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Preview: Luka and Kawhi meet in first round again

Who doesn't love a postseason rematch? After meeting in the opening round in the Disney World Bubble last year, the Mavericks and Clippers will run it back to open the 2021 NBA Playoffs. While Kawhi Leonard looks to lead LA to its first-ever NBA title, Luka Doncic will look to build upon his stellar playoff debut in 2020.

Gilbert McGregor

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

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OTD: Rockets comeback from 3-1 down vs. Clippers in 2015

A couple of days after their historic Game 6 comeback, the Rockets blew out the Clippers in Game 7 at home to become the ninth team in NBA history (at that time) to come back from a 3-1 series deficit.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

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Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

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AD exits early as Clippers blow out Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are one step closer to falling into the Play-In Tournament after being blown out by the LA Clippers. Already without LeBron James, Anthony Davis exited the game early with injury.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There are seven NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

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Nuggets win 5th straight, climb to 3rd seed

Nikola Jokic turned in another MVP-worth performance as the Nuggets extend their win streak to five games and now hold a 9-1 record since Jamal Murray's injury

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

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Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Tuesday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

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Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

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PG delivers in the clutch in comeback win

Paul George scored 10 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, including the team's final six points to power the Clippers to a 113-112 win over the Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Wednesday. Follow along for all the live scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Can Clippers carry historic offence for deep playoffs?

The Clippers' all-time best offence helps them breeze past the Timberwolves but can these contenders eventually pick up their defence and clutch play for a deep run in the postseason?

Yash Matange

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Highlights, scores from Monday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

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Highlights and top performers from Saturday's games

There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Saturday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.

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Embiid making late MVP push as 76ers edge Clips

Putting up 36 points and 14 rebounds, Embiid became the first 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2006 to score 35 or more in three consecutive games. His play helped Philadelphia overcome the visiting Clippers and snap their seven-game win streak.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

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PG, Clippers peaking at the right time

The Clippers have now won six games in a row, with Paul George looking back to his offensive best as they improve to 38-18 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights and top performers from Wednesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

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Monday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

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Saturday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

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Clippers and Suns rivalry builds

In a potential playoff preview the LA Clippers used a big fourth quarter to overcome the Phoenix Suns in a physical contest at Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Friday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

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Cousins impresses in Clippers debut

DeMarcus Cousins made a strong impression in his first game as a Clipper, coming off the bench in their 133-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

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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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Must-watch League Pass 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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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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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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Clips extend win streak with statement win

The Clippers rebounded from an early 12-point deficit by outscoring the Bucks 103-67 over the final three quarters despite missing key players in Paul George and Serge Ibaka.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

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How the Clippers can regain NBA spotlight

The Clippers' largely nondescript season has pushed national attention elsewhere. This franchise has gone as all-in as you can and boasts one of the best offences in NBA history. Regardless of how their season plays out, they are one of the most compelling stories in the league.

Matthew Blum

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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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Mann emerging as Clippers' bench scorer

Terance Mann turned in a highlight-filled performance off the bench for the Clippers, scoring a season-high 23 points in their 122-112 win over the 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Sunday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!

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Friday's scores

With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Friday night.

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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 from Tuesday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!

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Doncic puts on a show in big-time win

The 22-year-old Slovenian sensation, despite being guarded by two of the best wing defenders in the league in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, put on a show and provided one highlight after another. He finished with 42 points, nine assists, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and a game-high plus-minus of +29 in 42 minutes to lead the Mavericks to a comfortable 105-89 victory.

Yash Matange

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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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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

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Potential buyout destinations for Griffin

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.

Kyle Irving

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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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Walker shines as C's continue to build momentum

Six Celtics finished in double figures led by Kemba Walker's 25 points - his fourth straight 20-point game and seventh in his last nine. More importantly, for the first time in over six weeks, the Celtics won three in a row.

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Giannis punctuates statement win with rim-rattling dunk

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated Milwaukee's win over LA with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He saved his best for last, throwing down a big dunk in the closing seconds that served as the nail in the coffin. How did he get so open? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

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#NBATopShotThis: Giannis' monster block

Antetokounmpo had four blocks on the night, none sweeter than this rejection on Clippers big man Ivica Zubac to earn our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Benyam Kidane

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Scores & highlights from Monday's action

There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.

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Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

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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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Nets edge Clippers, extend win streak to 6

Paul George came alive in the fourth quarter, bringing his team back from 15 down to within four, but was forced to sit out late as the Nets, powered by their backcourt of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, continued their winning ways.

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.

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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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Jazz down Clippers for 9th straight win

By defeating the shorthanded LA Clippers, who suited up without starters in Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Nicolas Batum, the Jazz improved the league-best record to 24-5, 20 of which the team have won by double digits.

Yash Matange

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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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Top stat lines and highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

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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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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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All-Star Moment: Fox's big game vs. Kings

The point guard has been a huge reason for the Kings' recent 7-1 record, coming up clutch multiple times. Could he be the franchise's first All-Star guard in over two decades?

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Monday's action

It was a super day in the NBA with five games on the docket. From Charlotte to Los Angeles, we've got you covered with final score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

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Running diary from Saturday's action

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a huge comeback over the Clippers, headlining an action packed nine-game slate. Catch all the scores, news and highlights below.

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All-Star Matchup: Kawhi-PG or Tatum-Brown?

The Clippers host the Celtics on Saturday in a marquee matchup between potential All-Stars as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George go head-to-head with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both of their meetings needed overtime to decide an outcome last season and with all four players elevating their game to another level this season, you won't want to miss this one.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Thursday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.

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James Harden has been a seamless fit in Brooklyn

The Beard put up 23 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds - his fourth triple-double in nine games with the Nets - as the Brooklyn 'Big 3' proved too much for the Clippers to handle.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Wednesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

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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.

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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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Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continued on Friday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.

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Trae honours Kobe after clutch shot vs. Clippers

"One thing I think about when I think of Kobe is big shots," the 22-year-old Hawks superstar said postgame. Thus, fittingly, he paid homage to the Black Mamba after his long-range clutch shot.

Yash Matange

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Running diary of Wednesday's action

There were only three games of NBA action on this Wednesday but there's was no shortage of stars in action or storylines to watch for. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

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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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Running diary from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action on Monday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

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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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Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

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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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Running diary from Saturday's actions

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

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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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Russell's coaching success has paved the way for others

Having won two titles in three seasons as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, Russell was a key figure in the first wave of extremely successful Black coaches in the NBA who have paved the way for over 70 Black coaches to grace the sidelines over the past 55 years.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running diary from Thursday's action

With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.

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Power Rankings: Celtics, Suns on the rise!

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

Kyle Irving

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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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Saturday's highlights

10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

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Vintage Curry catches fire vs. Clippers

It was vintage Steph Curry in this one as the former MVP put on a clinic to carry the Golden State Warriors to a comeback win over the LA Clippers.

Kane Pitman

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Curry tweaks left ankle as Warriors fall to Clippers

In the final seconds of the loss to the Clippers, Curry grimaced after tweaking his left ankle. It came at the end of a game where he struggled to get going, only scoring 13 points as the Clippers beat the Warriors 108-101.

Yash Matange

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Running Diary from Thursday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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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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Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

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Take note: Paul George is back

It's still early in the 2020-21 season but PG13 is already putting together an impressive and strong bounce-back campaign, one that's reminiscent of his 2018-19 season in Oklahoma City. His most recent performance against the Phoenix Suns is yet another reminder that George belongs among the NBA's elite.

Yash Matange

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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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In return from mouth laceration, 'Masked Kawhi' dominates

Just five days after needing eight stitches to tend to mouth laceration, the former two-time Finals MVP returned to the court with a mask on, but that didn't seem to bother his game one bit.

Yash Matange

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Running diary from Thursday's games

We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday 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 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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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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Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

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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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Latest on Kawhi Leonard's facial injury

Leonard left the floor with 6.07 left on the game clock, in the Clippers Christmas Day game against the Nuggets, after taking an accidental elbow from teammate Serge Ibaka.

Yash Matange

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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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Santa's NBA Naughty and Nice list

Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?

Kyle Irving

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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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Sights and sounds from opening night

No fans, masked coaches, championship rings and yet-to-be-revealed banners. Opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season was one like no other. Below, find some of the best visuals from a unique night.

Gilbert McGregor

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PG credits offseason for game-winning performance vs. Lakers

His 33-point game-winning performance made George the first Clipper to record three straight 30-point outings against the Lakers since the franchise relocated to Los Angeles in 1984.

Yash Matange

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LeBron confident he'll play Xmas Day after injuring ankle

LeBron James exited the game for good with 7:51 remaining after turning his ankle, but says he will be available for the Lakers' Christmas Day showdown vs. the Dallas Mavericks.

Benyam Kidane

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MVP-level George returns in Clippers opener

As the Lakers received their championship rings, the LA Clippers spoilt the party as Paul George's 33 points powered them to a 116-109 win on opening night.

Benyam Kidane

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Did the Clippers get better or worse?

The LA Clippers weren't quite as active as other teams in the league this offseason, but they still made notable moves. Tyronn Lue, Serge Ibaka and Luke Kennard are in while Doc Rivers, Montrezl Harrell and Landry Shamet are out. It begs the question: Did the Clippers get better, worse or stay the same this offseason?

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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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Oladipo, DeRozan among 2021's best free agents

The 2021 free agent class has lost a lot of star power with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, Rudy Gobert and LeBron James signing extensions this offseason. Now that they're off the table, who are the best players set to be free agents next offseason?

Scott Rafferty

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Biggest storylines from Day 7 of preseason

The stars were out in force on day 7 of preseason action, with Steph Curry, James Harden, Trae Young and Ja Morant all in action.

Kane Pitman

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Celebrate first-ever NBA Jersey Day

The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their excitement for the new season by sporting their favourite NBA jersey.

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Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Yash Matange

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Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of pre-season

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

Benyam Kidane

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On This Date: CP3 makes history with epic 20-20 game

Not only was it the first 20-20 game of Paul's career, it was enough to make and break franchise and NBA records.

Yash Matange

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Paul George inks max extension with Clippers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, George's deal guarantees him as much as $226 million over the next five years.

Gilbert McGregor

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On This Date: A possible Kobe-CP3 partnership is vetoed

A few days later after Stern's veto Paul was traded to the LA Clippers, thus giving birth to the Lob City era in Los Angeles.

Yash Matange

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Individual duels we missed out on last season

From KD and LeBron to Curry and Lillard, the release of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule means that fans can now circle their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups they were robbed of due to injuries over the past few seasons.

Gilbert McGregor

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Can the Clippers bounce back?

Following a disappointing second round exit in last season's playoffs, the LA Clippers enter 2020-21 with championship aspirations and a point to prove. Can new head coach Ty Lue strike the right balance with their revamped roster and get the star duo of Kawihi Leonard and Paul George firing on all cylinders?

Benyam Kidane

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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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Opening Night schedule released

The 2020-21 NBA season is set to begin with a doubleheader on Wednesday, Dec. 23 (IST).

Gilbert McGregor

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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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Report: Noah 'likely headed towards retirement'

The retirement would end a remarkable 13-year career, highlighted by Noah's years with the Chicago Bulls.

Yash Matange

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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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Report: Clippers to sign Batum

The Clippers continue to add to their second unit, with the reported signing of former Charlotte Hornets swingman Nic Batum, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Benyam Kidane

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Who should headline Christmas Day?

Christmas Day has long been the NBA's marquee day and this year will be no different. We asked our NBA.com staff to give us the matchup they hope to see most on the biggest day of the year.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Former Raptor Ibaka signs with Clippers

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the deal includes a player option in the second year. In Los Angeles, Ibaka reunites with Kawhi Leonard, a former teammate of his on the Toronto Raptors' 2019 championship-winning squad.

Yash Matange

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NBA Free Agency 2020: Setting the market

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

Kane Pitman

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Report: Harrell agrees to terms with Lakers

The 26-year-old Harrell is coming off a career-year where he averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 63 games for the LA Clippers.

Carlan Gay

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Ranking the best players in free agency

Including Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram, both of whom were All-Stars this season, as well as Fred VanVleet, Goran Dragic and Aron Baynes.

Scott Rafferty

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Free agent destinations for Gasol

If Gasol chooses to leave the Raptors as an unrestricted free agent this offseason, which teams make the most sense for him? There are four in particular that come to mind, plus a few wildcards.

Scott Rafferty

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Trade destinations for Westbrook

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

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Meet the NBA's new head coaches

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

Scott Rafferty

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Free agent destinations for Rondo

Rajon Rondo has a player option worth $2.69 million with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but a report has said that he will opt out of his deal and test free agency. While that doesn't mean he won't re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal, take a look at some other options for the two-time NBA champion point guard.

Kyle Irving

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Report: Ty Lue finalizing additions to coaching staff in LA

Chauncey Billups and Larry Drew are reportedly finalizing agreements to become assistant coaches alongside recently hired head coach Tyronn Lue.

NBA.com Staff

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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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Four stats to know about Montrezl Harrell

This season's Sixth Man of the Year, Harrell is one of the best free agents available this offseason. Here are four stats that shed some light on what he brings to the table.

Scott Rafferty

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Free agent destinations for Harrell

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. As one of the best available players in the 2020 free agent class, what are some destinations for the scoring centre?

Kyle Irving

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Can the Clips build around Kawhi?

The Clippers find themselves at a crucial juncture, with a number of big decisions to make regarding key players set to command plenty of interest in the open market.

Gilbert McGregor

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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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Why Lue is the ideal head coach for Clippers

Lue, who was a member of the Clippers coaching staff this past season, is now expected to take the team to the next level after a postseason that ended in disappointment. Working in LA's favour is the fact that this isn't exactly unfamiliar territory for Lue.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Clippers hiring Lue to be head coach

Lue was an assistant coach on the Clippers in 2019-20. He's set to replace Doc Rivers, who stepped down as head coach following the team's loss to the Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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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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Executive of the Year award winner revealed

Frank received 10 of 29 first-place votes and earned 61 total points from a panel of team basketball executives throughout the NBA.

Official Release

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76ers hire Doc Rivers as head coach

Just three days after he parted ways with the Clippers, Doc Rivers has reached a deal to take over as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

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Who should be next Clippers coach?

Doc Rivers has stepped down as head coach of the Clippers. Who should replace him? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

NBA.com Staff

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Doc Rivers out as Clippers coach

"When I took this job, my goals were to make this a winning basketball program, a free agent destination, and bring a championship to this organization," Rivers penned in a statement on Twitter. "While I was able to accomplish most of my goals, I won't be able to see them all through."

Gilbert McGregor

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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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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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LeBron's still The King

In Year 17, LeBron James is leading the charge of the Lakers 2020 postseason run, again putting his reign on top into perspective. As each challenger to the throne arises, we’re offered the chance to appreciate LeBron's longevity.

Gilbert McGregor

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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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Burning questions the Clippers need to answer

A blown 3-1 series lead, no championship to speak of ... the Clippers have a lot of questions to ask and find the answers to this offseason.

NBA.com Staff

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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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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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All-Defensive Team predictions

Could the Bucks snag four of the 10 total spots? Will Kyle Lowry snag that elusive All-D honour? And with four players for two spots at centre, who gets left out between Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol?

Micah Adams

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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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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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Harrell named Sixth Man of the Year

Montrezl Harrell beat out Clippers teammate Lou Williams and Thunder guard Dennis Schroder to earn the 2019-20 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

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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Kawhi has become the best in the world, again

Kawhi Leonard just had what might have been the best statistical series of his illustrious career. Almost quietly, while attention around the league is justifiably focused on young players becoming superstars, Leonard has once again become the best basketball player in the world.

Matthew Blum

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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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Buy or Sell: Four important Clippers stats

Is Ivica Zubac actually one of the best rim protectors in the NBA? Is Marcus Morris the glue that holds the team together? Are Paul George and Kawhi Leonard a good fit? Can anyone stop the Clippers in the clutch? Here are four stats the Clippers can only hope aren't all noise as they advance into the second round of the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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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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Porzingis (knee) out for series

The Mavericks announced on Friday that star forward Kristaps Porzingis suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee in Game 1 of Dallas' series with the LA Clippers. He will miss the remainder of the series.

Kyle Irving

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PG stars in Clippers' big Game 5 win

In a blowout 154-111 Game 5 victory, the LA Clippers broke multiple franchise records en route to taking a 3-2 series lead in their first round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Yash Matange

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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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Luka caps off legendary performance with game-winner

Hobbled by a sprained ankle, Doncic finished with a 43-point, 17-rebound, 13-assist triple-double, knocking down a step back 3 at the buzzer to even the series at two games apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA world reacts to Luka's game-winner

Luka Doncic broke the Internet when he capped off an insane 40-point triple-double with a game-winning step-back 3-pointer to bring the Dallas Mavericks even at 2-2 with the LA Clippers. Take a look at what some of the NBA's stars were saying.

Kyle Irving

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What to watch in Monday's Game 4s

In what could be one of the last four-game slates of the first round, the Celtics and Raptors look to sweep while the Nuggets and Mavericks look to even things up in their respective series. We've got you covered with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

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Takeaways: Kawhi powers Clippers to Game 3 win vs. Mavs

Less than a minute after he recorded his first career playoff triple-double, Luka Doncic was forced to exit the game with a left ankle sprain. While the Mavericks still battled, Kawhi Leonard set a couple of playoff franchise records as he led his team to victory in Game 3.

Yash Matange

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Doncic sprains left ankle, says 'It’s not that bad'

When Doncic exited the game for good in the fourth quarter, he had recorded his first career playoff triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Yash Matange

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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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Doncic's historic night helps Mavs level series at 1-1

Luka Doncic followed up his impressive Game 1 performance, scoring 28 points to lead the Mavericks to a 127-114 win over the Clippers — their first post-season win since 2016.

Benyam Kidane

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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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The highs and lows of Luka's historic playoff debut

Luka Doncic's playoff debut was as captivating as anticipated, but it wasn't as glamorous as the superstar would have liked. His 42 points marked the most by a player in their playoff debut in NBA history, but the 21-year-old's 11 turnovers placed him just outside the wrong side of the record books in a close loss that has his team down 1-0 to the favoured Clippers.

Kyle Irving

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