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Embiid's heroics lead 76ers past Jazz

Joel Embiid turned in one of his best performances of the season, dropping 40 points against the Jazz as the 76ers escaped with the win in an overtime thriller.

Benyam Kidane

Sights and sounds from Harden's return to Houston

James Harden returned to Houston for the first time since being traded to Brooklyn, receiving some boos, but more cheers and a touching video tribute from the organisation.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Yash Matange

It's 'Dame Time,' again

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

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

NBA, NBPA announce COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

More than $3 million donated to HBCUs, communities of colour

HBCUs, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, United Negro College Fund, National Association for Equal Opportunity and Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Named NBA All-Star 2021 Beneficiaries

Official Release

Suns overcome Booker ejection to defeat Lakers

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

Yash Matange

Final scores & top performers from Wednesday's action

There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Jokic reaching rare air this season

Jokic recorded the 50th triple-double of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to achieve the milestone.

Walker shines as C's continue to build momentum

Six Celtics finished in double figures led by Kemba Walker's 25 points - his fourth straight 20-point game and seventh in his last nine. More importantly, for the first time in over six weeks, the Celtics won three in a row.

Fertitta: 'James Harden will always be a Rocket'

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

Yash Matange

2021 Taco Bell Skills Challenge participants

2020 runner-up Domantas Sabonis will return to the Skills Challenge, while Chris Paul is making a record fifth appearance in the competition.

NBA.com Staff

Curry, Booker headline 2021 3PT Contest

This year's 3-point contest will continue with the 2020 format, featuring two additional shots in the "MTN DEW Zone", which is six feet from the traditional 3-point line and worth 3 points each.

NBA.com Staff

Dunk, 3-point and Skills Challenge participants revealed

Who is participating during All-Star 2021 Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and Skills Challenge? Below, find participants for each event.

NBA.com Staff

2021 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest participants

This year's Slam Dunk Contest will feature just three participants, including Obi Toppin, Anfernee Simons and Cassius Stanley.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: 2021 NBA All-Star Draft

Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Reliving the greatest All-Star Games since 2000

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

Yash Matange

Every International All-Star since 2000

With the NBA across the globe, this year's All-Star Game will feature eight international players, the most in NBA history. Let's take a look back at the international players to be selected the since the turn of the millennium.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron's best All-Star moments

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is set to appear as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive season. Relive some of the best moments and highlights from his career.

Gilbert McGregor

Every All-Star Game debutant since 2000

The 2021 edition of the NBA All-Star Game has four debutants. But how many players debuted in the years prior all the way back to the turn of the millennium?

NBA.com Staff

Highest scoring games in All-Star history

It's not unusual to see the teams combine for over 300 points and almost 400 points in the NBA All-Star Game.

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Melo and Melo duel as Blazers snap losing streak

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

Yash Matange

Scores & highlights fromTuesday's action

We had seven games on deck around the NBA on Tuesday. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights below.

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

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

Yash Matange

Harden re-writes record books, leads Nets past Spurs

James Harden recorded the seventh triple-double of his Nets career in their 124-113 win over the Spurs in overtime.

Benyam Kidane

Hawks relieve Pierce of coaching duties

Following four seasons as an assistant coach on the 76ers, Lloyd Pierce took over as head coach of the Hawks in 2018-19. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nate McMillan has accepted the interim head coaching job.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis punctuates statement win with rim-rattling dunk

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated Milwaukee's win over LA with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He saved his best for last, throwing down a big dunk in the closing seconds that served as the nail in the coffin. How did he get so open? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

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

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

Yash Matange

Clutch Tatum spoils Beal's big game

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

Yash Matange

#NBATopShotThis: Giannis' monster block

Antetokounmpo had four blocks on the night, none sweeter than this rejection on Clippers big man Ivica Zubac to earn our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Benyam Kidane

Hield becomes fastest to 1,000 3-pointers

With his seventh triple of the night, Hield notched his 1,000th career 3-pointer in just his 350th game.

Benyam Kidane

Scores & highlights from Monday's action

There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones Sunday's Raptors-Bulls game

Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.

Official Release

BHM: Spencer Haywood's forgotten legacy

Today's era of player empowerment in the NBA is thanks to pioneers who risked everything they had to change the rules and set a precedent for generations to come. The Hardship Rule, inspired by Spencer Haywood, was one of the earliest and most impactful examples of this, an initial sign that American sports were evolving. A legend on the court, Haywood does not always receive the recognition he deserves for the impact he made off of it. NBA.com recently spoke with the Hall of Famer, allowing him to explain his oft-forgotten legacy to today's fans.

Sergio Rabinal

Doncic outduels Harden as Mavs blowout Nets

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

Yash Matange

Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

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

Yash Matange

Durant (hamstring) out through All-Star break

The Brooklyn Nets announced that Kevin Durant will miss the team's final three games prior to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game and will be re-assessed following the break.

Gilbert McGregor

Sabonis named as Durant's All-Star replacement, Tatum to start

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis is set to make his second consecutive All-Star Game appearance as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has named him as the replacement for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will replace Durant in the pool of starting players.

Gilbert McGregor

Green's career night leads Warriors past Hornets

Draymond Green and the Warriors avenged a loss to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a career-night for the Golden State veteran.

Kane Pitman

#NBATopShotThis: Smith Jr. throws down

Highlight reel dunks are an NBA Top Shot favourite. Dennis Smith Jr. threw down one of the best of the season so far in the Detroit Pistons matchup with the Sacramento Kings.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

Sale of WNBA's Dream unanimously approved

The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, Chairman of Northland, an industry-leading national real estate firm. The three-member investor group is comprised of former Dream star Renee Montgomery, Northland President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Abair, and Gottesdiener.

NBA.com Staff

#NBATopShotThis: Zion's HUGE block

Zion Williamson delivered a monstrous block on Donte DiVincenzo off the backboard to take out our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Kane Pitman

Giannis, Zion put on a show in head-to-head

The Milwaukee Bucks have claimed their fourth straight win but it wasn't easy, with a monster night from Giannis Antetokounmpo just topping Zion Williamson.

Kane Pitman

Simmons helps Sixers stifle Mavericks

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid continued their high level of play, shutting down the Dallas Mavericks en route to another win at home.

Kane Pitman

Hennessy in multiyear partnership with NBA

A multiyear partnership expansion makes Hennessy the “official spirit of the NBA” worldwide.

Official Release

Scores, highlights from Friday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Friday, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.

NBA.com Staff

LaMelo shines in 4th Q takeover vs. Suns

Ball scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half, including a string of clutch plays down the stretch to lead the Hornets to a 124-121 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Benyam Kidane

Scores, highlights from Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Booker to replace Davis in All-Star Game

Suns guard Devin Booker will make his second-straight All-Star appearance, joining teammate Chris Paul in Atlanta. It marks the first time the Suns have multiple All-Star selections since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2009-10.

Benyam Kidane

NBA, NBPA announce COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

Who were the biggest All-Star snubs?

With the NBA All-Star reserves announced today, let's take a look at the players who were most deserving on the outside looking in.

Benyam Kidane

Lillard, Harden headline All-Star reserves

On Tuesday (ET), the NBA announced the pool of 14 players that will be reserves at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Yash Matange

Zion becomes fourth-youngest All-Star ever

At 20 years old, Zion Williamson joins an elite list of players to be named to the NBA All-Star Game aged 20 or younger. In fact, Williamson is set to become the fourth-youngest player to play in the NBA All-Star Game.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: All-Star reserves debate

Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Rockets release Cousins

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Rockets are releasing veteran centre DeMarcus Cousins with the intentions of going 'smaller and younger' in the frontcourt.

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

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

Yash Matange

Jazz flip the switch with record 3-point performance

The Jazz set a new franchise record for 3-pointers for the third time this season, knocking down 28 in their 132-110 win over the Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Monday's (ET) action

We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Booker outduels Lillard in Suns win

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

Yash Matange

LBJ on track to emulate MJ's last MVP season

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

Yash Matange

Timberwolves part ways with coach Saunders

In two-plus seasons at the helm in Minnesota, Saunders held a 43-95 record, with the Timberwolves currently owning the worst record in the league this season at 7-24.

NBA.com Staff

Nets edge Clippers, extend win streak to 6

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

Yash Matange

Zion, Ingram lead Pels to historic comeback

The young star duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson took over after half-time to spark the Pelicans to their largest comeback in franchise history, beating the Celtics 120-115 in overtime.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

CP3 passes 'Big O' on all-time career assists list

Next up for Paul on the career list: Magic Johnson in 5th place.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sat's (ET) action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Saturday (ET). But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

Heat survive Finals rematch with Lakers

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

Yash Matange

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

LaMelo has found the perfect home in Charlotte

Ball could well have ended up in a Warriors uniform on draft night, but so far, things couldn't be working out better in Charlotte. The 19-year-old leads all rookies in points, rebounds, assists and steals per game, building an early case for Rookie of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Murray makes history with career-high 50 points

What a night it was for Jamal Murray, who went off for a career-high 50 points in Denver's win over Cleveland. While notching a career-high is impressive in itself, Murray also made league and franchise history with this performance. Take a closer look at the numbers behind his breakout game.

Kyle Irving

Snyder named head coach of Team LeBron

Snyder has earned a spot as an NBA All-Star Game head coach for the first time. He is the Jazz’s second NBA All-Star Game head coach, joining Frank Layden (1984).

NBA.com Staff

Harden leads Nets to statement win over Lakers

The Brooklyn Nets extend their win streak to five games, beating the Lakers 109-98, behind James Harden's franchise-record 11th-straight double-double of 23 points and 11 assists.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

Just three games around the Association on Thursday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron surpasses 35,000 career points

James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the third player to reach the milestone and is the youngest to do so at 36 years old.

NBA.com Staff

Starters revealed for 2021 All-Star Game

The starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game have been revealed!

NBA.com Staff

NBA announces date, format of All-Star 2021

NBA All-Star 2021 will be held on Sunday, March 7 (ET) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks, with oncourt action beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT. As part of this year’s events, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced that they will commit more than $2.5 million in funds and resources toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and support and awareness around equity and access to COVID-19 care, relief and vaccines.

Official Release

Jazz down Clippers for 9th straight win

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

Yash Matange

Lillard continues to strengthen MVP case

The Trail Blazers extended their win streak to six games behind yet another clutch performance from Damian Lillard, who poured in 43 points and a career-high tying 16 assists.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Young takes over late in Boston

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

Yash Matange

Report: KD set to miss game vs. Lakers

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

Yash Matange

NBA, NBPA announce COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

Harden leads shorthanded Nets to huge comeback win over Suns

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

Yash Matange

A closer look at Damian Lillard's clutch heroics

Damian Lillard leads the NBA in clutch scoring after yet another big performance tonight, powering the Blazers past the Thunder with his fourth quarter heroics. Let's take a closer look.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Yash Matange

Catch up on the best of Tuesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Tuesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Official Release

Soundsystem: How good are the Jazz?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news in and around the NBA each week on NBA Soundsystem Live.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones upcoming games for Spurs and Hornets

The games are being postponed due to four Spurs players testing positive and additional contact tracing for players on both San Antonio’s and Charlotte’s rosters, and in order to ensure the health and safety of players on both teams.

Official Release

Our final picks for All-Star starters

On Thursday, Feb. 18, the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be announced. Who should those starters be? Our NBA.com Staff give their picks ahead of the big reveal.

NBA.com Staff

Irving looks right at home playing shooting guard

Irving shot 9-of-11 from the 3-point line on his way to a season-high 40 points, as he continues to embrace his new role as the Nets' shooting guard.

Benyam Kidane

Clarkson's 40 helps Jazz win 8th straight

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

Yash Matange

Top stat lines and highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Yash Matange

Davis (Achilles) to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks

The Lakers' star underwent an MRI which revealed calf strain and a re-aggravation of tendinosis in his right Achilles.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Pistons weighing options for Griffin

In a statement issued to ESPN, Blake Griffin said, "I am grateful to the Pistons for understanding what I want to accomplish in my career and for working together on the best path forward."

Scott Rafferty

NBA postpones game between Spurs and Pistons

Due to a positive test within the Spurs and subsequent contact tracing, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tomorrow’s game against the Pistons.

Official Release

Lillard-Doncic duel as Blazers escape Dallas with W

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

Yash Matange

Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

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

Yash Matange

AD exits game vs. Nuggets after right leg injury

The Lakers announced early in the fourth quarter that Davis had suffered an Achilles strain and would be undergoing an MRI on Monday (ET).

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Sunday's (ET) action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Durant (hamstring) to miss Nets next two games

The Nets Sunday announced that Durant would at least two games after suffering a left hamstring strain in a win over the Golden State Warriors.

Gilbert McGregor

Feb. 14, 1990: MJ dons No. 12

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

Yash Matange

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

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

Yash Matange

Nets overpower Warriors in KD's return to Golden State

The Nets improve to 5-1 on the season when the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden take the floor after cruising to a 134-117 win at Chase Center.

Benyam Kidane

Running Diary from Saturday's action

There were five NBA games to look forward to on Saturday (ET), including Kevin Durant's return to Golden State. Scroll below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Booker powers Suns to 5th-straight win

Booker scored 24 of his game-high 36 points in the second half to give the Phoenix Suns a 120-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — their fifth-straight victory.

Benyam Kidane

Luka and Zion notch career-highs in must-see battle

In a matchup between the future superstars of the NBA, you knew Luka Doncic versus Zion Williamson was going to provide plenty of highlights and entertainment. The battle didn't disappoint as Doncic and Williamson each went off for career-highs in scoring as the Mavericks knocked off the Pelicans.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Vucevic continues dominance with 42 points

You might not see the Magic as much as other teams around the NBA but Nikola Vucevic has been nothing short of incredible this season and he deserves your All-Star consideration following another monster performance against the Kings.

Kyle Irving

Vintage Melo guides Blazers past 76ers

Carmelo Anthony scored 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead Blazers to a thrilling 118-114 win over the 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Thursday's five-game slate

Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Thursday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.

NBA.com Staff

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

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Thursday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis drops 47 but Suns snap Bucks win streak

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

Yash Matange

Doncic and Young entertain as Mavs' revival continues

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

Yash Matange

All-Star Moment: LaVine erupts for season-high 46 PTS

Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!

Benyam Kidane

Kuminga steals the show in Ignite debut

Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Green, two potential top prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft, made their professional debut in the G League Ignite's first game against the Santa Cruz Warriors. How did the dynamic duo fare in their first NBA contest?

Kyle Irving

NBA, NBPA announce COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

Jazz tie best 25-game start in franchise history

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Big performances from Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell headlined Wednesday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day below.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Yash Matange

Kyrie says Nets 'look very average' after 3rd straight loss

After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Nets now sit at 14-12 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Yash Matange

Ignite coach speaks on star prospects' improvements

With the start of the 2021 NBA G League bubble tipping off on Feb. 11, we'll get our first look at potential 2021 NBA Draft prospects Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga in action. Ahead of the start of the G League Ignite's season, the two stars and head coach Brian Shaw speak on where they could improve to get ready for the next level.

Kyle Irving

MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Booker's 36 helps Suns win 3rd straight

Missing Chris Paul and Jae Crowder, the Suns rallied in the fourth quarter to edge the Cavaliers 119-113, behind a season-high 36-point performance from Devin Booker.

Benyam Kidane

Ball making starting role his own in Charlotte

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

Yash Matange

Did the Jazz take the top spot from the Lakers?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

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

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Monday's action

It was a super day in the NBA with five games on the docket. From Charlotte to Los Angeles, we've got you covered with final score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

Running diary from Monday's action

It was a super day in the NBA with five games on the docket. From Charlotte to Los Angeles, we've got you covered with final score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

Report: Knicks acquire Rose from Pistons

Rose, 32, is averaging 14.2 points and 4.2 assists over 15 games this season. The 2011 league MVP spent the 2016-17 season with New York and played under current Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau in Chicago and Minnesota.

Gilbert McGregor

Curry drops 57 but Doncic, Mavs win in Dallas

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: SGA comes up clutch again

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

Yash Matange

Durant (safety protocols) out until Friday

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

Yash Matange

ROY & MVP candidates duel in Kings win over Nuggets

The Kings' rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a career-high 23 points to help Sacramento fend off a career-high 50 points from Most Valuable Player candidate Nikola Jokic.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a huge comeback over the Clippers, headlining an action packed nine-game slate. Catch all the scores, news and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Matchup: Kawhi-PG or Tatum-Brown?

The Clippers host the Celtics on Saturday in a marquee matchup between potential All-Stars as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George go head-to-head with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both of their meetings needed overtime to decide an outcome last season and with all four players elevating their game to another level this season, you won't want to miss this one.

Kyle Irving

All-Star Moment: LeBron overpowers Nuggets

LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Friday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.

NBA.com Staff

Oubre explodes for career-high 40 PTS

Kelly Oubre Jr. enjoyed his best game in a Warriors uniform, knocking down seven 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 40 points. Is this a sign of things to come?

Benyam Kidane

LeBron passes Wilt on all-time FGM list

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways from first All-Star fan vote returns

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Gilbert McGregor

Zion dominates, helps Pelicans blowout Suns

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Thursday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Is it time to panic about the Heat?

Last year's NBA finalists have now dropped seven of their past eight games...is it time to panic just yet?

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Yash Matange

NBA, NBPA announce COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

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

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

Yash Matange

James Harden has been a seamless fit in Brooklyn

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Wednesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

A closer look at VanVleet's historic night

Fred VanVleet torched the Magic for a franchise-record-setting 54 points on 11 3-pointers to help lead the Raptors to a win. Take a closer look at his historic performance by the numbers.

Kyle Irving

VanVleet has NBA Twitter buzzing

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

Yash Matange

Soundsystem: Who should be named All-Star starters?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem each week live!

NBA.com Staff

Rockets, Grizzlies extend win streaks

The Grizzlies now own the league's best winning streak at seven games, with the Rockets just behind them at six as both teams continued their winning ways on Tuesday.

Benyam Kidane

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine helps Bulls edge Knicks

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

Yash Matange

NBA postpones game between Nuggets and Pistons

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Pistons, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tonight’s game against the Nuggets.

Official Release

Cavs putting the NBA on notice

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

Yash Matange

The Point God who refuses to slow down

In year 16, Chris Paul solidifies his place among the NBA greats all while leading the Suns towards the top of the Western Conference.

Sidd Sinha

Beal, Russ heroics help Wizards stun Nets

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

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with Monday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Jokic ties career-high, Nuggets snap Jazz's streak

After exploding for a career-best 33 points in the first half, Jokic finished with 47 points and 12 rebounds as the Nuggets snapped the Jazz's league-best win streak with an 11-point win.

Gilbert McGregor

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

LBJ rises on all-time list as Lakers beat Celtics

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

Yash Matange

NBA announces new content partnership in India

India’s Public Service Broadcaster will air classic NBA content, Documentaries and Highlights on DD Sports and YouTube.

Official Release

Next chapter of Lakers-Celtics rivalry is being written

Back in 2012, when 14-year-old Jayson Tatum tweeted at LeBron James for a follow back, the teenager could have never known what this matchup would become. Dunking on his idol in the Eastern Conference Finals six years later set the stage for future showdowns, but when LeBron elected to sign with the Lakers following that season, it started the next chapter in the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry.

Kyle Irving

Is Zion's defence holding the Pels back?

Zion Williamson has been a force on offence, but his defence may be leaving you wanting. It's early but is it the cause of the Pelicans' slow start?

Carlan Gay

Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

NBA.com Staff

Who should start in the All-Star Game?

It's still unknown if there will actually be an All-Star Game, but one thing we do know is that there will still be All-Stars. With voting now open, here are the players who have positioned to be All-Star starters this season.

Scott Rafferty

Mitchell receives Community Assist Award

This is the fourth year the NBA and Kaiser Permanente have presented the offseason award to an NBA player for his impactful work from the end of the regular season to the start of the following season.

Official Release

Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continued on Friday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid, Curry pay tribute to Kobe

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

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Vote for the 2021 All-Star starters!

NBA All-Star Voting 2021 presented by AT&T is now live and concludes on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10:29 a.m. IST, giving fans the opportunity to vote for the NBA All-Star starters. Discussions surrounding a potential NBA All-Star Game are ongoing.

Official Release

Harris game-winner helps 76ers snap Lakers streak

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

Yash Matange

NBA, NBPA announce COVID-19 test results

Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.

Official Release

NBA to adjust schedule for first half of season

The National Basketball Association announced today that it will reschedule during the First Half of the season certain games that were previously postponed.

Official Release

1 year on, NBA Family remembers Kobe Bryant

NBA players, teams, legends and others reflect on Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

NBA.com Staff

Trae honours Kobe after clutch shot vs. Clippers

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

Yash Matange

Running diary of Wednesday's action

There were only three games of NBA action on this Wednesday but there's was no shortage of stars in action or storylines to watch for. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

NBA.com Staff

NBA community mourns loss of Sekou Smith

Renowned basketball writer and NBA TV analyst Sekou Smith has passed away at the age of 48.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Soundsystem: Remembering Kobe Bryant

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued on Tuesday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Yash Matange

Nets showcase defensive potential in win over Heat

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

Yash Matange

Sabonis exits game vs. Raps with injury, set for MRI

The Pacers' All-Star walked off the court under his own power after banging knees with Kyle Lowry.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones game between Spurs and Pelicans

Because of ongoing contact tracing within both the Spurs and Pelicans, neither team has the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game.

Official Release

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

Lillard, Blazers survive furious Knicks 2nd-half rally

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

Yash Matange

Running diary from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action on Monday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

NBA.com Staff

Brown makes NBA history vs. Cavaliers

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

Yash Matange

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