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

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

NBA.com Staff

Simmons, 76ers hold off Spurs

Ben Simmons posted a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a San Antonio Spurs team that now holds its longest losing streak in the Gregg Popvich era.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Is it too early to panic about the Spurs?

The Spurs have lost seven-consecutive games following a tough road loss to the struggling Wizards. With their North American professional sports record 22-year playoff streak at risk, is it too early in the season to panic about them missing the postseason?

NBA.com Staff

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

Doncic joins LeBron in history with career-game

Luka Doncic did something only two 20-year-olds have done in NBA history, joining LeBron James in this history books with a 40-point triple-double to hand the Spurs their sixth-consecutive loss.

Kyle Irving

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

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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 scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

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

NBA.com Staff

Sights, sounds from Parker's jersey retirement

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker had his jersey retired after the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

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What does Hayward's injury mean for Celtics?

Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured hand in the first half of the Celtics victory over the Spurs. This comes as a crushing blow, as Hayward was off to a hot start this season. What does this injury mean for Boston going forward?

Kyle Irving

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Hayward suffers left hand fracture vs. Spurs

Hayward suffered the injury late in the first half after a collision with LaMarcus Aldridge.

Benyam Kidane

Aldridge's big night helps Spurs get back on track with win over Thunder

The Spurs 34-year-old All-Star erupted for a season-high 39 points to help the team snap a two- game losing streak as they hosted the Thunder.

Gilbert McGregor

Wednesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Wednesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

NBA.com Staff

Young's monster second half lifts Hawks over Spurs

A week after a nasty ankle injury, Young erupted for a big second half to help Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Not only did performance from Atlanta's 21-year-old rising star solicit "MVP" chants from his home crowd, it showed that he can become an All-Star sooner rather than later.

Gilbert McGregor

Live blog of Monday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

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

Kyle Irving

LeBron, Dwight shine in Lakers win

James got some help from Dwight Howard, who provided a big boost off the bench with a double-double in only 20 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron passes Kobe on all-time steals list

The only active player with more steals in their NBA career than LeBron James is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.

Scott Rafferty

Mills drops 31 as Spurs breeze past Warriors

Patty Mills poured in a game-high and season-high performance as the Spurs handed the Warriors their third loss in as many games at the Chase Center this season.

Kane Pitman

Takeaways: Leonard, Clippers hand Spurs first loss

Kawhi Leonard put up a season high 38 points as the Clippers hand the Spurs their first loss of the season.

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Ranking the best centres in the NBA

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

Scott Rafferty

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 Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

DeRozan, Young hit clutch last-second shots to win

Trae Young had another massive game which was capped off by a dagger 3-pointer in the final seconds to defeat the Magic. DeMar DeRozan attacked the lane with the game on the line, finishing at the rim to pick up a win over the Wizards.

Kyle Irving

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

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

Can the Spurs extend their postseason streak?

Last season saw the Spurs make the playoffs for a 22nd straight time, the longest current streak in North American professional sports. Is this the season that streak ends?

Gilbert McGregor

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

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

Yash Matange

Fultz shows promise in preseason debut

In 17 minutes of action, Fultz was a team-best plus-30 in the box score and showed flashes of what he can contribute to the Magic this upcoming season.

Gilbert McGregor

Spurs to retire Tony Parker's no.9 jersey

The four-time NBA champion will join teammates Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan in the rafters of the AT&T Center.

Benyam Kidane

Games that will define this season

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

Micah Adams

Report: Spurs considering offering DeRozan max extension

DeMar DeRozan has two years left on his current deal, with a $27.7 million player option in 2020-21.

Benyam Kidane

Drafting the best all-time Spurs

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Spurs since the franchise's debut season. Was Tim Duncan or David Robinson the first pick? Where did Kawhi Leonard land? How far did Manu Ginobili fall? Here are the results.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Spurs initially offered Manu role of assistant

According to the report, Ginobili, only a year into his retirement, was "apparently not quite ready to dive back in".

Yash Matange

Division Rankings: Can anyone catch up with Rockets?

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

Scott Rafferty

Tim Duncan to join Spurs coaching staff

The five-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer joins the Spurs bench after retiring in 2016.

Gilbert McGregor

How will you remember Kawhi-DeMar trade?

Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the biggest trade in Raptors history. We asked our NBA.com experts what they'll remember most about the trade.

NBA.com Staff

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

Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest steals in the NBA Draft

Don't turn away after the first few picks because you might just miss the next NBA superstar as the list of stars taken outside the top 10 runs deep.

Yash Matange

Tony Parker announces retirement

The former Spurs and Hornets guard leaves the game after 18 season in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Popovich on Jokic: 'He's magnificent'

Nikola Jokic did a little bit of everything, recorded a triple-double and led the Denver Nuggets to victory in their series-clinching Game 7 in the first round against the San Antonio Spurs.

Yash Matange

Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

A new playoff career-high of 45 points earns Kawhi Leonard the Player of the Day ahead of Nikola Jokic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gay.

Benyam Kidane

What's next for the Spurs?

How can the Spurs set a record next season with their 23rd straight playoff appearance? With DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge both under contract, Dejounte Murray returning from injury and a stable of promising young guards, San Antonio's offseason could be one hinged on player development and internal improvement.

Micah Adams

Stats to know from DeRozan's season

DeRozan averaged a career-high 6.2 assists per game, but he almost completely eliminated 3-pointers from his game. What impact did that have on the Spurs?

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways: Jokic's triple-double earns Game 7 win

The Nuggets survived a late push from the Spurs to come away with a Game 7 win. Nikola Jokic notched a triple-double of 21 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to push his team to victory

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Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to series win

Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and Murray sinked a clutch runner to lead the Denver Nuggets to a victory in Game 7 and a series win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Yash Matange

Who does history favour in Game 7?

As the Spurs look to make history in Game 7 of their first round series wth the Nuggets, take a look back at some of the fast facts and trends from the league's long history of Game 7s and what they mean for each team.

NBA.com Staff

Who steps up big in Nuggets-Spurs Game 7?

Is there anything better in sports than a Game 7? With their seasons on the line, the Spurs and Nuggets will battle it out to see who advances to the Conference Semifinals where the Portland Trail Blazers await their opponent

NBA.com Staff

DeRozan on Game 7: 'We can't get caught up in the crowd'

It all comes down to Game 7 as the San Antonio Spurs head to Denver looking for a big win on the road in order to advance to the second round.

Benyam Kidane

Jokic earns Player of the Day

The Nuggets lost, but Nikola Jokic had a monster Game 6 with 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

Scott Rafferty

5 takeaways: Spurs force Game 7 with win over Nuggets

The San Antonio Spurs force a Game 7 in their first round series with a hard-fought 120-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.

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DeRozan leads Spurs in huge Game 6 win

This game was close entering the fourth quarter, but the Spurs outscored the Nuggets 30-18 in the final frame to tie up the series.

NBA.com Staff

What to watch for in Game 6 of Nuggets-Spurs

The Spurs look to force a decisive Game 7 while the Nuggets seek their first postseason series win in 10 years.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Takeaways: Nuggets dominate to take 3-2 series lead

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic shine as the Nuggets are now one win away from their first postseason series victory since 2009.

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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

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

Player of the Day: Joel Embiid

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

Benyam Kidane

Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

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

NBA.com Staff

Coach Malone heaps praise on Torrey Craig's defensive effort

Torrey Craig put on an impressive 3&D performance in Game 4, spearheading the Nuggets' defence while knocking down five three-pointers.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Jokic, Nuggets even series with Game 4 win

The Nuggets earned their first win at the AT&T Center in over seven years to tie their first-round series with the Spurs at two games apiece.

NBA.com Staff

Four key things to watch in Sunday's playoff games

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

Benyam Kidane

Player of the Day: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons' playoff career-high 31 points earns him Player of the Day honours, edging out teammate Tobias Harris, Derrick White and Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

Durant leads Warriors to win with 38 points

There are three games to look forward to on Day 6 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, ending with the Warriors taking on the Clippers in Los Angeles.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Derrick White dominates in big Spurs win

It was Derrick White who stole the show in Game 3 with a playoff career-high 36 points. The Nuggets had absolutely no answer for him.

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

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

N Global Staff

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

Heading into Friday, all series are tied at 1 game apiece. All the higher seeds will look to win this Game 3 and retake home court advantage for the series.

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Murray: "The fourth quarter is where players are made"

In the fourth quarter alone, the 22-year-old exploded for 21 points (on 8-for-9 shooting) to lead Denver's fourth-quarter rally as it outscored San Antonio 39-23, tying the series with a thrilling 114-105 win.

Gilbert McGregor

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: Nuggets stun Spurs to level series

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets rallied down the stretch to upset the San Antonio Spurs and level their opening round playoff series up at one-win apiece.

James McKern

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...

DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Player of the Day: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Day' honour

Kyle Irving

DeRozan, Spurs steal home court vs. the Nuggets

Despite their two best players having a rough shooting game from the field, the seventh-seeded Spurs upset the second-seeded Nuggets in Denver for a 1-0 series lead.

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Nuggets vs. Spurs series preview

The No. 2 Denver Nuggets will face the No. 7 San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

Scott Rafferty

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

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

The reinvention of DeMar DeRozan

With 4:09 left in the fourth quarter on December 27 against the Nuggets, DeRozan hit a 3-pointer to put the Spurs up 15. Since that shot went in, each of his last 302 made shots have come from inside the 3-point line. It's the latest evidence of an All-Star reinventing himself for the second straight season.

Micah Adams

Spurs sign Motiejunas

Motiejunas joins the Spurs after spending the last two seasons playing for the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association. He averaged 27.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the 2018-19 CBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

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

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...

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Popovich: '(Patty Mills) is one of the greatest teammates ever'

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs have just clinched their 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with Patty Mills assuming the role as a leader and captain as the franchise's current longest tenured player

Kyle Irving

WATCH: Ginobili's jersey retirement and tribute video

16 seasons, four NBA championships, two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, an All-Rookie nod and a Sixth Man of the Year award – watch as Manu Ginobili gets honoured for a tremendous career with the San Antonio Spurs

Kyle Irving

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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...

Aldridge scores 48 points as Spurs' big win over Celtics

The Boston Celtics had no answer for LaMarcus Aldridge, who led the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-96 win.

Benyam Kidane

NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Saturday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

Harden drops career-high 61 in win vs. the Spurs

James Harden put on a show in Houston, tying his career-high with 61 points as the Rockets edge the Spurs 111-105.

Benyam Kidane

Harden scores 27 points in first quarter vs. Spurs

The reigning MVP shot an efficient 7-for-10 from the field, 3-for-4 from 3-point range and 10-for-12 from the free throw line. He couldn't be stopped.

Scott Rafferty

Jazz loss complicates playoff picture

The Jazz, Spurs, Clippers and Thunder now have the exact same record with 10 games remaining in the season. Which of those teams has the easiest remaining schedule?

Scott Rafferty

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

Takeaways: Spurs beat Warriors, extend win streak

Andrew Bogut made his long awaited return to the NBA, but it was the San Antonio Spurs who emerged victorious in a thrilling Western Conference duel.

James McKern

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

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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

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

How has Kawhi's game changed with the Raptors?

Although Leonard's numbers are similar to the ones he posted in his final healthy season with the Spurs, he's not the same player in Toronto as he was in San Antonio. Here's how his game has changed with the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Aldridge scores 29 as Spurs hold off Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs make it five wins in a row after beating the Milwaukee Bucks 121-114 at home.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

We had seven games of NBA action today, highlighted by two Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

How Tuesday's results affect Lakers' playoff hopes

The Lakers loss to the Clippers puts them at a 1% chance to make the playoffs – the same odds as the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

Report: Pau Gasol to sign with Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs and six-time All-Star Pau Gasol have reached an agreement on a contract buyout, paving the way for him to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kyle Irving

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

West Playoff Race: Lakers and Spurs pick up key wins

The Los Angeles Lakers keep their playoff hopes alive, with a much-needed 125-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Gervin: 'Nothing but praises' for Harden

NBA.com recently sat down with The Iceman to chat about the way he views the evolution of the game, James Harden's record-breaking season and Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential to become one of the NBA's best player.

Gilbert McGregor

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

West Playoff Race: Kings, Lakers, Spurs suffer crucial losses

All teams in contention for the final couple of Playoff spots in the Western Conference took the court on Tuesday.

Yash Matange

Knicks stun Spurs, snap home losing streak

The New York Knicks won their first game at Madison Square Garden since December 2nd by stunning the San Antonio Spurs, handing them their sixth loss in the last seven games.

Yash Matange

Saturday recap: Top performers and highlights

There is nine games of NBA action today headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA.com Staff

5 takeaways: DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto

DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto was as eventful as anyone could have imagined. Kawhi Leonard's game-winning steal and dunk played spoiler as the Raptors picked up a 120-117 win over the Spurs.

Kyle Irving

What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Q&A: Raptors' superfan Nav Bhatia

In the midst of the All-Star festivities in Charlotte, NBA Global caught up with Toronto Raptors' superman and Indo-Canadian Nav Bhatia. Read the Q&A to find out more on what the franchise loyalist had to say about a wide range of topics.

Vinayak Iyer

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

Thursday Recap: Top performers & highlights

Today's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com India Staff

Warriors blowout shorthanded Spurs by 39 points

The Golden State Warriors picked up their 13th in the last 14 games, as they cruised to a 39-point win over the San Antonio Spurs, who were playing without LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan.

Yash Matange

Thursday TV Preview: Spurs' rodeo road trip continues in Oakland

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Thursday. Game 1 is headlined by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo while Game 2 has the champs hosting the San Antonio Spurs

Yash Matange

Marvin Bagley's career-night sparks Kings to win

The Kings won their third consecutive game, including seven straight home wins while snapping the Spurs' five game winning streak

Kyle Irving

Tuesday TV Preview: Nets host league-leading Bucks

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Tuesday. The Greek Freak and the Bucks headline Game 1 while Game 2 has the Spurs and Kings facing-off in Sacramento.

Yash Matange

'Coyote' stops bat and steals show in San Antonio

Where is Manu Ginobili when you need him? For the second consecutive game, a bat breaks loose and stops play at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Kyle Irving

Should DeMar DeRozan make the All-Star team?

The All-Star reserves will be announced on Friday and with the Spurs comfortably over .500 in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, it begs the question: which Spurs' star make the All-Star team?

Micah Adams

Wednesday Roundup: Top performers & highlights

With seven games around the Association, there's plenty to keep an eye on Tuesday. Follow along here live for all your scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

NBA.com India Staff

Power Rankings: Do the Warriors rise to the top?

The Warriors perfect week kept them atop the rankings while teams inside the top-10 shuffled around. The Jazz and Nets continue to make a case to slide into a top-10 spot

Kyle Irving

Monday Roundup: Top performers & highlights

Sunday's slate featured nine games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. We had you covered with scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

NBA.com India Staff

Thursday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

Today's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the day, follow along below.

NBA.com India Staff

Monday Roundup: D-Rose drains game-winner & more

Check below throughout the night for the best from today's three-game slate.

NBA.com India Staff

Saturday roundup: Top stories & highlights

With seven games of NBA action we have you covered with box scores, play-by-plays and all the best highlights from around the Association.

NBA.com India Staff

#10YearChallenge - NBA stars edition

We took a then and now approach to looking at how some of today's stars have changed over the last 10 years.

Thursday Roundup: Top stories & higlights

There is eight games of NBA action on tap for Wednesday's slate and we have you covered with scores and highlights for all of it!

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NBA Tuesday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

There's six games of NBA action headlined by Tony Parker's first return to San Antonio

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NBA Sunday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout today's eight-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.

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Spurs outduel Thunder in double-overtime classic

The hot shooting San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder in what could quite easily go down as the game of the 2018/19 season.

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NBA scores and highlights: Young Kings lead the way over the Pistons

A smaller slate of four games but still plenty of talent on display!

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NBA Thursday roundup: Top stories & highlights

With 10 games of NBA action and some of the best teams on display, we had you covered on a one-stop-shop with everything that went on in the Association on Thursday.

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NBA Tuesday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

The Lakers used a second-half comeback against the Mavericks to snap their three-game losing streak while James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo starred in their team wins.

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NBA Sunday Roundup - Top stories & highlights

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display.

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Four takeaways: Spurs dominate in big win over Raptors

From the playoff atmosphere inside the AT&T Center to the play of DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard, there is plenty to be taken from the first of two meetings between the Spurs and Raptors this season.

Gilbert McGregor

How has the Kawhi-DeRozan trade worked out for both teams?

Before the Raptors and Spurs play for the first time this season, let's take a look at how last summer's blockbuster trade involving Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan has worked out for both teams.

Scott Rafferty

When stars return to play their old teams this season

DeMar DeRozan will make his highly anticipated return to Toronto in the second half of the 2018-19 season.

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John Wall-less Wizards overcome Kemba's 47 points to win at home

Sunday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the day.

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Thursday's highlights, box scores and play-by-plays

Follow all the night's NBA action, right here!

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Sunday's NBA Action: Beal (40 PTS, 15 AST, 10 REB) notches first career triple-double in 3OT win

With seven games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

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Game Preview: Spurs vs Rockets

The Spurs have won seven of their last eight while the Rockets have won five of their last six. Who will come out victorious in this Texas showdown?

Yash Matange

Saturday's NBA scores: LeBron, Lakers oust Pelicans; Bucks down Celtics

With 10 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

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Thursday's LIVE NBA scores: Jazz stun Warriors in Utah, Raptors seal 17-pt comeback win

With 12 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association

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Around the NBA: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

James Harden led the Rockets' to their fourth-straight win, Devin Booker has the Suns rolling and Stephen Curry reached the 15,000-point milestone

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Around the League: Sunday's top performers, storylines and highlights

Sunday's action was headlined by LeBron James and Lonzo Ball doing something we haven't seen in almost 40 years

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Around the NBA: Friday's top storylines and highlights

James Harden wrote his name into the record books, as the Spurs' resurgence continued and a legend of the game made his return.

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Around the League: Wednesday's top performers, storylines and highlights

Houston's second unit steps up against Portland, Bryn Forbes heats up for a season-high 24 points, while the Raptors hand the Clippers their worst loss of the season.

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Popovich moves to fourth on NBA's all-time wins list

With a 111-86 win over the Phoenix Suns, Gregg Popovich added another accolade his already impressive resume.

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Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights, performers and news

The Bucks came up clutch against the Raptors, Rudy Gay leads Spurs past Jazz and Jrue Holiday explodes for 37 points in win over Pistons.

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Around the League: Saturday's top storylines, performers and highlights

Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan lifted the 76ers and Spurs to big comeback wins, while the Warriors turned on the defence against the Bucks.

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Around the League: Thursday's top storylines, highlights and performers

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked done, then Paul George turned it on in the fourth and Steph Curry showed just how damaging he can be.

James McKern

Should the Lakers retire Pau Gasol's jersey?

Pau Gasol was instrumental in the Lakers winning their last two titles, but was he in Los Angeles long enough to get his jersey retired?

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Game Preview: Spurs vs. Lakers

In the final game of their 4-game home stand, the rising LA Lakers host the slumping Spurs. Can LeBron James and company go 4-0 in their home stand?

Yash Matange

Around the League: Wednesday's top storylines, highlights and performers

The Kings were on fire early against the Suns, Luke Doncic closes out the Blazers, while the Jazz hit a franchise record 20 three-pointers.

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Around the NBA: Monday's top storylines, performers and highlights

Dwyane Wade sinks a pair of clutch free throws, DeRozan and Lillard dueled it out in San Antonio and the Mavericks secured a close win over the West's top team

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Around the NBA: JJJ stars, Houston are back, Boston rally

A hero was needed and a rookie delivered for the Grizzlies, while the Celtics and Rockets showed they're just fine.

James McKern

Around the NBA: Thursday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Philadelphia 76ers showed just how scary they can, while in the West a star rookie shone bright and the Wolves blew an opponent away.

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Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights, storylines and performers

The Rockets dropped their 3rd straight game despite 54 and 13 from James Harden, the Pacers beat the Jazz in Utah by 33 while KD and Klay gave Warriors' their straight win.

Yash Matange

Kawhi on Popovich's comments: 'It doesn't matter.'

When asked about his former coach's comments, Leonard insisted his focus is on this season with Toronto.

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Spurs' head coach Gregg Popovich: 'Kawhi was a great player, but he wasn't a leader'

Before the Spurs loss to the Bucks on Sunday (AEDT), head coach Gregg Popovich added some insight to the team's leadership role

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Around the NBA: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Thompson's game-winner and KD's 44 give Warriors another win, Sexton knocks off the Rockets and the Bucks close out a huge fourth quarter effort.

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Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, storylines, performers

With 14 games on today, catch up on all the action around the NBA.

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Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Two of the most dominant big men battled it out in Philly, Toronto stayed atop the East thanks to Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker continued his hot streak.

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Around the NBA: Tuesday's top highlights and storylines

Kemba Walker explodes to be the Celtics, the Clippers win their fifth straight and the Bucks beat the Nuggets in another close one

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Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights and storylines

LeBron looked right at home in Miami, the Warriors struggles continued and the Grizzlies just keep on winning

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Around the NBA: Rockets soar, Nuggets dominate, Clippers impress

The Houston Rockets showed they're still a legitimate contender in the West, as the Nuggets snapped a losing streak and the Clippers held on late.

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NBA news and highlights: Lakers stay hot, Magic play spoiler and Mavs dominate

The Lakers earned their fourth-straight win while the Mavericks earned a 50-point win over the Jazz.

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Around the League: Tuesday's top storylines and performers

Joel Embiid was a force against the Heat, while Anthony Davis and the Pelicans take care of the high-flying Raptors.

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Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Clippers and Grizzlies picked up OT wins, the Thunder had their win streak snapped and the Lakers are back to .500

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Around the League: Thursday's top highlights and performers

Hassan Whiteside put on a show in Miami, the Utah Jazz win their first home game, while the Lakers hang on to beat the Timberwolves in a thriller.

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The early MVP contender that nobody is talking about

It's early but the former Raptor is settling in nicely in San Antonio and putting up numbers that should place him squarely in the MVP discussion.

Micah Adams

Around the league on Monday: Giannis drops triple-double, Lakers' struggles continue

Giannis' big triple-double, plus the Raptors' visit to Los Angeles to play the Lakers headlines Monday's NBA action.

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Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Joel Embiid vs. Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo's game-winner, Trae Young's big night and more

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5 Oldest active NBA players in the 2018-19 season

21-year veteran Vince Carter and 20-year veteran Dirk Nowitzki headline the list.

Yash Matange

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Seven games of NBA action delivered on Thursday with buzzer-beaters, monster jams and a throwback performance from an MVP.

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Spurs to retire Ginobili's No. 20

Just two months after four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have announced that they will retire his No. 20 jersey following a late-March game between the Spurs and Cavaliers

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Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

A full day of NBA action consisted of record-breaking, highlights and a few games coming down to the wire.

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Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Bucks remain undefeated while the Pelicans and Pistons took their first loss and the Lakers fell short against the Spurs again

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NBA Recap - Scores and highlights: Lakers get first win, Curry drops 51 points vs Wizards

Steph Curry put on a show against the Wizards, while Giannis made history against the 76ers. Catch up on all the days highlights, scores, news and results, right here.

Benyam Kidane

Around the league: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Tuesday's slate had nine games highlighted by two overtime thrillers in Portland and Los Angeles.

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Around the NBA: recapping Thursday's games

With 11 more games on Thursday, here's a look at the biggest storylines emerging from the season openers.

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What to look for on day 2 of the NBA season

After a pair of games on Wednesday to tip off the season, 11 games are on the Thursday slate as 22 more teams kick off their season. Here are the biggest storylines to watch on Day 2.

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Doncic makes his much anticipated debut

Having already dominated the highest levels of competition in Europe, the 19-year-old phenom enters his rookie season with more buzz than perhaps any other player to join the NBA from across the Atlantic Ocean.

Micah Adams

Vegas: Unprecedented expectations for Raptors

For the first time in franchise history, preseason oddsmakers have the Raptors pegged to win over 50 games. We have insight into just why the confidence is sky high in Toronto heading into the season.

Micah Adams

30 teams in 30 days: San Antonio Spurs

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Spurs heading into the season.

Scott Rafferty

The birth of San Antonio's next star point guard

Dejounte Murray is already perhaps the best defensive point guard in the NBA. As he officially takes the torch from Tony Parker, what steps can Murray take to become San Antonio’s next star point guard?

Micah Adams

Biggest offseason move each Southwest Division team made

From the Rockets extending Clint Capela's contract to the Pelicans letting DeMarcus Cousins walk.

Scott Rafferty

WATCH: Ginobili's farewell address

In his first media appearance since announcing his retirement, Manu Ginobili reflected on his decision, career and spoke on the future of the Spurs organization.

Gilbert McGregor

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