Which guards should make First Team All-NBA?

With several guards playing at an elite level this season, voters are going to have a tough time selecting just two for the All-NBA First Team. Our NBA.com Staff tries its hand at the difficult task.

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

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

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

Mavs pull off huge comeback win over Lakers

The Mavs outscored the Lakers 62-35 in the second half to clinch the season series (2-1). They now hold the tie-breaker over the fifth-seed Lakers as the race for playoff seeding heats up.

AD 'felt fine' in return from injury vs. Mavs

Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers line-up after over two months and finished with four points, four rebounds, one assists, one steal and one block in his minutes restriction. "I felt fine. My wind felt better than I expected," Davis said postgame.

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were six games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!

AD planning to return Thursday

Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a calf strain. He said that he felt a "ripping" sensation when he suffered the injury and that he feared it was more serious than it turned out to be.

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

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

Six Luka assists that made our jaw drop

One member of our NBA.com Staff watched every single one of Luka Doncic's assists to this point of the season. From a well-executed nutmeg to no-look dimes that will have you convinced Doncic has eyes in the back of his head, here are his six-best dimes.

Highlights, scores from Monday's action

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

Randle outduels Doncic in Dallas

Doncic dished out a career-high 19 assists but Randle had a game for the ages as he put his name alongside other franchise greats like Bernard King and Carmelo Anthony in the 117-109 win.

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's games

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

LeBron reacts to Doncic's game-winning 3 vs. Grizz

The 22-year-old Slovenian capped off a 25-point second half with an off-balance floater from beyond the arc at the buzzer, helping the Mavericks edge the Grizzlies 114-113.

Doncic is becoming a LeBron-esque bully

Luka Doncic proved himself to be a capable post scorer last season, but he's picking on smaller defenders more frequently this season in a way that would make LeBron James proud.

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

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

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

76ers pass first test as key stretch of games loom

With Joel Embiid back in the lineup, the 76ers once again look like a dominant force in the East as they prepare for a tough six-game stretch that will test their championship ambitions.

Highlight's & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

Monday's recap!

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

Friday's highlights & top performers

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

KP's big fourth sparks Mavs past Bucks

Backing up after a disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets a night earlier, an inspired fourth quarter from Porzingis and Doncic helped lift the Dallas Mavericks to a big home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Thursday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

Doncic dazzles as Mavs blowout NBA-best Jazz

Leading by as many as 18, the Mavericks recorded an easy 113-101 win over the Jazz. Their defence continues improving, especially since the All-Star break as they picked up their 19th win in the last 26 games.

Tuesday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a matchup between the league-leading Jazz and surging Mavericks. Follow along for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

Sunday's highlights & top performers

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

Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.

Doncic making late-season MVP charge

Luka Doncic got off to a slow start this season — by his standards, at least — but he's taken his game to another level lately and has the Mavericks rising up the Western Conference standings. His latest outing was yet another example of his recent MVP-level play.

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

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

NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

Doncic catches fire from deep in 40-pt win

En route to finish with a game-high 37 points, the young Slovenian tied a career-high with eight 3-pointers. He scored or assisted on 11 of the Mavericks 19 straight unanswered points in the third quarter, a period that put this game out of reach for the hosts.

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

CJ and Dame lift Blazers over Mavs

You know the drill. Portland entered the fourth quarter trailing the Dallas Mavericks but it hardly matters when you have Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. The star guard dup combined for 63 points as Portland topped Dallas at home.

Highlights, updates from Saturday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

Today in NBA History: Dirk passes Wilt & more

With a fadeaway jumper in the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, the German climbed past Wilt for 6th on the all-time scoring list.

Doncic puts on a show in big win vs. Clippers

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

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

It was a busy Thursday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

Who would you rather have: Kawhi or Doncic?

Who would you rather build a team around right now: Kawhi Leonard or Luka Doncic? Two members of our NBA.com Staff take sides and present their case to the jury before a verdict is reached.

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Surging Mavs lay rest to Denver demons in win

The last time the Mavericks were in Denver, their key players were impacted by the league's 'Health and Safety protocols' which put them on a downward spiral. This time, however, healthy and surging, the Mavericks snapped the Nuggets' win streak 116-103, only the second Nuggets-Mavericks game decided by the double-digits since Luka Doncic was drafted.

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

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

Doncic climbs all-time ladder as Mavs edge Spurs

The 22-year-old Slovenian finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists as the Mavericks revival continued with their 10th win in their last 12 games.

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the NBA season got underway today, headlined by standout performances from Luka Doncic and Jonas Valanciunas. Catch up on all the action below.

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

Luka Doncic pours in 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to power Mavericks past Magic

League Pass All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Doncic outduels Harden as Mavs blowout Nets

Led by their 22-year-old Slovenian sensation, the Mavericks record a 17-point win (115-98) over the Nets, who suited up in this one without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's seven-game exciting slate is headlined by the last game in Brooklyn where the Nets put their eight-game win streak on the line against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights, and more.

Simmons helps Sixers stifle Mavericks

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continued their high level of play, shutting down the Dallas Mavericks en route to another win at home.

🇦🇺 Top 10 Aussie games to watch in the 2nd half of the season

Following the release of the second half of the 2021 NBA season schedule, circle your calendars for these blockbuster games featuring Ben Simmons, Patty Mills, Aron Baynes and co.

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had plenty of stars in action on Tuesday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Running diary of Monday's action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Monday, as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names are in action. Follow along for live updates throughout the day.

Lillard-Doncic duel as Blazers escape Dallas with W

The Trail Blazers, who led for much of this game including holding the game's largest lead of 14 but in the end, survived the Mavericks' late-game rally to win their fourth straight.

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

Monday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

Luka and Zion notch career-highs in must-see battle

In a matchup between the future superstars of the NBA, you knew Luka Doncic versus Zion Williamson was going to provide plenty of highlights and entertainment. The battle didn't disappoint as Doncic and Williamson each went off for career-highs in scoring as the Mavericks knocked off the Pelicans.

Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's action

Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Saturday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Doncic-Young entertain as Mavs revival continues

Capping off a win with defence on the final possession, the Mavericks beat the Hawks 118-117 to win their fourth of their last five as both superstar point guards didn't disappoint, with their big games.

Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

Curry drops 57 but Doncic, Mavs win in Dallas

Breaking multiple records, Curry became the only player in the NBA with multiple 50-point games this season but 21-year-old Doncic helped the Mavericks overcome that, for the 134-132 win in Dallas.

Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

Running diary from Friday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.

Oubre explodes for career-high 40 PTS

Kelly Oubre Jr. enjoyed his best game in a Warriors uniform, knocking down seven 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 40 points. Is this a sign of things to come?

Running diary from Thursday's action

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

All-Star Moment of the Day: Doncic outduels Young in ATL

The Slovenian superstar outplayed his point guard counterpart on the Hawks in every stat category. His performance helped the Dallas squad take care of two losing streaks at once by winning 122-116.

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's games

The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's games

There's nothing quite like a Saturday filled with NBA hoops. With 10 games to look forward to, here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready.

Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 12-game slate

Thursday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's 10-game slate

Tuesday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Cousins dominates Mavs

After a horrific run with injuries, DeMarcus Cousins started for Houston against Dallas, dominating the Mavericks in a vintage performance from the big man.

Running Diary of Sunday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

Running diary of Saturday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

Josh Green finding opportunities

With several Dallas Mavericks players entering health and safety protocols, Australian rookie Josh Green continues to impress as he finds place in rotation.

Doncic's jaw-dropping dimes deserve second look

Doncic recorded yet another triple-double as the Mavericks outlasted the Pacers in Indiana, but it was two particular passes to Kristaps Porzingis that had social media buzzing.

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

Running Diary from Monday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

Is Middleton Milwaukee's Paul Pierce?

All-Star forward Khris Middleton was clutch down the stretch as the Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum.

Running diary from Saturday's actions

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

An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

Doncic gives Mavs plenty of reasons to celebrate

In a wire-to-wire 104-93 road win in Charlotte, Doncic balled out, but his spectacular performance wasn't the only reason for Mavericks fans to cheer.

Running diary from Thursday's action

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

Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

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

Pelicans-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls games postponed

The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

Doncic, Jokic duel in OT thriller

Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic scored 38 points apiece, showing why they're both early MVP candidates.

Running diary from Friday's action

From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Running diary from Tuesday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Tuesday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Luka sets multiple all-time records in win at Houston

1000th career assist, first triple-double of the season and 26th of his career. It was all happening for the young Slovenian sensation as he led the Mavericks to a comfortable road victory over the Rockets.

Running diary from Monday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

Can history tell us what to expect in Wall's return?

Multi-time All-Stars Kevin Durant and John Wall are two of several NBA players that are returning to action after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. As the injury has seemingly been more prevalent in recent years, NBA.com reached out to Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, for historical insight on how players have returned from such a setback.

LaMelo showing why he's worth the hype

In his fourth NBA game, LaMelo Ball delivered an dynamic performance off the bench, with a strong combination of shooting, playmaking and confidence.

Running diary from Thursday's games

We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

🇦🇺 5 must-watch League Pass games featuring Aussies this week

This week on NBA League Pass, there's no shortage of blockbuster matchups, so to get you ready we've got the 5 games featuring Aussies you need to tune in for.

Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

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

Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.

Recapping the Christmas Day action

Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.

LeBron and AD handle Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers have registered their first win of the 2021 season, handing the Dallas Mavericks their second straight loss in the process.

Who was better at 21: Luka or LeBron?

It didn't take long to realize LeBron James was going to live up to the hype when he entered the NBA as a 19 year old. By age 21, he was already a two-time All-Star dominating the league. Sound familiar? Luka Doncic is on a similar path as a 21 year old, already entering MVP conversations, but which player was better at that age?

Clutch plays seal Suns win over Doncic, Mavs

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 32 points but the Suns, who had six players finish in double figures, came up clutch down the stretch to begin their 2020-21 campaign on a winning note.

Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate full of superstars and superteams. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? How will Steph Curry and the Warriors bounce back from an ugly opening night? Here's what to watch in each game.

Green excited for bright lights of NBA Christmas Day

In what will be just his second NBA game, Josh Green will be the lone Aussie playing on Christmas Day as his Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 13-game slate

The NBA is back! Following an entertaining Opening Night, the action continues with 13 games on Thursday. Here are the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan for the first loaded slate of the 2020-21 season.

Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?

Our predictions for MVP, DPOY and more

With a new season on the horizon, our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions for the league's biggest end-of-season awards, from who will be crowned Most Valuable Player to who will be named Coach of the Year.

Biggest storylines from Day 7 of preseason

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

Biggest storylines from Day 4 of pre-season

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Tuesday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.

Can't-miss rookie matchups in first half

Since the rookies didn't get to experience Summer League with the quick turnaround between the NBA Draft and the start of the 2020-21 regular season, we'll have to use meaningful games to spotlight the prospects' first matchups. Take a look at some can't-miss matchups to look forward to in the first half of the season.

The case for five 1st time MVP winners

Luka Doncic is the odds on favourite to win the 2020-21 MVP, but he's not the only potential first-time winner that should be on your radar.

Which Christmas Day game are you looking forward to?

The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?

Christmas Day schedule released

There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

On This Date: Dirk scores 53 in epic duel with T-Mac

This was the first of three 50-point games of Nowitzki's career. It's also a franchise record, one previously held by Jim Jackson and Jamal Mashburn.

Full 2020 NBA Christmas schedule: Start times, matchups & more

There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.

Have the Lakers retained the No. 1 spot?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (AEDT) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

How the Mavs new pieces fit around Doncic

The Mavericks cut their losses, trading away one of the league's best shooters in Seth Curry in order to improve their defence, especially on the wings. Can their roster for the upcoming 2020-21 season function on-court as well as it fits on paper?

How far can Doncic take the Mavericks?

The injury riddled Dallas Mavericks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season and will be without Kristaps Porzingis for the start of the 2020-21 season. Can Luka Doncic continue to elevate his play as a potential MVP candidate and carry the Mavericks as far as they can go?

13 international players selected in 2020 NBA Draft

The NBA's global footprint continues to shine at the NBA Draft, with 13 international players from 10 different countries selected across the first and second rounds.

Analysing Green's fit with the Mavs

Josh Green became the latest Australian NBA player at the 2020 draft, selected with the 18th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavs draft Aussie Josh Green with No. 18 pick

With the Mavericks taking Green in the first round with the No. 18 overall pick, he becomes only the eighth Aussie in NBA Draft history to be selected in the first round.

Examining the best fit for Josh Green

Arizona wing Josh Green is projected as a mid to late first round pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but which teams are best suited for the Aussie's skillset? We take a look at the teams drafting in that range and where Green may land on draft night.

Free agent destinations for Hollis-Jefferson

Like Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, Hollis-Jefferson will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. If he doesn't re-sign with the Raptors, which teams make sense for him?

Free agent destinations for Gasol

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

Cloth Talk: The best new 'Classic' edition uniforms

Welcome to the second edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. With new uniforms being revealed by the day, the two key in on teams that have released their 'Classic' edition jerseys for the 2020-21 season such as the Nets, Warriors, Mavericks and Grizzlies.

On This Date: Dirk passes Hakeem for historic feat

Nowitzki finished his career ranked sixth all-time in scoring with 31,560 points. He passed a number of Hall of Famers along the way, including Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes, Moses Malones, Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain.

Free agent destinations for Dragic

The second-best point guard available in the free agent class, Dragic should receive a lot of interest around the league if he doesn't re-sign with the Heat. Which teams make the most sense for the one-time All-Star?

MVP odds revealed for 2020-21 season

Doncic is coming off of a dominant season that saw him earn his first All-Star, his first All-NBA First Team selection and finish fourth in MVP voting behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden.

On This Date: Hakeem shows why he was selected No. 1

Olajuwon got his Hall of Fame career off to a great start, recording 24 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes of action.

Ranking the best coaches in the NBA

Head coaching can be the difference between making or missing the playoffs, as well as winning or losing a series. Our NBA.com Staff ranks the 10 best head coaches in the league following the 2019-20 season.

Ranking the best international duos in the NBA

As the NBA game continues to expand around the world, international players have not only made their mark in the league, but have cemented themselves as superstars. Now with the NBA moving away from the "Big 3" era and into the age of "dynamic duos," which international combination sits at the top?

Best individual games from the playoffs

Jimmy Butler's 40-point triple-double in the Finals, Jamal Murray's 50 points to force a Game 7 against the Jazz, Luka Doncic's triple-double heard around the world, LeBron James' triple-double in the title clincher ... the 2020 NBA Playoffs was chocked full of historic performances from the game's elite. Which one takes the cake?

Kentucky blue runs deep in NBA Playoffs

Headlined by one of the most intriguing matchups of the 2020 NBA Finals in Anthony Davis versus Bam Adebayo, the University of Kentucky was well-represented in a record-setting 2020 NBA Playoffs for Big Blue Nation.

All-NBA teams announced

Unanimous selections Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are joined by James Harden, Anthony Davis and 21-year-old Luka Doncic on the First Team. The 24-year-old Simmons earns All-NBA honours for the first time in his three-year career.

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Records broken by Doncic in playoffs debut

Luka Doncic provided NBA fans a postseason debut for the ages. The 6'7 guard from Slovenia set and broke multiple NBA records - and we explore them all.

Previewing Monday's games

There are three games to look forward to on Sunday: Game 1 of Raptors-Celtics, followed by Game 6 of Clippers-Mavericks and Game 6 of Nuggets-Jazz.

Porzingis (knee) out for series

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

PG stars in Clippers' big Game 5 win

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

Previewing Wednesday's Game 5 action

Will the Jazz make it to their third Conference Semifinals in the last four years by eliminating the Nuggets in Game 5? What about the decisive Game 5 in the Clippers-Mavericks matchup? We preview both Game 5s on Wednesday's slate.

Luka's legendary performance by the numbers

The word "legendary" shouldn't be thrown around loosely but a closer look at the numbers from Luka Doncic's Game 4 against the LA Clippers show it's the only adjective that fits.

Luka caps off legendary performance with game-winner

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

NBA world reacts to Luka's game-winner

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

What to watch in Monday's Game 4s

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

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

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

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

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

What's at stake in Saturday's Game 3s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Saturday.

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Tuesday, August 18 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

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

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

What's at stake in Thursday's 4 Game 2s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Games 2 scheduled for Thursday.

The highs and lows of Luka's historic playoff debut

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

Doncic drops 42 in playoff debut, Clippers take 1-0 lead

The Slovenian set records in his postseason debut, but Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers clinched Game 1 with a 19-12 run over final six minutes of the game.

Doncic and Porzingis or Kawhi and PG?

Mavericks' young stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are set to make their playoff debuts against the Clippers' dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Our NBA.com Staff debates which duo they'd rather have for the next three seasons.

Clippers vs. Mavericks preview: Will Luka shine in playoff debut?

Led by Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers swept the Mavericks in the regular season. Will LA's success against Dallas carry over into the playoffs or will Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis make magic happen in their postseason debuts?

Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

How play-in tournament will be decided

The Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs each have a chance of making the Western Conference play-in tournament. Here's what will decide which teams face off for an opportunity to play the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

It's the last busy day of action during the seeding game schedule, with seven games on the slate and plenty left to be sorted out in the standings.

Blazers jump to 8th as Lillard drops 61 in win vs. Mavs

Lillard's game-winning performance made him 12th player in NBA history and the first in franchise history with consecutive 50-point games. More importantly, it pushed the Trail Blazers to the 8th seed in the West with a half-game lead over the three other teams in the race.

NBA to honour top players from seeding games

A panel of sportswriters and broadcasters who have been on site covering the season restart will select the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games.

5 must-watch seeding games on NBA League Pass this week

With the final playoff picture beginning to take shape, there's still plenty of room for movement in the standings as the battle for seeding continues in the Orlando bubble. How will the playoff matchups unfold? Who will sneak into the West's eighth seed? Here's five games to watch on NBA League Pass this week with big playoff implications.

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 7-0? What will the race for the eighth seed in the West look like? Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Wednesday's seven-game slate.

How Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture

We're a week away from the opening round of NBA playoffs and there are still a few things to be sorted out in the standings. With that in mind, here's how the results from Tuesday's five-game slate impacted the standings in the Eastern and Western Conference.

What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 6-0 and keep their playoff hopes alive? Can the Nuggets make a run for the West's No. 2 seed? Here's a rundown of the standings and all that's at stake in Tuesday's five-game slate.

Doncic's monster game gives Mavs OT win vs. Bucks

The 21-year-old Slovenian posted a league-leading 17th triple-double with 36 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists en route to leading the Mavericks to an entertaining 136-132 win in overtime.

How Sunday's scores impact playoff picture

10 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Sunday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.

How Friday's results impacted the playoff picture

The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what today's games meant for the standings.

Could the Mavericks play spoiler in playoffs?

Ahead of their meeting with the Clippers, our NBA.com Staff looks at the biggest storylines surrounding the Mavericks heading into the playoffs, from whether or not Luka Doncic is already a top-six player to their chance of upsetting a team in the first round.

What's at stake in Friday's games?

The Western Conference logjam in the middle of the pack and the race to the eighth seed are both going down to the wire, while final playoff seedings in the middle of the East are also still up in the air. There's plenty of playoff implications from Friday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.

How Wednesday's results impacted the playoff race

Results from the six games on Wednesday had the race for the eighth seed in the West get even tighter and had a huge impact on the seedings for multiple teams. Find out below how Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture.

Doncic records historic triple-double

The Dallas Mavericks star poured in 34 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists in 43 minutes, powering the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings.

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

From potential playoff previews, to the teams finding their groove, to the teams fighting for their playoff lives, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

The playoff-like intensity is impossible to ignore as the NBA restart continued with Monday's six-game slate. Boston dealt Portland a setback in a thriller while San Antonio's playoff streak is still in play. What does it all mean for the playoff picture? We've got you covered below.

What's at stake on Monday?

Through three game-days of the NBA season restart in Orlando, all teams have played at least one seeding game. Day four will see 12 teams compete in six highly impactful games. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during Monday's six-game slate.

Harden's 49 helps Rockets pip Mavs, 153-149 in OT

The Houston Rockets' All-Star duo of James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined for 80 points, leading the team to a 14-point comeback win.

DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

Who moved up in the standings? Who's in danger of falling? The first full day of action at the NBA's restart has had a wide-ranging effect on the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Expert picks for Bucks vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Mavs

The NBA is back with two huge games and plenty that we have our eyes on in Bucks vs. Celtics and Rockets vs. Mavericks.

What's at stake for the stars?

What would a 10th trip to the Finals mean for LeBron James? Can Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid reach their vast potential? What would a 2020 encore by Kawhi Leonard mean for his legacy? With the season less than a month away, here's a closer look into what the game's brightest stars are playing for on the court ahead of the restart.

Ranking the best players in season restart

Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Which one of Pascal Siakam and Jayson Tatum made the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.

Scrimmage Roundup: Harden & Morant shine on final day

Headlined by big performances from James Harden, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant, we've got you covered with all the news from the final day of scrimmages in Orlando.

Who's No. 1 ahead of the restart?

After four months without action, we're just days away from NBA games that will have an impact on the standings. Based on what we know from the first part of the season and what we've seen through early scrimmages, we're gaining an idea of just what to expect from the remainder of the season and who should come out on top.

5 takeaways from Day 5 of scrimmages in Orlando

10 teams took the floor on Day 5 of the scrimmages games in Orlando. Take a look at the biggest storylines from each game as the All-Star trio of Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, and James Harden provided plenty of highlights.

Previewing Monday's scrimmage games

10 teams take the floor on Monday, here's a quick preview of the biggest storylines for each team.

Scrimmage Roundup: Giannis shows no rust; Curry starts on fire

For the second consecutive day, eight teams took the floor in Orlando for their first scrimmage games. Here are a few observations from the four games, headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant showing and Seth Curry's red-hot shooting performance.

Previewing Friday's scrimmages

After an entertaining Day 1, eight teams take the floor on Day 2 for their first scrimmage games. Here's a quick primer with the top storyline for each squad.

NBA players, teams continue to promote social justice

Massive donations by Patty Mills and Jrue Holiday. Messages on the backs of jerseys. Even an entire 'Black Lives Matter' themed bus. As the season's restart draws nearer, players and teams continue to fight for justice and shine the spotlight on important social issues.

The next Nash and Dirk or the next Heatles?

The next Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki or the next Heatles? NBA.com's Scott Rafferty and Juan Estévez discuss which route the Mavericks should go down to build a contender around their one-two punch of Doncic and Porzingis.

Doncic's clutch numbers are worrying

32.3 percent from the field. 17.1 percent from the 3-point line. 65.2 percent from the free throw line. What in the world is going on with Luka Doncic in the clutch this season?

Vince, LeBron and the NBA game changers

The 10-year anniversary of 'The Decision' and the retirement of a YouTube pioneer makes for an opportune time to revisit the NBA's biggest game changers. LeBron James, Vince Carter, Stephen Curry and Wilt Chamberlain are among the select few who transcended the game and forever changed the course of history.

NBA players opting out of Orlando restart

June 24 in the United States is the final date for players from the participating 22 teams to decide if they wish to play in the season restart or not. Here is a running list of players who will reportedly sit out.

Power Rankings: All 22 starting backcourts

Can Ben Simmons and Josh Richardson elevate the 76ers with championship-level guard play? Do the Lakers have the worst backcourt with the loss of Avery Bradley? And how much does experience matter down in the Disney World bubble?

NBA's detailed plans for restart

The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.

How Doncic defied the odds as a finisher

One of Doncic's supposed weaknesses entering the NBA? His athleticism. It was expected to be the reason he couldn't develop into a big-time finisher at the rim and yet that's exactly what he's become. Here's how the 21-year-old superstar has proven the skeptics wrong.

Year of the Most Improved Player

There are typically two or three players in consideration from Most Improved Player, but there's more than usual this season. From shockingly quick developments over the year to breakout players to first time All-Stars, take a look at some names to consider for the award.