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How the Lakers built their title team

After missing the postseason six straight times, the Los Angeles Lakers ascended to where they belong - owners of the Larry O'Brien trophy. Here's a look at how the franchise orchestrated and completed this incredible turnaround.

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Butler, Heat reflect on incredible season

After losing Game 6 and thus, the 2020 NBA Finals, everyone from the Heat who came to the podium looked back at the special brotherhood shared in the locker-room throughout their amazing season.

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NBA world reacts to Lakers winning 2020 title

The Lakers, one of the most illustrious and iconic franchises in sports history, clinched their 17th NBA title with a 106-93 Game 6 victory over the Miami Heat. Of course, this had NBA players - retired and present - buzzing on social media.

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Player Ratings for Game 6

Playing a near-perfect game, multiple Lakers featured high on the Player Ratings from Game 6, and rightfully so. Check it out:

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Most Finals MVPs in NBA history

After the 2021 Finals, 32 different players have earned NBA Finals MVP honours.

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Heat not surprised with Robinson's scoring outburst

As Robinson erupted for 26 points, setting playoff franchise and NBA records, his teammates weren't surprised by his explosion. "Every time he shoots, we feel like it’s going in," said teammate and rookie Heat guard Tyler Herro on Robinson's big Game 5.

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AD provides update on right heel injury

According to Anthony Davis postgame, he re-aggravated a right heel injury he first suffered in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets in the Conference Finals.

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Player Ratings for Game 5

In what turned out to be the best game of the series, superstars put up monster numbers, members of the supporting cast from each team showed up. Here are the player ratings from a thrilling 111-108 win for the Miami Heat

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Lakers to wear 'Black Mamba' jerseys for Game 5

In the four prior playoff games, that the Lakers have donned the 'Black Mamba' jerseys, they are 4-0. In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, they stand a chance to improve that record and clinch the franchise's 17th championship.

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Princepal lands in SF, begins training for Ignite

Earlier this week, just over two months since his historic deal with the G League was announced, the 19-year-old prospect arrived in San Francisco and began training with the player development staff of the G League Ignite after clearing quarantine.

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LBJ on AD: 'That guy can do everything defensively'

"Obviously, Anthony's matchup on Butler was a big factor in our defensive efficiency," Lakers head coach Frank Vogel stated postgame. Davis' clutch block on Jimmy Butler with 20.5 seconds remaining sealed Game 4 and gave Los Angeles a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Player Ratings for Game 4

For the fourth time in the 2020 postseason, the Lakers responded to a loss with a win. Each of the previous three times, they ensured their opponents didn't win any more games in the series. What will happen in Game 5 of the Finals?

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One year later: Pacers and Kings still searching for stability

In October 2019, both franchises made history in India by playing the first-ever NBA games in the country but a year later, each organisation finds itself in a similar situation – a lack of stability and continuity.

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Lakers 'not concerned' after Game 3 hiccup

"We're not concerned. We know we can play a lot better," LeBron James said after Game 3. "We have another opportunity to take a commanding lead on Tuesday."

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Player ratings for Game 3

Behind a masterful performance from Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat battled in Game 3 and eventually pulled off a win despite missing two of its key players. How did the game's biggest players perform in this one? Find out in our player rankings:

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Butler: 'It's not over. We're just down 0-2'

"It's not over. We're just down 0-2, so we got to do something special," Jimmy Butler said after the Game 2 loss. Butler and the Heat still believe they are in this, although only four teams out of 31 occasions have comeback from the Finals deficit that the Heat are in right now.

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Player ratings for Finals Game 2

Anthony Davis stole the show for a second consecutive game in the Finals but which other players performed well in Game 2? Find out with our player ratings.

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How NBA legends performed in Finals debuts

Going off for 34 points in Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Anthony Davis put his name alongside multiple NBA greats. After his performance, we take a look at how notable NBA legends including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and more performed in their Finals debuts.

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📷: Reliving Game 1 of the first-ever bubble NBA Finals

Nearly a year since the 2019-20 season tipped-off, Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals were played between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. Take a look at some of the best photos from the series-opener.

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AD's historic Finals debut - By the Numbers

"I expect it out of him," LeBron James said of Anthony Davis postgame as the Brow took over Game 1 of the Finals and carried the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 1-0 series lead.

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Player ratings for Game 1

The Lakers' All-Stars dominated and led their team to a comfortable Game 1 win. Their bench delivered as well, outplaying their counterparts in what turned out to be a lopsided contest. Which players performed in best in the series-opener?

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How was the Heat's roster built?

In the timespan of a single season, the Heat have gone from 10th place in the East to the 2020 NBA Finals. How did this roster come to be?

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By the Numbers: Lakers' Finals appearances

In making the 2020 NBA Finals, the Lakers have maintained their streak of at least one Finals appearance in every decade of the NBA - the only franchise to achieve this feat.

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Postgame 🎙️: Walker, Celtics reflect back on season

A young Celtics squad knew they underachieved but also knew they gave it their all. After a season-ending Game 6 to the Miami Heat, they all looked back at the 2019-20 season with pride, love, and no regrets.

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Bam's late-game takeover carries Miami to NBA Finals

With their 125-113 Game 6 win, the Miami Heat become the first team, fifth-seed or lower to make the NBA Finals since the New York Knicks in 1999.

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'I knew it was winning time': LBJ talks late-game takeover

Over the final minutes of Game 4, James' decision to switch on to defend Murray that helped the Lakers edge out a 114-108 win and hold a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Postgame 🎙️: AD discusses injured left ankle

After rolling his left ankle midway through the fourth quarter, AD played through the rest of the game and was the contest's top-scorer with 34 points.

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Lakers dominate the glass, take 3-1 series lead

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 60 points as the Lakers outscore the Nuggets 25-6 in second chance points to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Do the Nuggets have another comeback in them?

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Brown after Game 4 loss: 'We came out a little bit flat'

"We have to do it [the comeback]," Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker said postgame about attempting to overcome their 3-1 series deficit. "It's about pride. We can do it."

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Adebayo downplays injured left wrist

The Heat forward was getting iced plenty after the game but insisted that he's 'good' and that it was just a twist. Later, in his postgame conference with the media, he dedicated the Heat win to Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman who was killed by police officers in Louisville in March this year.

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Heat ride rookie Herro's historic Game 4 for win

The 20-year-old stole the show, scoring 17 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter. His performance helped the Heat survive a furious second-half comeback by the Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum.

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Postgame 🎙️: LeBron, Lakers rue Game 3 loss

Los Angeles turned the ball over 16 times and were outrebounded 44-25 by the Nuggets. "We'll be fine," Anthony Davis said as he mentioned that the Lakers still had control of the series with their 2-1 series lead.

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Nuggets survive Lakers' comeback, win Game 3

After being down by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally with a 19-2 run, but Jamal Murray took over late to help the Nuggets escape Game 3 with a 114-106 win.

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🎙️: Lakers heap praise on AD for 'Mamba shot'

"He different, it's that simple," LeBron James said postgame. Anthony Davis received a lot of praise from head coach Frank Vogel and his teammates after he nailed the buzzer-beater in Game 2 against the Nuggets.

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AD pays tribute to Bryant, yells 'KOBE' on game-winner

Anthony Davis came up clutch in Game 2 against the Nuggets. While wearing the black 'Mamba' jerseys, he scored 22 of his 31 points in the second half including the final 10 for the Lakers. On video, it was quite evident he yelled Kobe after his game-winner dropped and postgame, the Brow confirmed as much.

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Davis' buzzer-beating 3-pointer puts Lakers up 2-0

Denver looked set to steal Game 2 after their All-Star Nikola Jokic had scored 11 straight points down the stretch. Instead, Anthony Davis, in his first career Conference Finals, iced the game with a buzzer-beating three from the wing.

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🎥: Princepal with young kids at IOT's Online Sports Festival

The 19-year-old's interaction with the future generation was just one of many different sessions and workshops that young kids from the NBA Basketball School India program could experience as part of India on Track's Online Sports Festival.

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Nuggets lament foul trouble & defense in Game 1 loss

“I’m not going to sit here and just blame it on the refs.That’s not what I’m doing. We just got to play through it and earn the respect," Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said postgame after the Lakers dominant 126-114 Game 1 victory.

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8 observations from Lakers' dominant Game 1 win

The Lakers fire on all cylinders and ride a 20-3 second-quarter run to their first Game 1 win of the 2020 playoffs. It was the veterans show as LeBron, AD, Rondo, and Dwight Howard played huge roles against the young Nuggets.

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Rondo passes MJ for 10th all-time in playoff assists

In the Lakers 126-114 Game 1 over the Nuggets, Rondo passed Jordan en route to finishing with seven points, nine assists, and zero turnovers.

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Biggest X-Factors in Lakers-Nuggets series

The superstars steal the spotlight in a playoff series, and rightfully so, but their play alone can't decide the winner. Here's a look at key players who's performance could play a significant role in deciding who will advance to the NBA Finals.

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Teams to come back from 2-0 in Conference Finals

The Boston Celtics are 0-2 down in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. Only six times in previous 0-2 deficits have the team down rallied to win, can the C's join the short list of teams?

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Heat's zone defence stifles C's in Game 2

According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Heat's zone defence on 25 plays in the second half allowed just five made shots and forced Boston into five turnovers.

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Heat lock in on defence to grind out Game 2 win

Bam Adebayo sparked the comeback, then the veterans in Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic iced the win which gave the Heat a commanding 2-0 series advantage.

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Young kids from India witness Game 7 history

Young kids from India, part of the NBA Basketball School India program, were in virtual attendance during the historic Game 7 between the LA Clippers and the Denver Nuggets.

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Teams to come back from 3-1 series deficit

Only 13 times in NBA Playoffs history has a team overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Here's when, where and how all of those comebacks happened.

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Kawhi speaks on lack of chemistry

From Leonard to George to Lou Williams, multiple Clippers connected their blown leads in Games 5, 6 and 7 to a lack of chemistry.

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NBA Players react to Denver's 3-1 comeback vs. Clippers

The Denver Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to rebound from consecutive 3-1 series deficits in the same playoffs and this achievement had their peers taking to Twitter.

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How the Nuggets shocked the Clippers in Game 7

The Nuggets came back from a 12-point second-quarter deficit to cap off their second consecutive 3-1 series comeback with a 104-89 Game 7 victory against a star-studded LA Clippers squad.

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NBA world reacts to 'block of the year'

The 6'9" center's clutch swat gave the Miami Heat a 117-114 win over the Boston Celtics and 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Grizzlies hire Indian-American Sonia Raman as assistant coach

Raman becomes the 14th female assistant coach in the history of the NBA and the 10th (at the time of her hiring) among current coaching staffs in the league.

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Mitchell's historic postseason is 'just the beginning'

The Utah Jazz guard etched his name into numerous playoff records over the course of his historic seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets. He transformed from an up-and-down streaky shooter in the postseason to a superstar who methodically navigated his team to a win. This evolution, Mitchell believes, is 'just the beginning.'

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Kemba on Tatum: 'He’s a superstar'

Tatum became the second-youngest ever and the youngest since Kobe Bryant in 2000 to have at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a Game 7.

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Jokic on Game 5 comeback: 'We didn't want to quit'

"I know everybody is excited about the Lakers playing the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals but we’re hoping to have something to say about that," Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said postgame.

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Nuggets force Game 6 with 4th quarter comeback

The LA Clippers are going to have to work for that elusive Conference Finals appearance as the Nuggets rallied from 16 points down to force a Game 6 and keep their season alive.

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LeBron: 'We got to close out games the right way'

"We get a big lead, we got to be able to continue to defend, continue to put pressure on their defense, and not allow them to get back into the game like we did," James said postgame. The Lakers dominated a majority of Game 4, then needed some clutch plays down the stretch to hold off a furious Rockets' comeback.

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D'Antoni on Game 4 loss: 'Just a lack of spirit.'

"Whether we make mistakes or not, it doesn't really matter. It's how hard you play," Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni said postgame. An 18-2 fourth-quarter run made things interesting, otherwise Game 4 was dominated by the Lakers with no lead changes and a biggest lead of 23 points (a series-high).

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Game 7 fast facts for Raptors-Celtics

The Raptors and Celtics are never faced-off in a Game 7 before. In fact, this is their first head-to-head playoff series ever. That said, we take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past and more.

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NBA players react to 'best game of the bubble'

The defending champions' season is still alive. The Raptors force a Game 7 after a grind-out double-overtime Game 6 win over the Celtics. Here are the best Twitter reactions from former and current NBA players.

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Butler: 'We want a championship'

In his ninth year as a professional, Butler reaches his first Conference Finals but he's not done yet. "We want to win ‘it. We want a championship and I think that's what we're focused on," he said postgame.

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Thunder & Billy Donovan mutually part ways

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Donovan, in his five years, has the third best coaching record in Thunder/SuperSonics franchise history with a winning percentage of 60.8% through 400 regular season games.

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NBA India All-Access: Ann Mary Zachariah

As the 6'2" forward from Kerala prepares to travel halfway across the world, having committed to the Life Prep Academy in Wichita, Kansas, the young star spoke exclusively to NBA.com about her family's reaction on the news of her commitment, how the NBA Academy has helped her game develop, the NBA India Games experience, how her love affair with basketball began and so much more.

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Kawhi, PG star in Clippers' 113-107 Game 3 win

Game 3 was a back-and-forth contest that saw 12 lead changes and 15 ties, but then the Clippers seized momentum with a 23-10 game-sealing run over the final 8:29 minutes.

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Murray becomes franchise leader for playoff made 3s

The 6'4" Canadian guard overtook J.R. Smith for the top spot on the Nuggets' all-time list. He passed Smith's total of 65 in his 24th playoff game while Smith reached that mark in 35 postseason games.

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Russ, Harden star in Game 1 win vs. Lakers

The Rockets' All-Star duo combined for 60 points in Game 1 and sparked the team to a 16-5 run to open the fourth quarter, an advantage they would hold onto and eventually win 112-97.

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Kawhi, Clippers dominate Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Leonard led the way with 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting as the Clippers came away with a lot of positives in their 120-97 Game 1 victory.

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Series Preview: How will Lakers fare against small-ball challenge?

It's a match-up of two different styles of play - the Rockets' super-small-ball against the Lakers' traditional style of paint and fastbreak play. Who will be dictate the tempo of the games and gain the upper hand? We preview this exciting Conference Semifinals series.

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Harden's clutch blocks seals Game 7 for Rockets

James Harden's clutch play takes the spotlight but the Rockets got the job done by committee. They overcame big games from veteran Chris Paul and rookie Luguentz Dort to book their fourth consecutive trip to the Western Conference Semifinals.

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Game 7 fast facts for Rockets-Thunder

As the Rockets and Thunder face off in a Game 7, we take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past and more.

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Game 7 fast facts for Rockets-Thunder

As the Rockets and Thunder face off in a Game 7, we take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past and more.

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10 greatest playoff performances ever

The NBA playoffs are where legacies are made. In light of a historic mind-boggling performance by 21-year-old Slovenian Luka Doncic in the first round of the 2020 playoffs, here's an attempt at listing the ten greatest single-game individual performances in NBA playoff history, in no particular order.

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Nuggets edge Jazz, complete 3-1 series comeback

After surrendering a 19-point lead, the Nuggets survive Game 7 and advance to the Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive year. On the back of this win, Denver became the 12th team in NBA playoff history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit and the first since the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016 NBA Finals).

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Records broken by Doncic in playoffs debut

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

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Nuggets force Game 7 behind Murray's 50-piece

The Canadian carried over his red-hot form from Games 4 and 5, becoming the first player since Allen Iverson in 2001 to drop 40 or more in three straight playoff games. Thus, ensuring there will be a winner-take-all Game 7 between the division rivals.

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Sign-up now for India On Track's Online Sports Festival

The NBA Basketball School India is participating in the India On Track's Online Sports Festival which takes place from 1st to 5th September. Sign-up now at the link provided below.

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Previewing Sunday's 3 Game 5s

Will the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers take care of business and closeout their respective series with Game 5 wins? Who will win the crucial Game 5 between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder? We preview all games set for Sunday.

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Lillard to leave Orlando to examine injured knee

Lillard sprained his right knee in the Trail Blazers' 135-115 Game 4 loss. As per the team, 'his availability to return to the Orlando campus is yet to be determined.'

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Previewing Thursday's playoff action

Can the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers take care of business and wrap things up in their respective closeout games? Who will win the crucial Game 5 between the Rockets and the Thunder? We preview all games on Thursday's slate.

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Previewing Thursday's playoff action

Can the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers take care of business and wrap things up in their respective closeout games? Who will win the crucial Game 5 between the Rockets and the Thunder? We preview all games on Thursday's slate.

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PG stars in Clippers' big Game 5 win

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

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Previewing Wednesday's Game 5 action

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

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Lillard injures right knee, set to undergo MRI

After the results of the MRI of Damian Lillard's right knee tonight were inconclusive, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that the All-Star point guard would undergo a second MRI on Tuesday afternoon (local time).

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Bam, Dragic lead Heat to sweep of Pacers

The Heat led for all of the second half and grinded their way to a 99-87 victory, one that ensured them a sweep over the fourth-seed Indiana Pacers. For the Pacers, this was their fifth straight first-round exit.

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Vishesh Bhriguvanshi to receive Arjuna Award

As per the Basketball Federation of India, Bhriguvanshi is the 20th basketball player to receive the award in its history and the first since Prashanti Singh in 2017.

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What's at stake in Sunday's 4 Game 3s?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lillard dislocates left index finger, will play Game 3

The Trail Blazers All-Star left the game with 1:44 left in the third quarter and never returned. The team announced later that the X-rays returned negative.

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Lillard dislocates left index finger, will play Game 3

The Trail Blazers All-Star left the game with 1:44 left in the third quarter and never returned. The team announced later that the X-rays returned negative.

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Giannis' BIG game helps Bucks level series 1-1

The no.1 seed Milwaukee Bucks, bounced back from a Game 1 upset loss by taking care of business in Game 2 - a 111-96 win.

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Prince on scholarship: 'My parents were really really proud'

Off the back of great 2019, Prince's earned a high-school scholarship in the U.S. Only the second male student-athlete from NBA Academy India to receive a scholarship, the 17-year-old 6'6" guard from Trivandrum, Kerala, hopes to set an example for many to come after him.

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Lillard after Game 1 win: 'Job is far away from being done'

"Job is far away from being done," Lillard said postgame after the eighth-seeded Trail Blazers pulled off an upset win in Game 1. Both sides made clear after the game that there's improvements to be made as they brace for a long series.

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

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

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Takeaways: Lillard, Trail Blazers stun Lakers in Game 1

The Trail Blazers All-Star, who finished with 34 for the game, was responsible for 14 points in their game-sealing 22-9 run over the final eight minutes.

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

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

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Hayward sprains right ankle in Game 1 vs. 76ers

When he exited the floor, with 3:08 left in the game, Hayward had recorded 12 points, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists in 35 minutes of action.

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NBA India All-Access: Pranav Prince

As the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, Prince, a 16-year-old 6-6 guard from Trivandrum, Kerala, spoke with NBA.com/India in April 2020 over various topics related to the NBA Academy India, his game, his experiences around the world in 2019, and his ultimate goal.

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Pacers vs. Heat series preview

This is Indiana's fifth straight trip to the playoffs. Can the Pacers finally break through the first round for the first time since 2014 or will the Heat play spoiler? All eyes will be on TJ Warren and Jimmy Butler, who have gone back-and-forth with each other this season.

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🎥: Siya, Honey & Ann Mary talk prep school commitments & more

Over the past month (since July 10th), three girls - all alumni of the NBA Academy Women's program in India - have committed to prep schools in the United States. The trio got together to speak on that, their bond and more.

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Play-in preview: Portland vs. Memphis

In the first-ever play-in tournament in NBA history, we preview this unique contest between the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers and the ninth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA players' Twitter reactions to Blazers' thrilling win

In a back-and-forth contest between the Nets and Blazers, that the latter had to win to keep their season alive, went right down to the final possession. Eventually Portland won 134-133, with NBA players chiming in on Twitter at the intense finish.

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When is the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery?

The 14 teams that make up the lottery will include the eight that weren't invited to the season restart in Orlando and the six that were invited but didn't make the playoffs.

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All you need to know about the play-in tournament

For the first time in NBA history, there will be a play-in tournament for the final playoff spots. Here's all you need to know about the play-in games.

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Winners of 2020 Jr. NBA Global Championships announced

In the boys bracket, Bien beat out Frankie to lead the team from the Asia Pacific region to the Boys Championship. Meanwhile, in the girls bracket, Emily beat out Amelia to help the team from Latin America win the Girls Championship.

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Siya commits to Life Prep Academy in Wichita, Kansas

The 17-year-old rising baller is one of only three girls to have attended all three NBA Academy India Women's camps so far (May 2018, Jan. 2019, Oct. 2019) and the only one to have received an award at every camp.

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

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

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What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

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

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What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

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

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Remember when T.J. Warren starred in India?

The world witnessed nearly every aspect of Warren's current red-hot scoring form in the bubble in October 2019 as he made his Indiana Pacers debut in the first-ever NBA game played in India.

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

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

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What's at stake in Saturday's games?

Day 9 of the seeding games in Orlando is the sixth straight six-game slate. What's at stake for the 12 teams in action? We've got you covered with a rundown below.

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Booker: 'Kobe's with me every day'

'You guys see what I put on my shoes with the 'Be Legendary.' It's a reminder," the All-Star told reporters when asked about his t-shirt honouring Kobe Bryant. Booker recorded a 20-point, 10-assist double-double as Phoenix earned its fourth consecutive win at the restart.

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Revisiting Nuggets-Trail Blazers' epic 7-game series

As these two division rivals face-off in the bubble at the ESPN World Wide of Sports complex, here's a lookback at the key moments and aspects from their entertaining and competitive series from the 2019 postseason.

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Exclusive with Karan Singh, MD ACG Worldwide

Karan Singh took time off his busy schedule to discuss Princepal's landmark G League deal, ACG's partnership with the NBA in India, the future of basketball in India, 'The Last Dance', and so much more.

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Adebayo leads Bulter-less Heat past Celtics

Suiting up without Jimmy Butler, the Heat picked up a key win against the Celtics behind 21 points and 12 rebounds from their young All-Star in Bam Adebayo.

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10 must-see games this week

Through four days of the NBA season restart, every team has played at least once and it's been entertaining, to say the least. Stay up-to-date with the biggest games to watch from second week of the seeding games at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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Warren becomes talk of NBA with 53-point game

Warren's 53 points, which is the third-most in Pacers history, helped Indiana clinch the season series against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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

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

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Ann Mary commits to Life Prep Academy in Wichita, Kansas

The 16-year-old 6-2 forward was the recipient of the Coaches award at the second NBA Academy India Women's Camp held in January of 2019.

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Singh on the G League: 'This is a very big deal for me'

"This would help me a lot with my development and with this deal, I could make it to the NBA," Singh said on a conference call with Indian journalists a day after it was announced that he had signed with the G League.

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How has Kawhi performed in the playoffs?

Including the 2019-20 campaign, Leonard has qualified for the playoffs eight times in nine seasons. Twice, he led his team to a championship as the Finals MVP, doing so in 2014 with the Spurs and in 2019 with the Raptors.

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Princepal's G League deal: All you need to know

With the deal, the 6-10 forward will become the third Indian-born player to participate in the G League after Satnam Singh and Amjyot Singh.

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Princepal: 'The NBA Academy experience has been great for me'

In an exclusive with NBA.com/India, Princepal Singh, the 19-year-old from Punjab, discusses home workouts during the COVID-19 lockdown, his three-year journey with the NBA Academy so far, his young senior national team experience and more.

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Previewing Wednesday's scrimmage games

12 teams take the floor for the final day of scrimmages in Orlando. Here's a quick preview for the six games with the biggest storylines for each of these teams.

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5 takeaways from Day 5 of scrimmages in Orlando

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

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NBA family celebrates WNBA's tip-off with orange hoodies

Members - players/coaching staff - of nearly all NBA teams donned the orange WNBA hoodies

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Previewing Monday's scrimmage games

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

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Harsimran Kaur commits to University of San Diego

Joining the class of 2021, the 17-year-old Kaur becomes the fourth prospect from the NBA Academy Women's program (since it tipped-off in May of 2018) to go on to play college basketball in the United States.

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Previewing Saturday's scrimmages

On Day 3 of the scrimmage games, the final six teams take the court for their first taste of the action. Here's a quick primer on the biggest storylines surrounding each of these squads.

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

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

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🎥 1st NBA Basketball School Global Live Session

This first-ever global session hosted 377 young ballers from three different countries - India, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Holiday pledges remaining salary to social justice fund

Holiday's remaining salary would go to starting the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Justice Impact Fund, one that aids communities in the Los Angeles area, New Orleans, and Indianapolis.

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Miller pays homage to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput

"His memory and these moves will live on, Gone But Not Forgotten," said the NBA legend on Sushant Singh Rajput's moves in an #31 Indiana Pacers jersey in the title track of 'Dil Bechara', the actor final's Bollywood movie.

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Harsimran Kaur commits to CPCA White Tigers in Florida

Kaur, the 6'3" power forward, would be the second Indian girl in as many years to play high school basketball in the United States.

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Full schedule of 'NBA Classic Games' on Sony Ten 1

As a build-up to the restart of the 2019-20 season in Orlando on July 31st, the league will broadcast 21 'Classic Games' over a span of 24 days on Sony Ten 1 at 8 AM IST.

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Siya Deodhar talks NBA Academy, BWB camps & more

One of India's rising stars in the women's basketball division, Deodhar opens up on how she has remained focused and fit through the lockdown, her growth after three NBA Academy India Women's Camps, the NBA India Games experience and much more.

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Which NBA players have the most titles?

Find out which players rank at the top of the leader board for most NBA championships in league history.

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WNBA legend Maya Moore wins big off the court

WNBA legend Maya Moore stepped away from the game in the prime of her career to champion the cause of a wrongfully accused man. After helping overturn a wrongful 50-year prison sentence, Moore stands tall as a beacon for hope and agent of change.

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The eight best games on the NBA schedule

LeBron vs Kawhi. Giannis vs Harden. Zion vs Ja. Those are just some of the matchups were most excited for once the season gets underway in Orlando.

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NBA Basketball School India celebrate Father's Day

On June 21st, the NBA Basketball School Program India hosted a special father-student online basketball and fitness session to celebrate Father's Day. Check out a few highlights from that session.

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NBA India All-Access: Harsimran Kaur

The 17-year-old rising star talks about the incredible past 18 months in her life with memories from each basketball development camp around the world, what's the time at home been like during the Coronavirus-forced lockdown, her role model and more.

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NBA family honours Juneteenth with marches & pledges

Multiple teams commemorated Juneteenth by taking to the roads in silent marches and pledging their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Pistons hire Troy Weaver as new GM

Weaver, 52, was previously with the Oklahoma City Thunder for 12 years as an assistant GM and Vice President of Basketball Operations.

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OTD: Cavs wins 2016 title, complete historic 3-1 comeback

The 2016 title, which the Cavaliers clinched by becoming the first and only team to rally from a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA Finals, snapped a 52-year pro sports championship drought for the city of Cleveland.

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🎥 NBA Basketball School India's Live Session with Coach Scott

Speaking with the kids from Phoenix, Arizona, Coach Flemming spoke on a variety of topics like mental health, ways to practice the perfect shooting form, and more.

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NBA India All-Access: Harsh Dagar

In an interview with NBA.com/India, Dagar, a 15-year-old 6'2 guard at the NBA Academy India, touched on a wide range of topics from his home-made basketball hoop during the lockdown, his NBA Academy journey so far, his recent senior national team debut and a lot more.

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OTD: Celtics record 24-pt comeback win vs. Lakers in 08

The Celtics' 24-point comeback win in Game 4 of the 2008 NBA Finals gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Aldridge out (shoulder) for rest of 2019-20 season

As per the Spurs' announcement, Aldridge injured his right shoulder in a game against the Utah Jazz on February 21st.

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OTD: Rockets stun Magic in Gm. 1 of 1995 Finals

First, Kenny Smith knocked down a clutch 3-pointer (one of his then Finals record seven) in regulation to force overtime and then in the extra session, the Rockets completed the comeback on a tip-in by Hakeem Olajuwon with only 0.3 seconds remaining.

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OTD: Lakers rally from 15 down in Game 7 of 2000 WCF

This victory helped the Lakers advanced to the 2000 NBA Finals, their 25th ever appearance at that stage and the first since 1991.

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OTD: MJ's Shrug game in 1992

In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, often called the "shrug game", Jordan set Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (six).

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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.

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OTD: LBJ leads Cavs to 1st ever Finals in 2007

In his fourth season in the league, LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first-ever NBA Finals series with a convincing Game 6 win over the Detroit Pistons.

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🎥 NBA Basketball School India's Live Session with Pranav

Prince, one among eight ACG-NBA Jump winners added to the NBA Academy India as their second batch of student-athletes in 2018, shared his experiences and basketball journey with the young kids from the NBA Basketball School India program.

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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.

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OTD: LBJ drops 51 vs. Warriors in G1 of 2018 Finals

Going up against the star-studded Warriors, James put on a performance for the ages and nearly pulled off an upset win by going off for 51 points - a Finals career-high.

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LBJ tops NBA's highest-paid players, per Forbes

James remains the highest-paid NBA player on the Forbes' list for the sixth straight season. Meanwhile, New Orleans Pelicans' rookie and the No. 1 Draft pick in 2019, Zion Williamson is already among the other 34 NBA players on the list.

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Re-live Stockton's series-clinching shot in 1997

Stockton scored 15 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including the buzzer-beater, to lead the Jazz back from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit and lead them to their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history.

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OTD: Dubs complete 3-1 comeback with Game 7 win

Reigning unanimous league MVP Stephen Curry dropped 36 points as the Warriors outscored the Thunder 29-12 in the third quarter and came back from 13 points down to win this game and complete their 3-1 series comeback.

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Lookback at 1st-ever NBA Academy Women's Camp in 2018

The Camp in May of 2018, the first of three in a span of 18 months, sparked a new generation of young basketball female talent in India that have moved to colleges and schools in the United States to pursue their dream of playing in the WNBA.

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Re-live Klay's historic 41-point Game 6 from 2016

Thompson knocked down an NBA playoff record 11 3-pointers, helping the Warriors win a must-win Game 6 108-101 on the road.

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OTD: Stockton's 3 takes Jazz to 1997 NBA Finals

With the game-winning buzzer-beater, Stockton finished with 15 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Jazz back from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit and helping them advance to the first NBA Finals in franchise history.

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🎥 IG Live with OKC Thunder's Vin Bhavnani

Among many topics, Bhavnani discussed his connection to India, his journey in the NBA, key attributes of a good coach, and recollects his trip to India in 2011 on NBA India's Instagram Live session on May 26th.

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OTD: Klay's heroic Game 6 vs. Thunder in 2016

Thompson knocked down an NBA playoff record 11 three-pointers and scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, sparking the Warriors to victory in a must-win Game 6 of the Conference Finals on the road in Oklahoma City.

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OTD: Larry Bird's clutch steal vs. Pistons in 1987

Bird's steal resulted in a game-winning layup by Dennis Johnson, helping the Celtics win a crucial Game 5 at home 107-106. The reigning champions eventually prevailed in seven and advanced to their fourth straight NBA Finals.

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🎥 NBA Basketball School India's Live Session with Siya

Deodhar, who has been at every NBA Academy India Women's Camp conducted so far, shared her experiences and basketball journey with the young kids from the NBA Basketball School India program earlier this month.

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OTD: Raps seal 1st-ever Finals spot in 2019

The Raptors came back from 15 points down to clinch Game 6 and their first Conference Championship, bringing the NBA Finals outside the US for the first time in league history.

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🎥 IG Live with Wizards' Navin Hettiarachchi

The Sri Lankan native, who has been with the Wizards since 2003, shares his journey from Sri Lanka to Washington D.C and also discusses “Nutrition & Self-Care for Athletes” on NBA India's Instagram Live session on May 19th.

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Re-live LeBron's 1st playoff walk-off game-winner

Down 95-93 with just a second left, the Cavaliers win Game 2 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals behind reigning league MVP LeBron James' first career playoff buzzer-beating game-winner.

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OTD: "Beat LA" chants originate in Boston in 1982

It comes as no surprise that the famous 'Beat LA' chant began in Boston, not to mention at it's famous arena - the Boston Garden. However, what's fascinating is that the Lakers weren't part of the game when the chant originated.

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Re-Live the Harden-Curry Game 2 duel from 2015

The runner-up to the 2014-15 MVP race - James Harden was one assist shy of a triple-double (38 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST) but a costly turnover on the game's final possession helped league MVP Stephen Curry (33 PTS) and the Warriors ice the game and extend their series lead to 2-0.

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OTD: Warriors' historic 12-0 run to 2017 NBA Finals

By sweeping past their Western Conference opponents, the Warriors became the third team in NBA history to enter the NBA Finals with an unbeaten record.

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OTD: Ralph Sampson's game-winner vs. Lakers in 1986

The last-second shot eliminated the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers in the Conference Finals, making 1985-86 the only season that the purple and gold franchise didn't make the NBA Finals in a seven-year span between 1982 and 1989.

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OTD: 25th anniversary of Mario Elie's 'Kiss of Death'

In 1995, Elie's clutch corner triple sealed the Rockets comeback from 3-1 down. Thus, becoming only the fifth franchise (at that time) and the first in 13 years to do so.

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OTD: KG leads T-Wolves to 1st Conf. Finals in 2004

With arguably one of the greatest games of his career, Garnett led the franchise past the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of the Conference Semifinals with 32 points, 21 rebounds, five blocks, four steals, and two assists.

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OTD: Michael Jordan is named 1998 NBA MVP

The 1997-98 MVP award was Jordan's fifth of his career - tied for the second-most all-time with Bill Russell. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6) has won more.

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Bucks & Raptors face-off in Gm 1 of 2019 East Finals

Fueled by a playoff career-high 29 points from Brook Lopez, the Bucks clinched Game 1 108-100. They closed the game on a 10-0 run and forced the Raptors to miss their final eight shot attempts.

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NBA India All-Access: Achintya Krishna

Krishna was among the first batch of 21 student-athletes to join the NBA Academy India in May of 2017. As he continues to work out, stay focused in this lockdown, and prepare for his SATs later this year, he spoke to NBA.com/India in an All-Access conversation.

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LBJ & D-Wade star as Heat eliminate Nets in 2014

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 57 while Ray Allen came up clutch on both ends of the floor as the Heat overcame a 34-point night from Joe Johnson to win Game 5 and advance to their fourth straight Conference Finals.

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🎥 NBA Basketball School India's Live Session with Amaan Sandhu

Sandhu, one of the first 21 student-athletes selected to the NBA Academy India, shared his experiences and basketball journey with the young kids from the NBA Basketball School India program.

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OTD: Bird, Celtics win 1981 title

The Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the 1981 Finals for their first championship since 1976. The title sparked a seven-year run where the franchise made five Finals and went 3-2.

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OTD: Kawhi series-clincher vs. 76ers in 2019

Leonard's shot was the first-ever Game 7 buzzer-beater and only the second shot in NBA history to end a series in a do-or-die game.

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WATCH: Sanjana's IG Live with Ruth Riley

Sanjana Ramesh was co-MVP of the first-ever NBA Academy Women's Camp in India held in May of 2018. Since, she has received a scholarship from North Arizona University and is a freshmen on their 2019-20 roster.

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Fast facts: Scott Burrell

Burrell, whose only NBA title came in Chicago, averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 13.7 minutes across 80 games in his lone season (1997-98) with the franchise.

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Timeline of Michael Jordan's 6 NBA titles

Jordan led the Bulls to six championships in as many Finals appearances over an eight-year span. The six titles has the Bulls tied in third for the most NBA championships ever behind the Boston Celtics (17) and the Los Angeles Lakers (16).

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OTD: Paul Pierce called 'Game' vs. Hawks in 2015

The fadeaway jumper was the last of seven game-winning buzzer-beaters that Pierce knocked down over the course of his 19-year NBA career.

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50th anniversary of 1970 NBA Finals Game 7

This iconic Game 7 contest at the Madison Square Garden helped the Knicks clinch their first NBA Championship in franchise history behind an inspired performance by point guard Walt Frazier.

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Lowry-Wade 2nd half Game 3 duel in 2016

The two All-Stars scored 29 points apiece in the second half, ensuring that this Raptors-Heat series would see a third-straight game decided by six points or lesser.

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OTD: Curry named 2014-15 NBA MVP

Curry was only the second player in franchise history (after Wilt Chamberlain as a rookie) and the first since the team moved to the West Coast (since 1962-63) to be named MVP.

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Detlef Schrempf raises funds for Seattle Children's

The German forward has created a 'Det's Superstars for Seattle Children's COVID-19 Relief' fund to help Seattle Children's Hospital manage the challenges that arise while dealing with COVID-19.

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OTD: Lillard's series-winner vs. Rockets in 2014

Lillard's memorable three-pointer not only sealed Game 6 and the series against the Houston Rockets, but it also booked the franchise's first Conference Semifinals ticket since 2000 after six previous attempts.

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NBA India All-Access: Amaan Sandhu

As the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandhu, a 17-year-old 6-11 forward/center from Mohali, Punjab, spoke with NBA.com/India about the transformation of his physique at the NBA Academy, his recent Indian team selection, and his experiences from an event-filled 2019.

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OTD: Kobe's game-winner vs. Suns in 2006

First, Bryant's floater in the closing seconds of regulation ensured overtime. Then, in the extra session, he nailed a buzzer-beater to help the Lakers win Game 4 of their first-round series vs. the Suns in 2006 and take a 3-1 series lead.

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Jagshaanbir Singh commits to Point Park University

Singh was among the first batch of 21 student-athletes to join the NBA Academy India when it first opened in May of 2017.

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Highlights: 1st NBA Basketball School India Live Session

Achintya Krishna was part of the first student-athlete batch of 21 to join the NBA Academy India when it opened in 2017.

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'The Last Dance' continues to set ratings records

Episodes 3 & 4 of the 10-part documentary, that released on April 27th (April 26th in the US), averaged 5.9 million viewers in the US.

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NBA players react to latest episodes

The current and former generation of NBA players had "The Last Dance" trending on Twitter once again as Episodes 3 and 4 aired Sunday night in the USA. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions.

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Fast facts: Luc Longley

Longley, currently an assistant coach for the Australian national team, was the first Australian ever to play in the NBA.

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Fast facts: Toni Kukoc

Before his success in the NBA with the Bulls, Kukoc was named among the FIBA's Top 50 players ever in 1991.

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