remaining in the third quarter of Game 5.

Scott Rafferty

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Kerr channels inner Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp

Warriors' head coach compared the fight shown by his players in Game 5 to that displayed by Liverpool FC in their Champions League semifinal comeback win against the FC Barcelona just a day earlier.

Yash Matange

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Keys to Warriors' Game 5 win vs. the Rockets

With only five points being the margin of defeat, it was another close game in this Rockets-Warriors series and yet another win for the home team.

K Irving and Yas...

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NBA Twitter shows support to KD after injury

Durant, who strained his right calf in the Warriors win, exited the game with 2:05 remaining in the third quarter

Yash Matange

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Warriors edge Rockets to take Game 5

The Warriors continued the trend of home teams taking care of business this series with a five-point win over the Rockets to take a 3-2 series lead. Check below for updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

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Durant suffers right calf strain in Game 5, set to undergo MRI

Late in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors back-to-back Finals MVP exited the game after suffering an apparent right leg injury.

Gilbert McGregor

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Four things to watch in Thursday's Game 5s

The NBA playoffs continue with a pair of big Game 5s as the Celtics look to extend their series with a win over the Bucks while the Rockets and Warriors jockey for control in a pivotal game.

C Gay and Gilber...

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Harden: 'Every possession is a fight'

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are locked at 2-2 as the series now moves to the Bay Area for Game 5.

Benyam Kidane

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Rockets grind out Game 4 to tie series

James Harden and PJ Tucker lead the Rockets to a grind out win over the Golden State Warriors to tie the series at 2-2.

Carlan Gay

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Harden scores 38 points in Game 4 victory

The series is now tied at 2-2, with Game 5 to be played in Golden State later this week.

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Tuesday's Game 4s

As the Conference Semifinals continue, the Celtics and Rockets are out to get back on even footing in their respective series'.

Benyam Kidane

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Kerr says Cousins could make shock playoff return from injury

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr say Damian Jones will be cleared contact next week, while DeMarcus Cousins could yet make a shock return from a quad injury.

Benyam Kidane

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Harden, Durant put on a show as Rockets win OT thriller

The Houston Rockets are on the board, hanging on in overtime to secure a 126-121 win over the Golden State Warriors.

B Kidane and Sco...

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Curry makes no excuses after miserable Game 3

"If I'm on the court, I have to produce," Curry said after the loss.

Scott Rafferty

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Harden leads Rockets to OT win over Warriors

After dropping the first two games of the series, the Rockets look to respond by defending their home court against the Warriors in Game 3.

NBA.com Staff

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Can Curry get going in Game 3?

Stephen Curry is playing fine this postseason for regular standards but the Warriors' superstar hasn't been himself so far versus the Rockets – will that change in Game 3?

Kyle Irving

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One thing the Rockets needs to change in Game 3

The Houston Rockets have been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and it needs to stop if they're going to have a chance in the series.

Carlan Gay

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Kerr thinks 'obvious' Durant is best in the league

Steve Kerr has already compared KD to MJ and thinks it's clear that Durant is the best player in the NBA today.

Carlan Gay

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Harden on eye injury struggles: 'I barely could see'

Houston Rockets guard James Harden suffered a lacerated left eyelid after a run in with Warriors forward Draymond Green.

Benyam Kidane

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Player of the Day: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo played a huge role in the Bucks bouncing back from a disappointing Game 1 loss with a dominating Game 2 win.

Yash Matange

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Warriors edge Rockets to take a 2-0 series lead

The Warriors used a balanced scoring effort from Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to sneak out another win at Oracle Arena and take a 2-0 series lead

K Irving and Yas...

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KD leads Warriors to 2-0 series lead vs. the Rockets

The Warriors protected their home floor and now take a 2-0 series lead to Houston.

Yash Matange

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What to watch for in Wednesday's Game 2s

As the Conference Semifinals continue, here are a few things to keep an eye on as both the Bucks and Rockets look to avoid falling behind two games to open their respective series.

Gilbert McGregor

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L2M report says non-call on Harden was correct

The NBA released the last two minute report on Monday confirming that the non-call on James Harden's 3-point attempt late in Game 1 was correct.

Carlan Gay

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Kerr on Durant: 'There's never been anybody like him'

Kevin Durant has been on an offensive tear over the past four games and he turned it on once again on Monday and drew the praise of his head coach.

James McKern

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Player of the Day: Al Horford

An all round contribution led by his defensive assignment earns Celtics' Al Horford the Player of the Day ahead of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.

Yash Matange

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Takeaways: Warriors edge out Rockets

Two of the hottest shooting teams in the NBA put on a classic duel in the opening game of their second round series as the Warriors earned the Game 1 victory.

G McGregor and J...

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Durant's 35 points leads Warriors to Game 1 win

The Celtics and Warriors picked up Game 1 wins in a pair of Conference Semifinals matchups

NBA.com Staff

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Harden's approaching MJ, this time involving GSW

Can Harden solidify his comparison to MJ by taking down the Warriors just as His Airness had to do when he defeated the Pistons?

Sidd Sinha

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Complete Conference Semifinals schedule

The Conference Semifinals begin Sunday, April 28. Check below for times and dates of the entire second round.

Yash Matange

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Curry, Thompson questionable for Game 1

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were both listed as 'questionable' on the Warriors' injury report as the two guards each battle a right ankle sprain

Kyle Irving

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How Houston can beat Golden State

The Rockets came agonizingly close to knocking off the Warriors last season, but they can use the lessons they learned from that loss to finally get over that hump.

Matthew Blum

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What to watch for in Warriors-Rockets

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

NBA.com Staff

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Warriors-Rockets series preview

Including the regular season and playoffs, the Rockets are 8-6 against the Warriors over the last two seasons. After coming close to knocking off the champs in last year's Conference Finals, the Rockets will get their shot at redemption. Can they pull it off this time?

Micah Adams

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Biggest lessons learned from 1st Round

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

NBA.com Staff

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Clippers' Lou Williams earns Player of the Night

Lou Williams' fourth quarter takeover earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Kevin Durant, Montrezl Harrell and James Harden.

Benyam Kidane

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Clippers stay alive, force Game 6; Rockets advance

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

NBA.com Staff

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Capela on Warriors: 'I want to face them'

Clint Capela didn't waste time getting to the point after dispatching the Jazz in five games. He wants his chance now to do the same to the defending champion Warriors.

Carlan Gay

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Rockets eliminate Jazz, advance to Conf. Semis

James Harden's 26 points led the way as Houston eliminated Utah from the postseason in five games for the second-straight year. For more on how they got it done, here are four takeaways from the Rockets Game 5 win.

G McGregor and B...

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Mitchell: 'I think we can play even better'

Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to victory, saying post-game that the Jazz still have another gear.

Yash Matange

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Takeaways: Mitchell stars, Jazz avoid sweep with Game 4 win

The Utah Jazz force a Game 5 back in Houston with an inspiring Game 4 win, sparked by Donovan Mitchell's scoring outburst in the fourth quarter.

B Kidane and Yas...

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Player of the Day: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant display in Detroit earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Donovan Mitchell, Derrick Favors and James Harden.

Benyam Kidane

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Jazz force Game 5, Bucks sweep Pistons

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

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Tuesday's Game 4s

The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking for their first playoff series win since 2001 by sweeping the Detroit Pistons while the Houston Rockets will look to sweep the Utah Jazz and make their fourth Conference semifinals appearance in the last five years.

Yash Matange

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Complete first round schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, April 14 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

Yash Matange

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Harden on shooting struggles in Game 3: 'Nothing changes'

The Houston Rockets established a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Utah Jazz with a Game 3 win, but for James Harden, it was a shooting performance to forget.

Yash Matange

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Takeaways: Rockets in control with 3-0 lead vs. Jazz

Despite a rough shooting game on James Harden's part, the Houston Rockets persevered through the Jazz's tough defence to come out victorious.

Yash Matange

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Player of the Day: Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

If you missed any action, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Bucks-Pistons and Rockets-Jazz and Game 4 of 76ers-Nets and Nuggets-Spurs

NBA.com Staff

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Four key things to watch in Sunday's playoff games

Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Sunday.

Benyam Kidane

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?

N Global Staff

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Harden's triple-double sparks easy Game 2 win

After winning Game 1 by 32 points, James Harden and the Houston Rockets clinched another comfortable win in Game 2, winning 118-98.

Yash Matange

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Player of the Day: James Harden

James Harden's triple-double guides the Houston Rockets to a 2-0 series lead, earning him Player of the Day honours over Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Giannis Anetokounmpo.

Benyam Kidane

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What to watch for in Thursday's Game 2 battles

Five things to keep your eye on during three pivotal Game 2 battles that are set to take place on Thursday.

James McKern

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Highlights from Day 5 of playoffs

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

NBA.com Staff

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Sixers tie playoff record with third-quarter outburst

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

NBA.com Staff

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Player of the Day: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory and secured the Player of the Day, edging out Damian Lillard, James Harden and Enes Kanter.

James McKern

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Takeaways: Harden, Rockets beat Jazz by 32 in Game 1

James Harden and the Houston Rockets tipped-off their 2019 postseason in the best way possible - a blowout win at home and 1-0 series lead.

Yash Matange

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Scores and highlights from Day 2

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

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets vs. Jazz series preview

The No. 4 Houston Rockets will face the No. 5 Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

Alex Novick

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset

NBA.com Staff

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Impact of Wednesday's results to the playoff picture

The race for playoff seedings will come down to the final day of the regular season, with plenty of games impacting the final seedings.

Benyam Kidane

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PG nails game-winning 3, caps off OKC win

The Oklahoma City Thunder's All-Star duo of Paul George and Russell Westbrook led a furious fourth quarter comeback, outscoring the Houston Rockets 27-12 over the last nine minutes of the game.

Yash Matange

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Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets set new NBA record for 3's in a single game

The Houston Rockets knocked down 27 three-pointers in their 149-113 win over the Phoenix Suns, setting a new NBA record.

Benyam Kidane

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Evaluating Utah's potential first round opponents

The Jazz have secured a playoff spot for the third consecutive season but with the standings so close in the Western Conference, the final few games of the season will dramatically impact Utah's outlook going into the playoffs.

Matthew Blum

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Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets shoot NBA record 26 3's, beat Kings by 25

The Houston Rockets won their 50th game of the season, recording at least 50 wins for the third straight season and they did it in record-breaking fashion from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

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NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

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Harden records fifth career 50-point triple-double

Harden led the Rockets to a victory over the Kings on Sunday with 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It's the fifth time in his career that he's scored 50 points and recorded a triple-double in the same game, the most in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

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Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: Bucks' impressive win over the Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks used a huge third quarter run to cruise to a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets.

Benyam Kidane

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