From kicked ball violations to memorizing plays, Nikola Jokic has elevated his IQ to become one of the league’s best defenders.
Category: NBA
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Play-in tournament: Schedule, standings, format
Everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament, including how it works, who’s playing and when.
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LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the one player who could swing the playoffs for the Lakers
Luka and LeBron are constants. But in a loaded West, Austin Reaves might be the difference between a deep playoff run for the Lakers and an early exit.
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Malone: Injured Murray hopefully back for playoffs
Nuggets coach Michael Malone says he hopes Jamal Murray will be back for the playoffs after the point guard missed him fifth straight game with a hamstring strain.
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Brunson returns as 50-win Knicks vie for 3-seed
Jalen Brunson returned to the Knicks’ lineup Sunday against the Suns after spraining his right ankle last month.
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Cunningham isn’t satisfied yet: ‘I think I can be the best basketball player in the world’
The former No. 1 pick has led Detroit’s resurgence, but he has loftier goals than simple playoff qualification.
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Wolves’ lateseason surge and Suns’ next steps: What’s at stake in the wild West
From the Suns’ future to a potential Thunder-Nuggets showdown, what are the biggest storylines to watch in the Western Conference?
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Cavs’ Mitchell out vs. Bulls due to ankle sprain
Donovan Mitchell will sit out the Cavaliers game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night because of the ankle he sprained during Sunday’s game.
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Will Thibs’ strategy doom the minutes-heavy Knicks?
It’s been nearly 40 years since a team this reliant on its starters reached the NBA Finals.
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Nuggets searching for answers amid 4-game skid
The Nuggets are hoping to get their recent slide “out of our system” as they cling to a playoff spot following a four-game losing streak.