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Ibaka leads Magic over Thunder 14 Nov 2016 - 02:07 pm

Oklahoma City: Serge Ibaka didn't mince his words when asked what it was like to lift the Orlando Magic to a 119-117 win...

Clippers drop Timberwolves, spoil Rubio return 13 Nov 2016 - 02:02 pm

Los Angeles: Blake Griffin scored 20 points and pulled down 11 rebounds on Saturday in a 119-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in...

Walton's young Lakers school Pelicans 13 Nov 2016 - 01:57 pm

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers powered past the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 126-99 on Saturday in a reunion for coaches Luke Walton...

Ailing Celtics down angry Knicks as Anthony ejected 12 Nov 2016 - 10:09 am

New York: New York star Carmelo Anthony was ejected in the second quarter on Friday as the Knicks fell 115-87 to the injury-depleted...

Cavs' James becomes youngest to 27,000 points 12 Nov 2016 - 10:04 am

Washington: Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James grabbed another piece of NBA history on Friday, becoming the youngest player ever to score 27,000 points....

Record-breaker Curry as Warriors down Pelicans 08 Nov 2016 - 09:43 am

Oakland, United States: Stephen Curry set a new single-game record with 13 three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors downed the winless New Orleans...

Mavs notch first win of season behind Barnes' big night 07 Nov 2016 - 04:59 pm

Los Angeles: The Dallas Mavericks, who dropped their first five games of the NBA season to get off to the worst start in...

Walton's Lakers stun Warriors as Curry goes cold 05 Nov 2016 - 09:21 am

Los Angeles: Lou Williams and Julius Randle scored 20 points each as the Los Angeles Lakers shocked Golden State 117-97 on Friday to...

Bulls, Hawks suffer first loss of the season 03 Nov 2016 - 10:19 am

Los Angeles: The short-handed Boston Celtics avenged last week's loss to the previously undefeated Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers spoiled the...

Harden's double-double powers Rockets over Knicks 03 Nov 2016 - 10:13 am

New York: James Harden showed his versatility by making a smooth transition from shooting to point guard with his second double-double in as...

Irving sparks unbeaten Cavs despite Harden heroics 02 Nov 2016 - 09:02 am

Cleveland: Kyrie Irving scored 32 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their unbeaten start to the season to 4-0 with a 128-120 victory...

Ray Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history, retires 01 Nov 2016 - 06:32 pm

MIAMI: Ray Allen won championships in Boston and Miami, made one of the most memorable shots in NBA Finals history and has more...

NBA: Cavs edge Magic to stay unbeaten 31 Oct 2016 - 12:42 am

Los Angeles: It wasn't always pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 105-99 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday to...

Irving's three-point dagger sinks Raptors 29 Oct 2016 - 10:21 am

Los Angeles: Kyrie Irving is picking up right where he left off last season, displaying the same late-game composure that allows him to...

Westbrook takes triple-double heroics to another level 29 Oct 2016 - 10:17 am

Oklahoma City: Russell Westbrook doesn't appear to be missing the one-two punch he formed with ex-teammate Kevin Durant as the Oklahoma City Thunder...

Durant should accept spot down Warriors' pecking order: Payton 25 Oct 2016 - 05:17 pm

LOS ANGELES: Prized Golden State acquisition Kevin Durant should not try to become the team leader at his new home, says Hall of...

Luol Deng looking forward to Lakers renaissance 22 Oct 2016 - 08:19 am

Los Angeles: Whether fleeing civil war in Sudan with his family or moving to the United States on a scholarship as a 14-year-old,...

NBA to back China academies 12 Oct 2016 - 02:00 pm

Beijing: The NBA will provide resources to three basketball training centres in China, one of its most important markets, it announced Wednesday as...