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The latest on Michael Porter Jr.'s injury
Michael Porter Jr. left Denver's matchup with Houston on Nov. 6 with a back injury and hasn't taken the court since.
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One Play: Luka Doncic-less Mavericks are giving Jazz defense all-too-familiar NBA Playoff problems
There was one particular way the Mavericks punished the Jazz down the stretch of their Game 2 win. TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.
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Ben Simmons injury update: Will Nets' star return in 2022 NBA Playoffs?
Ben Simmons has yet to play a game this season, but a return hasn't been ruled out.
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What channel is 76ers vs. Raptors on today? Game 3 TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game
The first-round series shifts to Toronto following a pair of dominant wins from Joel Embiid and the 76ers.
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Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley vs. Cade Cunningham: The key stats to know in NBA Rookie of the Year race
Here's how Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham compare in both traditional and advanced stats.
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How the Heat D suffocated Trae Young in Game 1: Will Hawks' star bounce back in Game 2?
The Heat limited Trae Young to eight points on 1-for-12 shooting from the field in Game 1. How'd they do it?
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What channel is Heat vs. Hawks on today? Game 2 TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA Playoff game
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks Game 2, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
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The mistakes and surprising decision that led to Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater in Celtics Game 1 win over Nets
How did the Nets lose track of Jayson Tatum of all people? TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.
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NBA players react to Jayson Tatum's game-winning layup, wild finish between Celtics and Nets
Draymond Green, Jamal Crawford, Dejounte Murray, Kevin Love and more chimed in after Jayson Tatum's game-winning buzzer-beater.
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Bucks vs. Bulls: Predictions, odds, schedule, TV channels for 1st Round in 2022 NBA Playoffs
Here's everything you need to know about the defending champion's first-round matchup with the Bulls.
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Suns vs. Pelicans: Predictions, odds, schedule, TV channels, live streams for 1st Round in 2022 NBA Playoffs
After defeating the Clippers in the Play-In Tournament, the Pelicans will face the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.
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76ers vs. Raptors: Predictions, odds, schedule, TV channels for 1st Round in 2022 NBA Playoffs
From a key matchup to watch to our TSN staff predictions, here's everything you need to know about the first-round matchup between the 76ers and Raptors.
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What channel is Hawks vs. Cavaliers on today? TV schedule, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game
The Cavaliers will host the Hawks as the two teams battle for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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What channel is Clippers vs. Pelicans on today? TV schedule, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game
The No. 8 seed in the Western Conference comes down to the Clippers and Pelicans in the final Play-In game.
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What channel is Hawks vs. Hornets on today? TV schedule, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game
Last season, the Hawks made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This season, they'll have to win two Play-In games just to make the playoffs.
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How long is Ben Simmons out for Nets? Updated injury timeline, possible return date
Ben Simmons has yet to make his Nets debut and it isn't clear if he'll play at all this season.
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Expert picks and predictions for All-NBA, All-Defensive teams
Members of TSN's staff share which players they would select for each All-NBA and All-Defensive team.
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Warriors' playoff scenarios: Seeding, tiebreakers, standings in Western Conference race
Where will the Warriors end up? Here's a look at their latest odds, plus tiebreakers that could determine their seeding.
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Today’s NBA playoff clinching scenarios: Nets, Hawks battle for important Play-In positioning
Here are the latest clinching scenarios, plus an updated look at the standings in the East and West.
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Lakers eliminated from playoffs: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering 2022 NBA offseason
After being eliminated from playoff contention, here's a snapshot of where the Lakers stand heading into the offseason.
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Is Nuggets' Jamal Murray playing today vs. Lakers?
Jamal Murray has not played a game this season but the Nuggets have yet to rule him out.
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Is Mavericks' Luka Doncic playing today vs. Bucks?
Two of the league's biggest stars are set to battle on Sunday when the Bucks host the Mavericks.
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Is Lakers' LeBron James playing against the Pelicans?
The Lakers star has missed two straight games with a sprained ankle but will return on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans
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Is Lakers' Anthony Davis playing tonight against Pelicans?
After being sidelined since Feb. 16, Anthony Davis will return for the Lakers on April 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Championship DNA: Chris Paul, Devin Booker's clutch dominance separates Suns from other title hopefuls
The crunch-time heroics of Chris Paul and Devin Booker could be the key to the Suns not only making it back to the Finals but winning it all.
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NBA Eastern Conference tiers: Celtics join title contenders while Nets, 76ers, Heat face make-or-break questions
The last time we did this exercise, many were wondering if the Celtics should break up their Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo. Safe to say a lot has changed in the months since.
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Nets' Kyrie Irving hints at free agency decision, future with Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving has appeared in 94 games over the last three seasons with the Nets, posting averages of 27.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest.
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Breaking down wide open awards race
Like MVP, this season's DPOY race is going to go down to the wire with a number of players deserving recognition.
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Championship DNA: This Bucks' go-to play in the clutch could lead to another NBA Finals
Here's how the Bucks weaponize Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo at the same time when it matters most.
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Is 76ers' James Harden playing tonight vs. Lakers?
James Harden is dealing with a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for six games since being acquired by the 76ers at the trade deadline.
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Inside the NBA's obscure loophole Kevin Durant can exploit to win the scoring title
Kevin Durant is operating under different rules than LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he could still lead the league in scoring this season.
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Damian Lillard injury update: Will Trail Blazers star return this season?
Lillard was originally scheduled to miss six-to-eight weeks following abdominal surgery. He is now expected to miss the remainder of the season.
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Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic? Nets star Kevin Durant weighs in on NBA's heated MVP debate
The Nets star was asked about his opinion on the much-discussed MVP race following Brooklyn's win over Portland.
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LeBronto is back: LeBron James vs. Raptors takes a new turn with Lakers
LeBron James has had some of the more memorable moments of his legendary career against the Raptors, but the rivalry has taken a turn lately.
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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA's most underrated player
The Thunder are still very much in the beginning stages of a rebuild, but they have a star in the making in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Nikola Jokic's five most extraordinary assists: Breaking down Nuggets star's preposterous passing highlights
TSN's Scott Rafferty watched all of Nikola Jokic's assists so far this season to pick out the five best. Prepare to be mesmerized.
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How to watch 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Episode 2: Time, TV channel, streaming & more for Lakers series on HBO Max
The second episode of HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is directed by Jonah Hill.
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These four LeBron James stats from Year 19 prove the Lakers' star is still the king
LeBron James made history by scoring 50 points not once, but twice within the last week.
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NBA community reacts to Spurs' Gregg Popovich breaking all-time coaching wins record
From Pau Gasol to Mark Cuban, the NBA community was quick to congratulate Popovich on making history.
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Four fixes for Warriors' floundering title odds entering crowded Western Conference playoff race
With just 15 games left in the regular season, we asked four of our writers to identify the four biggest problems plaguing the Warriors along with four possible fixes.
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Lakers' Russell Westbrook addresses harassment, 'Westbrick' taunts from fans
Russell Westbrook spoke at length about the criticism both he and his family have faced this season.
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Early returns on 76ers' James Harden-Joel Embiid pairing should scare the rest of the NBA
James Harden and Joel Embiid have now played five games together. The results are better than anyone could've expected.
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Is 76ers' James Harden playing tonight vs. Bulls?
James Harden is averaging 26.8 points, 12.0 assists and 7.5 rebounds per game in a 76ers uniform.
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By The Numbers: Inside LeBron James' historic 56-point performance in Lakers win over Warriors
LeBron James became the fourth-oldest player in NBA history to score 50 or more points, turning in a historic performance against the Warriors.
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Anthony Davis injury timeline: Will Lakers star return or miss rest of 2021-22 season?
Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Feb. 16, but when will he return to the Lakers lineup?
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Charles Barkley calls the Lakers 'losers,' refuses to say their name
Unfortunately for Charles Barkley, the Lakers have three more games on TNT this season.
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Russell Westbrook says he had 'no expectations', still trying to figure out role with Lakers
The Lakers moved to 27-35 on the season in losing to the Clippers on Thursday.
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Championship DNA: Heat defense is built to shut down anyone and everyone
Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker and Bam Adebayo form a core that no team is going to want to go against in the playoffs.
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Devin Booker enters health and safety protocols: How long will Suns star be out?
The Suns announced that Devin Booker has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols.
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NBA trade grades: Did Pelicans or Trail Blazers win the CJ McCollum swap?
The Pelicans get one of the league's better shooting guards, but what does the trade mean for the Trail Blazers?
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One Play: 76ers' James Harden-Joel Embiid connection doesn't have to be complicated to be unstoppable
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the importance of one particular play from James Harden's debut with the 76ers.
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One Play: Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is playing games with defenders in isolation
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the importance of one particular play from DeMar DeRozan's masterclass against the Hawks.
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Biggest NBA storylines for final stretch of regular season: Will Lakers, Nets get back on track?
With All-Star weekend behind us, our attention shifts focus to the final remaining 20-plus games of the regular season. Will preseason title favorites like the Nets and Lakers turn things around?
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Who is performing at 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland?
Here's everything you need to know about which artists will be performing and when at 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Raptors' Fred VanVleet joins full list of undrafted players to make NBA All-Star team
Fred VanVleet is one of only five undrafted players in NBA history to ever make an All-Star team.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins explains how Draymond Green has helped him grow as a defender
"Even if I'm on the bench and he's in the game, just watching his movement, watching what he does, how he anticipates stuff and just picking his brain," Andrew Wiggins said of Draymond Green.
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Ben Simmons going to be 'massive piece' of Nets' championship puzzle, says Patty Mills
Patty Mills talked about his relationship with Ben Simmons and mentioned that he seems to be in a "good place."
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NBA All-Star 2022: Predicting who will win the 3-Point Contest
Some of the league's best shooters are participating in this year's 3-Point Contest. Which one of them will be crowned champion?
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Nobody could've predicted VanVleet's journey
Fred VanVleet has shattered expectation after expectation since going undrafted in 2016, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
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NBA MVP race: Does Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo lead entering 2022 All-Star break?
The MVP race is heading towards a photo finish with Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way entering All-Star Weekend.
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