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Wednesdays scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

A matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers headlined a today's four-game slate in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

Which teams should trade for Love?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are ready to listen to trade offers for Kevin Love. Which teams make sense for the five-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

AD scores 39 as Lakers beat Blazers by 23

The Lakers' 20-3 start is a franchise best 23-game start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign.

Yash Matange

Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

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

NBA.com Staff

Rodney Hood exits game with torn left Achilles tendon

After the Blazers' announcement, players across the league took to Twitter to send their well wishes to Hood.

Yash Matange

Report: Blazers to guarantee Melo's contract

Carmelo Anthony's impressive return to the NBA is set to be rewarded, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Trail Blazers will fully guarantee the veteran's contract for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

Kane Pitman

Recap Thursday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

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

A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Canton will always be home for C.J and Errick McCollum

Canton will always be home for C.J and Errick McCollum, and despite being separated by thousands of miles, the bond between the brothers is stronger than ever.

Kane Pitman

Melo posts most accurate shooting game of his career

For the second consecutive game, Anthony made history with his performance in a Blazers win.

Yash Matange

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

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Melo drops season-high 25 in Blazers win

Behind Carmelo Anthony's season-best performance, the Blazers bounce back on the second night of a back-to-back to snap their four-game losing streak with a desperation win over the Bulls.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Friday's NBA action

The Bucks make it six wins in a row, while the Pelicans continue their mini-resurgence with a win over the Suns. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis triple-double powers Bucks to sixth-straight win

The Milwaukee Bucks move to the top of the Eastern Conference standings (12-3) after a 137-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Which players should you add in fantasy basketball?

We're one month into the NBA season and there have been a number of injuries and depth chart changes that have affected projections since your fantasy basketball draft. Take a look at five players to add or watch on the waiver wire in your league!

Kyle Irving

7 must-see Melo games this season

Time to get those calendars out and circle the biggest Melo games of the season.

Yash Matange

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

Melo: 'It felt great to be back into the flow of the game'

Carmelo Anthony recorded 10 points and four rebounds on 4-of-14 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc in 24 minutes on court.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Bogdanovic nets career-high in win over Suns

Bogdan Bogdanovic's career night leads the Kings past the Suns, while LeBron James creates history against the Thunder. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

How Carmelo Anthony looked in Portland debut

The final stats don't tell the whole story on a night where the 10-time All-Star showed his assertiveness from the opening tip. Here's a quarter-by-quarter look at Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Micah Adams

NBA players react to Melo's debut

From LeBron James to Dwyane Wade to Trae Young, the NBA world had plenty of excitement to express regarding Carmelo Anthony's return to the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

The history of Melo's new number

With Carmelo Anthony electing to wear a new number to mark the next chapter of his NBA career, we take a look back at the history of 00 and some of the best players to ever wear it.

Juan Estevez

Melo to debut vs. Pelicans

After his signing was made official, multiple reports have indicated that Carmelo Anthony will make his first appearance as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Gilbert McGregor

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

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

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

Lillard 'all for' Blazers signing Melo

The Blazers are 4-8 and have lost a couple of key players to injuries, most notably starting power forward Zach Collins. Can Carmelo Anthony get them back on track?

Scott Rafferty

Melo set to make Blazers debut Wednesday vs. Pelicans

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Carmelo Anthony is still to complete a physical and will miss the first two games of the Trail Blazers' six-game road trip.

Benyam Kidane

Is Melo the answer for Blazers?

Carmelo Anthony hasn't played in an NBA game in over a year, but he now has an opportunity to be a difference-maker on a Blazers team that is in desperate need of ... something. Is the 35-year-old up for the task?

S Rafferty and K...

Best moments from Melo's career

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly signed 35-year-old forward Carmelo Anthony. Take a look at some of the best moments of the 10-time All-Star's career.

Kyle Irving

When will Melo play his first game with Blazers?

Carmelo Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. He's set to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip this weekend, but when will he make his debut?

Kyle Irving

Players react to Blazers signing Melo

Carmelo Anthony's previous appearance for an NBA team was nearly a year ago on Nov. 8, 2018 as a member of the Houston Rockets.

Yash Matange

Report: Blazers to sign Carmelo

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Portland has reached an agreement with the 10-time All-Star, who last appeared in a game with the Houston Rockets over one year ago.

Gilbert McGregor

Lillard frustrated after loss to Raptors

The four-time All-Star's streak of 230 consecutive double-figure scoring nights came to an end on Thursday in the Blazers loss to the Raptors.

Carlan Gay

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

Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

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

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Yash Matange

Irving clutch to outlast Lillard's 60 points

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

Kyle Irving

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

Road teams win 5 of 8 games on Sunday

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

NBA.com Staff

Korkmaz's game-winning 3 keeps 76ers undefeated

The Philadelphia 76ers remain unbeaten (5-0) after securing a 129-128 win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Recap of Monday's NBA action

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

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Jokic, Nuggets edge Blazers 108-100 in Portland

The Nuggets had five players score in double figures to beat the Blazers in a rematch of last year's Western Conference Semifinals.

Yash Matange

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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

Who will win Most Improved Player this season?

There are a number of strong candidates, from Lonzo Ball and Bam Adebayo to Jonathan Isaac and Zach Collins.

NBA.com Staff

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

Recap of Friday's preseason action

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

B Kidane and Yas...

Can the Blazers return to the Conference Finals?

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum led the Portland Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Finals last season. Even with the roster around them changing completely, can the backcourt duo get back to that stage and beyond?

Kyle Irving

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

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

Yash Matange

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

MPJ makes debut in win; Ayton stars in Suns victory

The Nuggets and Suns began their preseasons with wins on the road.

Yash Matange

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

5 burning questions for Dame and CJ

It's Year 5 of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum starring in Portland. Coming off of a Western Conference Finals appearance, have we already seen the best of this duo or is this the year they finally break through?

Gilbert McGregor

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

Lillard talks sneakers, storytelling & inspiring the next generation with his music

On his recent visit to Sydney, NBA.com caught up with Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, breaking down his love for music and what it means to him to set an example for the next generation.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

McCollum signs 3-year, $100 million extension

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard C.J. McCollum to a three-year, $100 million extension, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

Kyle Irving

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.

G McGregor and K...

Divisional Rankings: Are the Jazz ready to rule the Northwest?

After a busy offseason, the Northwest Division is set for a shift in the balance of power, with the Utah Jazz putting together a powerhouse squad. But can they join the Western Conference's elite?

Benyam Kidane

Report: Pau Gasol, Blazers agree to deal

The 39-year-old appeared in 30 games with the Spurs (27) and Bucks (3) last season before suffering a season-ending foot injury.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

Vegas Summer League Day 5 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 5 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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

Report: Heat send Whiteside to Blazers

Whiteside is reported to join a Trail Blazers team that has made a number of offseason moves after coming up short in the Western Conference Finals.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Lillard, Blazers nearing supermax extension

Lillard is coming of his fourth All-NBA season in which he averaged 25.8 points, 6.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds, leading Portland to the Western Conference Finals.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Blazers trade Turner for Bazemore

The trade doesn't impact either team's cap sheet much, as Bazemore ($19.3 million) and Turner ($18.6 million) will make almost the same in the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Who is now eligible for a supermax?

The NBA announced the All-NBA teams on Thursday. Here's who is now supermax eligible.

Carlan Gay

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

Warriors reflect on 5th straight Finals trip

In their fifth consecutive Finals appearance, the Warriors will attempt to become the first franchise to three-peat as NBA Championships since the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000-02.

Yash Matange

Lillard reflects on Blazers 'special season'

The Portland Trail Blazers' season may have come to an end at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, but Damian Lillard was quick to praise his team for the season that was.

James McKern

Is the Warriors' Finals streak the best ever?

With a sweep of the Trail Blazers in the 2019 Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA Finals for the fifth-straight year, joining the Boston Celtics as the only team to make the Finals in five or more consecutive years. While the Celtics (1957-66) did it for 10 straight seasons, it was in a different era of the game. With a number of variables and differences between the Celtics and Warriors streaks, it begs the question: Which Finals run was more impressive?

G NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Warriors complete sweep, head back to Finals

Triple-doubles from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green led the way for the Warriors, who came back from 17 down to complete a series sweep of the Blazers to advance to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight time.

Gilbert McGregor

Curry, Warriors sweep Blazers to advance to fifth-straight Finals

In earning another comeback victory, the Golden State Warriors will make their fifth consecutive NBA Finals appearance after completing the series sweep over the Trail Blazers.

Gilbert McGregor

Fast facts on Meyers Leonard

A back-up center for much of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, Leonard came up huge in Game 4 of the 2019 Western Conference Finals.

Yash Matange

Iguodala (calf) OUT for Game 4

Andre Iguodala left the Game 3 at the 7:50 mark of the third quarter and never returned. After undergoing an MRI, the results came back negative but he is listed as OUT for Game 4

Yash Matange

History of teams trying to overcome a 3-0 deficit

No team in the history of the NBA Playoffs has managed to overcome a 3-0 deficit. Portland, who plays at home in Game 4, will have to make it happen if they wish to reach the NBA Finals.

Matias Baldo

Four things to watch for in Warriors-Blazers Game 4

The Warriors look to pull off the four game sweep to advance to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals while the Trail Blazers try to avoid being swept out of the playoffs for the third year in a row

M Adams and Kyle...

Report: Lillard playing through rib injury

The Blazers' All-Star seemed to have suffered the injury in Game 2 at the Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

Curry praises Green's leadership in Game 3: 'He sees everything'

Draymond Green propelled the Warriors to a 110-99 win over the Blazers, recording his third triple-double of the post-season.

Benyam Kidane

Green leads Warriors to comeback win to take 3-0 lead

The Golden State Warriors secure a 3-0 series lead after a 110-99 win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.

B Kidane and Kyl...

Green's triple-double, Curry's 36 points gives Warriors 3-0 lead

The Warriors are now one win away from advancing to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals

Kyle Irving

Three things to watch in Game 3 of Warriors-Blazers

Can the Trail Blazers defend home court to keep fighting in the Western Conference Finals or will the Warriors put themselves one game away from returning to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

How Curry has stepped up since Durant's injury

The Warriors are now two wins away from the NBA Finals due in large part to Stephen Curry, who has taken his game to another level since Kevin Durant's injury.

Leandro Fernández

Lillard: 'We plan on coming back here'

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers lost a heartbreaking Game 2, but the team's leader believes this won't be there last time on the court at Oracle Arena.

James McKern

Kerr: "We stole that one"

After Golden State used a 14-3 run to earn a three-point win in Game 2, head coach Steve Kerr expressed how fortunate his team was to escape with the victory.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways: Warriors' thrilling Game 2 win over Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers threw everything they had at the Golden State Warriors in the first half, but in the second the Warriors fought back to take the 2-0 series lead.

G McGregor and J...

Warriors rally late, take 2-0 series lead

Golden State outscores Portland 64-46 in the second half to earn a three-point win and take a 2-0 series lead.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Kevin Durant out until Game 5

The Golden State Warriors will be without Kevin Durant until Game 5 at the earliest after it was announced he won't travel with the team to Portland for Games 3 & 4.

Benyam Kidane

Four things to watch in Game 2 of Warriors-Blazers

How will the Blazers defend pick-and-rolls involving Stephen Curry? Will they get more from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum?

Scott Rafferty

Curry catches fire, Warriors take Game 1

Stephen Curry scored 36 points on nine 3-pointers, tying his playoff career-high for 3-pointers made in a game. His performance and the Blazers matching their season-high for turnovers led the Warriors to a 1-0 series lead

K Irving and Ben...

Steph on parents rooting for him and Seth

Steph and Seth Curry are the first brothers in NBA history to face off in the Conference Finals and their parents are having trouble picking sides

Kyle Irving

Curry leads Warriors to 22-point Game 1 win

Stephen Curry erupted for 36 points as the Warriors won Game 1 by a comfortable margin of 22 points.

Yash Matange

Durant to miss Game 1, 'unlikely' for Game 2

After sustaining a calf injury during the third quarter of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated on Friday. Putting him out for Game 1.

James McKern

Trail Blazers-Warriors series preview

Portland and Golden State meet in the postseason for the third time in four years. Can the Trail Blazers push for a different outcome against a potentially shorthanded Warriors team?

Micah Adams

CJ on chasedown block: 'I might get a picture of that one'

CJ McCollum did his best LeBron James impersonation with a chasedown block on Jamal Murray in the fourth quarter of Game 7.

Benyam Kidane

Blazers advance to WCF with thrilling Game 7 win

The Portland Trail Blazers roared home after being down by as many as 17 points, to book their ticket to the Western Conference Finals.

B Kidane and Gil...

McCollum's 37 leads Blazers past Nuggets in Game 7

The first of two Game 7s starts with the Nuggets hosting the Trail Blazers. Winner of this one will have their shot at taking down the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals

Kyle Irving

Takeaways: Lillard, Blazers force Game 7

Damian Lillard scored 32 and led the Blazers to a season-saving Game 6, forcing a Game 7 back in Denver in their Conference Semifinals series with the Nuggets.

J McKern and Yas...

Takeaways: Nuggets blowout Blazers by 26 in Game 5

The Denver Nuggets are now just one win away from their first Conference Finals appearance since 2009.

J McKern and Yas...

Murray leads Nuggets over Blazers in hard-fought Game 4

The Denver Nuggets regain home court advantage after a 116-112 win in Game 4 over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Hood told teammates he was going to 'end it' vs Nuggets

Rodney Hood scored seven of his playoff career 19 points in the fourth overtime period to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Denver Nuggets 140-137.

Benyam Kidane

Every 3OT and 4OT game in NBA playoff history

The Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Denver Nuggets in the first quadruple overtime game in the playoffs since 1953.

Micah Adams

Blazers take 2-1 series lead with 4OT Game 3 win

It took four overtime periods, but the Portland Trail Blazers take a 2-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets with a 140-137 win.

Y Matange and Be...

Blazers edge Nuggets in 4OT thriller

The Portland Trail Blazers retain the home court advantage in this series by winning this quadruple-overtime thriller at home.

Yash Mantage

Jokic on Game 2 loss: 'It was a weird game for us'

In a low-scoring Game 2 loss, the Nuggets shot 34-of-98 (34.7%) from the field, 6-of-29 (20.7%) on 3-pointers and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds.

Yash Matange

McCollum, Hood shine as Blazers take Game 2

Portland bounced back from a Game 1 loss to even the Western Conference Semifinals at one game apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

Blazers hold off ice-cold Nuggets to square series 1-1

The Portland Trail Blazers square things up at 1-1 after securing a 97-90 win in Game 2 over the Denver Nuggets.

B Kidane and Gil...

Jokic's historic postseason debut

Playing in his first-ever postseason, Nikola Jokic is stuffing the box score better than some of history's biggest names. You might be surprised to find out just how favourably he stacks up with Hall of Famers.

Micah Adams

Millsap on Jokic: 'I consider him like a Tom Brady'

Nikola Jokic has been magnificent in orchestrating the Nuggets' offence in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, leading his teammate Paul Millsap to drawing comparisons between him and the NFL's best quarterback

Kyle Irving

Murray on Jokic's game: 'He doesn't force any plays'

In the first postseason of his career, Nikola Jokic continues to impress, receiving heaps of appreciation for his performance in Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals.

Yash Matange

Player of the Day: Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler turned it on in Game 2 with a dominant performance on both ends, earning Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Jokic's big game leads Nuggets to Game 1 win

Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet with 37 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks, leading his team to take a 1-0 lead in the series

B Kidane and Kyl...

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to Game 1 win

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets take Game 1 at home for the 1-0 series lead in the Conference Semifinals vs. the Portland Trail Blazers.

Yash Matange

Complete Conference Semifinals schedule

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

Yash Matange

Nuggets-Blazers series preview

This should be a thrilling matchup between two evenly matched teams as all four meetings in the regular season were within five points in the final five minutes of the game.

Micah Adams

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

PG on Lillard: 'It was his night'

With a series-clinching buzzer-beating game-winner, Damian Lillard joined some elite company, got Twitter abuzz and received praise from one and all - even his opponents.

Yash Matange

Player of the Day: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard capped off a 50-point performance with a step-back 3-pointer from 37-feet out to win the game and eliminate the Thunder from the playoffs

Kyle Irving

NBA Twitter in awe of Lillard's game-winner

NBA Twitter came alive to show love to Damian Lillard for his buzzer-beating game-winner.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Lillard hits game-winner to clinch series over Thunder

Damian Lillard hit a step-back 3-pointer from the logo to win the game and send the Thunder home, winning the series 4-1

K Irving and Jam...

Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

Key questions for Wednesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

PG's message to the team for Game 5 in Portland

Despite 32 points from Paul George, the Thunder dropped Game 4 at home to the Portland Trail Blazers and now face a 3-1 series deficit

Yash Matange

Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard bounced back from a rough Game 3 with 34 points in Game 4 of Toronto's first-round series with Orlando.

Scott Rafferty

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

Takeaways from Game 4 of Blazers-Thunder

The Portland Trail Blazers sit one game away from the second round after handling business on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4.

J McKern and Yas...

Celtics, Warriors, Raptors, Blazers secure Game 4 wins

Four games on tap for today's NBA action. Follow all the scores and highlights live here.

NBA.com Staff

What to watch for in Monday's Game 4's

The Celtics will go for the sweep of the Pacers while the Clippers, Magic and Thunder will all look to even their series at two games apiece

Kyle Irving

Lillard on Schroder's trash talk: 'I thought it was funny he waited so late'

There's no shortage of tension between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers after today's fiery Game 3.

Benyam Kidane

Player of the Day: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook's 33 points, 11 rebounds and five assists were good enough for the Thunder's first win of the playoffs and Player of the Day honours, edging Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown and Damian Lillard

Kyle Irving

Takeaways: Westbrook's big game leads Thunder past Blazers

Russell Westbrook overcame a rough first two games, exploding for 33 points, 11 assists and five rebounds to lead the Thunder to their first win of the series.

K Irving and Ben...

Highlights from Day 7 of the NBA playoffs

If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Magic vs. Raptors, Pacers vs. Celtics and Thunder vs. Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

Five key things to watch for in Saturday's Game 3s

Heading into Saturday's games, OKC and the Pacers both have plenty of work to do, while the Toronto Raptors head to Orlando looking to go up 2-1 against the Magic.

Benyam Kidane

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

Westbrook: 'The way I played was unacceptable'

The Oklahoma City Thunder are down 0-2 in their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers with Games 3 & 4 scheduled to be played in OKC on Saturday and Monday.

Yash Matange

Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard has claimed Player of the Day honours after leading the Raptors over the Magic and edging out Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.

James McKern

Takeaways: Backcourt spurs Blazers to comfortable Game 2 win

The shorthanded Blazers, playing without their starting center in Jusuf Nurkic, outplayed the Thunder across the board to take a 2-0 series as the series shifts to Oklahoma City.

K Irving and Yas...

Raptors and Nuggets level series, Blazers go 2-0 up

We have three big Game 2's on deck as the Raptors and Nuggets look to avenge their Game 1 home losses and the Thunder look to get their first win of the series

NBA.com Staff

What to watch for in Wednesday's Game 2's

The Raptors and Nuggets will try and avenge their Game 1 loss at home while the Trail Blazers will look to defend their home court and take a 2-0 lead in the series

K Irving and Sco...

George: 'Four days ago I couldn’t even lift my shoulder’

Paul George is still nursing a right shoulder injury despite going for a team-high 26 points in the Thunder's Game 1 loss to the Blazers.

Carlan Gay

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

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

Kanter: 'I was on the worst team in the league and I wasn't even playing'

Enes Kanter was the X-factor in the Trail Blazers' Game 1 win, going for a double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds.

Kyle Irving

Lillard on snapping playoff losing streak: 'It's only one game'

Damian Lillard went for 30 points, including 14 points in the fourth quarter alone, to end the Trail Blazers' streak of being swept in two consecutive playoff series

Kyle Irving

Takeaways: Lillard, Blazers earn Game 1 win over Thunder

Damian Lillard led the way with a game-high 30 points including a number of ridiculously deep triples that set the tone for the Blazers, who won their first playoff game in nearly three years.

NBA.com Staff

Blazers-Thunder series preview

For the second straight year, the Portland Trail Blazers begin their postseason at home as the three seed. This time, they host former MVP Russell Westbrook and the sixth-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Yash Matange

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

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

On the final gameday of the 2018-19 NBA season, 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Nuggets clinch division title with win vs. the Blazers

All-Star Nikola Jokic shined in the Nuggets' 33rd home win (of 40 games) as the franchise clinched their first division title since 2010.

Yash Matange

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

What's the most compelling 1-on-1 matchup?

Simmons vs. Kyrie? Embiid vs. Antetokounmpo? KD vs. PG? Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with the 1-on-1 matchup they'd most like to see in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

N Global Staff

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were nine games of NBA action on deck, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

NBA.com Staff

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...

Blazers clinch sixth straight playoff berth; OKC fall to the 8th seed

The Portland franchise clinched their ninth postseason ticket in the last eleven years while the OKC Thunder were upset by the Grizzlies in Memphis and have now lost 11 of their last 16 games.

Yash Matange

Nurkic suffers gruesome leg injury against the Nets

Jusuf Nurkic was stretchered off with a severe left leg injury in the Portland Trail Blazers' 148-144 double-overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

NBA players tweet in support of Jusuf Nurkic

In the second overtime period against the Brooklyn Nets, the Blazers starting center suffered a serious left leg injury and needed to be carried away on a stretcher.

Yash Matange

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard records 30p, 15a in Blazers home win

Without his backcourt mate, All-Star Damian Lillard led his Blazers to a key win in the first of a four-game homestand.

Yash Matange

NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

Lillard passes Aldridge for 2nd on Blazers' scoring charts

In his seventh season in the league, Damian Lillard passed his former teammate for the second spot on the franchise's all-time scoring charts.

Yash Matange

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

Julius Randle drops career-high 45 in loss to Blazers

In the home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the former Laker, Julius Randle dropped a career-high 45 points on 20-of-34 shooting.

Yash Matange

Three reasons why this year's Trail Blazers are different

The Trail Blazers were swept by the Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs last season. They were swept by the Warriors in the first round the season before that. What makes this Blazers team different than the past two that could not get a game in the playoffs?

Kyle Irving

Wednesday recap: Top highlights & performers

Wednesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

McCollum, Blazers snap Clippers' 5-game win streak

CJ McCollum scored 30 of his 35 points in the second half, as he led the Blazers to a season series clinching win (3-1) over the LA Clippers.

Yash Matange

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

OKC edge Blazers in OT classic

It had all the makings of a genuine playoff contest and in the end it was the Oklahoma City Thunder who emerged victorious in a nail-biting contest.

James McKern

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Rockets' thrilling win over the Raptors and the Celtics' big win on the road against the Warriors. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

Monday recap: Top highlights & performers

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday recap: Top highlights & performers

There were seven games of NBA action on Saturday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Blazers hand Celtics their fourth straight loss

The Portland Trail Blazers extend their winning streak to five games behind 33 points from Damian Lillard.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday TV Preview: Lakers host the Pelicans in must-win game

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Thursday. Game 1 has the Celtics, on the second night of a back-to-back, against the Blazers while Game 2 is a must-win for the Lakers as they host the Pelicans.

Yash Matange

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, there was no shortage of intriguing matchups. Catch up with all the scores and highlights throughout the day, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Who is the new team on top?

The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?

K Irving and Gil...

Nurkic's double-double leads Blazers past Sixers

Jusuf Nurkic had 24 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday's win over the Sixers

Benyam Kidane

On This Day: Pistons acquire Rasheed Wallace in 2004

We take a look back at the biggest events in recent history to go down on the 19th of February.

Yash Matange

Forbes lists NBA's highest-paid players

For the fifth consecutive year LeBron James reigns atop NBA players with his earning prowess unmatched among his peers.

NBA.com India Staff

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

A matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder headlined a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Follow along for box scores, play-by-plays and highlights.

NBA.com India Staff

Westbrook and George make history in win over Blazers

George finished with 47 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and Westbrook surpassed Wilt Chamberlain in the record books with his 10th straight triple-double.

Yash Matange

Doncic leads Dallas to comeback win vs. the Blazers

Trailing by as much as 15 points in the fourth quarter, Luka Doncic led the Mavericks' late comeback to top the Trail Blazers

Kyle Irving

Friday TV Preview: LeBron faces Kyrie in historic Lakers-Celtics clash

India has two NBA games set to broadcasted on Friday. Game 1 has rivals the Lakers and the Celtics going head-to-head while Game 2 has the Blazers hosting the Spurs.

Yash Matange

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