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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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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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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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Thunder vs. Pelicans: Predictions, odds, TV schedule for NBA Western ...
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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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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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NBA schedule today: How to watch, predictions for play-in tournament games ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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NBA Playoffs: All 10 Western Conference Seeds Set Before Play-In Tournament: The NBA Playoffs seeds are established for the Western Conference ...
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NBA Playoffs: All 10 Western Conference Seeds Set Before Play-In ...
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem: The Dubs can't beat top teams and that seems like a pretty significant problem ...
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem
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Warriors must take big swing to add a new title to Steph Curry Era: The Golden State Warriors did not come close to a fifth NBA title with a team built around ...
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Warriors must take big swing to add a new title to Steph Curry Era
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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder take 2-0 lead vs Pelicans: OKLAHOMA CITY — Just a few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a young team ...
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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder take 2-0 lead vs Pelicans
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NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns: MINNEAPOLIS — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another ...
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NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns
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NBA: Warriors defeat Jazz, wind up 10th in West: SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr firmly believes his team still has a shot to make a splash this postseason — facing a ...
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NBA: Warriors defeat Jazz, wind up 10th in West
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Report: NBA investigating Nikola Jokić’s brother for allegedly punching fan after Nuggets’ Game 2 win over Lakers
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Report: NBA investigating Nikola Jokić’s brother for allegedly punching ...
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NBA disagrees with LeBron James and Lakers, backs late calls: The Lakers complained about foul calls during the team's loss to the Nuggets ...
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NBA disagrees with LeBron James and Lakers, backs late calls
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Oklahoma City Thunder fan Jaylen O’Conner wins $20,000 with halftime halfcourt shot
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Oklahoma City Thunder fan Jaylen O’Conner wins $20,000 with halftime ...
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Suns-Timberwolves Game 2 updates: Phoenix looks to even playoff series: The Phoenix Suns play at the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference ...
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Suns-Timberwolves Game 2 updates: Phoenix looks to even playoff series
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NBA: Luka Doncic shines as Mavericks sink Clippers: Luka Doncic scored 32 points as the Dallas Mavericks battled to a series-tying 96-93 road victory over the ...
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NBA: Luka Doncic shines as Mavericks sink Clippers
Quick Glance: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Set to Return from Knee Injury for Game 2 vs. Mavericks
  • Kawhi Leonard is returning from a knee injury to play in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks after missing the last eight regular-season games and Game 1.

  • The Clippers secured a Game 1 victory without Leonard, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Leonard's anticipated comeback follows thorough preparation for his return.

  • Despite prior knee concerns, the team's medical staff has confirmed the structural integrity of Leonard's knee, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding his health.

  • Leonard will experience his first playoff game at home with a full-capacity crowd since joining the Clippers, marking a significant milestone for both him and the team.
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NBA playoffs opening weekend winners and losers: Thunder persevere, Mavericks embarrassed
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NBA playoffs opening weekend winners and losers: Thunder persevere ...