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Clippers and Timberwolves win to secure NBA play-off spot

The LA Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves each secured a play-off spot with victories on the final day of the regular NBA season.The Clippers...

Jokic makes history and Lakers secure third spot

Nikola Jokic ensured he will become only the third player in NBA history to finish the season with a triple-double average as he starred...

Doncic hits 45 points on emotional Dallas return

An emotional Luka Doncic helped the Los Angeles Lakers clinch a seeded play-off spot as he hit 45 points during a 112-97 win against...

LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll

LeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again - this time in the toy aisle.Mattel has...

Cavaliers beat Bulls to seal top spot in East

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Victory means Kenny Atkinson's side will have...

Kings beat Pistons to boost post-season hopes

The Sacramento Kings boosted their NBA post-season hopes with a 127-117 win at the Detroit Pistons.Zach LaVine scored 43 points and DeMar DeRozan 37...

Doncic’s 30 points help Lakers thrash Thunder

Luka Doncic scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled their rivals the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99.The Slovenian registered seven rebounds and six...

Doncic and James star as Lakers beat Pelicans

Luka Doncic and LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.Doncic put on a game-high 35...

Curry leads Golden State to victory over Lakers

Stephen Curry scored 37 points to outscore LeBron James and lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.Brandin...

Jokic sets NBA record in 61-point haul

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...

Seven ejected after brawl in Pistons-Timberwolves

Five players and two coaches were ejected following a brawl during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 123-104 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.The highly charged...

Bulls stun Lakers with half-court buzzer-beater

Josh Giddey hit a brilliant half-court buzzer-beater to help the Chicago Bulls complete an exceptional 119-117 comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers.The Bulls were...

James scores late as Lakers end losing streak

LeBron James scored the match winner with time almost up as the Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak with victory against the Indiana...

Kerr slates ‘awful’ Warriors as winning run ends

Coach Steve Kerr said the Golden State Warriors were "awful" as their seven-game winning run came to an end against the Denver Nuggets in...

Cavaliers’ winning streak ended by Magic comeback

The Orlando Magic fought back to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-103 and end the Cavs' 16-game winning streak.Orlando recovered from a 13-point half-time deficit...

‘Ballerina’ Curry reaches 4,000 three-pointers

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr compared Stephen Curry to a "ballerina" after he became the first player to reach 4,000 three-pointers.Curry, who...

Thunder overcome Celtics ‘test’ to reach play-offs

Oklahoma City Thunder sealed a spot in the NBA play-offs with 16 games of the season remaining following an impressive 118-112 win over reigning...

LeBron James injured as Curry passes 25,000 points

LeBron James limped out of the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-101 defeat by the Boston Celtics with a groin injury.The 40-year-old left the court during...

Doncic and James power Lakers to another win as Curry shines

Star duo Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined again as the LA Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by defeating the New...

Cavaliers book play-off spot with win against Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 112-107 on Wednesday night to become the first side to book a place in the NBA play-offs.The...

LeBron James first player to surpass 50,000 points

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over...

Curry hits 12 three-pointers in win against Magic

Stephen Curry hit 12 three-pointers in a game for the third time as the Golden State Warriors beat the Orlando Magic 121-115.The 36-year-old finished...

Doncic stars as Lakers end Nuggets’ winning run

Luka Doncic grabbed 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ended the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning run on Saturday with a 123-100 victory in...

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Stephen Curry became the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a...

Antetokounmpo shines after six-game absence

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in 24 minutes on his return from injury as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-110 in...

James and Doncic struggle as Hornets upset Lakers

LaMelo Ball scored 27 points as the Charlotte Hornets upset the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with a 100-97 victory.The fixture, which was...

Curry wins MVP and leads Shaq’s OGs to All-Star title

Steph Curry claimed the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy and led Shaq's OGs to the All-Star title at Chase Center in San Francisco.The NBA rolled...

McClung wins third straight NBA Slam Dunk contest

Mac McClung jumped over a car on his way to winning his third straight NBA Slam Dunk contest at the All Star weekend in...

Diallo confirms injury will keep him out for ‘some time’

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has confirmed that he will be out with an injury for "some time" ahead of their weekend match against...

Durant becomes eighth player to pass 30,000 NBA points

The Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant has become the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points.The 36-year-old reached the milestone with a free...

‘A special moment’ – Doncic debuts in Lakers win

Luka Doncic described his Los Angeles Lakers debut as a "special moment" after he helped his new team beat the visiting Utah Jazz 132-113.The...

Kobe sneakers from torn Achilles game sell for $660,000

The shoes that basketball legend Kobe Bryant wore when he tore his Achilles tendon during an iconic 2013 game have sold at auction for...

Butler has his ‘joy back’ after trade to Warriors

Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler says he has his "joy back" after completing a trade to the Golden State Warriors from the Miami Heat.The...

Oklahoma City Thunder thrash Phoenix Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced a 50-point haul as he helped Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder to a 140-109 victory against the Phoenix Suns.The Suns...

James excited for ‘special’ Doncic link up

LeBron James has said it will be "special" to play on the same side as the LA Lakers' new arrival Luka Doncic.Doncic completed a shock...

Booker breaks Suns scoring record in loss to Portland

Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading points scorer against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday - but it was not enough to...

Mavericks defeated in first game without Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks were beaten 144-101 by the Cleveland Cavaliers just hours after Luka Doncic's shock trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.Five-time NBA All-Star...

James stars for Lakers amid Doncic trade reports

LeBron James inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 win over the New York Knicks amid reports Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic could...

Warriors win despite Gilgeous-Alexander’s 52 points

The Golden State Warriors withstood a 52-point haul from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to beat Western Conference leaders Oklahoma Thunder 116-109.Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in...

Butler suspended again after walking out of practice

Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat after a "continued pattern of disregard of team rules".The six-time NBA All-Star, 35, had...