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Who are the best players in the NBA?

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

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

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

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Undrafted free agent tracker

For players not selected in the NBA Draft, the focus shifts to joining summer league rosters and signing two-way contracts in pursuit of their NBA dreams.

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Recapping the 2019 NBA Draft

It was an action-packed night at Barclays Center, beginning with Zion Williamson selection with the #1 pick. Catch up on all the picks, trades and best moments from the 2019 NBA Draft here.

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Zion joins list of No. 1 overall picks

Zion Williamson joins an illustrious list of players to be taken with the first overall pick.

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Teams with most at stake in draft

Will the Pelicans make another big trade? Will the Knicks take RJ Barrett with the third pick? What will the Hawks do with their pair of top-10 picks? Do the Celtics feel pressure to make a major move?

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Where AD and LeBron rank among all-time Laker duos

Now that the Lakers have traded for Anthony Davis, they once again have perhaps the league's most dynamic duo. Forget today's NBA, how does the pairing of Davis and LeBron James stack up with some of the all-time great duos to suit up in purple and gold?

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Burning questions for the Golden State Warriors

Would they have won the NBA title if healthy? Is the dynasty over? Will they actually miss the playoffs next season? Three of our writers tackled those questions and more as the Golden State Warriors enter a crucial offseason on the heels of a devastating loss in the NBA Finals.

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Did Kawhi have the greatest postseason run in history?

Kawhi Leonard was awarded Finals MVP for the second time in his career, leading the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. Was this the greatest individual postseason run in NBA history?

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Which non-Kawhi player impressed the most?

Kawhi Leonard put together one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history, but which other Raptors player impressed you the most throughout this championship run?

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Fact or Fiction for biggest Game 6 storylines

Should the Warriors be favoured? Will Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combine for 70-plus points? Will the Raptors get a bounce-back game from Pascal Siakam?

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Did the Raptors blow it?

Three of our writers discuss following a thrilling Game 5, in which Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson kept Golden State's season alive with historic performances.

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Report: Grizzlies to hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach

Jenkins is reportedly set to serve as the franchise's 14th head coach after spending six seasons as an assistant under Mike Budenholzer in Atlanta and Milwaukee.

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NBA hands Warriors' investor $500k fine, 1-year ban

There was an incident between Kyle Lowry and a Warriors team investor when Lowry dove into the stands for a loose ball in Game 3. The investor will not be allowed back to a 2019 NBA Finals game

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NBA Draft 2019 Big Board

The 2019 NBA Draft is set for Friday, June 21. Who are the top prospects in this year's draft pool?

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Durant out for Game 3

Steve Kerr confirmed that the Golden State Warriors will be without Kevin Durant for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dating back to Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals, the Warriors are 6-1 since Durant strained his calf.

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Rivers fined for comments on Kawhi

The Clippers have been fined for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule.

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Fact or fiction for biggest Finals storylines

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the series? Should the Raptors be favoured to win Game 1? Will Kevin Durant play in the Finals? All that and more.

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2019 NBA Finals TV schedule

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

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Do Raptors actually have a shot?

Why aren't more people picking the Raptors to defeat the Warriors in the NBA Finals? Three of our writers discuss.

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When do the Australian Boomers play Team USA in Melbourne?

With the Aussies set to take on Team USA in Melbourne later this year, here's everything you need to know ahead of the two marquee games.

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Which player has the most to gain in the Finals?

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors are set to battle for the NBA title, but which players have the most to gain with a Finals win?

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When do the Playoffs and Finals begin?

The Golden State Warriors might still be favoured to emerge from the Western Conference, but a new team will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals this season.

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Debating biggest keys to Warriors-Raptors

It's an NBA Finals matchup of historic proportions as Toronto makes its first appearance in franchise history while Golden State is making its fifth straight appearance. With plenty on the line, our NBA.com Staff provides a look at the biggest things to watch for in the series.

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NBA moves free agent negotiation period up to June 30

Free agency is set to begin six hours earlier this off-season with teams now permitted to begin negotiations from 6:00pm ET on June 30.

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Odds, picks for Raptors-Bucks Game 6

The Toronto Raptors have covered the spread in three of the five games this series, including both games on their home court.

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Raptors or Bucks match up better with Warriors?

The Raptors are now one win away from the NBA Finals, but do they match up better with the Warriors than the Bucks? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

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Injury update on Durant, Cousins

The Warriors will provide another update on Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins next week.

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NBA announces All-NBA teams

Antetokounmpo and Harden were unanimous selections to the First Team and were joined by Stephen Curry, Paul George and Nikola Jokić. Ben Simmons narrowly missed the cut, earning seven Third Team votes.

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Gobert, Antetokounmpo, George headline All-Defensive 1st Team

Marcus Smart and Eric Bledsoe join Rudy Gobert, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George on the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team.

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Doncic, Young headline All-Rookie First Team

Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marvin Bagley III Also Earn Spots on NBA All-Rookie First Team

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Odds, picks for Raptors-Bucks Game 4

The favourite is a perfect 3-0 so far in this series. What does that mean entering Wednesday's pivotal Game 4?

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NBA announces award finalists for 2018-19 season

The winners of each award are to be unveiled at the 2019 NBA Awards Presented by Kia on Tuesday, June 25

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Live updates from Game 2 of Warriors-Blazers

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

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Who has the best odds for the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery?

The 2019 NBA Draft will be the first year of the new draft lottery odds system – the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns will all have a 14.0 percent chance to earn the No. 1 pick

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How did Ben Simmons stack up in his second season?

Ben Simmons enjoyed another strong season in the NBA, but just how bright is his star shining after his second campaign?

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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?

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Debating biggest keys to Bucks-Raptors

The Eastern Conference Finals is set with a matchup between the conference's top two teams all season. What will be the biggest factors in determining which team comes out on top? Our NBA.com experts weigh in on what to watch for in this series.

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NBA Playoff broadcast schedule

We have you covered on the date and time of every game on ESPN throughout the NBA Playoffs!

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Warriors advance to WCF

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

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Fast Facts: NBA Draft Lottery winners

Take a look back at some quick facts from the 34-year history of the NBA's draft lottery system.

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What went wrong with the Celtics?

With arguably the highest expectations in the league heading into the this season, the Celtics failed to meet those expectations and have been eliminated from the playoffs. What went wrong in Boston?

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Who is representing each team at the NBA Draft Lottery?

The 2019 NBA Draft Lottery is set for Wednesday, May 15 – who is representing each lottery team?

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Harden scores 38 points in Game 4 victory

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

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Giannis scores 39 points as Bucks take 3-1 series lead

The Boston Celtics are out to square their series against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a pivotal Game 4 on their home floor. Follow along live for all your scores, updates and highlights from today's action.

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Better this postseason: Kawhi or Durant?

They've been the NBA's two best scorers. They've played lockdown defense. They've consistently been the best player on the floor in their respective conferences. But which one has actually been better so far in the playoffs?

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Confidence level in Raptors right now?

The Raptors trail the 76ers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 3 in Philadelphia by 21 points.

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Simmons fined and assessed for Flagrant Foul

The incident occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of the 76ers’ 116-95 win over the Raptors in Game 3.

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Suns announce new head coach

Monty Williams has plenty of experience in the NBA, both as a player and a coach.

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Heat Check: What is your favourite moment of Vince Carter's career?

Is it his dunk over Frederic Weis, his 50 point performance against the 76ers in the 2001 playoffs or something else?

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🎥 Behind the scenes of Raptors-76ers Game 2

Take a look at Game 2 of Raptors-76ers behind the scenes through the eyes of Athletes Unfiltered.

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Durant's 35 points leads Warriors to Game 1 win

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

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Sights and sounds from Game 1 of Raptors-76ers

Go behind the scenes of a dominant Game 1 win for the Raptors through the lens of Athletes Unfiltered.

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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.

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What to watch for in Warriors-Rockets

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

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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

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Warriors defeat Clippers behind Durant's 50 points

The Warriors closed out the series on the road, winning Game 6 129-110 over the Clippers

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Warriors defeat Clippers behind Durant's 50 points

The Warriors closed out the series on the road, winning Game 6 129-110 over the Clippers

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Biggest lessons learned from 1st Round

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

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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.

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Celtics legend John Havlicek dies at 79

"He was a champion in every sense, and as we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss, we are thankful for all the joy and inspiration he brought to us," the Celtics said in a statement.

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LeBron, Simmons among top jersey sellers

LeBron James' jersey is once again the most popular in the league and the Toronto Raptors land in the top 10 of team merchandise sales.

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Clippers stay alive, force Game 6; Rockets advance

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

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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

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Debating biggest keys to Raptors-76ers

The matchup in the Conference Semifinals has all the makings of a heavyweight prize fight as both the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have at times looked like true championship contenders. What will be the biggest factors in determining which team comes out on top? Our NBA.com experts weigh in on what to watch for in this series.

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Jazz force Game 5, Bucks sweep Pistons

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

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NBA Playoffs 2019: Complete first round schedule - TV times, channel, streaming options

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.

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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.

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Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

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

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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.

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Dudley and Butler ejected after third quarter scuffle

Butler and Dudley were ejected after the scuffle spilled into the first row under the basket.

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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.

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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.

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Highlights from Day 5 of playoffs

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

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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

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Scores, highlights from Day 3 of playoffs

The 2019 NBA Playoffs continued with a pair of historic Game 2s. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, stats and highlights from the third day of playoff action.

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Scores and highlights from Day 2

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

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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.

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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.

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Five takeaways from the Magic's thrilling Game 1 win

The Orlando Magic came away with the Game 1 upset win on Sunday. Game 2 goes Wednesday in Toronto at 10:00 a.m. AEDT.

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NBA playoffs - Spurs edge Nuggets in a thriller

The NBA playoffs are underway, with four huge games kicking things off. Follow along for all your live scores, highlights and updates throughout the day.

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

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

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The NBA playoff field is set!

The Eastern Conference Playoff bracket is officially set! Take a look at the four matchups ahead of NBA Playoff action getting underway this weekend

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Thursday's action: Nowitzki puts on a show in the final game of his NBA career

On the final night 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.

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What's at stake on the final day of the regular season

The 2018-19 NBA season will end tonight with the NBA Playoffs set to begin on April 13. Here's what's on the line entering the final night of the regular season.

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Updated NBA Playoff Picture

Stay up to date with the current playoff picture and potential matchups in each conference.

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Wednesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Wednesday (AEST) and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

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WATCH: Budweiser's incredible tribute to Wade

Budweiser surprised Wade with five more jerseys before he retires. They weren't from NBA players, though. They were from five fans who he has personally impacted.

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Enter the NBA Bracket Challenge to win a trip for two to the USA

For your chance to win a trip to the USA to watch an NBA game, enter your picks in the NBA Bracket Challenge.

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Monday's action: Hornets best Pistons in crucial game

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

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Saturday's action: Nets, 76ers boost playoff hopes with big wins

There are two NBA games to look forward to on Sunday, starting with the Bucks hosting the Nets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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Hall of Fame class of 2019 announced

Finalists Chris Webber, Marques Johnson and Ben Wallace were not selected.

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Saturday's action: Caruso shines for Lakers

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

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NBA scores and highlights: Cousins shines vs. Lakers, Kings hand Cavs seventh-straight loss

Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks' thrilling win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' highlights filled road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Thursday's action: Ingles ties career-high in win over Suns

There were 12 game on deck today, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights from each game.

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Who will be named MIP?

Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell are widely considered to be the frontrunners for the award, but there's a number of other deserving candidates.

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Wednesday's action: DeRozan scores 29 points in win over Hawks

There are four games ahead on tonight's slate. Check here for scores and all of the best highlights from the action.

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Aussie players weekly game schedule, TV times

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

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Tuesday's action: Kemba Walker's 47 points falls short in Utah

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

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Take your pick: Simmons or Doncic?

They are two of the NBA's most exciting young players. One is a matchup nightmare and towering presence at his position, a cross between a point guard and power forward. The other is a creative scorer and playmaker with a feel for his game well beyond his years. You can only pick one.

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Monday's action: Clippers edge Grizzlies

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

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Friday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

A big day in the NBA on Friday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

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Durant scores 28 points in Warriors win over Grizzlies

There are five NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Thunder hosting Paul George's former team, the Pacers. Follow along for updates scores and highlights from each game.

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Trae Young leads Hawks over Pelicans with 33 points and 12 assists

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

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Heat Check: Is James Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo the MVP?

We asked our NBA.com Staff the question ahead of today's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.

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Tuesday's action: Thunder drop to eighth seed with loss to Grizzlies

There were four games on deck today around the Association today, all with big playoff implications. Catchup here for all your scores and top highlights from today's action.

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How to watch Australian NBA players this week (March 25-March 31) - TV times, game schedule, streaming options

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

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Monday's action: LeBron triple-double leads Lakers past Kings

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, including the Warriors looking to bounce back as they host the Pistons. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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Saturday's action: Towns records monster double-double

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, including the Warriors hosting Rookie of the Year favourite Luka Doncic. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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What went wrong for the Lakers?

After signing LeBron James as a free agent last summer, the Lakers had high hopes for 2018-19. But instead of seriously contending in the Western Conference, the Lakers missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. Our NBA.com Staff breaks down the biggest reasons for why the Lakers fell so far short of expectations.

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Is Kawhi or PG the better two-way player?

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both having the best offensive seasons of their careers. They also might be the two best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Which one takes the crown as the NBA's best two-way player?

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#NBAgameface: NBA All-Access competition winner announced

Two lucky fans are on their way to San Francisco to watch the Golden State Warriors. Check out the winning entry here!

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Friday's action: Jokic leads Nuggets over Wizards

With six games on the schedule, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Warriors big win over the Pacers. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights right here.

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Saturday's action: Giannis scores 27 points in Bucks win over Heat

There are seven games to look forward to on Saturday, headlined by D'Angelo Russell returning to Los Angeles to take on his former team. Follow along for updated scores and highlights for each game.

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Thursday's action: Blazers beat Mavs

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.

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Smart ejected for altercation with Embiid

Marcus Smart was ejected in the third quarter of the Celtics-76ers game for an altercation with Joel Embiid

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#NBAgameFace: Win an NBA All-Access trip to San Francisco for you and a friend

Enter now for your chance to win a behind-the-scenes NBA experience in the Bay Area.

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Robinson responds to Lowry

After a collision between the two left Lowry injured, the Raptors point guard shared that he felt the play was "a little bit dirty." The Knicks rookie centre took to social media to offer an apology along with clarification of his actions.

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Wednesday's action: Pacers lose 3rd straight

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

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How to watch Australian NBA players this week (March 18-March 24) - TV times, game schedule, streaming options

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

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Tuesday's live NBA action

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

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Dirk passes Wilt on all-time scoring list

The 21-year veteran moved to sixth on the all-time scoring list, trailing only Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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Paul heats up from three to lead Rockets past Timberwolves

With eight games around the Association, there was no shortage of action headlined by the 76ers win over the Bucks and LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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Sunday's action: Mills, Spurs win eighth game in a row

There are eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

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Saturday's action: Harden scores 41 in win over Suns

Catch up on all the days scores and top highlights, headlined by big performances from MVP contenders James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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When is the 2019 NBA Draft, Draft Lottery?

The 2019 NBA Draft will be the first year of the new draft lottery odds system

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Friday's action: Jokic buzzer beater sinks Mavs

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Raptors hosting the Lakers. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

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LeBron's defining moments in Toronto

As LeBron looks to add yet another chapter to his history of dominance at Scotiabank Arena, revisit some of his best moments along the way.

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Will Dwyane Wade get one last run at the playoffs?

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

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Wednesday's NBA scores and highlights

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.

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NBA announces suspension for Ibaka

Chriss will serve his one-game suspension Wednesday while Ibaka begins a three-game suspension on Friday when the Raptors host the Lakers.

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Nets win fourth-straight, move into 6th seed

With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

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NBA All Access San Francisco 2019 competition Terms and Conditions

NBA All Access San Francisco 2019 competition terms and conditions.

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Monday's action: Booker scores 37 points as Suns stun Warriors

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

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How to watch Australian NBA players this week (March 11-March 17) - TV times, game schedule, streaming options

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

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Sunday's live NBA action

There were six NBA games on Sunday, headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

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LeBron James and Kyrie Irving: Questioning how time apart changes our perception of the former teammates

Has this season changed the overall legacy for either James or Irving? How many championships should they have won as teammates? Who wins another NBA title first?

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How to watch Australian NBA players this week (March 4-March 10) - TV times, game schedule, streaming options

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

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Heat Check: Who is the NBA Coach of the Year to this point of the season?

Is it Mike Budenholzer of the Bucks, Mike Malone of the Nuggets, Nate McMillan of the Pacers or someone else?

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LeBron passes Jordan on all-time scoring list

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant are now the only players in NBA history who have scored more career points than LeBron James.

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Wednesday's action: Booker scores 41, Suns win 3rd straight

With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

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Towns erupts for 41 points in Timberwolves' win over Thunder

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.

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Pelicans pull off huge fourth quarter rally to beat Jazz

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

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NBA scores and highlights: Dellavedova impresses off the bench in Cavs' win over Magic

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.

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Sunday's NBA scores and highlights

There are seven games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between the Warriors and 76ers.

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Saturday's NBA scores and highlights

There are seven games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today – LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo

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What is Doncic's ceiling?

Will he be an All-Star? MVP candidate? Finals MVP?

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Friday's action: Magic hand Warriors 2nd straight loss

Keep up with all the biggest highlights and stories from six-game night in the NBA.

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Thursday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

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!

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Mitchell Robinson hosts MSG block party as Knicks edge Magic

Just three games on the NBA schedule today, headlined by the Raptors's big win over the Celtics and the Nuggets edging the Thunder in a thriller. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights here.

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Doncic records fourth career triple-double in loss to Clippers

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!

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How to watch Australian NBA players this week (Feb 25-March 3) - TV times, game schedule, streaming options

Don't miss any of the Aussies in action this week around the NBA, with our full TV schedule.

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NBA WRAP: Magic, Knicks and Nuggets all pick up wins

Just three games on the slate on Monday, headlined by a Western Conference showdown between the Clippers and the Nuggets, plus the Spurs's clash against the Knicks.

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NBA scores and highlights: Ingles scores 18 points as Jazz cruise past Mavs

A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets

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Saturday's action: Markkanen leads Bulls over Magic

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

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Dellavedova dishes out 11 assists in Cavs' win over Suns

After a three-day hiatus, the NBA is back! With six games of action and some of the league's top teams on display we have you covered with highlights, box scores and more

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Which players were selected with the number one pick in the NBA draft?

With the NBA draft just four months away, we look back on the players selected with the #1 pick in every NBA draft since 1950.

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Silver unveils 'smart jersey' at Technology Summit

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has provided a glimpse into the future for basketball fans with the unveiling of a 'smart jersey'.

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Hall of Fame finalists for 2019 announced

A star studded list of finalists have been announced for a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for 2019.

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Who is playing in the 2019 Rising Stars Game?

The Rising Stars Game presents two rosters of first and second year players competing for Team USA and Team World, based on Nationality.

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Who is in the 2019 Celebrity Game and when is it?

Last year's Celebrity Game MVP Quavo, Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen, former NFL star Steve Smith and former college basketball star and college basketball analyst Jay Williams headline the rosters

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Friday's action: Knicks snap losing streak

Only three games on deck on Friday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

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All-Star Saturday night participants announced

On Wednesday, the NBA announced the players that will participate in the three events on All-Star Saturday Night.

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Debating Bosh's place among all-time Raptors

Is Chris Bosh the greatest Raptor of all-time? Top 5? Top 10?

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NBA scores and highlights: Jokic double-double powers Nuggets past Heat

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

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NBA scores and highlights: Bagley III scores career-high 32 points in win over Suns

We had five games on deck on Monday, headlined by LeBron James and the Lakers visiting Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. Catch up on all the results, play-by-play and top highlights, right here..

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Saturday's action: Harden vs. Westbrook

Rockets vs. Thunder headlines a busy Sunday of NBA action. Follow along for box scores, play-by-plays and highlights.

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NBA scores and highlights: Bobby Portis' historic Wizards debut seals home win

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

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Take your pick: Embiid or Jokic?

The All-Star centres will play against each other for only the third time in their NBA careers on Saturday. Both have been tremendous, but if you had to pick just one based on this season alone, who would you take?

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NBA scores and highlights: McCollum pours in 30 points as Blazers hold off Spurs at home

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

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Did the Raptors, 76ers or Bucks make the best move?

The Raptors, 76ers and Bucks all made big moves before Friday's trade deadline. Which move most impacts the push to win the Eastern Conference?

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Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis rosters selected

With the first pick of the 2019 NBA All-Star draft, Team LeBron selects...

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NBA Trade Deadline tracker

Here is your one-stop-shop for every trade that took place up to the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

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How to watch the NBA All-Star Draft

The NBA All-Star Draft will be televised for the first time as part of a 45-minute program.

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NBA Trade Deadline: Raptors reportedly trade Greg Monroe to Nets

In 38 games (two starts), Monroe has averaged 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds in just over 11 minutes per game.

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NBA Trade Deadline: Toronto Raptors reportedly acquire Marc Gasol

The Raptors reportedly acquire the three-time All-Star in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a future second round pick. The 34-year-old centre is averaging 15.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists through 53 games this season.

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Report: Mirotic heading to the Bucks

Mirotic is averaging a career-high 16.7 points per game this season, though injuries have been a problem for the veteran.

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NBA scores and highlights: Nets hand Nuggets second straight loss

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.

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When is the NBA All-Star Draft?

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is right around the corner as voting comes to a close on Tuesday, Jan. 22. So when is the All-Star Draft?

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When and where is the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend?

This will be the second NBA All-Star Game that is not East vs. West format

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NBA scores and highlights: Harris scores 34 points, hits game-winner vs. Hornets

Wednesday's slate features eight games and a number of storylines to follow. Follow along throughout the day for box scores and the best highlights from each game.

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NBA scores and highlights: Indiana Pacers hold on to defeat New Orleans Pelicans

There were six games of NBA action today with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest.

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NBA scores & highlights: Harden's streak continues after scoring 43 points in win over Jazz

It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Sunday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.

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NBA scores and highlights: Gobert turns it on as Jazz cruise to win over Hawks

Saturday's five game slate included some marquee matchups including Kyrie Irving at the Garden and two of the best teams in the West going head to head.

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NBA announces All-Star reserves

On Friday, the NBA announced the pool of 14 players that will be reserves for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

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NBA Trade Deadline: Players react to Kristaps Porzingis' trade to Mavericks

A week out from the NBA Trade Deadline and players around the league were caught well and truly off guard by a trade between the Knicks and Mavericks.

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NBA scores and highlights: Bucks defeat Raptors in top of the table clash

With six games around the NBA on Friday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the day.

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NBA scores and highlights: Karl-Anthony Towns hits game-winner in overtime to beat Grizzlies

With eight games around the NBA on Thursday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the day.

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NBA scores and highlights: Rudy Gay's game-winner lifts San Antonio Spurs past Phoenix Suns

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

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NBA scores and highlights: Parker helps lead Hornets over Knicks

Today's slate features five games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

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NBA scores and highlights: Clippers win streak alive after beating Kings

Today's slate features nine games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

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NBA scores and highlights: McCollum triple-double leads Blazers past Hawks

Follow along for all the day's scores, play-by-plays and the biggest storylines from each NBA game.

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NBA All-Star Game 2019 Starters: LeBron, Giannis named captains

On Friday, the NBA announced the pool of 10 players that will start in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

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NBA scores and highlights: Steph Curry fuels Warriors, keeps win streak alive

Today's slate of action features four games and plenty of must-see action. Catch up on the best from the day, right here!

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NBA All-Star Game 2019 Heat Check: Who should start this year?

Our NBA.com staff discusses who we believe should start in the 2019 All-Star Game. The starters will be announced on Friday.

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NBA scores and highlights: Ingles, Mitchell catch fire from three as Jazz edge Nuggets

Today's slate of action featured 10 games and plenty of must-see action. Catch up on the best from the day, right here!

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NBA scores and highlights: Doncic, Smith Jr. each score 17 points as Mavs edge Clippers

With four games on the NBA schedule today, follow along here for all the scores, highlights and top performers from today's action.

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NBA scores and highlights on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Klay drops 44, hits 10 straight threes

With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.

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NBA scores and highlights: Clippers earn win in San Antonio to snap five-game losing streak

Catch up on all the scores and highlights from Monday's three-game slate in the Association.

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Heat check: Who is the most important figure in Australian men's basketball?

We asked basketball journalists from around the country who they thought was the most important figure in Australian men's basketball.

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