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LeBron James is having an incredible eight game run

LeBron James is putting up an incredible eight-game run for the Los Angeles Lakers that has seen him create a new record, and get the team back on track this season.

Nick Metallinos

What can Lakers really do ahead of trade deadline?

Unless general manager Rob Pelinka can get extremely creative, the Lakers' roster will look largely the same in the coming months.

Jordan Greer

Who could break Curry's record?

Stephen Curry is now the NBA's all-time leader for 3-point field goals made. Is there an active player that could one day break Curry's mark?

Carlan Gay

Curry's path to becoming the greatest shooter of all-time

Stephen Curry has passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, officially crowning him as the greatest shooter in league history.

Kyle Irving

Dirk says nobody will pass Curry's record

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says Stephen Curry's 3-point shooting will go down in history as the best to ever do it.

Benyam Kidane

NBA family reacts to Curry breaking the 3-point record

Stephen Curry has officially passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time 3-point leader and legends of the past and present took to Twitter to congratulate him.

Kyle Irving

Curry becomes NBA's all-time leader in 3s made

Stephen Curry already holds the record for most career 3-pointers made in the playoffs and he just passed Ray Allen for most all-time in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

Harden placed into league's Health and Safety Protocols

Brooklyn guard James Harden was among seven Nets players in COVID-19 health and safety protocols as an outbreak has torn into the Nets squad over the past couple of days.

Nick Metallinos

Antetokounmpo enters Health and Safety Protocols

The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will not play against the Pacers on Wednesday night.

Nick Metallinos

Report: Nets have "renewed optimism" in Irving return

There is a "renewed sense of optimism" about Irving's potential return, according to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Jordan Greer

Lakers, Knicks join potential Simmons destinations

Trade talks surrounding Ben Simmons are heating up as we approach Dec. 15, the date that many of the players who signed contracts in the offseason become eligible to be traded.

Scott Rafferty

Curry wanted to go to Knicks in 2009

Could you imagine a universe in which Stephen Curry suited up at Madison Square Garden 41 times a year? In 2009, the two-time MVP had a strong desire for that to be a reality.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the greatest shooters in NBA history

At this point, we know the list is Stephen Curry and everyone else, so instead of a top 10, NBA Global is coming with a list of the top 11 shooters of all time, also known as the 10 that come behind Curry.

Gilbert McGregor

#NBAJerseyDay: Discussing 2021-22 City Edition uniforms

NBA.com's Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving go back-and-forth on the league's 28 new City Edition uniforms in celebration of #NBAJerseyDay 2021.

Gilbert McGregor

Tatum explodes vs. Bucks, continues red-hot month

The Celtics forward scored 16 of his 42 in the fourth quarter, helping the team ice their 117-102 victory over the defending champions. This was the eighth 40-point game of his career, tied for the fourth-most in franchise history.

Yash Matange

Jokic ejected late, falls short of huge triple-double

Nikola Jokic was tossed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Isaiah Thomas to sign with Nuggets' G League team

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that veteran guard Isaiah Thomas is looking to make another return to the NBA, signing with the Nuggets' affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, for the G League Showcase.

Kyle Irving

Bulls' next two games postponed

The Bulls currently have 10 players in the league's health and safety protocols.

Official Release

Bulls have two games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols

The Bulls are down to just eight active players on their roster as 10 different players have entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Kyle Irving

Top 10 throwback jerseys we want to see

As the NBA celebrates #NBAJerseyDay on Dec. 14, here's the top 10 throwback jerseys that need to make a comeback.

Benyam Kidane

Jokic making case to repeat as NBA MVP

The majority of the NBA MVP attention has focused on Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant to start the year, but what about the player who won the award last year? Nikola Jokic has been just as good, if not better, than he was a season ago.

Kyle Irving

By The Numbers: KD drops season-high 51 points

Kevin Durant's 51-point performance is the highest single game score of the season, eclipsing Stephen Curry's 50-point game in November.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron talks inspiration behind 30-point triple-double

Good sleep and watching his son Bronny play is all LeBron James needed to put up a monster line against the Magic. The Lakers improved to two games over .500 with the win, as James recorded his second triple-double of the season.

Kane Pitman

Lillard's return can't halt Blazers slump

Damian Lillard returned to the Blazers lineup after a five-game absence, but their struggles continued as they dropped their fourth home game in a row and fifth overall.

Benyam Kidane

Kerr praises Thybulle's defence

As the primary defender, Thybulle held Curry to just 2-of-13 shooting and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc as the 76ers handed the Warriors just their fifth loss of the season.

Benyam Kidane

Grizzlies honor Zach Randolph with jersey retirement

Zach Randolph was one of the pioneers of the Grizzlies' successful "Grit-and-Grind" era in the 2010s. He was honored by the franchise on Saturday when his jersey was lifted into the rafters.

Kyle Irving

Thybulle, Sixers thwart Curry's pursuit of 3-point crown

Matisse Thybulle turned in a monster defensive performance against Stephen Curry, holding the Warriors star to just 18 points on 3-of-14 from beyond the arc, leaving Ray Allen's 3-point record still intact for now.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron calls Curry 'once-in-a-lifetime' talent

LeBron James would know, as he and Stephen Curry have had their fair share of battles through the years.

Scott Rafferty

Tatum teases signature Jordan sneaker

Following the debut of Zion Williamson's signature sneaker with Jordan Brand, Jayson Tatum says his own shoe is 'on the way'.

Nick Metallinos

Maxey is showing star potential in Simmons' absence

Tyrese Maxey has started 25 games for the 76ers this season, blossoming at point guard in the absence of Ben Simmons.

Benyam Kidane

How much did Bill Russell's memorabilia sell for?

The highest-selling item was the jersey Russell wore in his final NBA game, the 1969 Finals clincher that earned him and the Celtics their 11th championship in a span of 13 years.

Yash Matange

Is Nets' win over Hawks their biggest of the season?

The Nets had an 0-6 record against championship contending teams headed into the game against Atlanta, but on Friday night, they registered what seemed like their first statement win of the season.

Nick Metallinos

Hornets-Kings produces dramatic finish

Despite being down seven players, the Hornets survived a 124-123 win over the Kings behind a frantic final seconds in Charlotte.

Yash Matange

Why Nav Bhatia missed 1st-ever Raptors home game

A guaranteed attendee at every Raptors home game since the franchise debuted in 1995, Bhatia was forced to miss Friday's game after he was advised to isolate following his attendance at Sunday's Giants Of Africa Gala event

Yash Matange

23 Easter eggs in 'NBA Lane' Christmas holiday

Can you find all of the hidden NBA references in the latest 'NBA Lane' feature?

NBA.com Staff

Breaking down LeBron's 100 triple-doubles

In his 19th NBA season, James has reached the 100 triple-double milestone in his 1,324th career regular season game. Here's a look at how his triple-doubles have been spread across the three NBA teams he has represented over the course of his long career:

Yash Matange

AD dishes keys to Lakers being a contender

Two weeks ago, Anthony Davis felt like the Lakers could go on a 10-game winning streak. Now, he says they have to stop taking steps back if they are to salvage this season.

Yash Matange

Jazz stay hot with dominant win in Philly

The Utah Jazz have won six in a row since losing to New Orleans in late November, and they're doing it all with an high-power offense and contributions from all their key guys.

Nick Metallinos

Preview: NBA's star-studded games on Saturday

There's nothing like beginning your weekend on a cold winter Saturday with a hot tea or coffee and some great dose of basketball action. Saturday, Dec. 11th is just that with numerous NBA superstars set to suit up across the nine games on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Satnam, the 'One in a Billion' Icon turns 26

What once seemed impossible and just a fantasy for aspiring ballers in the Indian subcontinent, Singh made a reality when he became the first-ever Indian-born player to be drafted in the NBA. Singh's feat was key to bridging the once insurmountable distance between India and the NBA, and what he accomplishes in the remainder of his basketball career will only add to his already immortal legacy.

Yash Matange

WNBA releases 2022 season schedule

The WNBA today released its game schedule for the 2022 regular season, which will feature a record-high 36 games per team.

NBA.com Staff

Q&A: Bob Pettit, the league's first-ever MVP

Bob Pettit reflects on his playing days and role as a 75th Anniversary Team ambassador.

Maurice Brooks

Is this the best of Steph?

Stephen Curry ceases to amaze in his 13th NBA season. A quarter of the way through 2021-22, he has vaulted himself to the front of the MVP race. At 33 years old, it's worth asking – is this is the best version of Curry that we've ever seen?

Yash Matange

Embiid's dominance turning 76ers season around

Across his last three games, Embiid is averaging 34.3 points and 11.6 rebounds as the 76ers have now won three in a row and look to build some momentum with the big man back in the lineup.

Yash Matange

Rockets create history with win streak

After enduring a 15-game losing streak, the Rockets now have the longest-active win streak in the league after notching their seventh win in a row, defeating the Nets 114-104.

Benyam Kidane

Udoka frustrated by Celtics turnovers

The Boston Celtics turned the ball over 23 times in their three-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-114.

Nick Metallinos

Rockets honour Harden with tribute video

Harden returned to Houston, receiving a warm ovation from the crowd.

Benyam Kidane

What if CP3 was traded to the Lakers in 2011?

Do you remember where you were on Dec. 8, 2011? Far from the typical "on this date," we look back to something that didn't happen 10 years ago to this day.

Gilbert McGregor

Doncic acknowledges his conditioning needs to be better

Luka Doncic's comments come following Brooklyn's come-from-behind victory over Dallas.

Scott Rafferty

NBA All-Star voting tips off Christmas Day

NBA All-Star voting will be available across the NBA App, NBA.com and Twitter from Dec. 25 to Jan. 22.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron calls win vs. Celtics one of Lakers' best

The Lakers not only avenged their defeat in Boston but also delivered a similarly dominant performance which helped them cruise to a comfortable 117-102 victory.

Yash Matange

KD not concerned about uptick in playing time

Through 23 games this season, Durant ranks among the league leaders for minutes averaged. In fact, the former league MVP is averaging over 40 minutes in the Nets' last five games but he doesn't seem too concerned.

Yash Matange

Nets playing championship-level defence

The Nets held the Mavericks to just 13 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's win, as they came back from a 17-point deficit to win 102-99 on the road.

Benyam Kidane

CJ McCollum (collapsed lung) out vs. Warriors

As per the team's release, McCollum didn't travel to San Francisco for Wednesday night's game following the results of a CT scan.

Yash Matange

OTD: 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.

Yash Matange

Q&A: Bob McAdoo reflects on his MVP days

Bob McAdoo reflects on his legendary career that landed him in the Hall of Fame and on the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

Maurice Brooks

Soundsystem: What's up with the Blazers?

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

NBA.com Staff

Who has better all-time team: Lakers or Celtics?

Ahead of the second and final matchup between the Lakers and Celtics in the 2021-22 season, two members of NBA.com's Global staff had a go at building an all-time team for each franchise.

Scott Rafferty

Why Schroder chose Celtics in free agency

After his lone season with the Lakers, Dennis Schroder's contract situation made headlines in the offseason before he ultimately landed a one-year, $5.9 million deal with the Celtics. Why didn't he re-sign in Los Angeles?

Kyle Irving

Jokic climbs up all-time triple-double ranks

Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the season and the 60th of his career to pass Larry Bird for eighth all-time.

Benyam Kidane

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.

Yash Matange

Bulls' DeRozan enters Health and Safety Protocols

DeRozan has appeared in all 24 of the Bulls' games this season until this point.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Lillard 'would like to play with' Simmons

Damian Lillard reportedly intends to give the Trail Blazers time to find a new leader of basketball operations following the firing of Neil Olshey, but he "still wants significant changes to the roster."

Scott Rafferty

Giddey, Cunningham give glimpse into NBA future

Cade Cunningham and Josh Giddey both stand at 6-foot-8, representing the new school of big playmakers in the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

Bridges adds to MIP case with another big game

The Hornets were shorthanded against the Hawks but it hardly mattered, with Miles Bridges' massive night helping the team to a big win. The performance was the continuation of a breakout season for Bridges, with a Most Improved Player award potentially in sight.

Kane Pitman

Grizzlies stay hot to win fourth straight

The Memphis Grizzlies have surprised the NBA world by winning their last four straight games without star point guard Ja Morant.

📊 Celtics scoring explosion adds to Blazers woes

The Celtics cruised to a 145-117 road win over the Blazers, with the 145 points the most the Blazers have given up in a regulation home game in franchise history.

Benyam Kidane

Under Billups, defence still an issue for Trail Blazers

About a quarter of the way through the 2021-22 season, the Portland Trail Blazers are still troubled by the same issue which has dogged them for the past few seasons - Defence!

Yash Matange

Nets struggles vs. contending teams continue

The Brooklyn Nets lost another game to a contending team, following their 111-107 loss to Chicago in Brooklyn. Their record against contending sides drops to 0-6 on the season.

Nick Metallinos

Can Heat defence survive without Adebayo?

Against a Bucks team without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat were outscored in the paint by 22 points as they fall to 1-2 without Bam Adebayo in the lineup.

Yash Matange

KD passes Ray Allen all-time in scoring

With his bucket on Saturday night in Brooklyn, Kevin Durant surpassed Ray Allen to move into 24th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Kyle Irving

Ball among five Hornets placed in Protocols

LaMelo Ball is among four Hornets players to enter the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols, the team Saturday announced.

Gilbert McGregor

Vinsanity Scale: Grading JTA's poster on McGee

Juan Toscano-Anderson submitted a Dunk of the Year candidate with his poster on JaVale McGee.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid leads 76ers to statement win over Hawks

Joel Embiid's final numbers of 28 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks were huge for a 76ers team that suited up for this game without Tobias Harris.

Yash Matange

LeBron expresses frustration on saga with protocols

"Pretty confused, frustrated, angry with not being able to do anything." James said postgame regarding the past few days. He also added that he felt the situation was handled poorly.

Yash Matange

Darius Garland joins elite Cavs company

Darius Garland did something we haven't seen since Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

Nick Metallinos

Beth Mowins makes history calling 76ers-Hawks broadcast

The veteran play-by-play announcer became the first woman ever to call an NBA regular-season game on ESPN.

Yash Matange

Towns declared OUT vs. Nets

Towns was declared OUT against the Nets due to a bruised tailbone, an injury he suffered against in the team's previous game against the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Blazers fire general manager, president Olshey

"The Portland Trail Blazers organization has decided to terminate General Manager and President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey, effective immediately due to violations of the Portland Trail Blazers’ Code of Conduct," the team Friday announced in a statement.

NBA.com Staff

How Suns forced Curry into worst shooting night of career

On Tuesday, the Suns limited Stephen Curry to 12 points on 4-for-21 shooting from the field. How'd they do it? A lot of Mikal Bridges and a lot of Deandre Ayton.

Scott Rafferty

Stats to know from Grizzlies' record-breaking win

The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder by 73 points on Thursday, the largest margin of victory in NBA history.

Kyle Irving

DeRozan is the NBA's fourth-quarter scoring king

DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. DeRozan leads the league in fourth quarter scoring this season.

Nick Metallinos

LeBron clears COVID-19 protocols, set to return

The NBA announced on Thursday that LeBron James has cleared health and safety protocols and is set to return to play.

Official Release

Preview: Suns-Warriors clash headlines Saturday's games

There's nothing better than beginning the weekend with some hot tea or coffee on a cold winter Saturday morning along with some great dose of basketball action. Here's a preview with all you need to know about Saturday's games with the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch them.

Yash Matange

How to watch live 2021-22 NBA games in India?

Prior to Dec. 2, 2021 the only means to watch live NBA games on demand was by getting your NBA League Pass subscription now at the link below. That's not the case anymore as live NBA games are all set to return to the television sets in India.

NBA.com Staff

NBA announces new broadcast partner for India

Viacom18 to distribute live NBA games in English and Hindi on Vh1, MTV, VOOT and Jio TV.

Official Release

What are the largest margins of victory in NBA history?

The Grizzlies 152-79 win over the Thunder broke multiple records. Not only is it the largest victory in Memphis franchise history – the 73-point margin of victory breaks the all-time record.

Yash Matange

Giddey, Mobley named Rookies of the Month

Toronto's Scottie Barnes and Houston's Jalen Green were among the other nominees.

Scott Rafferty

Curry, Durant named Players of the Month

The former MVPs take home the honours for the months of October and November.

NBA.com Staff

Warriors, Suns in league of their own in Western Conference

On Friday (10:00 p.m. ET on TSN), two of the best teams in the Western Conference will go head-to-head when the Warriors host the red-hot Suns.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis puts on show in thrilling win over Hornets

The 127-125 victory is Milwaukee's eighth straight, all coming since the team returned to full health barring starting center Brook Lopez. During this run, the Bucks have defeated their opponents by a league-leading margin of 13.3 points.

Yash Matange

Muggsy on LaMelo: 'The guys love playing with him'

Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues joined Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford during the NBA Hooper Vision live broadcast on NBA League Pass, giving special mention to LaMelo Ball.

Benyam Kidane

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.

Yash Matange

How long will the Trail Blazers be without Lillard?

The Trail Blazers announced on Wednesday that Damian Lillard will be sidelined with an abdominal strain.

Scott Rafferty

Bulls, Heat penalized for early free agent talks

Chicago and Miami each have to forfeit a second-round draft pick after violating league rules governing free agency discussions.

Official Release

Soundsystem: Warriors or Suns, who's the best team in West?

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

NBA.com Staff

Who is leading each award race so far?

Who is leading the pack for each major NBA award through the first quarter of the season?

Kyle Irving

Suns restrict Curry to worst shooting night ever

Led by Mikal Bridges, Phoenix held MVP frontrunner Stephen Curry to the worst shooting night of his career when he attempts at least 20 shots as the Warriors superstar finished with 12 points on just 4-of-21 shooting from the field including 3-of-14 from long distance.

Yash Matange

Suns overcome Booker absence, extend win streak

The Suns had a 17-game losing streak in the rookie season of Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges. With a win against the Warriors, the duo are now a part of a 17-game winning streak, in just their fourth season.

Kane Pitman

Harden credits Miller for big game vs. Knicks

The Beard balled out, nearly recording a triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 40 minutes of action against the Knicks. Postgame, he credited Reggie Miller, an NBA legend who was sideline calling the game for TNT, for his huge game.

Yash Matange

LeBron to miss time with health and safety protocols

LeBron James will miss Tuesday night's matchup against the Sacramento Kings due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Benyam Kidane

Is Alec Burks the answer for the Knicks?

In two games starting in place of Kemba Walker at point guard, Burks is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

Benyam Kidane

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.

Yash Matange

Magic's Suggs (thumb) to miss extended time

Jalen Suggs will miss "an extended period of time" after suffering a fractured thumb in the Magic's loss to the 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Can Randle, Knicks turn it around?

Julius Randle has lost the mojo he had in 2020-21, but can he get it back?

Carlan Gay

By the Numbers: Valanciunas' career night

The Lithuanian big man had a game for the ages, setting and breaking multiple records in the process, and led the Pelicans to a comfortable 123-104 win over the Clippers.

Yash Matange

Lonzo edges LaMelo in Ball brothers showdown

Lonzo and LaMelo Ball went toe-to-toe for the third time in the NBA, with Lonzo and the Chicago Bulls coming out on top in an entertaining battle with the Charlotte Hornets.

Kane Pitman

Jokic dominates in return from injury

After missing the previous four games over a period of nine days, Nikola Jokic returned to the Nuggets lineup as the team began a monster seven-game road trip in Miami. For a return game, the reigning MVP stuffed the stat sheet with a near triple-double of 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in just 33 minutes of action on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting from the field.

Yash Matange

Trail Blazers early road woes continue

The 129-107 loss to the Jazz slumps their road record to a dismal 1-10, the second-worst in the league with only the Rockets holding a lesser record (0-11).

Yash Matange

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.

Yash Matange

Report: Porter Jr. to undergo back surgery

Michael Porter Jr. left Denver's matchup with Houston on Nov. 6 with a back injury and hasn't taken the court since.

Scott Rafferty

From the driveway to the NBA: Lonzo and LaMelo face off

The two Ball brothers will go head-to-head when Lonzo and the Bulls host LaMelo and the Hornets on Monday.

Kyle Irving

PG putting together strong MVP case

While Steph Curry and DeMar DeRozan have taken the early headlines in the MVP race, LA Clippers star Paul George is quietly entering the race.

Benyam Kidane

Is this the best version of Curry we've ever seen?

Stephen Curry has been phenomenal to start the 2021-22 NBA season, but how does this season stack up against 2015-16 when he was the unanimous MVP?

Nick Metallinos

Will the LeBron at center experiment work?

The Lakers are continuing to tweak the formula, seeking to find lineup groupings that work. The next experiment could be LeBron James at center, with head coach Frank Vogel pleased by the versatility it can allow on both ends.

Kane Pitman

Fired up Curry goes off in fourth quarter

Angry Stephen Curry is a dangerous player. Bothered by an earlier call, Curry went off in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors to an 18-2 record on the season.

Kane Pitman

Stewart booed by Lakers fans after last week's altercation

Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart is not popular with Lakers fans, hearing boos from the STAPLES Center crowd in the first meeting since his altercation with LeBron James.

Kane Pitman

Curry keeps up historic 3-point pace

Through 20 games, he's knocking down a career-high 5.5 3-pointers per game. At this rate, he's projected to knock down nearly 450 for the season which will shatter his previously owned record of 402, which is already superhuman compared to others.

Yash Matange

NBA players mourn death of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh was an instrumental figure in NBA sneaker culture and following the tragic news of his passing at age 41, players around the league offered their condolences for the iconic designer.

Benyam Kidane

Report: DeMarcus Cousins to sign with Bucks

The defending champions needed some frontcourt depth and they'll look for that in veteran center DeMarcus Cousins.

Kyle Irving

Records tied & broken in Rockets-Hornets OT thriller

In a 146-143 high-scoring thriller, the young Rockets upset a high-seeded Eastern Conference team for a second straight game. As a result, there were plenty of records tied or broken over the course of this 53-minute entertainer. Here's a look at some of them

Yash Matange

Suns proving last year's Finals run was no fluke

By surviving a late surge from the Nets, on the second night of a back-to-back, the Suns extended their win streak to 16 - the second-longest in franchise history. That said, despite all they have achieved, there's still room for skepticism but the Suns have a chance to shut that talk down with their next matchup - against the league-leading Golden State Warriors.

Yash Matange

How did Embiid fare in his return?

Joel Embiid made his long-awaited return to the 76ers lineup after missing nine games under health and safety protocols, and looked like he hadn't missed a beat despite the team losing in double-overtime.

Nick Metallinos

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.

Yash Matange

John Wall could return to the Houston Rockets

John Wall has not suited up for Houston this season but the Rockets are discussing having the five-time NBA All-Star resume playing in the near future.

Nick Metallinos

LeBron, AD sound off after Lakers collapse in triple overtime

For not the first time this season, the Lakers coughed up a double-digit lead late and let a win slip away. They battled, playing their first triple-overtime game in nearly a decade, but they gassed out and eventually lost to a Kings squad that were missing two starters.

Yash Matange

By the Numbers: Suns' 15-game win streak

The Suns have won 15 straight games since that 1-3 start, putting their 16-3 record mighty close to the league-best Golden State Warriors (17-2).

Yash Matange

Warriors dismantling opponents in 3rd quarters

This season, Golden State has been doing the most damage coming out of halftime, reminiscent of the peak of the Warriors dynasty during the second half of the last decade. They are outscoring their opponents by 144 through 19 games, that's not only a league-best tally but just shy of doubling the team ranked second in the Hornets (73).

Yash Matange

Defence the secret to Charlotte's recent success

The Hornets are back among the Eastern Conference's top teams after winning eight of their last nine games, including five straight at home.

Nick Metallinos

NBA fines LeBron James

LeBron James made his return from suspension against Indiana, but late in the win broke out a provocative dance celebration leading to a $15K fine from the league office.

Nick Metallinos

Jokic (wrist) out vs. Bucks

In the 14 games played, the reigning league MVP is averaging career-highs of 26.4 points and 13.6 rebounds while also dishing out 6.4 assists on career-high shooting efficiencies of 59.3 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

Ja vs. Trae: The NBA's next point guard rivalry

The last time Ja Morant and Trae Young faced each other in Memphis, we saw a classic duel between two rising star point guards. Young finished with 36 points and nine assists while Morant had 28 points and seven assists.

Nick Metallinos

Way-too-early 2020 NBA Redraft

On the one-year anniversary of the 2020 NBA Draft, our NBA Global staff held a redraft of the lottery.

Scott Rafferty

Taking the temperature of trends around the NBA

Through the first month of the season, which players and teams are trending upward or downward?

Kyle Irving

Klay speaks on Golden State's title odds

Klay Thompson, who is set to return from injury imminently, says he believes the 16-2 Golden State Warriors are a strong championship threat this season.

Nick Metallinos

KD reacts to passing AI on all-time scoring list

Kevin Durant scored 21 points against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and passed Allen Iverson for the 25th spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Nick Metallinos

Vintage LeBron leads Lakers past Pacers in OT

As he rallied the Lakers late, he started to hear it quite a bit from the Pacers faithful at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and midway through overtime, LeBron James had heard enough.

Yash Matange

LeBron opens up on incident, suspension

LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Lakers matchup with Indiana. After a dominant performance, James discussed his one game suspension, believing the penalty was not warranted.

Kane Pitman

MJ happy as LaMelo, Hornets find their 'shine'

For the first time in Michael Jordan's ownership tenure, Charlotte is a player in the East -- thanks largely to his phenom guard, LaMelo Ball.

S Powell, NBA.com

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.

Yash Matange

Edwards adds to 2021-22 highlights package

As part of the Timberwolves' 113-101 victory over the Heat, Anthony Edwards added to his list of highlight-reel plays from the 2021-22 season.

Yash Matange

AD out vs. Pacers

Lakers star Anthony Davis will miss the game against the Pacers with a fever.

Kane Pitman

Why Warriors should and shouldn't pursue Ben Simmons trade

How would Ben Simmons fit on the Warriors? Would a win-now move make them clear championship favorites?

Carlan Gay

Seth Curry is stepping out of his brother's shadow

Seth Curry is on track to become the 10th player in NBA history to crack the 50-40-90 club if he maintains his hot start to the season.

Rookie Ladder: Cunningham challenging Barnes, Mobley

After missing the first four games of the season and struggling upon his return, No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham is starting to hit his stride during his rookie season.

Kyle Irving

Lillard returning to form after early season struggles

After an abysmal first nine games to the season, the Trail Blazers superstar seems to be turning things around with recent performances looking a lot more like his level of play.

Yash Matange

Westbrook laments Lakers' effort in loss to Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the Lakers found themselves in an early double-digit deficit.

Benyam Kidane

Heat's Herro making strong 6MOY case

While his career-highs across the board do put his name among the candidates for the 'Most Improved Player of the Year' award, Herro is really running away with it in the Sixth Man of the Year race.

Yash Matange

Porzingis finally settling in and paying off for Mavs

In an exclusive interview with NBA.com, Porzingis delves into why he looks more comfortable with the Mavericks this season.

M Medina, NBA.com

Carmelo gets standing ovation at MSG

"It goes deeper than basketball...that bond I have with New York City will never go anywhere," Anthony said prior to tip-off. When he checked into the game, at the 4:10 mark of the first quarter, he received a standing ovation from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Yash Matange

Doncic 'questionable' to face Clippers

Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has missed three-straight games — a back-to-back with the Suns and a matchup with the Clippers.

Kane Pitman

LeBron, AD roast Kuzma's giant pink sweater

Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.

Benyam Kidane

Shumpert wins Dancing with the Stars, makes history

From the hardwood to the dancefloor, Iman Shumpert is a champion once again after taking out the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars.

Benyam Kidane

Rockets nearing franchise record for losing streak

The team has lost these 15 straight games, five shy of their franchise record, by an average margin of 13.7 points, including three defeats by 26 points or more.

Yash Matange

LeBron suspended for hit on Stewart

LeBron James earned the second ejection of his career after striking Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face.

Scott Rafferty

Durant (shoulder) available vs. Cavaliers

Kevin Durant recently told the media that it's an injury he's been playing through and getting treatment on.

Scott Rafferty

Power Rankings: One thing each team is thankful for

NBA Christmas Day is still a month away, but as our friends in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, we take a closer look at what each team in the league is thankful for at this point of the season.

Scott Rafferty

James ejected for 'unnecessary' contact on Pistons' Stewart

LeBron James was ejected from the game in Detroit after catching Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart with what was deemed as "unneccessary, excessive" contact by the officiating crew.

Kane Pitman

DeRozan, LaVine leading Bulls to top of the East

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are on a tear to start the season for Chicago. Take a look at some of the numbers that suggest the output could be very much sustainable.

Kane Pitman

AD defends LeBron's reputation after ejection

LeBron James was ejected for just the second time in his career after an errant elbow caught Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in the face.

Benyam Kidane

Why did the Kings fire Luke Walton?

Luke Walton's time with the Kings has come to an end following a 6-11 start to the season.

Jordan Greer

By the Numbers: Giannis makes history, again

In just 30 minutes, Giannis Antetokounmpo stuffed the stat sheet with 32 points, 20 rebounds and five assists, creating history along the way.

Benyam Kidane

Curry's breaking teams without touching the ball

Stephen Curry's 40-point performance in Golden State's come-from-behind win over Cleveland was a masterclass in how to move off-ball.

Scott Rafferty

Tatum making slow start to season a distant memory

Following his blockbuster performance against the Lakers, Jayson Tatum followed it up with a 33-point outing against the Thunder as his offensive game looks back to his best.

Benyam Kidane

Cunningham showing why he was No. 1 pick

An ankle injury forced Cade Cunningham to miss the first few games of the season, but now that the star rookie is getting comfortable on an NBA floor, he's proving exactly why he was the No. 1 overall pick.

Kyle Irving

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.

Yash Matange

Saturday's top highlights and best performers

Nine games on Saturday night included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.

NBA.com Staff

Who's the better passer: LaMelo or Trae?

Ahead of Charlotte and Atlanta facing off on Saturday, our NBA Global staff debate which one of the team's point guards is the better passer.

NBA.com Staff

How did LeBron fare in his return from injury?

LeBron James returned to the Lakers after missing the past eight games with an abdominal strain against the Boston Celtics.

Nick Metallinos

Middleton passes Allen, makes franchise history

Middleton passed Allen's tally in his 566th regular-season game for the Bucks and sits atop the leaderboard with 1,054 career 3-pointers.

Yash Matange

Cavs' Sexton undergoes season-ending surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after undergoing surgery to repair a left meniscus tear, the team announced. Appearing in the first 11 games of the season, the 22-year-old was averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.7 minutes of action.

Yash Matange

Mavs to retire Dirk's No. 41 in special ceremony

The franchise announced that Dirk Nowitzki, "the greatest Maverick of all time," will be honoured in a ceremony where his number is raised to the rafters.

Gilbert McGregor

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.

Yash Matange

Friday's top highlights and best performers

An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.

NBA.com Staff

Will LeBron's return fix the Lakers?

After missing the last eight games, LeBron James will return to the court on Friday, Nov. 19 against the Celtics.

Kyle Irving

Heat Check: Will the Wizards be a playoff team?

The Wizards got out to one of the hottest starts of any team in the NBA, but is it sustainable over the course of an 82-game season?

Kyle Irving

Thursday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

Just six games on Thursday night but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

George compares Morant to prime D-Rose

Ja Morant is off to a roaring start to the 2021-22 season, earning comparisons to the youngest MVP in league history by his peers.

Kyle Irving

WNBA approves new playoff format

The postseason will consist of three rounds featuring a best of three, five and five series to determine the WNBA Champion.

NBA.com Staff

Report: 76ers interested in 'approximately 30 players' for Simmons

The list is said to feature Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal, as well as Nets star James Harden.

Scott Rafferty

By The Numbers: Giannis' 47-point explosion vs. Lakers

While the Lakers battled, despite missing LeBron James, they simply had no answer for a masterful showcase from the reigning NBA Finals MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak went off, scoring a season-high 47 points with superhuman efficiency in the team's 109-102 victory.

Yash Matange

Are Lillard, Blazers starting to turn things around?

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping their season has taken a turn for the better, helped by the stellar play of reserves Larry Nance Jr and Nassir Little.

Nick Metallinos

LaMelo's playmaking growth on full display

LaMelo Ball dished out a career-high 14 assists to lead the Hornets to a 97-87 win over the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

Yash Matange

On This Date: LeBron dominates Heat with 50-piece

It marked the 12th 50-point game of LeBron's career, moving him past Allen Iverson on the all-time leaderboards. The performance was also the first 50-piece by a Laker since Kobe Bryant's career finale, when he dropped 60.

Yash Matange

NBA, Sportradar announce global partnership

The new partnership with the NBA, WNBA and G League begins with the 2023-24 NBA season.

Official Release

Green makes DPOY statement against KD

Warriors forward Draymond Green reminded us that he is still elite defensively by doing his part to hold Kevin Durant to an uncharacteristically poor shooting night.

Gilbert McGregor

PG reacts to STAPLES Center name change

"I grew up this being STAPLES and STAPLES being the place to play and the place to be," Paul George said. "It'll definitely be weird."

Scott Rafferty

Mounting injuries a concern for Bucks

As injuries have piled up to start the 2021-22 season, the Bucks have struggled. The absence of one player, in particular, has been the chief cause for concern.

Kane Pitman

Nets not 'in that category' of top teams says Nash

Despite holding a 10-5 record and sitting third in the East, the Nets have struggled against elite competition this season, with tonight's loss to the Warriors adding to defeats to the Heat, Bulls and Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

What has STAPLES Center been renamed to?

Beginning Dec. 25, 2021, the STAPLES Center will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena after a naming rights deal that is reportedly worth over $700 million.

Yash Matange

Second annual NBA Jersey Day set for Dec. 14

The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their love by rocking their favorite NBA jersey.

Curry cements himself as MVP frontrunner

Steph Curry put on a show at Barclays Center, leading the Warriors to a commanding 117-99 win over the Nets, winning the one-on-one battle with fellow MVP candidate Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

George is pacing Clippers' latest hot streak

After starting the season 1-4, the Clippers have bounced back by winning eight of their next nine led by Paul George's MVP level of play.

Yash Matange

NBA set for preseason games in Abu Dhabi

As part of a multi-year partnership deal signed between the NBA and Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the league will play its first NBA games in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition games, who's venue and participating teams are yet to be announced, are approximately set for Oct. 2022 as part of the 2022-23 preseason schedule.

Yash Matange

Warriors clicking with new-look supporting cast

The new-look Warriors, without any major offseason signings, have been clicking all cylinders led by their MVP candidate Stephen Curry and their new high-efficiency role players.

Yash Matange

On This Date: Kemba erupts for 60 points

Walker set a number of franchise records with his red-hot showcase, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Hornets to get the win.

Yash Matange

Breaking down Durant's decision to leave Warriors

In Kevin Durant's mind, choosing the Nets over the Warriors was easy. What led him to that decision?

Jordan Greer

How long will Cavs be without Evan Mobley?

Evan Mobley left Cleveland's loss to Boston on Monday, Nov. 15 in the third quarter with a right elbow sprain.

Kyle Irving

Soundsystem: Did the Wizards win the Westbrook trade?

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

NBA.com Staff

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