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Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Thursday.
Dallas center Anthony Davis leaves with groin injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Kolek sprinted back to chase down Donovan Mitchell and had enough energy left to gloat about his defensive stop afterward.
Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 25 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year.
Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
The Denver Nuggets got good news Wednesday when an MRI revealed that forward Cameron Johnson suffered only a bone bruise to his right knee and not any ligament or structural damage, according to a person familiar with the medical test results.
Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 11:46 p.m. | Save Story
Warriors forward Draymond Green had a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr in the huddle during a third-quarter timeout Monday night and then went to the locker room on his own to cool down.
Nuggets' 19-0 run to begin game sets tone in 135-112 victory over Jazz
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Jazz come out flat as they drop the first game of a back-to-back in 135-112 loss to Denver.
Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending the Pelicans' season-long winning streak to five games.
Carlisle to step down, Bickerstaff to become National Basketball Coaches Association president
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will be stepping down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association at the end of the month and Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff will replace him.
NBA, FIBA say they're moving closer to new planned basketball league in Europe
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:11 a.m. | Save Story
The NBA and FIBA said Monday they will start the process of engaging with teams and owners about joining their planned new league in Europe next month.
Bulls beat the Hawks 152-150 in the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Matas Buzelis scored 28 points to lead nine Chicago players in double figures and the Bulls outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 on Sunday in the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season.
Luka Doncic exits Lakers loss with leg injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 20 - 11:36 p.m. | Save Story
Luka Doncic suffered an injury and didn't return after halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.
Desmond Bane scores 32 points, including winning layup, to lead Magic past Jazz in OT
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
Desmond Bane scored 32 points, including the winning layup with 0.9 seconds left in overtime, to help the Orlando Magic edge the Utah Jazz 128-127 on Saturday night.
Anthony Edwards returns with a late flourish for the Timberwolves in a clutch win over the Thunder
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 12:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves kept possession, trailing by two in the final minute, and Anthony Edwards knew exactly what he was doing next.
Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretch
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:41 p.m. | Save Story
Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday night.
Knicks celebrate their NBA Cup title, even though they aren't commemorating it with a banner
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA Cup championship Friday night, even though they aren't commemorating it with a banner at Madison Square Garden.
NBA tweaks its injury reporting rules, still wants changes to prop betting
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
The NBA reminded its teams on Friday that it wants to control which types of bets are offered on its games, an indicator that it will continue negotiating with sportsbooks and regulatory agencies to make that happen.
LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
Matthew Coles, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
LeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz. James, who had 28 points and 10 assists, praised Doncic's skills. Doncic achieved his first 40-point triple-double as a Laker and became the second player to have a 45-point triple-double with five steals since the NBA began tracking steals. Doncic highlighted his single turnover as the best stat of the night. The Lakers improved to 10-0 in crunch time with Doncic leading the charge.
