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Luka Doncic Winner and Reaves Clutch Play Secure Lakers OT Win Over Nuggets
Austin Reaves forced overtime with a strategic missed free throw and game-tying bucket before a Luka Doncic winner sealed the Saturday night victory.
Victor Wembanyama Spurs Star Logs 32 Points in Win Over Hornets
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a victory over the Hornets with a massive 32-point, 12-rebound double-double.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined vs. Hawks; Misses Career-High 31st Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a left ankle sprain, marking his 31st absence this season.
Golden State Sidelining Veteran Core for Madison Square Garden Matchup
The Golden State Warriors enter Sunday's contest against the New York Knicks missing their primary starting unit and several key bench contributors.
Adam Silver Visits Portland After $365M Moda Center Renovation Funding Approval
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers' Friday night game against the Utah Jazz following a $365 million legislative funding boost for the Moda Center.
Warriors Lose Four Players to Injury During Fourth Consecutive Defeat
The Warriors injury crisis worsened Friday night as four players exited the game, leaving the team two games behind the Clippers in the standings.
Luka Doncic 51 Points Propels Lakers Starters to Highest Scoring Total Since 1970
Luka Doncic scored 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers' starting five combined for 137 points, setting a regulation-game record that has stood for over 50 years.
Jaylen Brown Criticizes NBA Officials for Rewarding Foul Baiting Trend
Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with the current state of NBA officiating, claiming that rewarding foul baiting is not real basketball.
SGA Scoring Record: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Eclipses Wilt Chamberlain Over 127 Games
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history.
SGA Scoring Record: Gilgeous-Alexander Surpasses Wilt Chamberlain with 127th Straight 20-Point Game
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history on Thursday, recording his 127th consecutive 20-point game to break Wilt Chamberlain's long-standing record.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Chases Scoring History as Thunder Lead Celtics 19-15
Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on pace to surpass Wilt Chamberlain for the longest 20-point scoring streak in NBA history during a matchup with Boston.
Victor Wembanyama Sits Out Thursday Night Clash Against Jokic and Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs ruled out Victor Wembanyama for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to right ankle soreness.
Adebayo Records 83 Points in Historic 150-129 Victory Over Washington
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo secured the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, netting 83 points against the Washington Wizards.
Quinn Cook Reports Two International Contract Losses Linked to Global Politics
Veteran guard Quinn Cook disclosed that geopolitical complications cost him two separate professional basketball opportunities during the 2024 calendar year.
Stephen Curry Injury Update: Warriors Star Sidelined 10 Days with Runner's Knee
The Golden State Warriors have ruled out Stephen Curry for at least 10 more days due to patellofemoral pain syndrome in his right knee.
Adebayo Records 83-Point Game in Historic NBA Scoring Performance
Adebayo secured a career-defining 83-point game, sparking a league-wide debate regarding the audit of such high-volume statistical outputs.
Jaylen Brown Ejected in Second Quarter Following Back-to-Back Technicals
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was removed from Tuesday's game against the Spurs after officials issued two consecutive technical fouls.
Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points in Second-Highest Scoring Game in NBA History
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo made history by scoring 83 points, the second-highest individual total ever recorded in an NBA game.
Bam Adebayo 83 Points: Miami Center Records Second-Highest Scoring Total in NBA History
Bam Adebayo 83 points propelled the Miami Heat to a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards, breaking records held by LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.
LeBron James Sits Out Third Straight Game Due to Foot and Hip Ailments
LeBron James remained sidelined Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking his third consecutive absence due to left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion.
Bam Adebayo 77 Points Powers Miami Heat to 144-119 Rout of Washington Wizards
Bam Adebayo scored a career-high 77 points on 20-of-43 shooting as the Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 144-119.
Tyrese Maxey Sidelined 3 Weeks with Tendon Injury as 76ers Face Memphis
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will be reevaluated in three weeks following a right pinkie tendon injury sustained against Atlanta.
Bam Adebayo Sets Miami Heat Record With 31-Point Quarter and 43-Point Half
Bam Adebayo broke the Miami Heat record for points in any period by scoring 31 in the first quarter against Washington on Tuesday night.
NBA Fines Luka Doncic $35,000 for Inappropriate Gesture Toward Official
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been penalized $35,000 by the NBA for a 'money' gesture made during the final seconds of Wednesday's game against Golden State.