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NBA A to Z podcast page
NBA A to Z podcast pageUSA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick, Jeff Zillgitt and Kevin Spain weekly NBA podcast - NBA
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USA TODAY Sports' NBA triple-double tracker
USA TODAY Sports' NBA triple-double trackerDid Russell Westbrook have another triple-double last night? Probably. - NBA
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Week 6 power rankings: Rockets rising, Clippers falling
Week 6 power rankings: Rockets rising, Clippers fallingThe sixth of our weekly power rankings (From Dec. 4 through Dec. 11) - Sam Amick
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NBA season has been full of surprises so far
NBA season has been full of surprises so farFrom Westbrook to Rockets to Jazz, the season has been anything but boring - NBA
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Watch: Inside the Wizards' quarter-season woes
Watch: Inside the Wizards' quarter-season woesUSA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the early struggles facing the Washington Wizards. - NBA
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Watch: LeBron accepts Sportsperson of the Year Award
Watch: LeBron accepts Sportsperson of the Year AwardHe spoke on the influence of Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Jim Brown. - NBA
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Abdul-Jabbar honors those who inspired him
Abdul-Jabbar honors those who inspired himAbdul-Jabbar was one of the leading athlete activists during the civil rights movement. - For The Win
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John Legend to perform at NBA All-Star Game
John Legend to perform at NBA All-Star GameThe game isn't until February, but let's get excited about this one now. - NBA
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LeBron, Marc Gasol named NBA players of the week
LeBron, Marc Gasol named NBA players of the weekJames has earned weekly honors an NBA-record 56 times in his career.
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Hornets use balanced scoring to beat Bulls 83-73
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Hornets use balanced scoring to beat Bulls 83-73Devonte’ Graham scored 16 points, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington each had 13 and the Charlotte Hornets bounced back after squandering an early 15-point lead, beating the Chicago Bulls 83-73 for their third straight win - NBA
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George, Leonard top 40 as Clippers beat T-Wolves 124-117
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George, Leonard top 40 as Clippers beat T-Wolves 124-117Paul George scored 46 points, Kawhi Leonard had 42 and the Clippers held on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-117 for their fourth consecutive victory - NBA
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Knicks come back from 16 down to beat Kings 103-101
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Knicks come back from 16 down to beat Kings 103-101Elfrid Payton had seven of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Marcus Morris scored off an offensive rebound with 9.1 seconds left and the New York Knicks rallied from 16 down to beat the Sacramento Kings 103-101 - NBA
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Bogdanovic, Mitchell rally Jazz to 114-106 win over Warriors
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Bogdanovic, Mitchell rally Jazz to 114-106 win over WarriorsBojan Bogdanovic hit eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Donovan Mitchell added 28 points as the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 114-106 - NBA
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Antetokounmpo has 37 in Memphis, Bucks run win streak to 17
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Antetokounmpo has 37 in Memphis, Bucks run win streak to 17Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter allowing the Milwaukee to pull away for their 17th straight victory defeating the Memphis Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a career-high 43 points for the Grizzlies - NBA
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Brogdon, Sabonis spark Pacers' win over Hawks
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Brogdon, Sabonis spark Pacers' win over HawksThe Indiana Pacers got 19 points and 12 rebounds from Malcolm Brogdon and 12 points and 14 rebounds from Domantas Sabonis to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-100 - NBA
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Harris scores 31, 76ers hold off Pelicans 116-109
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Harris scores 31, 76ers hold off Pelicans 116-109Tobias Harris scored 31 points, Ben Simmons had 24 points and 11 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers survived a late scare to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-109 - NBA
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Lakers snap Heat's home winning streak, top Miami 113-110
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Lakers snap Heat's home winning streak, top Miami 113-110Anthony Davis scored 33 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Miami Heat 113-110 - NBA
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James Harden scores 54 points, Rockets rout Magic 130-107
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James Harden scores 54 points, Rockets rout Magic 130-107James Harden scored 54 points, hitting 10 of 15 3-pointers and 19 of 31 shots overall, in the Houston Rockets' 130-107 victory over the Orlando Magic
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Cavs rookie Dylan Windler has setback with leg injury
Cavs rookie Dylan Windler has setback with leg injuryCavaliers rookie Dylan Windler will be out for at least two weeks to have a leg injury re-evaluated - NBA
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NBA hosts prison pickup games in social justice effort
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NBA hosts prison pickup games in social justice effortThe NBA is sending players and coaches into prisons to host pickup games with inmates as part of a new effort designed to lessen the stigmas around those behind bars - NBA
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Former NBA Commissioner Stern has emergency brain surgery
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Former NBA Commissioner Stern has emergency brain surgeryFormer NBA Commissioner David Stern has had emergency surgery after suffering a brain hemorrhage while having lunch not far from league headquarters - NBA
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Jokic, Grant lead Nuggets to 114-99 win over Trail Blazers
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Jokic, Grant lead Nuggets to 114-99 win over Trail BlazersNikola Jokic and Jerami Grant scored 20 points apiece and the Denver Nuggets overcame a career-high 33 by Hassan Whiteside to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-99 - NBA
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Love, Cavs rally by Spurs 117-109 in OT to snap 8-game skid
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Love, Cavs rally by Spurs 117-109 in OT to snap 8-game skidKevin Love hit a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and finished with 30 points and 17 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied past the San Antonio Spurs 117-109 in overtime to stop an eight-game losing streak - NBA
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Doncic's triple-double lifts Mavs past Pistons in Mexico
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Doncic's triple-double lifts Mavs past Pistons in MexicoLuka Doncic had 41 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to lead Dallas over Detroit 122-111 in Mexico City on Thursday night - NBA
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Embiid has 38 points, 13 boards, Sixers beat Celtics 115-109
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Embiid has 38 points, 13 boards, Sixers beat Celtics 115-109Joel Embiid responded to criticism from Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley with a season-high 38 points, adding 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-109 victory over the Boston Celtics - NBA
Heat suspend Dion Waiters for 3rd time this season
Heat suspend Dion Waiters for 3rd time this seasonDion Waiters has been suspended once again by the Miami Heat - NBA
G League adding a team in Mexico City starting next season
G League adding a team in Mexico City starting next seasonThe G League is going to Mexico. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Thursday night that Capitanes _ a Mexico City-based team from the top Mexican pro league _ will be joining the G League starting with the 2020-21 season
