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Space Jam: A New Legacy - LeBron talks family values and chasing dreams in film

LeBron James and Don Cheadle have spoken to the themes of family and chasing dreams in Space Jam: A New Legacy. The anticipation continues to build for what is sure to be one of the movies of the US summer!

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Kareem speaks on gracing NBA 2K22 cover

After being announced as one of five cover athletes for the latest installment of the "NBA 2K" franchise, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at length about becoming immersed in the gaming world and the advancements of the modern-day NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

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On This Date (Jul. 9): 76ers trade Wilt to the Lakers

After acquiring Chamberlain, the Los Angeles Lakers made it to four NBA Finals in five years. More importantly, the 7'1" center played a huge role and was named Finals MVP in the franchise's first title in Los Angeles in 1972.

Yash Matange

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OTD: Kobe, Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7 of 2010 Finals

With an 83-79 Game 7 win, the Lakers repeated as NBA Champions and Kobe Bryant won his fifth NBA title. The victory was the Lakers' first Game 7 win against the Celtics, having lost the previous four - all in the 1960s.

Yash Matange

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LeBron extends record for most All-NBA selections

Voted to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2020-21 season, LeBron James extends his lead at the top of the charts for the most All-NBA selections ever. He now has 17 selections to his name including an NBA record 13 First Team selections.

Yash Matange

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Report: LeBron to change jersey number

LeBron James is reportedly making the switch from No. 23 to No. 6 for next season. He wore the No. 23 jersey in his 11 seasons with the Cavaliers, as well as his first three seasons with the Lakers. He wore the No. 6 jersey in his four seasons with the Heat.

Scott Rafferty

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OTD: Shaq's dominant Game 2 of the 2001 Finals

In 46 minutes, the 7-foot center recorded 28 points (12-19 FGs), 20 rebounds, nine assists, and eight blocks as he led the Lakers to a 98-89 win.

Yash Matange

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LeBron reflects on 1st-ever 1st round playoff loss

"Records, if that's a record or if it's not, they are always meant to be broken," James said postgame after the Lakers were eliminated with the 113-100 Game 6 loss. Prior to this loss, James held a 14-0 record in the first round of his playoff career.

Yash Matange

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By the numbers: Booker's monster night ends Lakers season

Devin Booker produced an almighty first round performance to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 4-2 win over the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Booker was unstoppable in Game 6, pouring in 47 points to help the Suns clinch the series.

Kane Pitman

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Lakers' guide to 2021 NBA Draft

In losing to the Suns in Game 6, the Lakers became only the seventh reigning champions to be knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers will now shift their attention to the offseason, where they'll have some key decisions to make.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron and the Lakers on brink of elimination

A blunt LeBron James assessed the Los Angeles Lakers situation as an opportunity to defend home court. Trailing 3-2 in the series with the Phoenix Suns, James is in danger of being eliminated in the first round for the first time in his career.

Kane Pitman

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Suns send Lakers message to take 3-2 lead

The Phoenix Suns made a statement on their home floor in Game 5, using a dominant first half to destroy the Los Angeles Lakers and take a 3-2 lead in the series. The defending champions now face a do-or-die scenario in Game 6 at STAPLES Center.

Kane Pitman

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Are the Lakers doomed without AD?

After suffering a strained groin in Game 4, Anthony Davis' status is uncertain for Game 5 and possibly beyond. The Lakers are no stranger to playing without the All-Star forward, who missed 36 games this past season, but can they find a way to overcome his absence? Or will they become the first defending champion since 2015 to make a first-round exit?

Gilbert McGregor

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Soundsystem: Can the Lakers defend without AD?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch in Wednesday's Game 5s

The NBA Playoffs continue with a trio of Game 5s on Wednesday (AEST), including two pivotal meetings in the Western Conference while the Nets look to advance past the first round.

Gilbert McGregor

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Davis exits Game 4 with groin injury

Anthony Davis suffered the injury late in the second quarter and was replaced in the lineup coming out of halftime. He finished with six points, four rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

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Paul leads balanced Suns attack in impressive win

Chris Paul was originally listed as questionable for Game 4, but he had his best game of the series to the tune of 18 points and nine assists. The 11-time All-Star led a balanced Suns attack that helped them tie the series at 2-2.

Scott Rafferty

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What to watch for in Monday's playoff games

The playoffs roll on with four games on Monday, with the Knicks, Celtics and Suns all desperately looking to square the ledger in pivotal Game 4's. With so much on the line, NBA.com gets you set with what to look for on what is sure to be an enthralling day of hoops.

Kane Pitman

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LBJ, AD reflect on playing playoffs at STAPLES

"It's always special to play in front of the Laker faithful," LeBron James said postgame. James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 109-95 Game 3 victory in the franchise's first playoff game at STAPLES Center since 2013.

Yash Matange

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LeBron, AD power Lakers to big 3rd Q in win

Big games from the Lakers All-Stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis powered the team to a 109-95 victory in Game 3 victory, the franchise's first playoff win at Staples Center since 2012.

Yash Matange

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What to watch in Friday's Game 3s

We're six days into the 2021 NBA Playoffs and the action continues with three Game 3s. With each series switching locations, can Miami step up in a must-win situation? Will Los Angeles and Portland take advantage of stealing home court? Keep up with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

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Soundsystem: How much trouble are the Clippers and Heat in? Is AD back?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the 2021 NBA Playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem each week.

NBA.com Staff

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Vogel praises LeBron for clutch shots down the stretch

When it came to closing time, LeBron James delivered for the Los Angeles Lakers. The late game dominance squared the first round series with the Phoenix Suns at 1-1 heading back to STAPLES Center.

Kane Pitman

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LBJ, AD guide Lakers to Game 2 win

The Los Angeles Lakers' championship defence is back on track, with a hard fought win in Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns. It was tight down the stretch until LeBron James and Anthony Davis took over to ensure the Lakers head back home with a 1-1 split.

Kane Pitman

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What to watch for: Wednesday's trio of Game 2s

The 2021 NBA Playoffs continue with a trio of Game 2s. The Celtics and Lakers look to steal one on the road to even things up while the Clippers look to get back on track after losing home court advantage in Game 1.

Gilbert McGregor

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Davis on Lakers' Game 1 loss: 'It's on me'

Following a lacklustre performance in the Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Suns, star forward Anthony Davis took the blame for his team's efforts. Davis only scored 13 points with seven rebounds, being outplayed by Deandre Ayton to fall behind 1-0 in the series.

Kyle Irving

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Booker stars in playoff debut as Suns handle Lakers

Making his highly anticipated playoff debut, Devin Booker starred by scoring a franchise record-setting 34 points in his first postseason game. He and his co-star Deandre Ayton, who was also making his playoff debut, held it down for the ailing Chris Paul to defeat the Lakers.

Kyle Irving

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Preview: Can Suns overcome lack of playoff experience?

The Phoenix Suns were one of the best stories in the NBA this season, finishing with the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. They will face the defending champion Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, perhaps the scariest No. 7 seed in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

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Six most interesting storylines entering the playoffs

The NBA Playoffs are here! Well, almost. There are still two Play-In games remaining that will determine which teams get the No. 8 seed in both conferences, headlined by a rematch between the Warriors and Grizzlies. That should set the tone for a postseason that has no shortage of storylines.

Scott Rafferty

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, May 23 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

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Lakers vs. Warriors Play-In game generated 👀

The highly-anticipated clash generated 5,618,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN since the 2019 Western Conference Finals while also ranking as the second-most watched game of the 2020-21 season across all networks.

Yash Matange

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Lakers survive Curry's 37, seal 7th seed with win

The highly anticipated 7-8 matchup in the West Play-In Tournament between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, led by all-timers in LeBron James and Stephen Curry respectively, lived upto its hype as it took a buzzer-beating deep 3-pointer from the King in the final minute to seal this one 103-100 in favour of the defending champions.

Yash Matange

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One reason to watch each Play-In team

There will be six Play-In games to decide which teams get the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in each conference. If the high stakes of each game wasn't enough, here's one reason to pay attention to each team in this season's Play-In Tournament, from LaMelo Ball's audacious passes to LeBron James' transition game.

Scott Rafferty

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Get your popcorn ready for LeBron vs. Curry

The Lakers and Warriors will square off to secure the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference in a star-studded matchup. We're used to seeing LeBron James and Stephen Curry lock horns in the postseason, and this one-off game is sure to create plenty of fireworks.

Benyam Kidane

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Soundsystem: Previewing the Play-In games

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron says Curry is league's MVP this year

"We're playing, in my opinion, the MVP of our league this year in Steph," James said while previewing the Play-In game.

Yash Matange

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West playoff picture: Lakers fall to Play-In

Despite taking care of their business by winning their last five games, including the the final couple with LeBron James returning to the line-up, the defending champions fall to the Play-In Tournament after the Trail Blazers comfortably beat the Nuggets in Portland.

Yash Matange

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How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

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Vanessa delivers powerful HOF speech in honour of Kobe

"You’re a true champ. You’re not just an MVP, you’re an all-time great. I’m so proud of you." - Vanessa Bryant

Benyam Kidane

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OTD: Magic's historic Game 6 vs. 76ers in 1980 Finals

With one of the greatest Finals performances ever, Johnson led the Lakers to the 1980 NBA title and was named Finals MVP. He remains the youngest and the only rookie ever to be named Finals MVP.

Yash Matange

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How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

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KG, TD share memories of competing against Kobe

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. Prior to the ceremony, Duncan and Garnett share memories of competing against Kobe across multiple postseason runs during their legendary careers.

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Guide to 2020 Hall of Fame class ceremony

While the 2020 Hall of Fame class was revealed on April 4, 2020, the ceremony had to be rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This weekend, the nine individuals who make up the Class of 2020 will finally be inducted into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Here's everything you need to know about the ceremony.

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10 best moments of Kobe's career

With the late, great Kobe Bryant set to be honoured into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, take a look at 10 of the best moments in the Lakers legend's career.

Kyle Irving

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Q&A: Kareem talks new Social Justice Champion award

The NBA legend hopes the award "serves as an inspiration" to players to see what they can accomplish.

Michael C. Wright

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Lakers, Blazers, Mavs in 3-way race to avoid Play-In

The Blazers and Mavericks need to win just one of their remaining two games, while the Lakers must stay perfect and hope results fall their way.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

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THT nails game winner in OT

The Los Angeles Lakers are battling to avoid the Play-In Tournament, picking up a huge win in overtime against the New York Knicks. Talen Horton-Tucker came up clutch for the Lakers, burying a triple with 21 seconds left to give Los Angeles the win.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

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AD explodes for 42 as Lakers top Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers season has been far from perfect thus far, but a monster performance from Anthony Davis helped them top the Phoenix Suns, who are looking as a potential first round matchup in the playoffs.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

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Mavs, Blazers clinch key tie-breaker over Lakers

11 of the 15 teams in the West were taking the floor on Saturday. That meant, irrespective of who won, there was going to be a ton of impact on the logjam in the Conference standings.

Yash Matange

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AD exits early as Lakers blown out by Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers are one step closer to falling into the Play-In Tournament after being blown out by the LA Clippers. Already without LeBron James, Anthony Davis exited the game early with injury.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There are seven NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

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LBJ battles ankle soreness as Lakers spiral

LeBron James was in the locker room much before the final buzzer sounded on the Lakers' 121-114 loss to the Raptors, their sixth defeat in their last seven games. The defending champions have now dropped to sixth in the West and face the possibility of participating in the Play-in tournament.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

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LBJ's return sparks Lakers search for chemistry

"As far as my wind, I felt pretty good. As far as my ankle, it was a little tight at times," LeBron James said on his return as the Lakers lost to the Kings 110-106 - their fifth loss in the last six games. The risk of falling into the Play-In seeds forces the Lakers to balance 'finding chemistry' heading into the playoffs and winning as many of the remaining nine games as possible.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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LeBron officially returning vs. Kings

LeBron James has been sidelined since March 20 with a high ankle sprain. He had appeared in 40 of a possible 41 games prior to the injury, averaging 25.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.3 percent shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

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OTD: Jerry West's 60-ft buzzer-beater in 1970 Finals

"Mr. Clutch", received a pass from Wilt Chamberlain with just three seconds left in Game 3 of the 1970 Finals, forcing overtime with the long-distance prayer.

Yash Matange

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Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

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AD finds rhythm in D.C as Lakers await LBJ return

Anthony Davis looked in great touch late. He scored 14 of his team-high 26 in the fourth quarter was responsible for 19 of the team's 30 fourth-quarter points but it was too little too late in the Capital as Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal ensured the Wizards picked up their 10th win in the last 12 games.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

Yash Matange

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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!

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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.

Scott Rafferty

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Ingles' big 3rd quarter powers Jazz past Lakers

Ingles scored 13 of his 21 points in the third quarter to help the Jazz seize control of the game as they cruised to their fifth win in seven games.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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OTD: Celtics def. Lakers in Gm. 7 of 1962 Finals

The 1962 NBA Finals were the first of six championship series between the Lakers and Celtics in the 1960s.

Yash Matange

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

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AD close to a return for Lakers

Help is on the way for the Los Angeles Lakers, with star big man Anthony Davis taking the next step in his long awaited return to the court.

Kane Pitman

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Brown's historic 40 leads C's past Lakers

The Celtics' fifth-straight victory, which matches their longest of the season, comes off the back of a few convincing wins in Denver and Portland. It ties Boston with the Hawks for the No. 4 seed in the East with a 30-26 record, but Atlanta holds the tiebreaker.

Yash Matange

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Highlights and top performers from Wednesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

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Irving, Schroder ejected in 3rd quarter

Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder both received double technicals early in the third quarter, earning their first career ejections.

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Who is Lakers' go-to option without LeBron and AD?

The Lakers are trying to keep their season afloat while LeBron James and Anthony Davis recover from injury, but who is stepping up in their absence as the team's go-to guy? There are four different players vying for that title but the team as a whole is looking to avoid sliding further down the standings with only 20 games remaining.

Kyle Irving

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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!

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

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Anunoby, Harrell ejected in first quarter

In the first quarter of Tuesday's matchup between the Raptors and Lakers, Dennis Schroder served a hard foul on OG Anunoby which sparked a bit of a scrap. As a result, Anunoby and Montrezl Harrell were ejected from the contest.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

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On this date: Kareem becomes NBA's all-time leading scorer

Five years prior to retiring, Abdul-Jabbar passed WIlt Chamberlain points tally of 31,419 to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer with his trademark sky-hook.

Yash Matange

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New 'Space Jam' recreates iconic LeBron moment

"Space Jam: A New Legacy" features a star-studded cast, headlined by LeBron James and including Don Cheadle, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson. It's set to debut on July 16 in theaters and on HBO Max.

Scott Rafferty

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Saturday's scores

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

Kane Pitman

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What Drummond brings to the Lakers

Andre Drummond made his debut with the Lakers this week, and though he suffered a minor toe injury, the former All-Star has a chance to make a big impact in Los Angeles. While the fit may not be the cleanest, we break down Drummond's potential to help the defending champions on both ends of the court.

Scott Rafferty

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Antetokounmpo brothers make history

"Just being on the same court while our mom is having her phone and videotaping the whole thing. I think it's priceless," Giannis said postgame.

Yash Matange

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Drummond's Laker debut cut short with injury

"My head is high," Drummond said postgame. ""I'm going to take it day by day and come back better than ever." A part of the starting five, in his time on the floor, Drummond finished with four points, two assists, a rebound and a block.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Drummond set for Lakers debut

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers are set to receive a boost with Andre Drummond expected to make his debut with the team against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Monday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers officially sign Drummond

Help is on the way for the injury-plagued defending champions, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Andre Drummond will sign with the Lakers once he clears waivers.

Kyle Irving

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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.

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No trades for Lakers as losing streak continues

Missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move at the trade deadline. Hours later, the Lakers lost their fourth straight game at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kane Pitman

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Deadline impact on title odds for contenders

Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?

Kane Pitman

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Friday's scores

With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Friday night.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers Wednesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers continue slump as deadline approaches

After coming out of the All-Star break on a 4-0 run, the Lakers are now 0-3 since LeBron James suffered an ankle injury, while Anthony Davis remains sidelined with a calf strain.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

Yash Matange

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Soundsystem: Should we expect a busy trade deadline?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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On this date: Kobe's 4th-straight 50-pt game

Bryant's 50 points against the Hornets was his fourth 50-point performance in as many games, a streak only Wilt Chamberlain had previously achieved.

Yash Matange

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NBA legend Elgin Baylor passes at 86

"He is one of the all-time Lakers greats with his No. 22 jersey retired in the rafters and his statue standing guard in front of STAPLES Center," Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said of Elgin Baylor. "He will always be part of the Lakers legacy."

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On this date: Kobe goes for 60…again

It was Bryant's second game with at least 60 points in a one-week span and at the time, the fourth such game of his career, tying him with Michael Jordan for most 60-point games all-time.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

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Paul becomes 6th player to reach 10K assists

With an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul racked up his 10,000th career assist.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron out indefinitely with ankle sprain

LeBron James suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Hawks and has been ruled out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.

Kyle Irving

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LBJ and LaMelo put on a show

Intentional or not, LeBron James sent a message to one of the league's rising stars, as the Los Angeles Lakers handled LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights & top performers from Friday

Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.

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#NBATopShotThis: LBJ's hang time reverse layup

En route to recording his 99th career triple-double in a 137-121 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, James showed off his hangbtime as he put some 'English' on a reverse layup.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

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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.

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This Day in NBA History: ​Kobe drops 65 points vs. Blazers

Bryant's 65-point performance kicked off a ridiculous scoring run, where he scored at least 50 points in four-straight games, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player to have such a streak.

Benyam Kidane

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Cherish each meeting between LeBron and Steph

What once felt like an inevitable ending to the NBA season is now the meeting that fans haven't watched in nearly 800 days. If the last two seasons taught us nothing else, it's to not take these moments for granted.

Gilbert McGregor

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This Day in NBA History: McGee blocks 12 shots

In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.

Kyle Irving

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Gasol (health & safety), Caruso (concussion) out of action

While the Spaniard big man remains out due to 'Health and Safety protocols', having played his last game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 28 (ET), Alex Caruso has been added to the NBA's 'Concussion protocols'.

Yash Matange

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Kuzma takeover helps Lakers top Pacers

Huge fourth quarter contributions from the Los Angeles Lakers role players ensured the team got off to a winning start in the second half of the season.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

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AD to be re-evaluated in two weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers have been scuffling with Anthony Davis sidelined. The All-Star's absence is continues to progress slowly after missing the last ten games.

Kane Pitman

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Potential buyout destinations for Griffin

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.

Kyle Irving

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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

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Suns overcome Booker ejection, def. shorthanded Lakers

By overcoming Devin Booker's ejection in the third quarter, the Suns won against the Lakers in LA for the first time since Nov. 17, 2017 and also climbed to the second seed in the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

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Final scores & top performers from Wednesday's action

There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Soundsystem: 2021 NBA All-Star Draft

Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron's best All-Star moments

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is set to appear as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive season. Relive some of the best moments and highlights from his career.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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Scores & highlights from Monday's action

There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

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Ibrahimovic warns LeBron against politics

The AC Milan star says those that are not in the political world should not be involved in the discussion

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Scores, highlights from Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

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Booker to replace Davis in All-Star Game

Suns guard Devin Booker will make his second-straight All-Star appearance, joining teammate Chris Paul in Atlanta. It marks the first time the Suns have multiple All-Star selections since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2009-10.

Benyam Kidane

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Wiz win 5th straight with 17-pt comeback vs. LAL

The Wizards' backcourt contributed for a majority of the team's points in the comeback, including all of their 12 in overtime. The 127-124 win extends the Wizards win streak to five while handing the Lakers their third straight loss, and the fourth in their last five.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Sunday. But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

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Heat survive Finals rematch, beat Lakers 96-94

This is the Heat's second consecutive win, improving them to 3-3 on their road trip. Meanwhile, this is the Lakers' second consecutive loss and the third in their last four.

Yash Matange

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Harden leads Nets to statement win over Lakers

The Brooklyn Nets extend their win streak to five games, beating the Lakers 109-98, behind James Harden's franchise-record 11th-straight double-double of 23 points and 11 assists.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Friday's action

Just three games around the Association on Friday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron surpasses 35,000 career points

James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the third player to reach the milestone and is the youngest to do so at 36 years old.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Wednesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

NBA.com Staff

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Soundsystem: How good are the Jazz?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news in and around the NBA each week on NBA Soundsystem Live.

NBA.com Staff

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Davis (Achilles) to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks

The Lakers' star underwent an MRI which revealed calf strain and a re-aggravation of tendinosis in his right Achilles.

Benyam Kidane

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Davis (Achilles) to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks

The Lakers' star underwent an MRI which revealed calf strain and a re-aggravation of tendinosis in his right Achilles.

Benyam Kidane

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Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.

Yash Matange

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AD exits game vs. Nuggets after right leg injury

The Lakers announced early in the fourth quarter that Davis had suffered an Achilles strain and would be undergoing an MRI on Monday (ET).

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Scott Rafferty

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What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running diary from Thursday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

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Did the Jazz take the top spot from the Lakers?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star Moment: LeBron overpowers Nuggets

LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron passes Wilt on all-time FGM list

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways from first All-Star fan vote returns

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron's play biggest key to Lakers' 5-2 road trip

Displaying tremendous fight and determination, the Lakers went 5-2 through a gruelling seven-game road trip - one of only five teams to do so in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Here's a look into what clicked on their trip that nearly lasted a fortnight.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LBJ rises on all-time list as Lakers beat Celtics

The Lakers outscored the Celtics 25-17 in the final quarter but needed a couple of misses in the final seconds from Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis respectively to escape Beantown with the victory.

Yash Matange

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Next chapter of Lakers-Celtics rivalry is being written

Back in 2012, when 14-year-old Jayson Tatum tweeted at LeBron James for a follow back, the teenager could have never known what this matchup would become. Dunking on his idol in the Eastern Conference Finals six years later set the stage for future showdowns, but when LeBron elected to sign with the Lakers following that season, it started the next chapter in the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continued on Friday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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🎥 Talking NBA with NRL star Clint Gutherson

NRL star Clint Gutherson joined 'Courtside Huddle' this week to talk about James Harden's Brooklyn Nets, the impressive LaMelo Ball and the inspired play of Patty Mills. Check it out to see what's in store for NBA League Pass and much more!

Kane Pitman

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Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Harris game-winner helps 76ers snap Lakers streak

With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.

Yash Matange

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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.

Yash Matange

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Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued on Tuesday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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4 stats to know from LeBron's 46-pt showcase

Taking over in the fourth quarter, James outscored the Cavaliers by himself to lead the Lakers to a 115-108 win and help them maintain their unbeaten road record.

Yash Matange

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Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

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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.

Yash Matange

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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!

NBA.com Staff

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Updated NBA award predictions

Now that we're exactly one month into the season, it's time to check in on our NBA.com Staff's end-of-season award predictions. Which ones are they sticking by and which ones are they changing?

NBA.com Staff

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LBJ closes out Bucks

A hot shooting night from LeBron James was too much for the Bucks to handle as Los Angeles got back to their winning ways in Milwaukee.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's recap

Three games filled the schedule for Friday with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.

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Curry, Warriors use big 2nd half runs to upset Lakers

This game, the capper of a nine-game MLK Day slate, was a tale of two halves. After the Lakers domination in the first half, Golden State rally back in the second to snap Los Angeles' 5-game win streak.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron and the Lakers in cruise control

Trailing early against the New Orleans Pelicans there was no panic for the Los Angeles Lakers, as LeBron James stars in a dominant second half.

Kane Pitman

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Wednesday's action

With six games of NBA action on Wednesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.

NBA.com Staff

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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!

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Monday's action

Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!

NBA.com Staff

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Davis returns, re-ignites Lakers defence vs. Rockets

After a couple of consecutive games of allowing 115 points or more, Lakers get back on track with Davis return in Houston. They cruised to victory by holding the Rockets 29.1 percent from the 3-point line and scoring plenty off their turnovers.

Yash Matange

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Saturday's highlights

10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

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Ball brothers add to growing list of siblings in NBA

From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpo's and Holiday's, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

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On 4-0 road trip, LBJ stars in the clutch for Lakers

Over the last four games, James ranks second in the league in fourth-quarter points and leads the league in fourth-quarter plus-minus as he contributes for nearly 60% of the team's fourth quarter production.

Yash Matange

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Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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AD and LeBron dominate Spurs

It took a big fourth quarter, but the Los Angeles Lakers have come from behind to beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Davis had 34 points while LeBron registered a triple-double.

Kane Pitman

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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.

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