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Running diary of Lakers' thrilling Game 2 win

Anthony Davis was the hero in Game 2, knocking down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the Nuggets' comeback to seal a 105-103 win. If you missed any of the action from Game 2, we've got you covered right here.

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Barton's return could be the x-factor the Nuggets need

Denver Nuggets starter Will Barton remains sidelined with a knee injury, however, as he gets closer to returning to the court, he looms as a potential x-factor against the Lakers.

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Celtics left 'frustrated' after Game 2 loss

The Boston Celtics committed 20 turnovers in Game 2, which proved costly as they let a 17-point lead slip against the Miami Heat.

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Running diary of Heat's thrilling Game 2 win

After trailing by as many as 17 points, the Miami Heat seized control of the game in the second half with a huge defensive effort to win Game 2, 106-101 over the Boston Celtics.

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Murray: 'We believe in each other'

The Denver Nuggets continue to defy the odds after completing their second 3-1 comeback of the post-season.

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Nuggets advance to WCF with huge win over Clippers

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic combined to propel the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals with a 104-89 win over the Clippers in Game 7!!

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Ibaka: 'The Raptors team is a family'

Serge Ibaka posted a touching tribute to his teammates on Twitter, following their Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.

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Lakers hold off Rockets comeback to take 3-1 series lead

The Los Angeles lakers are now one win away from the Western Conference Finals after hanging on to secure a 110-100 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4.

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What's next for CP3?

After leading the Oklahoma City Thunder into the playoffs, Chris Paul showed he still capable of delivering on the big stage. But with the Thunder trending young, will a championship-contending team swoop in and try to and acquire the 10-time All-Star to put them over the top?

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Leonard powers Clippers to 3-1 series lead

The LA Clippers are one win away from their first-ever Western Conference Finals after a 96-85 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.

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Giannis shuts down trade talk: 'That's not happening'

Following the Milwaukee Bucks' second-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokoumpo re-affirmed his commitment to the franchise.

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LeBron, Rondo power Lakers to Game 3 win

The Los Angeles Lakers flexed their defensive muscles in Game 3, securing a 112-102 win to take a 2-1 series lead.

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Kawhi's fingertip block sends Twitter into a frenzy

Jamal Murray attempted a poster jam late in the fourth quarter, but Kawhi Leonard had other ideas, sending his dunk attempt away using just his middle finger.

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LeBron, AD combine to overpower Rockets in Game 2

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 62 points and 21 rebounds as the Lakers held off the Rockets' late rally to secure a 117-109 win in Game 2.

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Butler on Game 4: 'We relaxed a little bit''

The Miami Heat let a golden opportunity slip in Game 4, with the Bucks grinding out a 118-115 overtime win, without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second half.

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Jokic on Nuggets defence: 'We need to make them work for every basket'

The Clippers shot 57.1% from the field and 41.7% from the 3-point line as they overwhelmed the Nuggets with their offensive firepower in Game 1.

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Ingram: 'This year I had the most fun playing basketball'

At just 22 years old, Brandon Ingram blossomed into an All-Star this season as the Pelicans' offensive leader....but the fun's just getting started in New Orleans.

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Harden on defence: 'I’ve been locked in all year'

James Harden had a rough night shooting the ball in Houston's 104-102 Game 7 win, but it mattered for little as he came up with the biggest play of the game....on the defensive end.

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Butler's clutch FTs help Heat take 2-0 lead

The Miami Heat held off the Milwaukee Bucks' late rally, as Jimmy Butler's two free throws with time expired securing a 116-114 win in Game 2.

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Series Preview: Can Denver slow Kawhi down?

Riding high off the emotion of a thrilling Game 7 win, it's a short turnaround for the Nuggets as they take on the LA Clippers in the second round. Can the Clippers find some cohesion behind the superstar play of Kawhi Leonard? Will Jamal Murray continue his supernova shooting?

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Mitchell after Game 7 loss: 'This is just the beginning'

Despite their heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Nuggets, Donovan Mitchell says the Jazz's playoff run has only added more fuel to his fire.

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Clutch CP3 helps OKC force Game 7

Chris Paul scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, including the clutch free throws to seal the 104-100 win over the Houston Rockets.

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Butler scores 40 PTS as Heat take Game 1

Jimmy Butler exploded for a playoff career-high 40 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-104 win in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Can Adams impose his will on the small-ball Rockets?

Through five games of the series, the Rockets have limited Adam's impact in the paint with their small-ball lineup, but as Game 6 approaches, will we see the Thunder respond with a small lineup of their own? Or will Adams find a way to dominate inside?

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Murray delivers powerful post-game interview

Overcome with emotion following his 50-point performance, Jamal Murray delivered a powerful post-game interview speaking on the inspiration to continue the fight for racial justice.

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Where do the 76ers go from here?

Following their first-round exit from the playoffs and their firing of head coach Brett Brown, the Philadelphia 76ers have more questions than answers as they look to bounce back in 2020-21.

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Murray's takeover helps Nuggets keep season alive

Jamal Murray scored 33 of his game-high 42 points in the second half as the Nuggets rallied to complete a 117-107 comeback win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5.

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LeBron dominates as Lakers take 3-1 series lead

In just 28 minutes on court, James recorded 30 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 135-115 Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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OKC completes rally to even series at 2-2

The Thunder rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to edge the Rockets 117-114, tying up the series at 2-2.

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Mitchell drops 51 points in Game 4 win over Nuggets

The Utah Jazz are one win away from the second round after Donovan Mitchell's historic 51-point performance powered them to a 129-127 win in Game 4.

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Dominant Davis leads Lakers past Blazers

Anthony Davis was unstoppable in Game 2, pouring in 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a comfortable 111-88 win.

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Timberwolves win Draft Lottery, earn No. 1 pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won the Draft Lottery, earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

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Rockets clamp down on defence in Game 2 win

The Houston Rockets held the Thunder to just 39 second-half points to seal a 111-98 win in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

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

We've got another four-game slate of playoff games tipping off Thursday! Can the Lakers and Bucks bounce back from their opening game defeats? Meanwhile, the Pacers and Thunder look to level their first round series'. We've got you covered with a look ahead at Thursday's games.

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Doncic's historic night helps Mavs level series

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

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Tatum puts on a show in commanding win

The Boston Celtics' trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kemba Walker combined for 75 points in their 128-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a -2-0 series lead.

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Kawhi Leonard's iconic buzzer-beater is being brought to life with the release of his first signature sneaker, the New Balance KAWHI "4 Bounces"

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Harden leads Rockets to comfortable Game 1 win

The Houston Rockets led at every quarter in Game 1 to cruise to a convincing 123-108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder despite being without starting point guard Russell Westbrook.

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LeBron reveals Space Jam 2 jerseys

The Tune Squad is getting a fresh look for the upcoming Space Jam sequel, with LeBron James giving fans a sneak peek at the new jerseys for the film

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Lakers vs. Blazers preview: Can Lillard and co. cause an upset?

LeBron James' first playoff campaign with the Lakers begins with a battle against the most in-form player in the league, Damian Lillard. Can the Blazers star cause an upset or will the Lakers prove why they are the no.1 seed? This is not your typical 1 vs. 8 matchup!

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Revenge is on CP3's mind vs. Rockets

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, Chris Paul will be out for revenge against his former team.

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Tatum, Brown power Celtics past 76ers

Jayson Tatum poured in a playoff career-high 32 points and 13 rebounds to hold off the 76ers as the Celtics take a 1-0 lead in their first round series.

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History awaits Kawhi's 2020 playoff push

Kawhi Leonard's main goal in Orlando is winning an NBA championship for the Clippers and there's plenty of history and records within reach that would put the 29-year-old among the game's legends.

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A brief history of the Butler-Warren rivalry

Jimmy Butler says the beef with Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren is over ahead of their first round meeting in the playoffs.

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Celtics vs. 76ers preview: Can Philly advance without Simmons?

The 76ers will be without Ben Simmons for the playoffs. Can Joel Embiid step up on a nightly basis as the offensive focal point? Or will the Celtics' perimeter players prove too much for Philly?

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Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

The race for the playoffs came right down to the wire, with the Blazers' win over the Nets and the Grizzlies' win over the Bucks sending them into the play-in tournament for the final spot in the post-season!

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LeBron: 'We can't win a championship if Kuz doesn't play well'

LeBron James explained to reporters post-game just how important Kyle Kuzma is to their championship aspirations after the pair combined with Anthony Davis to score 81 points in a balanced effort against the Denver Nuggets.

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Dame drops 51 PTS in win over 76ers

The Portland Trail Blazers pull to within half a game of the eighth-seed Memphis Grizzlies after a 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — led by a 51-point performance from Damian Lillard!

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Embiid exits game vs. Blazers with ankle injury

Joel Embiid exited the game midway through the first quarter, appearing to tweak his ankle as he fought for a rebound.

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What's at stake in Thursday'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 Thursday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.

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What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

With the race for playoff seedings heating up in Orlando, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

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Lillard, Anthony power Blazers past Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers' push towards the playoffs got a big boost today after sneaking home with a 110-102 win over the Houston Rockets, to move to a 2-1 record in Orlando.

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NBA world reacts on Twitter to Booker's game-winner

Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal, Trae Young, and others took to Twitter post-game after Devin Booker's wild game-winner moved the Phoenix Suns to 3-0 in Orlando.

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Doncic records historic triple-double

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

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How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

The race for playoff seeding is heating up after Monday's six-game slate. The Lakers secured the No.1 seed in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans Nuggets picked up their first wins in the seeding games. Here's how the playoff picture looks after today's games.

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What's at stake on Monday?

After four days of seeding games, the action continues with a six-game slate. We've already seen plenty of movement in the standings, with the race for the West's final playoff spot heating up. Check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.

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Why was Zion on the bench late vs. Jazz?

In their first seeding game against the Jazz, Zion Williamson played just 15 minutes and was on the bench for the final seven minutes of the game.

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Takeaways: Jazz edge Pels in thriller

Rudy Gobert buried two clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the 106-104 win as the Jazz rallied from a double-digit deficit to get their season restart off to to a strong start.

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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.

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Scrimmage Roundup: Smith & Redick catch fire

Headlined by big performances from J.R. Smith, Mike Conley Jr., and JJ Redick, we've got you covered with all the news from today's scrimmage games:

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Irving commits $1.5m for WNBA players who sit out

Kyrie Irving's 'KAI Empowerment Initiative' will help cover the salaries of WNBA players who choose to sit out the season due to health and social justice concerns.

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What we learned from second Raptors scrimmage

The Raptors put their depth on show, Marc Gasol returned to the court, and Fred VanVleet exited the game with an injury. Here's what we learned from Toronto's second scrimmage in the Orlando bubble.

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LeBron on MVP race: 'I've shown what I'm capable of'

The NBA informed teams that seeding games would not count towards any of the 2019-20 end-of-season awards, however LeBron James says he has done enough this season.

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'Headband Joe' ready to fire in Orlando

Rocking his now-famous headband, Joe Ingles told reporters today that the Jazz have implemented some 'new stuff' to help fill the void left by second-leading scorer Bojan Bogdanovic, who underwent season-ending surgery.

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How Simmons can thrive as a power forward

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown says he's been playing Simmons 'exclusively' as a power forward in practice, with the early returns giving the team plenty of confidence ahead of the season resumption in Orlando.

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Embiid ready to lead 76ers in Orlando

Joel Embiid says he is ready to be more 'assertive' on the offensive end when the season restarts in Orlando as the 76ers look to emerge as genuine title contenders in the Eastern Conference.

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Report: Crawford signs with Nets

Crawford has been out of the NBA for over a year, last playing with the Phoenix Suns in 2018-19, where he averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 assists in 18.9 minutes per game off the bench.

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Lillard named as NBA 2K21 cover athlete

Damian Lillard becomes the first Portland Trail Blazers player to grace the cover of NBA 2K.

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What's next for Trae Young?

After making his first All-Star game and putting up elite numbers this season, Trae Young must now take the next step and turn those performances into wins for the Atlanta Hawks.

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Durant: 'My season is over'

Durant, who has been sidelined for 12 months with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, won't be returning to the court this season.

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LBJ takes over vs. Pistons in '07 playoffs

At just 22-years-old, LeBron James dominated the Detroit Pistons in Game 5, scoring 29 of the team's final 30 points to secure a 109-107 win.

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Rondo & LBJ's OT duel in 2012 playoffs

The Miami Heat overcame a career-high 44-point performance from Rajon Rondo to take a 2-0 series lead against the Celtics.

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Lakers edge Suns at the buzzer in '10 playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-2 series lead, thanks to Ron Artest's putback at the buzzer in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns.

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You can't tell the story of the 1990s without...

Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls. The Dream Team. The 1996 NBA Draft. The 1990s was one of the defining decades in NBA history.

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Bird's clutch steal in '87 ECF vs. Pistons

The Celtics emerged 108-107 to take a 3-2 series lead, thanks to Bird's heroics, setting the stage for a fourth-straight trip to the NBA Finals.

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All-Decade Team for 2000s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 2000s proved tough. Steve Nash or Jason Kidd? LeBron James or Kevin Garnett? Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with our second All-Decade Team.

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Pierce, Celtics complete historic comeback vs. Nets in '02

After trailing by 26 points in the third quarter, the Celtics dominated the final frame (41-16), with Pierce outscoring the Nets by himself (19-16).

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NBA exploring July season return at Disney World

The NBA is currently exploring resuming the 2019-20 season at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando.

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Nash & Diaw lead Suns past Mavs in '06 playoffs

In Game 1 of the 2006 Western Conference Finals, Steve Nash and Boris Diaw combined for 61 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a thrilling 121-118 win.

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Dirk (40 PTS) powers Mavs to comeback win

After trailing by 15 points with five minutes remaining in regulation, the Mavs rallied to secure a 112-105 overtime win over the Thunder to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

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Re-live Mario Elie's 'Kiss of Death' in 1995

In the 1995 Western Conference Semifinals, Mario Elie came up clutch in Game 7 to seal a 115-114 win over the Phoenix Suns.

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KD & Russ power comeback in 2012 playoffs

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 21 of the Thunder's 32 fourth quarter points as they pulled off an epic comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-100 in Game 4 of the 2012 Western Conference Semi-finals.

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🎥: Jordan's Game 6 heroics in 1998 Finals

Following the conclusion of The Last Dance, what better time to re-visit Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals — Michael Jordan's last game with the Chicago Bulls and of course, the last shot.

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Magic jumps center, leads Lakers to 1980 NBA title

IN Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson jumped center, played every position and led the Lakers to the NBA championship in one of the greatest Finals performances of all time.

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OKC & Grizzlies' OT battle in 2013 playoffs

In Game 4 of the 2013 Western Conference Semifinals, the Memphis Grizzlies grinded out a 103-97 win in overtime to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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CJ drops 37 PTS in Game 7 on the road

CJ McCollum turned in a playoff performance for the ages, pouring in 37 points on the road to lead the Blazers to their first Western Conference Finals in 19 years.

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Re-live Kawhi's epic Game 7 buzzer-beater

Kawhi Leonard buried the biggest shot in Raptors franchise history in Game 7 against the 76ers — the first Game 7 buzzer-beater in NBA history.

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Splash Bros combine for 62 PTS vs Blazers in '16 playoffs

Steph Curry scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, including the Warriors' final seven points to seal the 125-121 win.

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Fast facts: LaBradford Smith

LaBradford Smith played just three seasons in the NBA, but saved his career highlight for a memorable matchup against Michael Jordan in 1993.

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A.I. drops 54 PTS vs. Raptors in 2001 playoffs

Allen Iverson and Vince Carter put on a show in the 2001 Eastern Conference Semi-finals, but Game 2 belonged to A.I.

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Cavs x Hawks match 3PT record in 2016 playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks weren't shy letting it fly from deep as both teams combined for 37 made threes in Game 3 of their second-round matchup in the 2016 playoffs.

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Durant comes up clutch vs. Grizzlies in 2013

In Game 1 of the 2013 Western Conference Semifinals, Kevin Durant took over down the stretch to help the Thunder pull off an improbable comeback.

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Barkley scores career-high 56 PTS in 1994 playoffs

Barkley's 56 points is tied for the third-highest playoff total in NBA history, behind only Michael Jordan (63) and Elgin Baylor (61).

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Wall comes up clutch to force Game 7

With 3.5 seconds remaining, Wall buried a three-pointer over Avery Bradley to give Washington a 92-91 win to force Game 7 against the Boston Celtics.

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Ginobili comes up clutch in 2OT vs. Warriors (2013)

With 1.2 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, Manu Ginobili buried a wide-open three-pointer to seal the win, 129-127.

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LeBron's buzzer-beater vs. Raptors in 2018

No team in the Eastern Conference felt the brunt of LeBorn James more than the Raptors, and in 2018, he delivered yet another classic post-season moment.

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CP3's Game 7 heroics vs. Spurs in 2015

Chris Paul buried the a game-winning runner with one second remaining to seal a Game 7 win against the San Antonio Spurs to book their spot in the second round of the 2015 playoffs.

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Report: Ball declares for NBA draft

In his lone season playing in the NBL, LaMelo Ball averaged 17 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game for the Illawarra Hawks.

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LaMelo Ball's top 5 plays in the NBL

There was no shortage of highlights during LaMelo Ball's lone season in the NBL, with the teenager putting on a show every night. Re-live his top five plays of the season, right here.

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Rose banks game-winning 3 vs. Cavs in 2015

Derrick Rose gave the Chicago Bulls a 2-1 series lead over the Cavaliers, banking home the three-pointer at the buzzer to seal the W.

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Re-watch Dirk's iconic Game 2 performance in 2011 Finals

Facing the prospect of going down 2-0 in the Finals, Dirk Nowitzki helped the Mavs overcome a 15-point fourth quarter deficit to tie the series at 1-1.

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Report: Ball brothers to sign with Roc Nation Sports

Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports agency currently represents a host of NBA players, including Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Rudy Gay, Danny Green and Markelle Fultz.

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Why MJ was initially no fan of the triangle offence

In 1989, Phil Jackson was appointed as the Chicago Bulls head coach, but at first he and Michael Jordan did not see eye to eye.

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When MJ brought back Rodman from vacation

Dennis Rodman was granted a 48-hour Las Vegas vacation during the 1997/98 season, but things did not go according to plan for the Bulls.

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🎥: PG and LeBron duel in 2013

In the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals, a 22-year-old Paul George went toe-to-toe with LeBron James, announcing himself on the big stage.

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Re-watch Harden's 37-point Rockets debut in 2012

In his first game since being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder, James Harden announced himself in style, with 37 points for the Houston rockets on debut.

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Re-watch Jokic's first half triple-double

In 2018, Nikola Jokic recorded the fastest triple-double in NBA history, achieved the feat in 14 minutes and 33 seconds of action.

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Carter's career-high 51 PTS vs. Suns in 2000

In the Toronto Raptors' first nationally-televised game, Vince Carter seized the moment, putting on an electrifying show against the Phoenix Suns.

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The Last Dance sets ESPN ratings record

Episodes 1 & 2 of the 10-part documentary, averaged 6.1 million viewers in the US.

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Lillard x Westbrook trade 40-point games

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook traded buckets all night, but it was Lillard's clutch play down the stretch that lifted the Blazers to victory.

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NBA players react to 'The Last Dance'

Just like the rest of us, NBA players past and present were perched up in front of their televisions for the premiere of "The Last Dance" documentary.

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The tension that loomed over Bulls in 1997-98

Fresh off winning their fifth title of the decade, the Chicago Bulls were on top of the world, but things weren't all rosy as they headed towards a breakup, which loomed over their 1998 title-winning season - their last in the dynasty.

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Pippen: The most underpaid star in the NBA

During the 1997/98 season, despite being one of the best players in the NBA, Scottie Pippen was just the 122nd highest paid player in the league.

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🎥 Re-watch Giannis' first career triple-double

In what was Kobe Bryant's final game in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show, recording 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, four blocks, and three steals.

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Re-watch Durant's first 50-point game

In 2012, Kevin Durant reached the 50-point mark for the first time in his NBA career, leading the OKC Thunder to a thrilling overtime win over the Denver Nuggets.

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LeBron & Wade duel in 2006

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had the crowd on their feet in 2006 as they traded 40-point games in a one-on-one matchup for the ages.

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Ujiri: 'Still plenty of work' to repair DeRozan relationship

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri spoke with TNT's Ernie Johnson today about the difficult decisions he had to make, that led to the franchise's first NBA title in 2019.

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Nunn believes he should be ROY

Nunn started all 62 games for the Heat this season, averaging 15.6 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game.

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Ranking the best shots from the HORSE Challenge

From behind-the-backboard tricks, to some long-range bombs, we break down the top shots from the first round of the NBA HORSE Challenge.

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'The Last Dance' doc release set for April 19

With sports fans stuck at home and no games to watch, ESPN is set to bring forward the release of the highly-anticipated Chicago Bulls 'The Last Dance’ documentary to April 19.

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Melo's clutch 43-point night vs. Bulls in 2012

In 2012, Carmelo Anthony delivered in the clutch for the Knicks with a pair of monster three-pointers at the end of regulation and overtime.

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Booker: 'I've been playing video games for a very long time'

Devin Booker rolled through the NBA 2K Players Tournament undefeated, winning five of his six games by double digits.

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Re-watch Duncan & KG's first meeting

On February 24, 1998, future Hall of Famers Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett met for the first time in the NBA in a matchup that would define a generation.

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Grading key players from Game 4

We take a look at how impactful some of the key players were after Game 4 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

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Report: Bulls hire Nuggets GM Karnisovas

After one playoff appearance in the past four seasons, the Bulls have shaken up their front office, hiring Arturas Karnisovas as Vice President of Basketball Operations

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LeBron: No 'closure' if season is cancelled

With the NBA season suspended due to the global coronavirus pandemic, LeBron James says there will be an air of unfinished business if the 2019-20 season does not resume.

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WATCH: Spurs clinch first title in 1999

In just his second season, Tim Duncan powered the Spurs past the Knicks in the Finals, averaging 27.4 points, 14 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game.

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Building the perfect H-O-R-S-E field

With the NBA set to host a players H-O-R-S-E tournament, let's have some fun and see which players we'd like to see battle for the crown.

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Re-watch Celtics-Pistons playoff classic

Kevin Garnett poured in 33 points in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals to put the Celtics up 3-2, one win away from the 2008 NABA Finals.

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Silver: No decision on season till May

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke with TNT's Ernie Johnson about the league's plans amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a decision likely still weeks away.

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Ibaka hosting IG talent show; donating $20K to COVID-19 relief

Serge Ibaka is using his spare time to find the next wave of talented artists, while aiding coronavirus relief efforts in the process.

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Rewatch Kobe's OT heroics vs. Pacers

After Shaquille O'Neal fouled out in overtime, a 21-year-old Kobe Bryant delivered in the clutch, taking over the extra period to help the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Vanessa: Kobe's HOF election 'peak of his NBA career'

Following news of Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame induction, his wife Vanessa spoke with ESPN about just how much the honour means for the late Laker legend.

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Report: NBA discussing H-O-R-S-E tournament

With NBA games suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, a televised H-O-R-S-E tournament is reportedly in the works.

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Re-watch T-Mac's career-high 62 PT game

Aged 24, Tracy McGrady delivered the best scoring performance of his career, pouring in 62 points in a back-and-forth battle with Gilbert Arenas (40 points) and the Washington Wizards.

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LaMelo Ball expects more to follow his path to the NBA via the NBL

LaMelo Ball sat down with NBA.com at Foot Locker QV in Melbourne for an exclusive Q&A about his Draft preparations and his journey in the NBL.

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Ujirii on COVID-19: 'We have to win this one'

“This is a really unprecedented time, challenging times, extraordinary times, I don’t even know how to describe it.” - Masai Ujiri.

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#NBATogetherLive: A.I. drops career-high 60 points

On his way to winning his fourth scoring title, Allen Iverson dropped a career-high 60 points against the Orlando Magic in 2005.

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Shump: LeBron's 'biggest superpower' is sharing his IQ

LeBron James might be one of the most physically dominant players in NBA history, but it's his knowledge of the game that takes him to the next level, according to former teammate Iman Shumpert.

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Celtics' Smart cleared of COVID-19

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart announced on twitter that he has been cleared of coronavirus after testing positive 10 days ago.

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#NBATogetherLive: Jordan's 55 PTS vs. Knicks

In just his fifth game back from retirement, Michael Jordan lit up the Knicks for 55 points in a vintage performance at Madison Square Garden.

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Ballmer, Clippers purchase The Forum

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is looking to move the team to new arena in 2024 when their current lease at the STAPLES Center expires.

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Kyrie donates $323K, meals for COVID-19 relief

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is giving back, helping feed New York residents in need, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Olympics likely postponed due to COVID-19

International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says the 2020 Summer Olympic Games are set to be postponed until 2021 amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

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LeBron reveals Game 6 motivation vs. Celtics in 2012

Facing elimination on the road against the Celtics, LeBron James says he feared losing that game could bring a premature end to the Miami Heat Big 3 and cause the "quickest breakup in basketball history."

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Simmons lists top 5 defenders

During a Call of Duty live stream on Twitch, the Aussie broke down the best players on the defensive end in the NBA, shouting out a few honourable mentions along the way.

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Harris stepping up at the right time

With Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid sidelined with injury, Tobias Harris has taken the lead role for the Philadelphia 76ers as they continue their push towards the playoffs. In their absence, Harris has taken his game to a new level, but will this be the Harris they get in the postseason?

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Celtics edge Pacers, clinch playoff berth

The Boston Celtics clinched their spot in the playoffs for the sixth-straight season, with a 114-111 win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Nuggets hand Bucks third-straight loss

Missing four starters in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe and Brook Lopez, the Bucks slump to their first three-game regular-season losing streak under Mike Budenholzer.

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Takeaways: Raptors hold off Kings on the road

The Raptors move to 3-1 on their five-game road trip, with a 118-113 win over the Sacramento Kings.

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Giannis to undergo precautionary MRI on left knee

Antetokounmpo collided with Avery Bradley on a drive to the basket, with his leg appearing to bend awkwardly as he came down.

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Harris powers 76ers past Kings on the road

Prior to today's win, the 76ers had lost nine-straight games on the road!

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Report: Lakers sign Dion Waiters

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly added more firepower to their bench, signing free agent guard Dion Waiters for the remainder of the season.

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Giannis, Bucks rally to beat Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks move to a league-best 53-9 on the season after a 119-100 home win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Curry to return Thursday vs. Raptors

Two-time MVP Steph Curry has been cleared to return to action after missing 58 games with a hand injury.

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Heat defence overpowers Bucks

The Heat held Giannis Antetokounmpo to a season-low 13 points as the Bucks scored under 100 points for the second game in row.

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Clippers edge 76ers despite Milton's career night

The Los Angeles Clippers used a big third quarter run to swing the game in their favour, hanging on for a hard-fought 136-130 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Giannis logs first 40-20 game of his career

The reigning MVP was on a mission in Charlotte, dropping 41 points, 20 rebounds and six assists in the Bucks' 93-85 win over the Hornets.

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Seven players who have taken the leap

The list includes Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum, Pascal Siakam and Luka Doncic, with an honourable mention to the likes of Trae Young and Malcolm Brogdon.

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SGA, Thunder pull off comeback for fifth-straight win

The fifth-seed Thunder have now won five games in a row and sit just 1.5 games back of the Houston Rockets after a thrilling 112-108 win over the Sacramento Kings.

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Harris leads short-handed 76ers past Knicks

Missing Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers improve to a league-best 28-2 at home this season with a 115-106 win over the New York Knicks

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Tatum continues scoring run in Celtics win

Jayson Tatum recorded his third-straight 30+ point game to lead the Celtics to a 114-103 win over the Jazz as they finish their road trip with a 3-1 record.

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Report: Jazz bench Ingles for O'Neale

The Utah Jazz continue to re-shuffle their lineup as they look to put an end to their three-game losing streak.

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LeBron drops 40 PTS, outduels Zion

LeBron James (40 points) outdueled rookie Zion Williamson (29 points) as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their sixth win in a row, with a 119-108 victory at STAPLES Center.

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Embiid hits career-high in win over Hawks

With Ben Simmons sidelined with a back injury, Joel Embiid carried the 76ers to a 129-112 win over the Hawks to improve to 27-2 at home this season.

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Lakers hold off Celtics in a thriller

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 114-112 win over the Boston Celtics at home, with the game producing a playoff-like intensity that came right down to the wire.

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Simmons (back) to undergo further testing; out vs. Hawks

Through 54 games this season, Simmons is averaging 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and a league-leading 2.1 steals per game.

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Giannis, Bucks make statement vs. 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks used a monster third quarter to blow the game open as they cruised to a 119-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Simmons re-aggravates back injury, set for MRI

Simmons exited the game in the first quarter and did not return.

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All-Star Game provides perfect tribute to Kobe

The 69th NBA All-Star Game provided the perfect backdrop to honour the late Kobe Bryant. Here's an inside look at how speeches, songs and the game itself served as touching tributes for the basketball legend.

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Cavs part ways with coach John Beilein

IN 54 games this season, the Cavs have gone 14-40, the worst record in the Eastern Conference and second-worst in the NBA.

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LeBron: 'You could definitely feel' Kobe's presence at ASG

Form the pre-game tributes, to the competitive battle on the court, the 2020 NBA All-Star Game was one for the ages.

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Kawhi wins All-Star Game MVP

Kawhi Leonard earned the inaugural Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP trophy after pouring in a game-high 30 points on 8-of-14 shooting from beyond the arc.

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Kawhi wins All-Star Game MVP

Kawhi Leonard earned the inaugural Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP trophy after pouring in a game-high 30 points on 8-of-14 shooting from beyond the arc.

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Best sneakers from the 2020 All-Star Game

Check out the best kicks on court at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game!

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Jones Jr. edges Gordon in thrilling Dunk Contest

Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon put on a show in the Slam Dunk Contest, but it was the Miami Heat high-flyer who walked away with the trophy after a show-stopping performance in Chicago.

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Buddy Hield wins thrilling Three-point Contest

Buddy Hield hits four out of his five shots on the money balls on his final rack to secure the trophy in dramatic fashion.

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Bam Adebayo wins Skills Challenge

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo defeated Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis in the Skills Challenge, becoming the first Heat player to win the event since Dwyane Wade in 2007.

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Lillard to miss ASG due to groin injury

Damian Lillard went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of the Blazers' 111-104 loss to the Grizzlies and did not return.

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Jazz extend win streak to four games

Despite playing their third game in four nights, the Jazz found an extra gear in the second-half to cruise to a 116-101 win at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

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Simmons triple-double leads 76ers past Clippers

The Philadelphia 76ers improve to 25-2 at home this season, thanks to a hard-fought 110-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Jazz hold off Mavs for 3rd-straight win

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Utah Jazz extended their win streak to three games, edging the Dallas Mavericks 123-119.

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Bogdanovic stuns Rockets with buzzer-beating triple

With 1.6 seconds remaining, Bojan Bogdanovic buried a 30-foot triple over two defenders to snatch a 114-113 win over the Houston Rockets.

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Simmons triple-double powers 76ers past Bulls

The 76ers made it back-to-back wins with a 118-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, improving their home record to 24-2 on the season.

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Giannis dominates to hand Philly 4th-straight loss

The Milwaukee Bucks make it 12 wins from their past 13 games, with a comfortable 112-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to another box office performance from Giannis Antetokunmpo.

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Report: 76ers acquire Burks and Robinson III

This season, Burks is averaging 16.1 points per game on 37.5% shooting from the 3-point line, while Robinson III is averaging 12.9 points on 40% from three.

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Jokic's triple-double hands Jazz 5th-straight loss

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 61 of Denver’s 98 points as they handed the Jazz their fifth-straight loss.

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Takeaways: Giannis outduels Zion

Zion Williamson vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered plenty of show-stopping highlights, but the Greek Freak had the last laugh, leading the Bucks to a 120-108 win, their 43rd of the season

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Report: Rockets trade Capela to Hawks, acquire Covington

With the trade deadline on the horizon, the Houston Rockets have reportedly made a major move, sending Capela to the Hawks and acquiring swingman Robert Covington in a four-team deal.

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Clutch PG powers Clippers' comeback win

Paul George buried the game-sealing jumper with 13.7 seconds remaining to help the Clippers secure a 108-105 win over the Spurs at STAPLES Center.

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Butler drops 38 points in win over 76ers

The Miami Heat continue their impressive home form (22-3) with an emphatic 137-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Harden scores 40 points in win over Pels

The Houston Rockets snapped the New Orleans Pelicans' three-game win streak with a 117-109 win at Toyota Center.

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LeBron honours Kobe with touching pre-game speech

LeBron James addressed the STAPLES Center crowd ahead of tip-off, honouring his friend, competitor and Laker legend Kobe Bryant.

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Kyrie credits Mamba mentality for 54-point game

Irving was unstoppable in Brooklyn, turning in an ultra-efficient performance, connecting on 19-of-23 from the field and 7-of-9 from the 3-point line.

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Vanessa Bryant: 'We are completely devastated'

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to thank people for the outpouring of support since the helicopter crash which claimed the lives of her husband Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

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DeRozan drops 38 in win vs. Jazz

DeRozan's 38 points is the most he's scored this season and the most points he's ever scored in a Spurs uniform.

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Melo passes Garnett on all-time scoring list

Early in the second quarter, Carmelo Anthony scored his sixth point of the game to move up to 17th all-time in scoring.

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Embiid scores 24 points in honour of Kobe

After missing the past nine games, Joel Embiid returned to action with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the 76ers' 115-104 win over the Warriors.

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Iverson pens heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant

Iverson and Bryant entered the NBA together in 1996, carving out a long-running rivalry throughout their storied careers.

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Gordon drops career-high 50 points in win over Jazz

With Russell Westbrook and James Harden out, Eric Gordon seized the moment with a career night, leading the Rockets to a 126-117 road win.

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