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Ball out for 'rest of season' with injury

In 41 games of the 2020-21 season, 21 of which he started, the 19-year-old averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 45.1% shooting from the field, and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

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On this date: MJ's return in 1995

A day after announcing "I'm back" via an infamous fax, Jordan returned to the NBA floor on March 19, 1995 against the Indiana Pacers.

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Today in NBA History: Dirk passes Wilt & more

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

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🎥 Sanjana honours Anitha for Women's History Month

Anitha and Sanjana were coach-and-player on India's U17 Women's squad that clinched Division B of the FIBA Asia Championship in 2017.

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Doncic puts on a show in big-time win

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

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Putting Dame's clutch 50-piece into perspective

Lillard iced a 17-point comeback with the game-winning free-throws, capping off a 25-7 run by the Portland Trail Blazers against the visiting Pelicans, to win 125-124.

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Today in NBA History: Giannis erupts for 52-16-7

Eventual MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for his career-high 52 points while also recording 16 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes of playing time. It was the first 50-point game of his career and the first Bucks player to do so since Brandon Jennings in 2009.

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#NBATopShotThis: LBJ's hang time reverse layup

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

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Curry becomes Warriors' all-time assists leader

Curry is also within touching distance of becoming the all-time franchise leader in another couple more statistical categories.

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Edwards puts steady growth on full display

While he's certainly made his presence felt with multiple 'Dunk of the Year' highlights throughout the season, his game is slowly but surely developing, and the numbers back that up.

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Butler still among the NBA's best

Injuries and forced absences have meant the Miami Heat - the reigning Eastern Conference Champions - have had a sub-par first-half of the 2020-21 season, but Jimmy Butler, in the games he's played, has shown that he's still among the league's best.

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Surging Mavs lay rest to Denver demons in win

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

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

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

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Grizz battle but Jokic, Nuggets win in Memphis

The deep Memphis squad gave the Nuggets a tough fight but in the closing seconds, Serbian Nikola Jokic added to his MVP case with some late-game heroics in the 103-102 win.

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On This Date: Irving (2015) & Bird (1985) record career-highs

Two historic all-time scorers recorded their career-highs on March 12th. We take a lookback at those performances.

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Kyrie career-best shooting season continues

Irving maintained his remarkable career-highs in shooting efficiencies as he went off for a 40-piece against his former team, including scoring eight of the Nets' final 11 points - as part of their 13-3 game-sealing run.

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On This Date: NBA suspends 2019-20 season

Following a positive COVID-19 test on the Utah Jazz, the NBA suspended the rest of its season and went into an indefinite hiatus on March 11, 2020. It lasted nearly five months and ended when the NBA restarted the season in a bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Doncic climbs all-time ladder as Mavs edge Spurs

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

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#NBATopShotThis: Ja's fancy fakes leads to slick dime

One of Morant's 10 assists was arguably the 'Play of the Game' as the reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show in the Grizzlies' 127-112 victory over the Wizards in Memphis.

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Dame calls Game as Team LeBron defeats Team Durant

Lillard's dagger from half-court helped Team LeBron win the game having already won every single quarter. Thus, earning a total of $1.25 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Meanwhile, reigning two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was named All-Star Game MVP for his record-breaking 35-point performance.

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Trail Blazers' Simons wins Slam Dunk Contest

For the first time in the All-Star Slam Dunk contest history, a player from the Portland Trail Blazers was crowned the champion.

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Running Diary from the 2021 NBA All-Star Game

For a fourth straight year, Captain LeBron James and his team were victorious - winning the 2021 NBA All-Star Game by reaching the target score of 170 while holding Team Durant to 150 points. Courtesy of the win, Team LeBron earned a total of $1.25 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

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All-Star Throwback: Jr. Bachchan at MSG in 2015

As a goodwill ambassador to the NBA, Abhishek Bachchan participated in the 2015 All-Star Celebrity Game at the Madison Square Garden as a member of Team East.

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By The Numbers: T.J. McConnell's historic triple-double

McConnell set and broke multiple NBA records in his game-winning performance which included a triple-double with 10 steals on perfect shooting. His play, especially in the second half, helped the Pacers rally back from a 19-point second-half deficit to snap a four-game losing streak.

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It's 'Dame Time,' again

Lillard scored the team's final eight points, outscoring the Warriors 8-3 over the final 2:14 minutes of the game to lead the Trail Blazers to a 108-106 victory.

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Suns overcome Booker ejection to defeat Lakers

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

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Fertitta: 'James Harden will always be a Rocket'

“James Harden will always be a Rocket,” Fertitta told the Houston Chronicle. When his jersey does go up at the Toyota Center, 'The Beard' will be the seventh player to have their jersey retired.

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Reliving the greatest All-Star Games since 2000

Ahead of the 2021 All-Star Game – the 70th game in league history – there are far too many classics to include on one list. With that in mind, we take a look at the best All-Star games since the turn of the century.

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Melo and Melo duel as Blazers snap losing streak

The Portland Trail Blazers knocked down a franchise-record 24 3-pointers en route to a comfortable 123-111 win, led by season-high tallies across the board from 17-year veteran Anthony.

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Pels survive late-game rally, upset Jazz 129-124

The Jazz flipped the switch late, going on a 16-3 late-game run but the Pelicans held on to pull-off the upset. Zion Williamson contributed across the board with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on 10-of-17 shooting from the field.

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Hornets' 'Miracle after Midnight' Pt. 2 in Sacramento

Multiple young guys came up clutch late in the fourth quarter, as the Hornets came back from eight down in the final 53 seconds to provide a sequel to the franchise's 'Miracle After Midnight' game in 2016.

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Clutch Tatum spoils Beal's big game

The league's leading-scorer put on a clinic yet again but Jayson Tatum's late-game heroics, where he scored the team's final eight points including the game-winner, helped the Celtics record back-to-back wins for the first time since Jan. 25.

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Princepal scores 1st G League points

In the team's 10th regular-season game, the 20-year-old Indian scored five points in three minutes of action - becoming the third Indian after Satnam Singh Bhamara and Amjyot Singh Gill to score in the G League.

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Doncic outduels Harden as Mavs blowout Nets

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

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Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

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

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B'day boy Murray comes up clutch vs. Trail Blazers

Nikola Jokic put up 41 points, 35 of which came in the third quarter, while Murray took over in the final period to ensure the Nuggets extend their home win streak to four and rebound from a rough 1-3 road trip.

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

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

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All-Star Moment: Booker outduels Lillard in Suns win

Booker continues his red-hot form, scoring 34 through three quarters in the Suns' 32-point blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers - the team's 12th win in their last 14.

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FIBA Asia Cup: NBA Academy alumni gain experience

Both Amaan Sandhu and Prashant Singh Rawat saw big minutes, nearly double of what they logged in the must-win game against Iraq. In their first taste of real international basketball action with meaningful minutes, Rawat was on the court for a team-high 28 minutes while Sandhu pulled down a team-high tally of 10 rebounds.

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LBJ on track to emulate MJ's last MVP season

Michael Jordan's 1997-98 season was one of his greatest ever, where he took home his final league MVP. In his 18th season, LeBron James looks on track to emulate that incredible campaign. Can he do it?

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Nets edge Clippers, extend win streak to 6

Paul George came alive in the fourth quarter, bringing his team back from 15 down to within four, but was forced to sit out late as the Nets, powered by their backcourt of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, continued their winning ways.

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FIBA Asia Cup: Vishesh's heroics helps India advance

With the 81-78 win, India becomes the first of the six third-placed squads to advance to the qualifying tournament, where they would battle for the final four spots at the FIBA Asia Cup 2021.

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Heat survive Finals rematch with Lakers

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

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Jazz down Clippers for 9th straight win

By defeating the shorthanded LA Clippers, who suited up without starters in Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Nicolas Batum, the Jazz improved the league-best record to 24-5, 20 of which the team have won by double digits.

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All-Star Moment: Young takes over late in Boston

'Ice' Trae snapped the Hawks' four-game losing streak by scoring 16 of the team's final 25, helping them defeat the Celtics 122-114 in Boston.

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Report: KD set to miss game vs. Lakers

The Lakers game will be Durant's third straight game missed due to a right hamstring strain. The former league MVP has already missed 11 of the team's 30 games so far, including a couple of games due to the league's 'health and safety' protocols.

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Princepal makes G League Ignite debut

The 20-year-old from Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur in Punjab, made his Ignite debut in the team's fifth game of the season, becoming the third Indian-born player after Satnam Singh and Amjyot Singh to play in the NBA G League.

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Harden leads shorthanded Nets to huge comeback win over Suns

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant not in uniform, the Nets used a big second-half rally including a game-sealing 20-11 run to snap the Phoenix Suns' seven game win streak and remain undefeated on their road trip.

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All-Star Moment: Zion stars in Pelicans' big win

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, the top two picks from the 2019 NBA Draft, put on a show but it was the former who proved to be a huge catalyst for the team's 144-113 win in Memphis.

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Clarkson's 40 helps Jazz win 8th straight

With no Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons had one of the best game of his careers as he finished with a career-high 42 points to go along 12 assists and nine rebounds. Despite his spectacular game, the Jazz survived, courtesy of Jordan Clarkson, to win their eighth straight and register their 19th win in the last 20 games.

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All-Star Moment: Randle erupts for 44 in Knicks win

En route to 44 points, Randle knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers while scoring or assisting on 12 of the team's game-sealing 16-8 run vs. the Atlanta Hawks. His final stat line makes him the first Knick since Stephon Marbury in 2005 to post 40/5/5 and 5+ threes.

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Lillard-Doncic duel as Blazers escape Dallas with W

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

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Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

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

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Feb. 14, 1990: MJ dons No. 12

On Valentine's Day in 1990, His Airness was forced to wear a No. 12 jersey as his No. 23 jersey was unavailable in Orlando. Find out why:

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Surging Jazz prep for big week with big win vs. Heat

Behind a huge third quarter, the Jazz beat the Heat 112-94 for their 18th win in the last 19 games. The victory extends their winning streak to seven and helps them set a record that puts them alongside former championship teams in the 1971 Bucks and 2008 Celtics.

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FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: India's 12-man roster for Window 3

Along with Amjyot Singh, a former NBA G Leaguer, there are also a couple of NBA Academy India alumni in Amaan Sandhu and Prashant Singh Rawat announced as part of the squad.

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Giannis drops 47 but Suns snap Bucks win streak

The Greek Freak missed a potential game-winner on the final possession, which gave the Suns their seventh win in the last eight games behind huge second halves from their backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

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Doncic and Young entertain as Mavs' revival continues

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

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Jazz tie best 25-game start in franchise history

Behind 36 points from Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz defeat the Celtics to improve their league-best record to 20-5 and tie their best 25-game start in franchise history.

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Kerr calls Curry's circus layup 'Jordan-esque'

Curry scored 32 points in 32 minutes, including 16 points in a pivotal third quarter where the Warriors outscored the Spurs 36-20, but everyone was talking about a field goal he made in the closing minutes of the first quarter.

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All-Star Moment: Jerami Grant's bet paying off

The 6'8" forward is having a breakout season this year, nearly doubling his average in every major stat category. In Wednesday's game against the star-studded Nets, he led the Pistons to victory with his fifth 30-point game of this campaign.

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Ignite veteran Jarrett Jack applauds Prince

"Coming into this situation with the language barrier and still being able to go out there and compete is amazing. If the shoe was on the other foot, I don't know how on earth I would be able to do that," Jack said after the team's final practice ahead of their season opener against Jeremy Lin and the Santa Cruz Warriors on Feb. 10 at 9:30 p.m.

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MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.

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Ball making starting role his own in Charlotte

Ball's play and impact on the team - backed by his numbers - in his fifth straight start after 20 games of coming off the bench is proving that the team's decision to include him in the starting lineup was right. His game against the Rockets put him alongside some of the NBA's greats like Stephen Curry, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic.

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Ignite vet Amir Johnson calls Prince a 'workhorse'

The 14-year NBA veteran, now on the G League Ignite with young elite prospects from around the world, shared his thoughts on Princepal Singh's biggest skill, what question from the 20-year-old Indian has stuck with him the most, and more.

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All-Star Moment: Fox's big game vs. Kings

The point guard has been a huge reason for the Kings' recent 7-1 record, coming up clutch multiple times. Could he be the franchise's first All-Star guard in over two decades?

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Curry drops 57 but Doncic, Mavs win in Dallas

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

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All-Star Moment: SGA comes up clutch again

Not for the first time this season, the Canadian guard came up huge for the Thunder, late in the game, as they beat the Timberwolves 120-118.

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Durant (safety protocols) out until Friday

These three games will be Durant's second multiple-game absence due to the NBA's coronavirus health and safety protocols this season.

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Ignite head coach relates interesting stories to Singh

"Princepal has been a pleasure to work with," Coach Shaw said in Tuesday's (Feb. 2) media availability. He spoke more on the 20-year-old's work ethic and elaborated on his experience of coaching Princepal Singh so far.

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Zion dominates, helps Pelicans blowout Suns

"That's, by far, the best defence I have seen him play," Pelicans head coach Van Gundy said postgame. That's a huge step in the right direction for Williamson, who scored 28 on an incredible shooting efficiency in a 123-101 win.

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

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

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

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

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James Harden has been a seamless fit in Brooklyn

The Beard put up 23 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds - his fourth triple-double in nine games with the Nets - as the Brooklyn 'Big 3' proved too much for the Clippers to handle.

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VanVleet has NBA Twitter buzzing

From former teammates like DeMar DeRozan to former Raptors like Jose Calderon, the undrafted player from 2016 had multiple players - current and retired - take to Twitter to react to his record-breaking career-night.

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All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine helps Bulls edge Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.

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All you need to know about G League Ignite

The NBA G League Ignite is a one-of-a-kind development team, consisting mostly of NBA Draft prospects from around the world. The squad also includes multiple G League veterans, who will serve as mentors to the young prospects.

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Cavs putting the NBA on notice

The Cavaliers are competitive for the first time since LeBron’s departure, not languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference without an identity. What’s been the keys to their success? It’s been a combination of defence and their young stars finding their groove.

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Ignite head coach Shaw heaps praise on Princepal

"He came in early this morning before everybody else got here and got in about 45 minutes of intense workout on the court with our assistant coaches," Shaw said. "And it paid immediate dividends for him during the scrimmages today and so, his confidence has grown tremendously since when he first got here."

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Beal, Russ heroics help Wizards stun Nets

The Wizards' 149 points are the most points allowed in the NBA this season. The second-best tally in that category of 147 is also allowed by the Nets.

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2021 G League Bubble: What you need to know

A total of 18 teams – 17 G League squads and the developmental Ignite – will each play 15 games from Feb. 10 to Mar. 6 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.

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LBJ rises on all-time list as Lakers beat Celtics

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

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Embiid, Curry pay tribute to Kobe

The superstar duo were two of multiple NBA personalities to pay tribute to 'The Black Mamba' over the past couple of days, remembering the Laker legend on the one-year anniversary of his tragic passing.

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Harris game-winner helps 76ers snap Lakers streak

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

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Trae honours Kobe after clutch shot vs. Clippers

"One thing I think about when I think of Kobe is big shots," the 22-year-old Hawks superstar said postgame. Thus, fittingly, he paid homage to the Black Mamba after his long-range clutch shot.

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Anitha Pauldurai honoured with Padma Shri

In this year's announcement, Anitha Pauldurai was one of seven sports personalities, who were among 102 people listed as Padma Shri recipients.

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

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

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Nets showcase defensive potential in win over Heat

The Nets sealed the game with a 15-0 run, sparked by their most-recent acquisition, James Harden. It was the first time in the Nets' Big 3 era that the team held their opponents to under 100 points.

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Lillard, Blazers survive furious Knicks 2nd-half rally

Down by 25 early in the third quarter, the Knicks nearly pulled of the comeback win if it wasn't for Damian Lillard, who answered the call yet again for the shorthanded Portland squad.

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Brown makes NBA history vs. Cavaliers

The 24-year-old is averaging career-highs in nearly every stat and efficiency category this season. His most recent performance, at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers, caught the eye of NBA legend Bill Russell.

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Jokic, Murray help Nuggets sweep OT games in PHX

Behind two statement wins in Phoenix, albeit requiring overtimes, the Nuggets continue building momentum. Denver is now 9-7, having won six of their last eight and three straight for the first time this season.

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Curry passes Miller for 2nd on all-time 3PM charts

Curry surpasses Hall of Famer Miller's tally of made 3-pointers in more than 600 fewer games while making them at a better efficiency of nearly four percentile points.

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Jokic, Nuggets edge Suns in OT in Phoenix

Denver rally back from a double-digit halftime deficit in Phoenix and force overtime, before eventually recording a win over the Suns. The Nuggets improved to 8-7, their first instance this season being above .500.

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KD sits as Sexton leads Cavs past Nets again

For the second time in three days, a Cavaliers squad led by a young Collin Sexton defeated the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland.

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Ayton earns praise as Suns get back on track

The former No. 1 overall pick became only the second Suns player in the last 30 seasons to record at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks as Phoenix registered their first victory in Houston since 2016.

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Doncic's jaw-dropping dimes deserve second look

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

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

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

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Can Harden and KD make clutch takeovers a habit?

For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Impressions from Harden's historic Nets debut

There was no shortage of highlights plays and record-breaking numbers from The Beard's debut with the Nets but here's a look at a few early thoughts as Brooklyn registered a 122-115 home win over Orlando.

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Lillard & CJ make history, continue steadying ship

Yet again, the Trail Blazers backcourt came up clutch. Lillard and McCollum led the 20-point comeback as the former sealed it late to give Portland their fourth straight victory.

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Doncic gives Mavs plenty of reasons to celebrate

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

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Clutch KD outduels Jokic, rises on all-time scoring list

Nearly recording his first triple-double of the season, Durant passed over three NBA legends on the all-time scoring list as he sparked the Nets to an 18-point comeback victory including a huge 29-4 run in the third quarter.

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Is Beal on track for 1st career All-NBA selection?

Beal continued his hot stretch, this time nearly recording his first triple-double of the season. More importantly, this time, his performance came in a win - a rare occurrence for the Wizards early on in the 2020-21 season.

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Davis returns, re-ignites Lakers defence vs. Rockets

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

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DeRozan, Mills come up clutch in OT win

The duo of DeMar DeRozan and Patty Mills scored 16 of the team's last 21 points (fourth quarter and overtime), helping the Spurs win their third straight - all on the road.

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Ball makes NBA history with 1st career triple-double

En route to his first career triple-double - 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists - in the Hornets' 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks, rookie LaMelo Ball, at 19 years and 140 days, became the youngest-ever to record a triple-double.

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Curry tweaks left ankle as Warriors fall to Clippers

In the final seconds of the loss to the Clippers, Curry grimaced after tweaking his left ankle. It came at the end of a game where he struggled to get going, only scoring 13 points as the Clippers beat the Warriors 108-101.

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

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

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KD set to miss games due to 'health and safety protocols'

The team announced Durant's unavailability for Tuesday's home game against the Utah Jazz but as per reports, he is set to miss the three more games after being placed under the 'health and safety protocols'.

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Luka sets multiple all-time records in win at Houston

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

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Take note: Paul George is back

It's still early in the 2020-21 season but PG13 is already putting together an impressive and strong bounce-back campaign, one that's reminiscent of his 2018-19 season in Oklahoma City. His most recent performance against the Phoenix Suns is yet another reminder that George belongs among the NBA's elite.

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After win in Brooklyn, have Wiz turned the corner?

The Wizards escape Brooklyn with a 123-122 win to improve to 2-5 for the season. Have the team turned the corner with this win or did they catch the slumping Nets, who have now lost four of their last five, at the right time?

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3BL's Rohit Bakshi makes major Season 3 announcements

The 3BL saw no action in 2020 but as everybody prepared to say goodbye to the difficult year to look ahead to 2021, 3BL Commissioner Rohit Bakshi made a few major announcements that surely brought a smile to all basketball players and fans in India.

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In return from mouth laceration, 'Masked Kawhi' dominates

Just five days after needing eight stitches to tend to mouth laceration, the former two-time Finals MVP returned to the court with a mask on, but that didn't seem to bother his game one bit.

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Hammon becomes 1st woman to coach NBA game

The Spurs assistant took over the head coaching duties after Gregg Popovich was ejected with 3:56 remaining in the second quarter.

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LBJ becomes 1st-ever to historic NBA feat

James achieves this unique feat in his 1270th career regular-season game. He already owns the record for most consecutive double-digit scoring games, a streak that he continues to extend every time he takes the floor.

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Jokic making strong early MVP case

Through four games, the Denver Nuggets are 1-3 but their All-Star center Nikola Jokic is off to a MVP-level start averaging 24.5 points, 13.5 assists, and 11.8 rebounds on 62.5% shooting from the field.

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Clutch Lillard, red-hot Trent star in Blazers win vs. Lakers

The guard duo combined for 59 points on a supreme efficiency of 20-of-30 shooting from the field and 12-of-21 from beyond the arc, thus ensuring that the Trail Blazers began their 4-game road trip on a winning note.

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Jokic makes Nuggets history with monster triple-double

As the Nuggets recorded their first win of the 2020-21season by blowing out the Rockets at home, Nikola Jokic's stat-sheet stuffing triple-double put him alongside some elite company in the franchise's all-time record books.

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Morant leaves game vs. Nets with ankle injury

Late in the second quarter of the game against the Nets, Morant injured his left ankle after he seemed to have landed on the opponents' foot while contesting a shot.

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Hayward shines in Hornets' upset win vs. Nets

Six Hornets scored in double digits, led by veteran Gordon Hayward, as they registered their first win of the season by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 106-104.

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Latest on Kawhi Leonard's facial injury

Leonard left the floor with 6.07 left on the game clock, in the Clippers Christmas Day game against the Nuggets, after taking an accidental elbow from teammate Serge Ibaka.

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PG leads balanced offence in big win vs. Nuggets

Kawhi Leonard exited the floor with just over six minutes left in the game, but the Clippers, led by Paul George, hold on to win big in Denver.

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Clutch plays seal Suns win over Doncic, Mavs

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

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Tatum game-winner denies Bucks big comeback win

Even after Tatum's clutch shot, the Greek Freak had a chance to extend the game to overtime but failed to knock his second free-throw, giving the Celtics a 122-121 win.

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NBA gets its first-ever Indian-origin referee

Having previously officiated in G League and Summer League games, Suyash Mehta had been named to the league's officiating staff for the first time for the 2019-20 season.

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PG credits offseason for game-winning performance vs. Lakers

His 33-point game-winning performance made George the first Clipper to record three straight 30-point outings against the Lakers since the franchise relocated to Los Angeles in 1984.

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Single-game records in season openers

From who has scored the most points to who has blocked the most shots, here are the all-time single-game records in season openers.

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Will CP3 addition end Suns drought?

The Suns haven't made the playoffs since 2010, making for the second-longest drought in the league. Can a busy offseason, where they took a huge step towards getting better and deeper, snap that streak?

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Recap of IOT's Online Sports Festival 2.0

India on Track's Online Sports Festival 2.0 was the second such event in the last four months and each time, NBA Basketball School India has been one of four technical partners to participate.

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Biggest storylines from Day 5 of preseason

Just three preseason games were slated for Wednesday but there was plenty of action with the Philadelphia 76ers beginning their preseason with a win, James Harden returning to the Rockets line-up and more. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 5 of preseason.

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Report: LiAngelo Ball is 1 of 3 to be waived by Pistons

Nearly a couple of weeks after signing a non-guaranteed one-year deal with the Pistons, middle son LiAngelo Ball is one among three to be cut by the team - as per The Athletic's James Edwards.

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Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

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Kyrie & KD sizzle in Nets preseason debut

Durant played his first game in a Nets jersey, coming off nearly 18 months of no NBA action, and Irving was coming off a 2019-20 season having only played 20 games. Impressively, both stars looked like they hadn't missed a beat in their 2020-21 preseason debut against the Washington Wizards.

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NBA.com Exclusive: Workhorse Negi determined to rise further

The Roorkee native is the fourth NBA Academy India student-athlete overall and the third in the last five months to commit to a high-school or college basketball program in the U.S. He follows the likes of Jagshaanbir Singh, Pranav Prince, and Amaan Sandhu.

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On This Date: CP3 makes history with epic 20-20 game

Not only was it the first 20-20 game of Paul's career, it was enough to make and break franchise and NBA records.

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OTD: Sloan starts legendary stint with Jazz

Sloan took over the reigns as head coach after his predecessor, Frank Layden, resigned. In his 23 years, he led the team to 22 winning seasons and 20 playoff appearances.

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On This Date: A possible Kobe-CP3 partnership is vetoed

A few days later after Stern's veto Paul was traded to the LA Clippers, thus giving birth to the Lob City era in Los Angeles.

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Shaw calls Princepal most improved on Ignite squad

Earlier this year, in July, Singh made history by becoming the first NBA Academy India student-athlete to sign a professional contract when he agreed to terms with the G League. Months since that landmark announcement, he continues to improve and impress.

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Sign-up now for IOT's Online Sports Festival 2.0!

The second edition of the festival, which will be conducted on Zoom for young kids from the ages of 5 to 18, will be held from Dec. 8 to 13.

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On This Date: Nash-Kidd duel headlines 2OT thriller

This double-overtime game, which ended with the Phoenix Suns winning 161-157, is tied for the fifth-most (318) combined points scored in NBA history.

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LBJ wins SI's Sportsperson of the Year for record 3rd time

Having previously won it in 2012 and 2016, James, who led the work in combating voter suppression while leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title as the Finals MVP, becomes the first athlete to win SI's Sportsperson of the Year more than two times.

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10 must-see games from first half of schedule

The first half of the NBA's 2020-21 season schedule, which ranges from Dec. 22 to Mar. 4, includes multiple mouth-watering contests. Here's a look at the top 10 games you should not miss. So, mark these down on your calendar.

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On This Date: The epic Kobe-Antawn duel in Oakland

The game was the first time in nearly 38 years and only the third instance (at that time) in NBA history that opposing players each scored at least 50 points in an NBA game.

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Will Lakers repeat as champs after major offseason?

Retooled and restocked, the defending champions were clear winners of the 2020 offseason. Can the Lakers validate those big moves and withstand all the pressure to repeat?

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NBA players react on Twitter to Wall-Westbrook trade

The trade had the NBA buzzing with current and former players sharing their reactions on Twitter:

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Fast facts: NBA's 2020-21 Play-In Tournament

Unlike the Play-In Tournament in the Orlando bubble, the 2020-21 edition will include eight teams - seeds 7-10 in each conference.

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

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

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Report: Noah 'likely headed towards retirement'

The retirement would end a remarkable 13-year career, highlighted by Noah's years with the Chicago Bulls.

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Will Pistons reap the rewards of a busy offseason?

The Pistons were among the busiest teams in the 2020 offseason, the first for new general manager Troy Weaver. Will that translate into more wins this upcoming season?

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OTD: Kareem passes Robertson on all-time scoring list

A couple of years later, the six-time league MVP became the highest-scoring player in NBA history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain's total of 31,419 on April 5, 1984.

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Silver linings from India's disappointing Window 2

By dropping both games in Window 2 of 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, India's path to qualifying has become tougher but there's still a chance. That hope is among few bright spots from the team's two most recent losses.

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Report: Evan Turner to join Celtics coaching staff

The No.2 overall pick of the 2010 Draft, Turner is set to join the Celtics as an assistant coach expected to focus on player development.

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On This Date: Harden's masterclass vs. Hawks

Harden's 60 points helped the Houston Rockets blowout the Atlanta Hawks by a margin of 47 points.

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On This Date: Kobe's surprise announcement

Prior to the a Lakers home game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant's announcement to retire at the end of the season tipped-off one of, if not, the most memorable farewell tours in NBA history.

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How the Mavs new pieces fit around Doncic

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

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Can Cavs strengthen foundation for the future?

In the six seasons played without LeBron James since 2003, only once have the Cavaliers have finished higher than 13th in the East. If the franchise wants to change that, they need to establish stability and find direction. Can they achieve those key culture traits in the 2020-21 season?

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On This Date: Rondo's epic assists streak ends

Rondo's 37-game double-digit assists streak, set in the calendar year of 2012, is tied with one by John Stockton for the second-longest in NBA history.

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On This Date: Harden's 50 saves Rockets

The Beard's season-high tally helped the Rockets save face, escaping with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers squad that was coming into the game having the started the 2015-16 season 0-16.

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On This Date: 2nd-longest NBA lockout ends

The 2011 lockout was the second-longest in league history, lasting a total of 160 days from Jul. 1 to Dec. 8, 2011.

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Can Ball evolve into Hornets' next superstar?

In LaMelo Ball, Charlotte has a young, long, 6'7" point guard who certainly raises the team's floor and has the potential to grow into a franchise cornerstone that the team can build around. Can he make an instant impact by helping the team reach the 2021 playoffs?

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On This Date: Giannis explodes for record-setting 50 points

The performance, which led the Bucks to a 122-118 win – the team's eighth straight victory – helped Antetokounmpo put his name alongside multiple franchise records.

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Report: Kings decline to match Hawks' offer for Bogdan

The Atlanta Hawks had reportedly signed the Serbian guard to a 4-year $72 million offer sheet, one that the Sacramento Kings have reportedly decided to decline just a few hours short of the 48-hour deadline.

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On This Date: Wilt records 50-point, 40-rebound double-double

Chamberlain recorded a double-double of 50 points and 40 rebounds - one of only five 50-40 double-doubles in NBA history, all of which are owned by him.

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Asia Cup Qualifiers: Princepal, Amjyot part of India squad

Princepal, a current member of the G League Ignite, headlines the small group of players on the roster who have had a recent association with the NBA.

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Report: Former Raptor Ibaka signs with Clippers

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the deal includes a player option in the second year. In Los Angeles, Ibaka reunites with Kawhi Leonard, a former teammate of his on the Toronto Raptors' 2019 championship-winning squad.

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On This Date: Chick Hearn's legendary streak begins

In a career that spanned just over four decades, Chick Hearn called an insurmountable 3,388 consecutive Laker games from 1965 to 2001.

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Report: Caldwell-Pope returns to LA

The deal, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania, is for three years and worth $40 million.

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Report: Bertans re-signs with Wizards

Bertans will remain in Washington D.C, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, on a contract that is among the biggest for a European-based agent.

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On This Date: Shaq's legendary triple-double

This iconic performance is one of only two triple-doubles that O'Neal recorded in a career that spanned 1,423 games.

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LeBron, NBA players react to 2020 Draft

Despite the unique virtual circumstances, the Draft was still a special and career-making moment for the prospects selected. And the NBA community - current and former players - tweeted their reactions to the selections.

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Bucks select RJ Hampton with No. 24 pick

By drafting the 6'5" guard RJ Hampton, the Bucks have picked the fastest player in 2020 Draft class - one of the many skills the 19-year-old possesses.

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Mavs draft Aussie Josh Green with No. 18 pick

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

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Wizards draft Deni Avdija with No. 9 pick

In Avdija, the Wizards get a 6'9" forward with one of the highest ceilings among all the prospects in the 2020 Draft class.

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T-Wolves select Anthony Edwards No. 1 overall

In Edwards, the Timberwolves have selected a 19-year-old whose physique is NBA ready and a young prospect that fits well alongside their young superstar duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell.

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🎥: Kokate discusses ACG's role in NBA Academy's success

Over a three-month span from July to October 2020, three former NBA Academy India student-athletes - Princepal Singh, Amaan Sandhu, Pranav Prince - took one step towards realizing their dream of playing in the NBA.

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Report: Bogdanovic headlines Kings, Bucks sign-and-trade deal

According to the ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Kings will also ship Justin James to Milwaukee in exchange for the trio of Donte Divincenzo. Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson.

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Report: Bucks make big splash with trade for Holiday

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Pelicans will receive George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and multiple draft picks (including multiple swaps) in exchange.

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Report: Duncan to step down as Spurs assistant

Three years after his retirement in 2016, Duncan joined Popovich's staff as an assistant in the 2019 offseason. After a year on the bench, he is reportedly set to let go off that role.

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Harsimran Kaur's leap to college hoops is made official

Kaur was announced as one among four signees for the class of 2025. She will be the fourth prospect from the NBA Academy India Women's program to go on to play college basketball in the United States

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On This Date: Dirk passes Hakeem for historic feat

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

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On This Date: Suns shatter multiple scoring records

Led by Kevin Johnson and Dan Majerle, the Suns tied the NBA record for most points in a non-overtime game in a 30-point win over the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 11, 1990.

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On This Date: The second-longest game ever

The quintuple-overtime contest is the second-longest game of all-time and the longest in the shot-clock era. Dale Ellis of the Seattle SuperSonics went off for a career-high and set an NBA record with his playing time.

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On This Date: Lillard's first 60-point game

This showcase, which came in a loss, was the first of three 60-point games for Lillard over the course of 2019-20 season - a feat only one other player had previously achieved in NBA history.

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On This Date: Shaq begins legendary NBA career

One of the most dominant players in NBA history, Shaq recorded a double-double of 12 points and 18 rebounds in his first-ever NBA game. It was the first of 68 double-doubles in his rookie season.

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On This Date: Elgin Baylor retires after 14-year career

Just nine games into the 1971-72 season, nagging knee injuries forced Baylor to call curtains on his remarkable NBA career - one that is quite often overlooked.

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On This Date: Robinson and Elliot debut with Spurs

Starters on the franchise's first championship in 1999, Robinson and Elliott are two of 10 players who have had their jersey retired by the Spurs.

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Warriors pay tribute to Oakland with new jerseys

The jersey is inspired by the uniforms worn by the team from 1997 to 2010. Oakland played host to all Warriors home games from 1972-96 and 1997-2019 before the franchise moved to the Chase Center in San Francisco.

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On This Date: Kobe begins legendary career

The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 4 (IST).

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How does Zion's debut compare to Jordan and LBJ

Here's a look at how Zion Williamson's entertaining NBA debut compares to some of the biggest NBA legends including Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain.

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Nov. 2, 1990: 'Run TMC' combine for 99 in record game

The trio of Chris Mullin, Tim Hardaway, and Mitch Richmond led from the front, as the Warriors defeated the Nuggets 162-158 - the highest scoring non-overtime game in NBA history.

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Can the Lakers run it back?

From which players the Lakers have under contract for next season to which players will be free agents this offseason, both restricted and unrestricted.

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OTD: An 'NBA debut' date for multiple HOFs

Nearly 11 NBA legends made their debut on October 22nd, seven of which occurred in 1976, the season after the NBA-ABA merger.

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3BL announces Season 2 winners

3BL's official release to announce the conclusion of Season 2 also included the schedule for Season 3.

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Oct. 20, 1976: 76ers acquire Dr. J from Nets

The NBA-ABA merger forced the reigning ABA Champions in the Nets to trade away their best player in Julius Erving. Find out how and why, and how the deal sparked a revival of the 76ers franchise.

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Hawks' Pierce spends day as election worker

Pierce, one of the leading voices among the Hawks organization, worked all day at the Hawks' home arena in an effort to contribute in making voting easier.

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OTD: KAJ begins legendary NBA career in 1969

In 1969, Abdul-Jabbar began his Hall of Fame NBA career as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Read on more on his debut, his career and other notable events from NBA history on October 18th.

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Sandhu on scholarship: 'A new chapter in my life'

Sandhu, also known as "Big Baby Punjab," becomes the third male student-athlete from NBA Academy India to receive a high school scholarship in the U.S. In an exclusive with NBA.com, he discussed his family's reactions to the news, teaming up with NBA Academy India teammate Pranav Prince and more.

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Frank Vogel has silenced his doubters

Reportedly the Lakers' third choice for their head coach hiring process last year, Frank Vogel overcame all such perceptions and doubts by leading the illustrious Los Angeles franchise to their first championship in a decade. Thus, proving his value, redeeming his legacy, and what's more - he and the Lakers aren't done yet.

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Indian celebs react to Lakers winning 2020 title

As the Lakers defeated the Heat in Game 6, early on Monday morning, to clinch the 2020 NBA Championship, few notable NBA and Lakers fans in India took to social media to share their reaction to the franchise's first title since 2010.

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