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Warriors And Magic Seal NBA Play-Off Spots
16 Apr

Warriors And Magic Seal NBA Play-Off Spots

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The Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic secured their places in the first round of the NBA play-offs with victories in the Conference play-in games. Jimmy Butler III scored 38 points and Stephen Curry 37 as the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 at Chase Center in San Francisco to progress as the Western Conference seventh seeds. “I’m telling you, that’s a Batman if I’ve ever seen a Batman – always coming to save the day,” Butler said of Curry. “You’re never out of any game. He’s so poised, so calm and he was a huge part of getting…
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Doncic And Lakers Top NBA Most Popular Jersey Lists
15 Apr

Doncic And Lakers Top NBA Most Popular Jersey Lists

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has become the first non-American player to top the list of the NBA’s most popular jerseys. The 26-year-old Slovenian, who joined the Lakers in February from the Dallas Mavericks in a huge three-way trade deal, is the first player other than Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry or LeBron James of the Lakers to top the list since the 2012-13 regular season. The five-time All Star was described as a “one-of-a-kind, young global superstar” by the Lakers when he made his move. Curry is second on the list, and James third, with Jayson Tatum of the…
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Jokic Sets NBA Record In 61-Point Haul
02 Apr

Jokic Sets NBA Record In 61-Point Haul

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The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hit a career-high 61 points as he recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. The Serb, a three-time MVP, claimed 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 140-139 overtime defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. The previous record was held by Nuggets team-mate Russell Westbrook, who scored 57 points and made 13 rebounds and 11 assists for Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. Westbrook, who joined the Nuggets in 2024, missed a lay-up with 10 seconds remaining in overtime with the Nuggets leading 139-138. He then fouled Nickeil Alexander-Walker in trying to block a…
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Antetokounmpo & Alexander To Meet In NBA Cup Final
17 Dec

Antetokounmpo & Alexander To Meet In NBA Cup Final

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The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the final of the 2024 NBA Cup in Las Vegas this week. It is the second year of the competition, which has a similar format to the football World Cup. The Los Angeles Lakers, spearheaded by LeBron James, won the inaugural edition last year, beating the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the final. This is all you need to know about the 2024 NBA Cup final. What is NBA Cup and what is format? Intended to add more importance to the earlier part of the season, the NBA Cup is a…
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Knicks And Bucks Advance To NBA Cup Knockout Stage
04 Dec

Knicks And Bucks Advance To NBA Cup Knockout Stage

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The Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks eased to victories to advance to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup with clean sweeps of their groups, but reigning NBA champions Boston Celtics were eliminated. The Knicks recorded an emphatic 121-106 win against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden to finish East Group A unbeaten and secure home-field advantage in the quarter-finals. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, while Josh Hart contributed a triple-double of 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Despite defeat, the Magic clinched the East wild card berth on points differential over…
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NBA Legend Mutombo Dies From Brain Cancer Aged 58
01 Oct

NBA Legend Mutombo Dies From Brain Cancer Aged 58

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NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “On the court he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.”…
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James Signs Two-Year Deal To Stick With Lakers – Reports
04 Jul

James Signs Two-Year Deal To Stick With Lakers – Reports

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LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $104-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. Both ESPN and The Athletic, citing sources, said four-times NBA champion James would have a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause. James’s decision to stick with the Lakers, who drafted his son last week, was hardly a surprise as several outlets reported over the weekend that he intended to opt out of his $51.4-million player option for next season and seek a new deal with the team.…
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Celtics Beat Dallas To Win Record 18Th NBA Title
18 Jun

Celtics Beat Dallas To Win Record 18Th NBA Title

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The Boston Celtics secured a record 18th championship as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA Finals. Dallas had kept alive their title hopes with a 122-84 win on Friday to deny the Celtics a clean sweep in the best-of-seven championship series. But in front of their home fans in Boston, the top seeds were inspired to victory by Jayson Tatum’s 31-point performance. The championship win was the Celtics’ first in 16 years and moves them one clear of the Los Angeles Lakers, who have won 17, in the record books. It was miserable…
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Timberwolves Hit Back Against Mavericks In Play-Offs
29 May

Timberwolves Hit Back Against Mavericks In Play-Offs

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The Minnesota Timberwolves claimed a crucial 105-100 win against the Dallas Mavericks to stay in contention for a place in the NBA Finals. Trailing 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Timberwolves knew anything but a win would end their season in Dallas. Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 29 points while Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 25 points. “We just wanted to get one game and extend the series,” Edwards said. “I’ve never been swept in my career. I didn’t want to get swept. Not on their home court, hearing their fans talk trash all day.” Minnesota started strongly and…
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NBA Playoffs: We Gave It Away- Indiana Pacers On Game One Loss To Boston Celtics
22 May

NBA Playoffs: We Gave It Away- Indiana Pacers On Game One Loss To Boston Celtics

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The Indiana Pacers walked away from Game 1’s 133-128 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics knowing they missed an opportunity to steal home court to open the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night. With 22 turnovers, including two costly miscues in the final 27 seconds, the Pacers let victory slip away despite leading by three points with the ball in the final 10 seconds of regulation. “We gave it away,” Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith said. “We should’ve won the game.” The Pacers had a 3-point lead with 27.1 seconds remaining in regulation when guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled the ball off his foot for an unforced turnover. Yet, Indiana got the ball…
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