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Players trending upwards before season suspension

Prior to the NBA season being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jayson Tatum, Russell Westbrook, Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal were among the players who were trending upwards. How were they doing it and what did it mean for their respective teams? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA players opting out of Orlando restart

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

NBA.com Staff

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Power Rankings: All 22 starting backcourts

Do the Lakers have the worst backcourt with the loss of Avery Bradley? Where does the championship duo of Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet sit? And how much does experience matter down in the Disney World bubble?

Micah Adams

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Cuban: Allow NBA players to kneel

NBA players should be allowed to kneel during the national anthem, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said.

Dejan Kalinic

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NBA's detailed plans for restart

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

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Year of the Most Improved Player

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

Kyle Irving

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How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

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The Mavericks' statement on the George Floyd protests left everyone confused

"History goes through phases."

Jordan Heck

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OTD: Nowitzki explodes for 50 vs. Suns in 2006

The 7-foot German bounced back from a torrid Game 4 showing by going off for a playoff career-high 50 in Game 5 victory over his former teammate Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns.

Yash Matange

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Mark Cuban touts HGH as injury rehab aid after release of study results

The Mavericks owner wants leagues to finance more research after research he funded produced encouraging results.

Tom Gatto

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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Is Shawn Marion a Hall of Famer?

136 players have made more All-Star teams, he never finished in the top 10 in scoring and he never made an All-Defence team. Yet if you truly dive into The Matrix, you might discover that there's far more to Shawn Marion than what first meets the eye.

Micah Adams

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An impossible question: Luka or Zion?

One of them slings icy daggers and runs subzero under pressure. One of them hammers home ferocious finishes and erupts in a blaze without a moment's notice. Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson couldn't be more different on the floor yet each already has the remarkable ability to impose their will in any game. Even more impressive? The degree to which they've already captured the imaginations of NBA fans everywhere.

Scott Rafferty

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Cuban wants 'White House protocol' for testing Mavs

An amount of testing similar to that which is used at the White House would be needed before Mark Cuban reopens the Dallas Mavericks' facility.

Liam Blackburn

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Teammate trivia: Vince Carter

In a career spanning an NBA-record 22 seasons, Vince Carter has played alongside 261 teammates. Can you name the top 20? Here's a hint: none of the players pictured here are among the top 20.

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Pick a PF for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the power forward position.

Scott Rafferty

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The best one-on-one scorers right now

Who is the most efficient? Who is the most dominant? Who is the scariest? Let's take a closer look at the league's best one-on-one scorers from the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

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NBA stars react to WNBA draft

With the eyes of the basketball world locked on the 2020 WNBA draft, NBA stars took to social media to support the newest women joining the professional ranks.

NBA.com Staff

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Ranking the best duos in five years

While there are already a number of marquee duos in the NBA today, there are equally as many duos destined for greatness in the near future. Which young tandem will be the best five years from now?

Kyle Irving

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OTD in 2019: Dirk & D-Wade's final home games

We recap all the tears, jubilation, and records from a memorable gameday of the 2018-19 regular season - April 9th.

Yash Matange

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What's the deal with Doncic's 3-point shooting?

Doncic doesn't have the reputation of being a bad 3-point shooter, but he's been one of the worst — if not the worst — high volume 3-point shooters in the league this season. Is that a cause for concern for Doncic and the Mavericks or the rest of the league?

Scott Rafferty

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The most slept on duos in NBA history

The NBA.com Staff look at the best duos in the NBA we seem to forget about.

NBA.com Staff

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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban changes stance about NBA season resuming in May

Mark Cuban said a date for a resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season has not even been discussed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Peter Thompson

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MVP Ladder update

With the season postponed, let's check in on where Pascal Siakam stands in the Most Valuable Player race.

Kane Pitman

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Top 10 international players this season

Members of six different countries on our NBA.com Global staff voted on the NBA's top 10 players from the rest of the world. Europe, Africa and Australia were all continents with a presence in the top 10.

Agustín Aboy

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Mavericks beat Suns despite NBA's coronavirus hiatus — well, not exactly

With the NBA postponed, Phoenix still gave fans their basketball fix, albeit virtually, on Friday.

Sacha Pisani

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Mavericks owner Cuban addresses season suspension

The Mavericks were in action against the Nuggets when the news hit that the 2019-20 NBA season would be suspended due to COVID-19. After the game, Dallas owner Mark Cuban shared his thoughts on the matter.

Kyle Irving

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Mark Cuban stunned by NBA season postponement, will support Mavericks employees who can't work

The Mavs owner said stunning isn't the right word to describe the coronavirus' impact on the NBA. "Just crazy."

Tadd Haislop

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Follow live: Wednesday's action

A six game slate is headlined by two potential first round playoff matchups in the Western Conference, while Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic and Porzingis continue to grow

The Dallas Mavericks have the best offence in NBA history. That's right ... Best. Ever. Perhaps scariest of all? The evolving chemistry between Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. After a relatively uneven start the duo is thriving, which signals bad news for the rest of the league as Dallas eyes a return to the playoffs.

Kane Pitman

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How Tuesday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Tuesday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Tuesday's 9-game slate

The Blazers keep their playoff hopes alive, Bradley Beal drops another 40-point game and the Clippers make it rain from three against the Warriors. We've got you covered with all the action from Tuesday's busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Sunday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

NBA.com Staff

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Taking stock of the MVP race

Quite a lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race. The top two is the same, but there's a newcomer in the top-five and Russell Westbrook's emergence has impacted James Harden's MVP chances in a big way.

Scott Rafferty

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Friday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Kristaps Porzingis keeps showing why he's the perfect partner for Luka Doncic

The dynamic duo shined in Dallas' 127-123 overtime win over New Orleans.

Jacob Hancock

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Wednesday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic triple-double helps Mavs edge Zion, Pelicans in OT

Four Mavericks combined for 101 points as they edged the Pelicans in an entertaining overtime contest behind a huge performance from their 1-2 punch in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

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Luka vs. Zion, two different forms of dominance

The fourth and final showdown of the season between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans has a special treat in Zion Williamson's presence. It will be the first duel between Zion and Luka Doncic, the initial chapter of a rivalry that holds promise for the future as two generational players that each shine in their own way.

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Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Kyle Irving

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Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's scores: McCollum drops 41 PTS vs. Magic

CJ McCollum filled it up for the Blazers, while the Pacers and Heat extended their win streaks. Catch up on all the results below!

NBA.com Staff

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How far did the Raptors fall?

The Rockets are rewarded for their six-game win streak while the Raptors take a slide following a winless week. A team drops out of the top-10 while a new team re-enters the league's elite group.

Kyle Irving

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Sunday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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Friday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Friday night's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

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The most accomplished 21-year-old in basketball history?

Whether it's how many points he's scored or how many triple-doubles he's racked up, there aren't many players in NBA history who have done as much as the Slovenian guard before their 21st birthday. Throw in the smashing success overseas and he might just be the most accomplished 21-year-old in the history of the sport.

Scott Rafferty

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Doncic ties Kidd in Mavs record books

There's a huge gap between Doncic and Kidd at the top. Michael Finley has the third-most triple-doubles in Mavericks history with six, followed by Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Aguirre, Dennis Smith and Antoine Walker.

Scott Rafferty

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Monday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

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Mark Cuban blasts NBA officials after odd call in Mavericks game

The Dallas owner named names after a crucial sequence went against his team.

Tom Gatto

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Saturday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

NBA.com Staff

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League Pass: Can Trae go for 50 again?

Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be associated with one another throughout their entire careers after being swapped on draft night in 2018. The two young stars have managed to live up to the hype thus far, but unfortunately, we won't get to see them go head-to-head during their breakout season. Doncic is listed as OUT for this contest, but can Young still wow the crowd and go for 50 again?

Kyle Irving

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Friday's games: Zion, Pelicans cruise by Trail Blazers

Zion Williamson scores 20 or more for the seventh straight time as the New Orleans Pelicans sweep the season series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 128-115 road win.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic, Porzingis dominant in Mavs win

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis wasted no time finding top form after the All-Star break, combining for 57 points in the Mavericks win on the road in Orlando.

Kane Pitman

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Five players to watch in final stretch

Our NBA.com staff breaks down the one player they're most looking forward to watching down the home stretch of the NBA regular season. Each of these players has the capability to take their team to another level, whether it's a better playoff seed or reaching the NBA Playoffs altogether.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic shines in first game back

Luka Doncic missed the Mavericks' last seven games with an ankle injury but you wouldn't have been able to tell in his first game back. The MVP candidate picked up right where he left off to lead Dallas to victory, but how did the Mavericks do during his time away and who stepped up?

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Wednesday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

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Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star ready to return against Kings

Luka Doncic has missed the past seven games for Dallas.

Sacha Pisani

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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Monday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Monday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Friday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

NBA.com Staff

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2020 Trade Deadline Tracker

We've got you covered with every transaction from the deadline as the league makes them official.

NBA.com Staff

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Recapping a busy January

From midseason surprises to Rising Star selections, take a look back at a busy month that saw 17 Canadians take the floor.

Gilbert McGregor

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Do Raptors make sense for Capela?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets are "actively discussing" trade scenarios involving Capela ahead of the trade deadline. Which teams make sense for the 25-year-old?

Scott Rafferty

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Recap of Monday's 10-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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Did the Raptors crack the top-five?

Our regular format of power rankings returns this week after honouring the great Kobe Bryant last week. The Raptors have been rewarded for their win streak and the Jazz have been penalized for a winless week. Where did your favourite team end up?

Kyle Irving

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How long is Luka Doncic out? Mavericks star to miss time with ankle injury

The Mavericks will have to cope without Luka Doncic until at least Feb. 10, according to their coach.

Ben Spratt

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Luka Doncic suffers fresh ankle sprain, to miss Mavericks' next game

Another ankle issue has forced Luka Doncic out of the Mavericks' game against the Rockets.

Matt Dorman

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Recap: Tuesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Tuesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on of tonight's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

NBA.com Staff

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Mitchell and Gobert come up clutch, Jazz win fourth straight

The Utah Jazz trailed for the majority of the night but when it mattered most, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert delivered clutch plays to steal an unlikely win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

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Report: Mavericks trade for Cauley-Stein

Cauley-Stein is averaging 7.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game so far this season. He has the potential to complement Luka Doncic well on offence as a screener and roller.

Scott Rafferty

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Lillard drops 47 but Doncic, Mavs win in Portland

Both teams combined for an NBA record 43 three-pointers as the Mavericks began their 3-game road trip with a 133-125 win.

Yash Matange

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Thursday's scores: Beal's leads Wizards past Cavs

Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic and LeBron James powered their teams to victory on Thursday's three-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's game.

NBA.com Staff

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Is the Mavs' offence the best ever?

The Mavericks are far more than Luka Doncic. Here's an inside look at how Dallas has built what's currently the most efficient offence in NBA history.

Matthew Blum

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NBA All-Star voting 2020: How it works, fan vote end date, latest results & leaders

Ahead of All-Star weekend (Feb. 14-16 in Chicago), the league has released the final fan voting results.

Jordan Greer

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Leonard and Doncic battle as Clippers edge Mavs

Both Leonard and Doncic finished with 36 points, but the Clippers prevailed in the end, continuing their recent good run of form.

Yash Matange

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Powell suffers Achilles injury vs. Clippers

Dwight Powell exited Tuesday's game in the first quarter with the injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Benyam Kidane

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Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kyle Irving

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How many spots did the Raptors rise?

The Clippers, Heat, Nuggets and Raptors were rewarded for strong weeks while the Celtics, Rockets and Thunder have taken a slide with their struggles. Where did your favourite team land?

Kyle Irving

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Luka outduels Lillard; Mavs win 4th straight

This is Doncic's 18th game this season of scoring 30 or more and the Mavericks have a record of 12-6 (66.7%) in those games.

Yash Matange

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One preposterous pass illustrates Luka Doncic's basketball brilliance

At 20 years old, Mavericks star Luka Doncic is already reading the game like a veteran.

Jordan Greer

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LeBron, Jordan and every leader in All-Star fan voting

Will LeBron James or Luka Doncic finish first in the fan voting for the 2020 All-Star Game? How would James leading for a seventh time compare to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and some of the other all-time legends?

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic's absurd vision in one possession

Doncic dished out a career-best 17 assists against the Kings on Wednesday. One of those assists serves as a perfect example of his other-worldly vision.

Scott Rafferty

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The biggest Canadian storylines in 2020

As we flip the calendar to a new year, the Canadian impact on the NBA is greater than ever. From the faces of Canadian basketball to the abundance CanCon in the 2020 NBA playoffs and the road to the Tokyo Olympics, we're breaking down some of the biggest storylines to follow over the next 12 months.

Gilbert McGregor

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Doncic drops historic triple-double in win vs. Kings

Doncic dished out a career-high 17 assists and became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 15+ rebounds & 15+ assists.

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Wednesday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

NBA.com Staff

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Don't take LeBron vs. Luka for granted

LeBron vs Luka. All four head-to-head matchups offered insight into a "idol turned rival" dynamic that's essentially unprecedented. Considering context and taking stock of their respective places in today's game, each of this year's four chapters illuminates a single truth about the newest on-court rivalry: don't take it granted.

Kyle Irving

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Mavs edge cold-shooting 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their worst shooting performance of the season, dropping their fifth road game in a row.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

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Luka Doncic vs. Lamar Jackson: Who will own the next decade in sports?

The Mavs forward and Ravens quarterback are already dominating the NBA and NFL, respectively, but which star will shine brighter in the 2020s?

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LBJ outduels Luka; Lakers dominate Mavs

With this decisive win, the Lakers win their season series with Mavericks 3-1 and improve to a conference-best 31-7.

Yash Matange

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Friday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

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Everything LeBron has said about Luka

Even before their first meeting in the NBA, LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Luka Doncic.

NBA.com Staff

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

Pascal Siakam remains in the top-three in Eastern Conference frontcourt voting despite having missed 11 straight games due to injury. However, he and Kyle Lowry are no longer the only Raptors on the fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

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The 20 questions that will define the 2020s

What are the 20 biggest questions that will define the 2020s? The dawning of a new decade presents the opportunity to reflect on how much changed over the last 10 years and ponder what happens over the next 10 years. From LeBron to Luka to analytics, here's a look into some of the biggest questions that will define the next decade.

Micah Adams

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Jokic sinks game-winner in Dallas

Jokic scores 26 of his game-high 33 points in the second half to ensure the Nuggets end their five-game road trip with a winning record.

Yash Matange

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Wednesday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

The Spurs picked up a big win on the road, while the Jazz extend their win streak to seven games. Catch up on the best from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Trade destinations for Drummond

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have talked to several teams about trading Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline. Which teams make the most sense for the two-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

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Luka carries Mavs past Bulls with huge triple-double

En route to his 11th triple-double of the season, the 20-year-old Slovenian put on a show in Dallas, as he ensured the Mavericks came out on top against Bulls.

Yash Matange

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Takeaways from the first fan vote returns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

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Monday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Monday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic dominates 4th quarter in win

Luka Doncic scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 123-111 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

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Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

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Vintage fourth from Paul leads Thunder over Doncic and the Mavericks

A monster final five minutes from Chris Paul has steered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a come from behind victory down the stretch, as they withstand a 30-point night from Luka Doncic.

Kane Pitman

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Tuesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

James Harden drops 35 points in win over Denver, while Chris Paul was clutch down the stretch against Dallas to secure come from behind win.

NBA.com Staff

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Which teams should trade for Dedmon?

Dedmon has confirmed that he would like to be traded from the Kings. Which teams make the most sense for the 30-year-old centre?

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron outduels Luka, Lakers beat Mavs

For the first time in three clashes between the Lakers and the Mavericks this season, the home team came out victorious. These teams face-off for the fourth and final time of their season series in another fortnight at the American Airlines Center.

Yash Matange

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Sunday's scores: Lonzo fills it up vs. Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Sunday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron James makes NBA history

Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to set new standards in the NBA.

Matt Dorman

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Mavs snap Dubs' streak behind Luka triple-double

Doncic finished with 31 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Mavericks piled on 141 points at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

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Saturday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Saturday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron James ready for clash with Mavs

After 21 points against Portland and some ice for his troublesome groin, LeBron James says he will be ready to do it all against Dallas.

Dom Farrell

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Doncic: Curry 'a better player'

Despite a 30-point triple-double against the Warriors, Mavericks star Luka Doncic does not feel he can be compared to Stephen Curry yet.

Liam Blackburn

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Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

NBA.com Staff

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Carlisle shuts down silly debate about Porzingis post-ups

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle addressed the chatter surrounding Kristaps Porzingis after Dallas' win over the Spurs, telling reporters a post-up is "a low-value situation."

Jordan Greer

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Thursday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Thursday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic shines in return game vs. Spurs

Luka Doncic returned to action for the first time since suffering an ankle injury two weeks back. After missing four games, the MVP candidate picked up right where he left off with a near-triple-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a win over the Spurs.

Kyle Irving

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Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star set to return against Spurs

Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to take the floor on Thursday night against the Spurs after missing Dallas' previous four games.

Jordan Greer

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Report: Luka Doncic expected to return tonight

The 20-year-old sophomore sensation has missed each of the last four games with a sprained ankle

Micah Adams

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Where do Raptors rank heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

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10 thoughts from a historic Raptors comeback

The Toronto Raptors were on the verge of being blown out on Sunday before they exploded with a huge fourth quarter to secure their 21st win of the season.

Carlan Gay

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Nurse 'never seen' anything like Lowry's fourth quarter

The Mavericks had a 99.9 percent chance of winning the game entering the fourth quarter. Kyle Lowry then took matters into his own hands by sparking the largest comeback in franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors react to historic win

The Raptors outscored the Mavericks 47-21 in the fourth quarter to complete a 30-point comeback, the largest in franchise history. Lowry stole the show, but he credited the likes of Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson after the game for kickstarting the run.

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday's scores: Nuggets beat Lakers for 6th straight W

Jayson Tatum dropped a career-high, the Nuggets beat the LeBron-less Lakers and the Raptors and Thunder both picked up big comeback victories! Catch up on all the action from tonight's games, right here,

NBA.com Staff

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'It was a helluva win': Toronto Raptors complete largest comeback in franchise history

Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Raptors to victory on a historic night in Toronto.

Tommy McArdle

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Do Raptors have an answer for Porzingis?

Kristaps Porzingis has stepped up in a big way in Luka Doncic's absence with four straight 20-10 games. Without Pascal Siakam and Marc Gasol, do the Raptors have an answer for the sharpshooting big man?

Scott Rafferty

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Joel Embiid: 76ers playing scared amid skid

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid discussed the team's slump following its loss Friday to the Mavericks.

Sacha Pisani

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Friday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Friday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

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Porzingis continues strong form as Mavericks down Sixers

Two of the league's most talented big men went head-to-head in Philadelphia as Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavericks took a huge win over the Sixers.

Kane Pitman

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Checking in on the wild MVP race

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden and Luka Doncic are each having historic seasons, but which one would be the league's MVP if the season were to end today?

Scott Rafferty

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Celtics stars combine for 82 to beat Mavs

Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum put on a scoring clinic in Dallas, combining for 82 points to take down Kristaps Porzingis and the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks.

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Wednesday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic-less Mavs snap Bucks' 18-game winning streak despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48

No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

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Luka-less Mavs snap Bucks 18-game win streak

No Luka Doncic, no problem. In the Mavericks first full game without their MVP candidate, Kristaps Porzingis and their supporting cast stepped up to snap the Bucks 18-game win streak.

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

Damian Lillard capped off a big night for the Blazers' Big 3 with the game-winning and-1, while Mavericks snapped the Bucks' 18-game win streak. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Where are the Raptors ranked this week?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

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Doncic (ankle) to miss 'a couple of weeks'

ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that the Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar will likely miss the team's upcoming stretch that includes games against the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers and Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

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Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star (ankle sprain) expected to miss Bucks clash

Luka Doncic suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday that will likely prevent him from facing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Nicholas McGee

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Heat escape Dallas with close OT win

The Heat stole this game in overtime by going on a 8-0 run over the final three minutes of the game.

Yash Matange

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Doncic leaves game with right ankle sprain

The reigning Rookie of the Year left for the locker room without putting any pressure on his right ankle. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Yash Matange

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Saturday's action

With a number of close finishes and big stat lines, take a look at all the action from this NBA Saturday slate!

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star moment: Luka Doncic makes history in Mexico City

The 20-year-old Slovenian became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double in a game played outside of the United States and Canada.

Yash Matange

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Thursday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

NBA.com Staff

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How far did the Raptors fall?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

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Luka passes MJ in record books

Behind a career-high 30 points from Serbian Nemanja Bjelica, the Kings withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Mavericks to snap their four-game road losing streak.

Yash Matange

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Sunday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic joins Jordan with another record

It seems that every time Luka Doncic steps on the floor he's joining elite company in the history books in some fashion. In the Mavericks win over the Pelicans, he achieved something that only Michael Jordan has done since the NBA/ABA merger.

Kyle Irving

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Nash thinks Doncic might be best 20-year-old ever

20-year-old sensation Luka Doncic has entered MVP conversations with a strong start to the 2019-20 season. Hall of Famer Steve Nash says he may be the best 20-year-old the NBA has ever seen.

Kyle Irving

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Wiggins becomes T'Wolves all-time 3-point leader

In the first quarter of the Timberwolves contest against the Mavericks, Andrew Wiggins buried the 466th 3-pointer of his career to move him to No. 1 on the franchise's all-time made 3-pointers list.

Kyle Irving

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Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

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Luka shines as Mavs hand Pelicans 6th straight loss

The 20-year-old Slovenian scored 33 and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds in just 28 minutes, adding yet another performance to his ever-building MVP case.

Yash Matange

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Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

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Power Rankings: How close are the Raptors to 1st?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

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Doncic's big second half leads Mavs past Lakers

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

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Recap of Sunday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

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The best 20-year-old ever?

One month into the 2019-20 season, Luka Doncic is doing things we've never seen from a player his age. He’s pouring in more points than any 20-year-old ever has, he’s dropping more dimes than any 20-year-old ever has and he’s already among the NBA’s elite with the game on the line. While all signs point to him staking his claim the best 20-year-old in the today’s game, is it time to stark asking if he’s the best 20-year-old… of all-time?

Gilbert McGregor

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Doncic drops 42, dominates Suns in win for Mavericks

Luka Doncic was dominant in every facet of the game against Phoenix, pouring in an equal career-high 42 points and falling just one rebound shy of another triple-double.

Kane Pitman

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A full recap from Friday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

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Did Siakam crack the top 30 list?

We're barely a month into the season and yet much has changed as it relates to the game's biggest stars. Hot starts, false starts and everything in between has shaken up our top 30. Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who fell out of the top 30? Who made the cut this time that fell short in our preseason rankings?

Carlan Gay

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Doncic can get even better. Here's how.

There's one thing that Luka Doncic already does better than almost everyone. The catch? He rarely does it. This is the secret to the second-year star taking the next step on his pathway to superstardom.

Scott Rafferty

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Clippers show off 'scary' defense against Luka Doncic, Mavericks

Mavericks star Luka Doncic struggled against the Clippers on Tuesday, leading Paul George to praise his team's defensive effort.

Joe Wright

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Clippers smother Mavs to win sixth-straight

The Los Angeles Clippers held the Dallas Mavericks under 100 points for the first time this season, putting in a strong defensive effort to secure a 114-99 win on the road.

Benyam Kidane

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets picked up big wins in today's two-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from today's action.

NBA.com Staff

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Will Doncic have MVP moment vs. Kawhi, PG?

Luka Doncic has been incredible to start the 2019-20 NBA season, so much so that he finds himself in the early discussion for MVP. Can he continue that success against two of the NBA's best defenders in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George?

Kyle Irving

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Luka joins elite company

Dallas' 20-year-old superstar finished with 41 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a convincing road win over the Houston Rockets. With his performance, Doncic placed his name alongside Michael Jordan, Russell Westbrook and James Harden in the record books.

Gilbert McGregor

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Are we destined for an all L.A. Conference Finals?

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

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Sunday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

The Nets and Kings pick up road wins while the Nuggets win their fifth straight game to improve to 11-5 for the season.

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Friday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

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Luka's historic run continues

Scoring 30 points and dishing out 14 assists, the reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show in another dominant win for the Mavericks.

Yash Matange

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Luka records historic triple-double

35 points. 11 assists. 10 rebounds. 25 minutes. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar continues to do things this league has never seen before, placing his name among elite company in the process.

Gilbert McGregor

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Recap of Wednesday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Luka Doncic dismantles Warriors in only three quarters with another dazzling triple-double

The Mavericks guard is playing himself into the MVP conversation early in this campaign.

Dan Bernstein

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Doncic joins LeBron in history with career-night

Luka Doncic did something only two 20-year-olds have done in NBA history, joining LeBron James in this history books with a 40-point triple-double to hand the Spurs their sixth-consecutive loss.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors fall short against Doncic, Mavs

The Raptors offense struggled in the second half as budding star Pascal Siakam could not get things going. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis each notched 20-point, 15-rebound double-doubles to lead the Mavericks past Toronto.

Kyle Irving

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Raptors late rally falls short in Dallas

In a game of ups and downs, the Raptors close out their five-game road trip with record of 3-2 after falling short to Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks. If you missed the action, check below for live score updates, highlights and stats from throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

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Saturday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Saturday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

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Will Raptors close road trip with a win?

The Toronto Raptors have one game remaining on their Western Conference road trip. The last team standing in their way? The Dallas Mavericks, who are led by two of the best young players in the league in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

Scott Rafferty

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Mavs' Powell recognizes growing Canadian influence in NBA

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the New York Knicks 106-103 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

Jace Mallory

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Morris thinks MSG crowd 'rattled' Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis made his return to New York on Thursday night and Marcus Morris thinks the crowd got to him.

Carlan Gay

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Kristaps Porzingis object of boos, obscene chants in return to MSG

Kristaps Porzingis made his return to Madison Square Garden on Thursday — and he did not receive a warm welcome.

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Full recap of Thursday's NBA slate

There were six games on tap for Thursday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

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Morris' clutch 3 spoils Porzingis' return to MSG

Kristaps Porzingis' return to Madison Square Garden ended in a loss, as the New York Knicks beat the Dallas Mavericks for the second time this season.

Kane Pitman

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Porzingis expects to hear boos in return to Garden

Porzingis will play at Madison Square Garden on Thursday for the first time since leaving New York.

Dan Bernstein

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Celtics thriving behind Kemba Walker

Walker's game has helped lift Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Dan Bernstein

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Celtics win 8th straight vs. Mavericks

Kemba Walker stepped up late in the fourth quarter to overcome a big performance from Luka Doncic as the Celtics win their eighth-straight game and hand the Mavericks their first road loss of the season.

Kyle Irving

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Monday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Monday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Did Raptors crack top 5 in Power Rankings?

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

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Sunday's scores: Doncic stuffs the stat sheet vs. Grizzlies

Five games of NBA action Saturday, headlined by big performances from James Harden and Luka Doncic, while the Celtics make it seven wins in a row. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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