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Clippers feel good about Leonard return despite loss to Mavericks
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Clippers feel good about Leonard return despite loss to Mavericks

April 24, 2024
The return of Kawhi Leonard was enough to ensure there was positivity from the Los Angeles Clippers despite their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Luka Doncic had 32…
Haliburton says younger brother was racially abused at Game 1 of Pacers-Bucks series
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Haliburton says younger brother was racially abused at Game 1 of Pacers-Bucks series

April 24, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton says a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother while he was in attendance for Game 1 of the Indiana Pacers' playoff series with the Milwaukee…
Rudy Gobert says nobody wants to face Timberwolves defense
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Rudy Gobert says nobody wants to face Timberwolves defense

April 24, 2024
Rudy Gobert declared nobody wants to face the Minnesota Timberwolves' defense after they opened up a 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns with a 105-93 win in Game 2…
NBA: Mavericks, Pacers even series; Timberwolves take 2-0 lead
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NBA: Mavericks, Pacers even series; Timberwolves take 2-0 lead

April 24, 2024
Luka Dončić had 32 points, nine assists and six rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Kawhi Leonard in a 96-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on…
Embiid remains buoyant on 76ers chances despite Knicks securing two-game lead
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Embiid remains buoyant on 76ers chances despite Knicks securing two-game lead

April 23, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers may be two games down in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-finals series but Joel Embiid thinks his struggling side will triumph. The second-seeded New York Knicks lead…
Knicks, Nuggets, Cavs take 2-0 series leads
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Knicks, Nuggets, Cavs take 2-0 series leads

April 23, 2024
Donte DiVincenzo's go-ahead 3-pointer with 13.1 seconds left highlighted a furious late rally that propelled the New York Knicks to a crucial 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Monday's…
Nets hire former Kings assistant Fernandez as coach
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Nets hire former Kings assistant Fernandez as coach

April 22, 2024
The Brooklyn Nets have a new man in charge, hiring Jordi Fernandez as the 24th coach in franchise history on Monday. Fernandez spent the last two seasons as the associate…
'It's playoff basketball' – Tatum unfazed by physical nature of Celtics-Heat battle
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'It's playoff basketball' – Tatum unfazed by physical nature of Celtics-Heat battle

April 22, 2024
Jayson Tatum showed he was unfazed by the Miami Heat's physicality as he logged his first career playoff triple-double in the Boston Celtics' 114-94 Game 1 victory on Sunday. Top-seeded…
'Passive' Mavs suffer the consequences in Game 1 loss to Clippers
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'Passive' Mavs suffer the consequences in Game 1 loss to Clippers

April 22, 2024
Jason Kidd and Kyrie Irving were frustrated by a "passive" performance from the Dallas Mavericks, who went down 109-97 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The Mavs were second…
Clippers, Bucks, Thunder, Celtics win openers
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Clippers, Bucks, Thunder, Celtics win openers

April 22, 2024
James Harden scored 28 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers overcome Kawhi Leonard's absence and come through with a 109-97 victory over the cold-shooting Dallas Mavericks in Sunday's Game…
NBA announces Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic as MVP finalists
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NBA announces Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic as MVP finalists

April 21, 2024
The 2023-24 NBA MVP award will be won by either the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA…
'Warrior' Embiid unlikely to miss out for 76ers despite injury scare
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'Warrior' Embiid unlikely to miss out for 76ers despite injury scare

April 21, 2024
Joel Embiid is a "warrior" and is likely to play on through injury as the Philadelphia 76ers aim to turn matters around against the New York Knicks. The 76ers went…
Clippers forward Leonard will not return for Game 1 against the Mavericks
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Clippers forward Leonard will not return for Game 1 against the Mavericks

April 21, 2024
The Los Angeles Clippers still won’t have injured leading scorer Kawhi Leonard in the lineup Sunday when they host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the team’s first-round playoff…
Sixers hopeful on Embiid involvement after dropping Game 1 in Knicks series
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Sixers hopeful on Embiid involvement after dropping Game 1 in Knicks series

April 21, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers are hopeful Joel Embiid will be available for Game 2 of their playoff series against the New York Knicks after he suffered an injury scare during their…
'A hell of a series' – Malone, LeBron looking forward as Nuggets beat Lakers in Game 1
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'A hell of a series' – Malone, LeBron looking forward as Nuggets beat Lakers in Game 1

April 21, 2024
Michael Malone believes the Denver Nuggets face "a hell of a series" against the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James pledging to improve after his team were beaten in Game…
NBA: Jokic leads Nuggets; Knicks, Cavs, Wolves get Game 1 wins
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NBA: Jokic leads Nuggets; Knicks, Cavs, Wolves get Game 1 wins

April 20, 2024
Nikola Jokić had 32 points and 12 rebounds and got ample help from his teammates as the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets continued their recent mastery of the Los Angeles…
Adebayo the 'inspiration' for Heat, says Spoelstra
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Adebayo the 'inspiration' for Heat, says Spoelstra

April 20, 2024
Erik Spoelstra singled out Bam Adebayo for an "inspiring" performance after the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls to clinch the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Heat…
'We deserve it' – Pelicans know their worth after clinching playoff berth
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'We deserve it' – Pelicans know their worth after clinching playoff berth

April 20, 2024
The New Orleans Pelicans are wholly deserving of their place in the playoffs, so says Larry Nance Jr. After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the week, New…
Heat beat Bulls to set up rematch with Celtics; Pelicans hold off Kings
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Heat beat Bulls to set up rematch with Celtics; Pelicans hold off Kings

April 19, 2024
Tyler Herro fell an assist shy of a triple-double and scored 24 points as the Miami Heat rolled to a 112-91 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday to secure…
'Lot of value' in Warriors keeping Curry, Green and Thompson together, says Kerr
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'Lot of value' in Warriors keeping Curry, Green and Thompson together, says Kerr

April 19, 2024
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes there is a "lot of value" in the team keeping their core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson together, as…
Leonard questionable for Game 1 versus Mavs as Clippers monitor 'unpredictable' situation
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Leonard questionable for Game 1 versus Mavs as Clippers monitor 'unpredictable' situation

April 19, 2024
Kawhi Leonard is questionable for Game 1 of the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks as he continues to be troubled by inflammation in his right knee.…
James not looking to past results ahead of Lakers-Nuggets rematch
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James not looking to past results ahead of Lakers-Nuggets rematch

April 19, 2024
LeBron James believes the media are putting "too much emphasis" on the Los Angeles Lakers' recent history with the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers, after their win over the New Orleans…
'Sky's the limit' for Coby White as Bulls tee up Miami rematch
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'Sky's the limit' for Coby White as Bulls tee up Miami rematch

April 18, 2024
Dejounte Murray declared "the sky's the limit" for Coby White after his career-best performance guided the Chicago Bulls past the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. The Bulls…
Klay Thompson on Warriors future: 'I want to keep winning'
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Klay Thompson on Warriors future: 'I want to keep winning'

April 18, 2024
Klay Thompson says winning remains his priority as he prepares to enter free agency and is grateful to hear the Golden State Warriors are keen on keeping him in San…
Heat top scorer Butler expected to miss several weeks with knee injury
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Heat top scorer Butler expected to miss several weeks with knee injury

April 18, 2024
The Miami Heat won’t have injured leading scorer Jimmy Butler in the lineup when they host the Chicago Bulls in Friday’s Eastern Conference do-or-die play-in tournament game. Butler will be…
NBA: Embiid leads 76ers to 7th seed; White scores career-high 42 in Bulls' rout
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NBA: Embiid leads 76ers to 7th seed; White scores career-high 42 in Bulls' rout

April 17, 2024
Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists and the 76ers beat the visiting Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday in an Eastern Conference play-in game. With the victory,…
Heat forward Butler needs MRI on injured right knee
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Heat forward Butler needs MRI on injured right knee

April 17, 2024
Miami Heat star guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of a play-in tournament loss to…
Williamson out for Pelicans’ do-or-die play-in tournament game due to hamstring injury
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Williamson out for Pelicans’ do-or-die play-in tournament game due to hamstring injury

April 17, 2024
The New Orleans Pelicans will be without injured leading scorer Zion Williamson when they host the Sacramento Kings in Friday’s Western Conference play-in tournament elimination game. Williamson starred in his…
Stephen Curry included in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics
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Stephen Curry included in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics

April 17, 2024
Stephen Curry is set to make his Olympic debut for the United States at the age of 36 after being named in the 12-strong men’s basketball squad for Paris on…
Lakers must play 'mistake-free basketball' against Nuggets, warns James
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Lakers must play 'mistake-free basketball' against Nuggets, warns James

April 17, 2024
LeBron James has warned the Los Angeles Lakers must play "mistake-free basketball" if they are to overcome the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday,…
'We knew what was on the line' – Kings had to overcome Warriors 'hurdle', says Fox
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'We knew what was on the line' – Kings had to overcome Warriors 'hurdle', says Fox

April 17, 2024
D'Aaron Fox said the Sacramento Kings knew exactly was on the line when they went up against the Golden State Warriors. The Kings came out on top 118-94 on Tuesday,…
LeBron James stars as LA Lakers beat New Orleans Pelicans to reach NBA play-offs
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LeBron James stars as LA Lakers beat New Orleans Pelicans to reach NBA play-offs

April 17, 2024
LeBron James starred as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans to reach the NBA play-offs. The 39-year-old scored 23 points in the Lakers’ 110-106 victory and also…
NBA: Lakers top Pelicans for playoff spot; Warriors eliminated with loss to Kings
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NBA: Lakers top Pelicans for playoff spot; Warriors eliminated with loss to Kings

April 17, 2024
LeBron James tallied 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Zion Williamson’s 40 points to clinch a playoff berth with a 110-106 win over…
Heat anticipating 'dog fight' with 76ers – Martin
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Heat anticipating 'dog fight' with 76ers – Martin

April 16, 2024
The Miami Heat are anticipating a "dog fight" in their play-in matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to forward Caleb Martin. The 8th-seeded Heat face the 7th-seeded Sixers - who…
Warriors coach Kerr hoping for repeat showing from 'sublime' Curry
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Warriors coach Kerr hoping for repeat showing from 'sublime' Curry

April 16, 2024
Steve Kerr is hoping for more of the same from "sublime" Steph Curry when the Golden State Warriors face the Sacramento Kings in the play-ins. Curry produced a career-high 50…
Griffin announces retirement after 14-year NBA career
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Griffin announces retirement after 14-year NBA career

April 16, 2024
Blake Griffin has dunked in an NBA game for the last time. The six-time All-Star announced his retirement on social media on Tuesday after a 14-year pro career. The first…
Antetokounmpo reportedly to miss start of Bucks' play-off series
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Antetokounmpo reportedly to miss start of Bucks' play-off series

April 16, 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly unlikely to play when the Milwaukee Bucks open the NBA play-offs. The Bucks expect to be without Antetokounmpo for the start of their first-round series against…
Caitlin Clark fulfils WNBA dream as Indiana pick college star first in draft
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Caitlin Clark fulfils WNBA dream as Indiana pick college star first in draft

April 16, 2024
Caitlin Clark is living the dream after she was chosen as the first pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The 22-year-old is stepping up to the professional…
Joel Embiid 'ready to go' for play-ins – Nurse
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Joel Embiid 'ready to go' for play-ins – Nurse

April 15, 2024
Joel Embiid will be "ready to go" for the Philadelphia 76ers when they host the Miami Heat, coach Nick Nurse has confirmed. The reigning MVP sat out the Sixers' 107-86…
Allen reportedly agrees to 4-year, $70million extension with Suns
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Allen reportedly agrees to 4-year, $70million extension with Suns

April 15, 2024
When Grayson Allen takes the court for the Phoenix Suns in their first play-off game this weekend, he'll be playing with a new contract. Allen and the Suns agreed to…
'No doubt' Davis will face the Pelicans
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'No doubt' Davis will face the Pelicans

April 15, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers will have Anthony Davis to call on when they face the New Orleans Pelicans in their upcoming play-in game. After finishing eighth in the Western Conference,…
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