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Opinion: After three decades of being a Utah Jazz fan, I can’t do it anymore: “Despite decades of loyalty, I am considering which NBA team I should align myself ...
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Opinion: After three decades of being a Utah Jazz fan, I can’t do it ...
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Chicago Bulls miss the NBA playoffs for a 2nd consecutive season after a 112-91 meltdown in Miami
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Chicago Bulls miss the NBA playoffs for a 2nd consecutive season after a ...
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A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion
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A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge ...
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Jamal Murray ripped Lakers’ hearts out with buzzer-beater capping all-time NBA Playoffs collapse
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Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers
  • Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.

  • Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.

  • While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.

  • The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.
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‘Let’s make it a cage fight’: Miami Heat shock Boston Celtics to level first-round playoff series
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‘Let’s make it a cage fight’: Miami Heat shock Boston Celtics to level ...
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions: The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets face off Monday in Game 2 of their best-of-7 ...
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Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions
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Thunder vs. Pelicans: Predictions, odds, TV schedule for NBA Western Conference series
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Celtics Announcer Calls Out Caleb Martin, Heat for ‘Shady’ Hit on Jayson Tatum : A late foul on Boston star Jayson Tatum sparked controversy on Sunday.
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Lakers’ LeBron James on Nikola Jokic: “He’s one of the best players to ever play this game.”
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Lakers’ LeBron James on Nikola Jokic: “He’s one of the best players to ...
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Nobody Wants to Face Us in a 7-Game NBA Playoff Series: Jimmy Butler believes that opposing teams aren't interested in facing the Miami Heat ...
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Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans win play-in games to claim final two spots in NBA playoffs
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Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans win play-in games to claim final two ...
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Anthony Davis fed up with not winning Defensive Player of the Year: 'The league doesn't like me'
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Anthony Davis fed up with not winning Defensive Player of the Year: 'The ...
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Where will the Heat pick in the 2024 NBA Draft? The slots are now set: The Miami Heat’s slots in the 2024 NBA Draft are now set. The Heat will pick at No ...
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Where will the Heat pick in the 2024 NBA Draft? The slots are now set
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ dynasty is over. It ended in embarrassment: Yes, everything is on the table for the Warriors this offseason. And that's because ...
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ dynasty is over. It ended in embarrassment
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NBA schedule today: How to watch, predictions for play-in tournament games on April 19
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Wolves' Naz Reid named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and he was ironically helped by strong stretch as starter
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Wolves' Naz Reid named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and he was ironically ...
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Opinion: After three decades of being a Utah Jazz fan, I can’t do it anymore: “Despite decades of loyalty, I am considering which NBA team I should align myself ...
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Opinion: After three decades of being a Utah Jazz fan, I can’t do it ...
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Playoff Takeaways: Top-seeded Stars in a heap of trouble after Game 2 loss to Golden Knights
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Playoff Takeaways: Top-seeded Stars in a heap of trouble after Game 2 loss ...
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Believes He Can Be NBA's Best Player in 2-3 Years: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards told ESPN's Malika Andrews on NBA ...
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Believes He Can Be NBA's Best Player in 2-3 ...
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Western Conference playoff race, scenarios, tiebreakers going into final day of the season
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Western Conference playoff race, scenarios, tiebreakers going into final ...
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Why Jrue Holiday was the unsung hero of Celtics’ Game 1 win over Miami Heat: The veteran guard spent most of Sunday afternoon hounding Tyler Herro ...
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Why Jrue Holiday was the unsung hero of Celtics’ Game 1 win over Miami ...
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Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic picked as NBA MVP finalists: Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons ...
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Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic picked as NBA MVP finalists
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NBA play-in game tournament features big stars. See the matchups, schedule and TV
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NBA play-in game tournament features big stars. See the matchups ...
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NBA playoffs: Who made it? Bracket, seeds, matchups, play-in tournament schedule, TV
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NBA playoffs: Who made it? Bracket, seeds, matchups, play-in tournament ...
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Damian Lillard scores 35 in first half as the Milwaukee Bucks take Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers
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Damian Lillard scores 35 in first half as the Milwaukee Bucks take Game 1 ...
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Miami area medical marijuana producer creates strain for Heat legend Udonis Haslem
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Miami area medical marijuana producer creates strain for Heat legend ...
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Trail Blazers’ draft lottery chances receive a boost: The Blazers have a 13.3% chance to receive the No. 1 pick after finishing the season with the worst record ...
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Trail Blazers’ draft lottery chances receive a boost