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Breakout performers on Day 3 of Summer League

With six games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

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Doncic, Mavs agree to max rookie extension

The new supermax extension, which Doncic was eligible for courtesy of his multiple All-NBA First Team selections, keeps the young Slovenian with the Dallas Mavericks until 2027.

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McCollum elected as new NBPA President

Prior to being elected as President, McCollum served as one of six Vice-Presidents of the NBPA and was also the Trail Blazers' Player representative to the Players Association for a brief time.

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On this Date (Aug. 8): Dream Team win Gold in 1992

Crossing the 100-point mark in every game and winning by an average margin of 43.8 points, the 'Dream Team' went undefeated (8-0) and helped the USA re-capture the gold medal, something they failed to do in two of the three previous Olympics.

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Players to win gold medal, NBA title in same year

Since NBA players were allowed to participate in the Olympics, there have been only nine instances when a player has won an NBA title and a gold medal - either at the Olympics or the FIBA World Championships - in the same year.

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Team USA's all-time leaders for PTS in Olympics

Prior to the Tokyo Olympics, Carmelo Anthony sat atop the charts for most career points for Team USA. However, after the Tokyo Olympics, a new leader emerged.

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France rue turnovers, missed FT's in Olympic Final

Although proud of their fight in this game and how far their program as come in recent year, the trio of head coach Vincent Collet, Rudy Gobert and Nicolas Batum - all at the postgame press conference - credited Team USA's defence while rueing their turnovers and missed free-throws in the loss.

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NBA family reacts to Team USA's gold medal win

A hard-fought 87-82 victory over France sealed a fourth consecutive Gold Medal for Team USA. The competitive gold medal game had NBA players - former and current - reacting on Twitter.

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USA edges France in gold medal game

The reigning gold medalists make it four in a row with a close 87-82 win over France. This is Team USA's 16th gold medal from the 18 Olympics that they have participated in.

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Report: Raptors plan to retire Lowry's jersey

If it happens, Kyle Lowry - the Raptors' all-time leader in assists (4,277), steals (873), 3-pointers made (1,518) and triple-doubles (16) - will be the first player in franchise history to have his number retired.

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Highest scoring games in Summer League history

The NBA Summer League is more than just seeing the recently drafted rookies putting on NBA uniforms and taking the court against the fellow members of their Draft class. It also gives an opportunity to undrafted players or unsigned free agents to showcase their game and make a case for themselves to be on an NBA roster.

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Team USA advance to Gold Medal game

Team USA made easy work of the reigning EuroBasket champions, thus increasing their unbeaten Olympic streak to 54 games. The victory also takes them within one game of clinching their seventh consecutive gold medal.

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KD powers Team USA past Boomers

Team USA book their spot in the gold medal game with a dominant second-half performance, defeating the Australian Boomers 97-78.

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Stewart leads Team USA to Olympic Semifinals

This was a contest between the top two nations on the FIBA Women's rankings but the game was one-sided from pretty early on.

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Highest-paid players for 2021-22 season

For the fifth straight season, Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry is at the top of the highest-paid players list.

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Team USA defeats Spain to advance to semis

Behind a 52-38 second half, Team USA ran away with this game and won 95-81 when the final buzzer sounded. This victory keeps their quest for a fourth consecutive gold medal alive.

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Young agrees to rookie max extension with Hawks

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young have agreed to the five-year designated rookie maximum extension.

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Preview to Men's Basketball at Tokyo Olympics

Leading into the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which was postponed to 2021 (Jul. 25 - Aug. 7) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States of America have dominated the gold medal tally in both the men's and women's categories. How will things pan out in Tokyo? Find below an in-depth look at the history, form, roster, groups and schedule of every one of the 12 participating teams in the men's category.

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Preview to Women's Basketball at Tokyo Olympics

Leading into the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which were postponed to 2021 (Jul. 25 - Aug. 7) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States of America has dominated the gold medal tally in both the men's and women's categories. How will things pan out in Tokyo? Find below an in-depth look at the history, form, roster, groups and schedule of every one of the 12 participating teams in the women's category.

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10 greatest Finals performances ever

With the conclusion of the 2021 NBA Finals in which the Milwaukee Bucks ousted the Phoenix Suns 4-2, we have seen Giannis Antetokounmpo add his name to the plethora of iconic performances in NBA Finals history.

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Defining moments of Team USA's dominance at Olympics

In the 85-year history of Men's Basketball at the Olympics (until Tokyo Olympics 2021), there have been a few landmark moments that stand out in Team USA's domination.

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Sue Bird chosen as co-flag bearer for Team USA

Bird is one of two flag bearers that Team USA announced on Wednesday (ET). She is only the second basketball player to be chosen for this honour at the Olympics.

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Top 10 scoring performances in Finals history

With his performance in Milwaukee's title-clinching game in the 2021 NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo became only the seventh player in NBA history with a 50-point game in the Finals, joining a group that features LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Jerry West.

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Sights and Sounds from Bucks title celebration

50 years since their first title, the Milwaukee Bucks are crowned champions once again on the back of a legendary 50-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 105-98 Game 6 win over the Phoenix Suns. The title had plenty of storylines for every player on the roster, each having their journey to lifting that trophy and it all begins with their superstar.

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Who has won the most Finals MVPs?

After the 2021 Finals, 32 different players have earned NBA Finals MVP honours.

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Player ratings for Game 6 of Finals

The Greek Freak was the only player to really ball out and yet, Game 6 was a thrilling competitive contest with 13 lead changes that went down to the final minute.

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2021 Bucks join elite list of Finals comebacks

By clinching the 2021 NBA Championship, the Milwaukee became the fifth team ever and first since the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 to overcome a 2-0 series lead in the Finals.

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NBA teams with most championships ever

By clinching the 2021 NBA title, the Milwaukee Bucks join the list of 11 NBA franchises to have won multiple NBA championships.

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NBA Finals single-game records

Who holds the single-game NBA Finals records for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and 3-pointers?

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Odds, spread for Game 6 of Finals

The Bucks are favoured by their largest margin to win at home yet in the 2021 NBA Finals after they were favoured by 4.0 points in Games 3 and 4. Will they wrap things up and raise their first title in 50 years or will the Suns keep the series alive? Here's a look at what the odds and spreads are for Game 6.

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Running Diary: Team USA beats Spain in final exhibition

Team USA leaves their best performance for the last. Damian Lillard, leads with 19, as four Team USA players score in double figures in the 83-76 win.

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Player ratings for Game 5 of Finals

The Milwaukee Bucks are now only one win away from the franchise's second championship ever and first in 50 years. A huge credit for that goes to their Big 3, who all had it going in Game 5, helping the Bucks withstand Devin Booker's second consecutive 40-point game.

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Bucks' Game 5 win sets NBA Twitter abuzz

NBA players - retired and the current - took to Twitter to share their reactions from an incredibly competitive Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals, which the Bucks won 123-119 on the road after coming back from a 16-point deficit early.

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Giannis, Bucks deliver another signature Finals moment

The impressive two-way play by Jrue Holiday, capped-off by Giannis Antetokounmpo's incredible finish, came in the final seconds and more or less sealed Game 5 with only 13.5 seconds remaining.

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Running Diary: Bucks' impressive Game 5 road win

Devin Booker puts up 40 for a second consecutive game but big games from the Milwaukee Bucks' Big 3 seals an impressive 123-119 Game 5 road win.

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Middleton, Giannis lead Bucks to pivotal Game 4 win

The All-Star came to play for the Milwaukee Bucks in a critical Game 4. Khris Middleton explodes for a playoff career-high points tally while Giannis Antetokounmpo stuffs the stat sheet as the hosts record a 109-101 Game 4 win behind a 19-8 run over the final six minutes.

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Player ratings for Game 4 of Finals

Milwaukee's All-Stars rose to the occasion, providing big performances in the critical victory. Meanwhile, for the Suns, only Devin Booker stepped up as his game-high tally of 42 went in vain. In what was a thrilling entertainer, here are the Player Ratings from Game 4:

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Giannis, Khris lean on familiarity to close-out Game 4

Antetokounmpo and Middleton have been teammates since the 2013-14 season, experiencing all of the Bucks' success and failures together. Postgame, the Greek Freak spoke on what it was like closing out a Finals game with his longtime teammate.

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Celebs in attendance for Game 4

Famous personalities making an appearance at an NBA Finals game is not new, but Game 4 had plenty.

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Beal's status for Tokyo is uncertain

Beal's status for the Olympics is in doubt, although, there is nothing definitive announced so far. The Tokyo Olympics were set to be the 6-3 guard's first international tournament for Team USA.

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Kawhi undergoes surgery with no return timetable

The former two-time NBA Finals MVP appeared to have injured himself late in Game 4 of the Conference Semifinals against the Utah Jazz. Through 11 games of the 2021 postseason, he averaged of a career-high 30.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.1 steals and a playoff career-high 57.3 percent shooting from the field.

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OTD: Heat acquire Shaq from Lakers in 2004

On July 14th in 2004, the Kobe-Shaq era in Los Angeles came to an end when 'The Big Aristotle' was dealt to the Heat in exchange for three players and two draft picks.

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Is it time to panic for Team USA?

Team USA, looking to win their fourth consecutive gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, is now 0-2 in their warm-up games in Las Vegas, but it's critical not to overreact to these results. Here's why.

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Team USA's all-time leaders for REBS in Olympics

Having played in 31 games through four Olympics, both of which are USA Basketball records in the men's category, Carmelo Anthony sits atop Team USA's all-time leaderboard for career rebounds in the Olympics.

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Team USA's all-time leaders for ASTS in Olympics

LeBron James, having tied for the second-most Olympic games in Team USA history, sits atop the list for most career assists for Team USA in the Olympics. James also holds the Team USA record for most assists in a single game with 12, a record he jointly holds with four other players.

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Booker unfazed by rough Game 3

Although he finished the game with a playoff career-low 10 points on 3-of-14 shooting from the field, the lowest efficiency he has recorded this season, Devin Booker was unfazed postgame.

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Player ratings for Game 3 of Finals

While the Greek Freak stole the show, multiple players played key roles in this Bucks win as they clinched a crucial Game 3 victory to get back into the series.

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By The Numbers: Giannis' historic Game 3

Putting up 41 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a game for the NBA Finals' history books. Here's a deeper look at how his Game 3 performances stacks up against some of the ones in NBA Finals history.

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On this Date (Jul. 11): LBJ returns to Cleveland

Although he mentions 'I’m not promising a championship' in the letter, James achieved his goal of bringing a trophy to Northeast Ohio.

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Curry, Westbrook among NBA winners at 2021 ESPYs

The 2021 ESPYs went back to its original format with the traditional awards, a year after it only presented awards to honour extraordinary acts of activism and humanitarian efforts in its remote 2020 edition.

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Fast facts: Rising Nigerian-Canadian guard Caleb Agada

Caleb Agada, recently led the basketball league in Israel in points and steals while representing the Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Born in Burlington, Ontario, he is reportedly set to play for the Denver Nuggets in the 2021 NBA Summer League.

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Suns remain focused despite 2-0 series lead

While the Suns celebrated multiple factors behind their 118-108 Game 2 victory, coach Monty Williams and Suns players stressed on the need to remain 'locked-in' despite the 2-0 series lead, as the series now shifts to Milwaukee.

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Player ratings for Game 2 of Finals

A balanced performance from the Suns in Game 2, led by Devin Booker, allowed them to withstand a 42-point, 12-rebound effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo in their 118-108 victory.

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On This Date (Jul. 9): 76ers trade Wilt to the Lakers

After acquiring Chamberlain, the Los Angeles Lakers made it to four NBA Finals in five years. More importantly, the 7'1" center played a huge role and was named Finals MVP in the franchise's first title in Los Angeles in 1972.

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Suns-Bucks snaps Shaq's unique Finals streak

The 2021 NBA Finals is the first championship series since 1971 to not have a single former NBA Champion on either roster. That rare event also puts an end to one of the most unique streaks in the NBA, which has been on since 1984.

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On this Date (Jul. 8): LBJ's 'The Decision' in 2010

Although officially a sign-and-trade deal, LeBron James' decision changed the landscape of the NBA for years to come, giving rise to the player empowerment era in the league.

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Player ratings for Game 1 of Finals

Given their sizeable 13-point margin of victory, plenty of Suns players received high ratings for their performance in Game 1 whereas, the same couldn't be said for all the Bucks rotation players.

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CP3's takeover in Finals debut surprised nobody

In Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals, Chris Paul was the star. Putting up game-highs of 32 points and nine assists, he led from the front as the Suns clinched Game 1, 118-105.

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Saric leaves Game 1 early with knee injury

Dario Saric's first NBA Finals game only lasted 2:24 minutes as he exited for the locker room after landing awkwardly on his right knee. He was later ruled out of the game upon evaluation.

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On this date (Jul. 7): KD signs with Dubs in 2016

This free-agent signing, that extended the Warriors dynastic run, could be considered among the five most impactful free-agent deals in NBA history.

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The unlikeliest playoff & Finals runs in NBA history

There have been plenty of cinderella-type playoff runs in NBA history. Here's a quick look at the most notable ones, including a couple that led to championships.

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Tucker reminisces return to 'second home' of PHX

After playing out his rookie year in Toronto (2006-07), P.J.Tucker was forced to travel across the Atlantic to play professional basketball. For five years, he competed in professional leagues in Greece, Italy, Isarel and Ukraine before getting his break with in 2012 in Phoenix, a place he calls his second home.

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All-time double-double leaders in Finals history

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 with 35 career Finals double-doubles, ranks third all-time.

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All-time leaders for most career rebounds in Finals

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 with 561 career rebounds, ranks fourth all-time.

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Triple-double leaders in NBA Finals history

A short list of nine players have registered multiple triple-doubles in the history of the NBA Finals. however, only three of those have registered more than two.

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CP3 takeover punches Suns ticket to NBA Finals

Down the stretch, Chris dominated the game. He scored 31 of his game-high 41 in the second half, as he took over the second half and helped the Suns advance to the NBA Finals by defeating the LA Clippers in a blow out 130-103 Game 6 win.

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Without Young, Hawks stun Bucks in Game 4

In his first career playoff start, veteran Lou Williams finished with 21 points and eight assists, as he led the Hawks to a stunning series-levelling Game 4 victory, despite superstar Trae Young not suiting up.

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OTD: Bill Russell announces retirement in 1969

Russell's announcement came nearly two months after leading the Boston Celtics past the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 in the 1969 NBA Finals while playing the role of a player and head coach.

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OTD: NBA announces Spalding's 'synthetic' basketball

On June 29 in 2006, the NBA announced the launch of a new official game ball that was produced by the league's then partner in Spalding. However, the new ball made of microfiber composite only lasted a couple of months as the league transitioned back to the traditional leather ball from New Year's of 2007.

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Biggest factors entering Game 4 of Bucks-Hawks

In Game 4, they have a chance to put a stranglehold on the series by extending their lead to a commanding 3-1 position. Can they do that or will the Hawks, even with an injured Trae Young, retaliate to tie-up the series? Below, find everything you need to know ahead of a pivotal Game 4.

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PG silences playoff critics with historic Game 5

Fresh off dropping a playoff career-high 41 points, Paul George admitted that the unjust criticisms over the past years don't matter to him but he does believe that he is picked on the most in the league.

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All-time leaders for most steals in Finals

LeBron James, one of two active players in the top 10, ranks second on the all-time leaderboard with 93 career steals.

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Clippers force Game 6 behind PG's 41

Paul George scored 30 of his 41 in the second half, including 20 in the third quarter as he led a balanced Clippers offence in the 116-102 Game 5 road win.

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All-time leaders for games played in Finals

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 with 55 games played, is tied with Jerry West for the fourth spot all-time. The next active player, Andre Iguodala, ranks way down at 29th.

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All-time leaders for most assists in Finals

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 with 430 career assists, ranks second on the all-time leaderboard.

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All-time leaders for most career 3s in Finals

Arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry sits atop the list for most career 3-pointers made in the NBA Finals. Six of the top 10 spots are occupied by active players, including the top five.

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All-time leaders for most points in Finals

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 with 1,562 career points, ranks second on the all-time leaderboard.

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All-time leaders for most blocks in Finals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leads the way while LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 with 46 career blocks, ranks sixth on the all-time leaderboard.

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Giannis, Bucks heap praise on Middleton

Given the nature and standard of Khris Middleton's performance, it wasn't only Giannis Antetokounmpo applauding him. Multiple Bucks spoke highly of his play as the 6-foot- wing's red-hot fourth quarter led the Bucks to the Game 3 win and a 2-1 series lead.

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Middleton sparks late run in Game 3 win

Khris Middleton tied his playoff career-high of 38, 20 of which came in the fourth quarter. He single-handedly outscored the Hawks in the final quarter as his scoring punch carried the Bucks' 25-7 game-sealing run.

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Suns outlast Clippers in gritty Game 4 win

In a defence-first game, the visiting Suns withstood the Clippers' second-half rally and held on for the hard-fought victory. The victory puts them one win away from making their first NBA Finals since 1993.

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Clippers' Lue not fazed by 3-1 series deficit

En route to their first-ever Conference Finals, the LA Clippers made NBA history by overcoming two 0-2 series deficits, but now against the Phoenix Suns, they are facing 3-1 hole. Can they overcome the odds once again? Their head coach, who led a historic comeback in the NBA Finals in 2016 surely believes so.

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All-time leaders in playoff career rebounds

LeBron James, with 2,391 rebounds, ranks sixth and is the only active player on the list — one that is dominated by Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain respectively.

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All-time leaders in playoff career blocks

Serge Ibaka (8th) and LeBron James (10th) are the only active player in the top 10 for postseason career blocks, a leaderboard led by Hall of Famer Tim Duncan.

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All-time leaders in postseason career steals

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 for most playoff career steals, sits atop this chart with 454.

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All-time leaders in postseason career made 3s

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry ranks at the top of the list for most playoff career 3-pointers with 470. He is among six active players in the top 10.

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All-time leaders in postseason career assists

LeBron James, one of two active players in the top 10 for most playoff career assists, ranks second with 1919.

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Longest active NBA Finals appearance droughts

Nearly every professional league of every sport has been dominated by dynasties. The two franchises in the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers alone combine for 34 of the 74 NBA titles, which doesn't leave a lot of room for the others. That said, here's a look at the 10 longest-active NBA Finals appearance droughts.

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All-time leaders in postseason career points

LeBron James is at the top of the leaderboard for most playoff career points. Him and Kevin Durant (9th) are the only active players in the top 10.

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Most consecutive NBA Finals appearances

The Boston Celtics of the 1960s are at the top of this category but find out which other franchises have made it to four or more NBA Finals in league history.

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What to watch: Bucks look to even ECF

Behind Trae Young's playoff career-high 48 points and 11 assists, the Hawks stunned the Bucks 116-113 to take a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Will the Bucks bounce back and level the series or can the Hawks extend their advantage? Below, find everything you need to know ahead of a crucial Game 2.

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Keon Johnson tops all-time record for vertical leap

In 2021, the max vertical leap was back among the headlines as Keon Johnson, a guard out of Tennessee, broke the all-time combine record.

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OTD: Duncan, Spurs win 1st title in 1999

With the 1999 title, the Spurs became the first, and still are the only, ABA franchise to win an NBA championship.

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Clippers credit team 'resilience' for historic Game 3 win

For the third straight time in the 2021 playoffs, the Clippers have won Game 3 after being down 0-2 in a series. It was the topic of conversation as nearly every player gave his take on the reason behind it with the common theme being the team's 'resilience'.

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Payne exits Game 3 with left ankle injury

Coming off a career-high 29 points, Cameron Payne's Game 3 was cut short with a left ankle injury. Playing just 4:19 minutes, he had recorded two points and an assist when he left the floor.

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What to watch: Can the Clippers fight back?

The Game 2 victory, despite Devin Booker's off-shooting night, was Phoenix's ninth straight while the Clippers have won their last four at home. How will Game 3 turn out? Below, find everything you need to know ahead of a pivotal Game 3.

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LeBron, Lillard react to Trae's performance

Young, courtesy of his dazzling Game 1 with 48 points and 11 assists, led the Hawks to an upset Game 1 win in Milwaukee. His play and the franchise's historic win had NBA players - past and present - including LeBron James hyped on Twitter.

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Trae Young's discusses epic 'shimmy' from Game 1

Young didn't just bring the numbers, he brought the highlights with him, as he led the Hawks to a stunning road win in Game 1.Postgame, he discusses his 'shimmy' three, which even had league superstar LeBron James reacting to it.

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Young drops 48, leads Hawks to upset Game 1 win

Trae Young continued his stellar run in his debut playoffs, dishing out 11 assists along with his postseason career-high 48 as he sparked a big late-game run to help Hawks seal a close 116-113 Game 1 win.

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Ayton's game-winning alley-oop caps Game 2 thriller

Five different Suns scored in double digits but two came up huge - Deandre Ayton and Cameron Payne - as they overcome an off-shooting night from Devin Booker to win their ninth straight and take a 2-0 series lead.

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OTD: Spurs edge Pistons in Gm. 7, win 3rd title

Tim Duncan, the Finals MVP, and Manu Ginobili combined for 48 points to lead the Spurs to their second title in three years with a competitive 81-74 Game 7 home win over the defending champions in the Detroit Pistons.

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Booker makes 'key' play despite injury

After potentially breaking his nose earlier in the game, even needing stitches, Booker came up big on the game's winning play by setting a critical physical screen. After the game, head coach Monty Williams and his teammates credited and shouted-out his contribution to the play.

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Who is representing each team at the lottery?

While the Lottery is back on the schedule alongside the Conference Finals, like it has been over recent years, it will remain virtual like last year and we have a couple of Hall of Famers in Hakeem Olajuwon and Ben Wallace attending as representatives. What about the rest of the teams? Find out:

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Which picks in 2021 Draft are protected?

Over the years, the odds for the team with the worst record have changed to de-incentivise deliberate losing in order to receive that top pick. That combined with the system of pick protection, which nearly every team employs in trades, has made the Draft Lottery a highly anticipated event on the calendar for more than just the non-playoff teams. That said, here's a look at the 2021 Draft picks that are awaiting the Lottery's results to decide their owner.

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Most surprising wins in NBA Draft Lottery history

Since the new weighted system was adopted for the Lottery in 1990, only 11 times have the teams with the worst (7) or second-worst (4) record won the No. 1 pick in the Draft, giving us some unexpected winners.

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OTD: Rockets win 1st title in 1994

The Rockets clinched their first NBA title in the 27th year of their franchise with a 90-84 Game 7 win - the only Game 7 of the NBA Finals in the 1990s.

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Game 7 fast facts for 76ers-Hawks

The 76ers and Hawks have faced-off twice previously in the postseason with the Philadelphia franchise winning both those matchups, back in 1980 and 1982. By winning this Game 7, the 76ers are looking to make their 10th Conference Finals and first since 2001 while the Hawks are looking for just their second-ever Conference Finals berth. That said, let's take a quick look at how both franchises have fared in Game 7s in the past.

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Nash proud of team's fight despite Game 7 loss

While Steve Nash and the Big 3-led Nets would have liked to contend for a championship, they came up short in the Conference Semifinals. Nonetheless, their Hall of Fame coach spoke glowingly of their effort and fight in a season that was full of injuries and other adversities.

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OTD: LBJ, Heat edge Spurs in Game 7 of 2013 Finals

With a 95-88 Game 7 victory, the Heat lifted the Larry O'Brien trophy and capped off the greatest season in franchise history.

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Record-breaking numbers from Nets-Bucks Game 7 classic

A contest to go into the history books, Game 7 of the entertaining Nets-Bucks Conference Semifinals series broke plenty of NBA records and etched its place in the history books on multiple fronts.

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Twitter reactions to epic Bucks-Nets Game 7 thriller

The game, a classic, had fellow NBA players and former league greats reacting to the exhilarating game.

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Which teams have never reached Conference Finals?

Of the NBA's 30 teams, only two have never made it to the Conference Finals round of the playoffs.

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Suns focus on 'brand of basketball' amidst CP3 adversity

After going relatively unscathed through the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Suns face adversity with the possible absence of Chris Paul for the start of the Conference Finals. However, the team is focused on its "brand of basketball," and how can the Suns hold on until Paul returns?

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Game 7 fast facts for Nets-Bucks

The 2021 Conference Semifinals series is the fourth time the Bucks and Nets have faced-off in the postseason history but they have never matched-up in a Game 7. That said, take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past.

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Which teams have won the lottery the most?

The most a team has won the NBA Draft Lottery is five times, although there are a trio of teams that have won it three times.

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KD, Nets excited for Game 7 back at home

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton combined for 68 points and the Bucks ran away with the fastbreak differential of 26-4 a huge factor in a game that saw the Nets come close multiple times.

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OTD: Allen's clutch 3 vs. Spurs in Gm. 6 of 2013 Finals

The shot, among the greatest clutch shots in NBA history, helped the Miami Heat stave off elimination by forcing overtime. Led by LeBron James, they would go to win and force a winner-take-all Game 7.

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PG leads Kawhi-less Clippers to pivotal Game 5 win

In the absence of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George led the way and stuffed the stat sheet with 37 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and two blocks as the Clippers picked up the win in the pivotal Game 5 on the road.

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OTD: Kobe, Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7 of 2010 Finals

With an 83-79 Game 7 win, the Lakers repeated as NBA Champions and Kobe Bryant won his fifth NBA title. The victory was the Lakers' first Game 7 win against the Celtics, having lost the previous four - all in the 1960s.

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Lou Williams - Key to Hawks' Game 5 comeback

Lou Williams scored all of his 15 points in the second half as the Hawks outscored the 76ers 69-44 in the final 24 minutes to not only win Game 5 but take the 3-2 series with a chance to wrap things up in Game 6 back in Atlanta.

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Did we just witness KD's greatest game?

Given the stakes, Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks is certainly Kevin Durant's greatest playoff performance. However, this isn't the first time the two-time Finals MVP has showed out in the postseason.

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Longest Playoff streaks in NBA history

The San Antonio Spurs, from 1998 to 2019, have made it to 22 straight postseasons, tied for the most in NBA history.

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NBA family reacts to KD's superhuman Game 5

LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Draymond Green - NBA players, past and present took to Twitter to share their reactions to Durant's 49-point triple-double that led the Nets a huge comeback win in Game 5.

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KD masterclass leads Nets to Game 5 comeback win

Kevin Durant's unreal 49-point triple-double propels the Nets to a 114-108 win after they were down by as many as 17. The win gives Brooklyn a 3-2 series lead with Game 6 back in Milwaukee.

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How do reigning NBA champioins perform in the Playoffs?

The defending champions heading into the 2021 postseason - the Los Angeles Lakers - joined a shortlist of defending champions that were eliminated in the first round of the ensuing playoffs.That said, here's a look at how every defending champ has performed in the following playoffs.

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All-time rankings for most career playoff games played

LeBron James, the only active player in the top 10 of this list, ranks No. 1 with the 266 postseason games to his name after the 2021 playoffs.

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OTD: Warriors win Game 6, clinch 2015 title

Led by the trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, the Warriors clinched their fourth championship in franchise history and the first in 40 years with a 105-97 Game 6 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Youngest All-NBA First Team selections ever

By being named to the 2019-20 All-NBA First Team, Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic became the third-youngest ever to receive that honour.

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LeBron extends record for most All-NBA selections

Voted to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2020-21 season, LeBron James extends his lead at the top of the charts for the most All-NBA selections ever. He now has 17 selections to his name including an NBA record 13 First Team selections.

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What to watch: Nets, Bucks look to take 3-2 series lead

With the series tied at 2-2, a lot is at stake in the pivotal Game 5. Can the Nets rally behind Kevin Durant and overcome their injuries or will the Bucks ride their momentum?

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OTD: Spurs defeat Heat to win 2014 title

The Spurs fought back from an early 16-point deficit to eventually win Game 5 comfortably against the Miami Heat and thus, clinch their fifth championship in franchise history, roughly a year since losing the 2013 Finals.

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Clippers dominate Game 4, tie series 2-2

Behind a 30-13 first quarter, the Clippers led Game 4 by as many as 29 before eventually winning it 118-104 and tying up the series at two games apiece.

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Hawks tie series 2-2 with 18-pt comeback win

Led by Young's game-high tallies of 25 points and a playoff career-high 18 assists, the Hawks battled back from an 18-point first-half deficit to tie the series at 2-2 with a 103-100 Game 4 victory.

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Kawhi, PG combine for 65 in big Game 3 win

The Clippers superstars dominated each half, with Paul George showing off early while Kawhi Leonard took over late, in a huge 26-point (132-106) victory at home.

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Clippers' 'blitzing' defence stifles Mitchell in Game 3

Courtesy of the Clippers' physical, aggressive defence in Game 3, Donovan Mitchell went from averaging 41.0 points on 52.5 percent shooting from the field in Games 1 and 2 to 30 points on 11-of-24 shooting from the field on Saturday night ET.

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Jazz nail franchise record 20 3s in Game 2 win

Donovan Mitchell dropped a game-high 37 points, as the Jazz won their sixth straight postseason game to take a 2-0 series lead against the Clippers.

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OTD: 8th seeded Knicks reach 1999 Finals

On June 11th in 1999, the New York Knicks, with a record of 27-23, reached the NBA Finals. Arguably the greatest non-championship Cinderella-like playoff run in NBA history, we take a lookback at that epic run and it's key moments.

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Mitchell clears up status after late-game collision

In the final seconds of the Jazz's Game 2 win, Donovan Mitchell fell to the floor and seemed in discomfort after a collision with Paul George. Postgame, the 24-year-old downplayed any injury talks and said he was fine.

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Middleton downplays big bounce-back Game 3 performance

After averaging 15.0 points in the first two games, going 13-of-43 (30-.2 percent) from the field, Middleton finished strong in Game 3 with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-25 shooting from the field and a playoff career-high 15 rebounds..

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Gobert is on the cusp of NBA history

With the 2020-21 award under wraps, Rudy Gobert has separated himself to join a short list of elite defenders in NBA history who have won the award at least three times. At 28, the Utah Jazz's durable franchise cornerstone is a legitimate threat to break the all-time record for most Defensive Player of the Year wins.

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Jokic stresses need to be aggressive after 25-point loss

Although head coach Michael Malone called their performance embarrassing and felt that they quit in Game 2, Jokic wasn't as harsh as he discussed what the Nuggets need to make this series more competitive as it shift to Denver for Games 3 and 4.

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Gobert wins 3rd career DPOY award

Winning the third DPOY award of his career, Gobert becomes only the fourth player in NBA history to have won the award at least three times. He joins the likes of Dikembe Mutombo (four), Ben Wallace (four) and Dwight Howard (three).

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Summer League is back in 2021

Set for Aug. 8-17, the Summer League returns to Las Vegas this year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation last year.

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Mitchell drops 45, sparks Jazz comeback to win Game 1

The Jazz got off to a slow start, including 20 straight misses early in the first quarter but they rebounded from that to clinch Game 1 on the final possession, 112-109. Donovan Mitchell, who was receiving counsel from the franchise's minority owner Dwyane Wade on the sidelines, led the comeback by scoring 32 of his game-high points tally in the second half.

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Rivers credits Embiid for setting tone in Game 2 win

Embiid's 40-point game, which helped Philadelphia tie the series up at 1-1 with the 118-102 Game 2 win, was the first by a 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2003.

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OTD: Auerbach's trade sets up '80s Celtics dynasty

On June 9th in 1980, Red Auerbach assembled what would go on to become the greatest frontcourt in NBA history by trading for Robert Parish and the No. 3 pick in the 1980 Draft (which would become Kevin McHale) in exchange for the 1st and 13th pick in the 1980 with the Golden State Warriors.

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Jokic on cusp of being lowest-ever draft pick to win MVP

MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic is on the cusp of making league and franchise history. No Nuggets player has ever taken home the honour, while being selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft would also make Jokic the lowest draft pick in NBA history to receive MVP.

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Nash discusses KD's high-efficiency play

"It's really hard to tell the difference," Nash said postgame on how close the 2014 league MVP looks to pre-injury KD. Durant scored a super-efficient game-high 32 as the Nets led by as many as 49 in Game 2 before cruising to a 125-86 victory.

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Phoenix crowd lifts Suns in Game 1 win

"This crowd is crazy, it's crazy to have the fans in there and the energy. There's nothing like it," Chris Paul said postgame. The crowd in Phoenix during Game 1 brought the atmosphere, as the Suns turned the game around with a big 39-12 run in the second half.

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Suns cruise to victory with big second-half run

After averaging just 9.2 points in the first round of the 2021 postseason, Chris Paul finished with 21 points in Game 1, including in the fourth quarter alone, as the Suns comfortably clinched Game 1 by turning the game on its head with a monster 39-12 run in the second half.

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OTD: Shaq's dominant Game 2 of the 2001 Finals

In 46 minutes, the 7-foot center recorded 28 points (12-19 FGs), 20 rebounds, nine assists, and eight blocks as he led the Lakers to a 98-89 win.

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Preview: Can Jokic lead shorthanded Nuggets past Suns?

The Suns and Nuggets played one of the most competitive season series, but Denver will enter without key rotation players in Jamal Murray, Will Barton and PJ Dozier. Can the MVP favourite in Nikola Jokic help the shorthanded Nuggets make a series of this?

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Game 7 fast facts for Clippers-Mavs

In NBA playoff history, the Mavericks and the Clippers have only matched-up twice in the postseason - 2020 and 2021. Now, they are set for their first-ever head-to-head Game 7.That said, take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past.

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Kawhi turns in career performance as Clippers force Game 7

The Clippers force a Game 7 behind a huge performance from Kawhi Leonard in a tightly-contested Game 6 that saw 19 lead changes and six ties. With this victory, the road team improves to an unbeaten 6-0 in this series.

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OTD: MJ's mid-air switch in 1991 vs. Lakers

As the Bulls blew out the Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals, Jordan pulled off one of the most famous plays in NBA history.

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Booker was thinking of Kobe after 47-point game

"I know he was here tonight. I know he was in the building and I know that he's proud," Booker said postgame sharing his thoughts when he put his hands together and looked upwards [at Bryant's retired jerseys at STAPLES] while walking off the floor into the tunnel.

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LeBron reflects on first round playoff loss

"Records, if that's a record or if it's not, they are always meant to be broken," James said postgame after the Lakers were eliminated with the 113-100 Game 6 loss. Prior to this loss, James held a 14-0 record in the first round of his playoff career.

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Jokic sparks comeback as Nuggets eliminate Blazers

The Serbian MVP finalist, one of six Nuggets to finish in double figures, scored 27 of his 36 in the second half as Denver flipped this game by going on a 42-18 run over the final 15 minutes.

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Jazz blow by Grizzlies, advance to second round

Utah raced off to a 20-point first quarter lead and never looked back, cruising to a 126-110 victory. Mitchell, who was the spark in the first period, finished the game with a double-double of 30 points and 10 assists.

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Young discusses playing debut playoffs at MSG

“I know where we are," Young said postgame about the late-game bow. "I know it's a bunch of shows around this city. And I know what they do when the show is over." Amidst the raucous MSG crowd, the 22-year-old let his numbers do the talking with averages of 29.2 points and 9.8 assists through the five games.

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Rivers lauds team effort in win without Embiid

Without Embiid, six different 76ers played finished in double figures - an effort that helped them overcome 32-point performance from Bradley Beal and a 24-point, 10-assist double-double from Russell Westbrook. Their 129-112 Game 5 win helps them advance to their third Conference Semifinals in the last four seasons.

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Conley 'tweaks' hamstring, will undergo MRI

"I feel like I'll be fine eventually," Conley said postgame. "Hopefully that's Game 1 of the 2nd round, but right now we just don't know. We'll reassess tomorrow." The veteran guard called his hamstring injury a 'tweak' and not as serious as the one that forced him to miss nine games towards the end of the regular season.

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Malone credits Nuggets resiliency for 2OT win

"We never hung our heads. We never got down on ourselves," Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said postgame as he credited his team for their fight to leave it all on the floor and overcome Damian Lillard's 'superhuman' effort for the win.

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Record-breaking stats from Dame's insane Game 5

Damian Lillard finished with a game-high 55 points on 17-of-24 shooting from the field while also dishing out 10 assists and knocking down 12 3-pointers, setting and breaking multiple franchise and NBA records in the process.

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NBA family in awe of Lillard's Game 5

The Trail Blazers superstar was setting and breaking records left, right and center which left the NBA fraternity including current and former players like Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant speechless as they took to Twitter to share their reactions.

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Doc Rivers breaks down biggest issues in Game 4 loss

"I thought the foul trouble was more," 76ers head coach Doc Rivers said after the 122-114 Game 4 loss. "Obviously, losing Joel is No. 1 right and then being in foul trouble as well. Those are the two things that hurt us."

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Mitchell stars as Jazz take 3-1 series lead

As many as seven Utah players scored eight or more as they took the best punches the young Grizzlies had to offer and yet prevailed with a 120-113 win in the pivotal Game 4.

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Embiid exits Game 4 with knee soreness

Joel Embiid appeared to have suffered the injury late in the first quarter and after spending all of the second quarter in the locker room, he was declared unavailable for return by the team during halftime. He finished with eight points, six rebounds, two assists and a block in 11 minutes of action.

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All-time leaders in NBA Play-in Tournament history

With the Memphis Grizzlies appearing in the most number of Play-In games possible in NBA history, there are multiple players from the franchise that are part of the top 10 all-time leaderboard.

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What to watch for in Monday's Game 4s

After an action-packed weekend of playoff hoops with eight games, it's time to shift focus to significant Game 4s slated for Monday night. The Wizards aim to stay alive and force a Game 5 while the Jazz hope to take a dominant 3-1 series lead. Here are a few things to watch out for in these couple of games.

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Fan arrested for throwing water bottle at Irving

"We will support and provide assistance to Boston Police as this incident is under review," a TD Garden spokesperson said in a statement. "We have zero tolerance for violations of our guest code of conduct, and the guest is subject to a lifetime ban from TD Garden."

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Kawhi's dominance helps Clippers restore order

In a dominant wire-to-wire Game 4 victory, the Clippers led by as many as 28 points. Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet as the Clippers blew out the Mavericks in Dallas to tie the series at two games apiece as the series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.

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OTD: LeBron scores 51 to open 2018 Finals

Going up against the star-studded Warriors, James put on a performance for the ages and nearly pulled off an upset win by going off for 51 points - a Finals career-high.

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LBJ, AD reflect on playing playoffs at STAPLES

"It's always special to play in front of the Laker faithful," LeBron James said postgame. James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 109-95 Game 3 victory in the franchise's first playoff game at STAPLES Center since 2013.

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LeBron, AD power Lakers to big 3rd Q in win

Big games from the Lakers All-Stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis powered the team to a 109-95 victory in Game 3 victory, the franchise's first playoff win at Staples Center since 2012.

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Giannis credits team defence for big Game 3 win

"Defence, we set the tone early in this game," Giannis Antetokounmpo said postgame about how Game 3 was won. After winning Game 2 by 34 points, Milwaukee come out firing on the road in Game 3. Leading by 32 at one point, they outperformed the hosts on both ends for a dominating 113-84 win.

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Morant downplays historic 47-point game

After the first two playoff games of his career, Morant's tally of 73 points in the second-most ever, courtesy of his career-best 47-piece in Game 2. Going into Game 3, multiple storylines could headline this series but, the Jazz's coverage on Morant and how he responds with a counter will be among the biggest.

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Jazz overcome Morant's 47-point night to level series

The Jazz rediscovered their regular season form, as they shot 19 3-pointers and finished with seven players in double-digit points. Combined with the play of their three All-Stars, Utah was able to withstand Ja Morant's historic performance and win Game 2, 101-92.

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Randle says there's room for improvement despite win

"I thought as the game went on, he started to see things better," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said of Randle's play in Game 2. In the third quarter he sparked a 30-8 game-changing run and helped close out the win late, giving Knicks fans hope as the series shifts to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4.

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Rose, Randle star in Knicks' comeback win

The Knicks trailed by double-digits for much of the first half but used a big 30-8 run in the second half to turn the table and win Game 2, 101-92. The series is now tied at one game apiece as the series shifts to Atlanta for the next couple of games.

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Superfan Nav Bhatia discusses Raptors season, HOF induction

Coming off a busy week at the Hall of Fame, Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia took time to speak with NBA.com about the emotions of being recognized alongside one of the great Hall of Fame classes and talk about the Raptors' rollercoaster 2020-21 season.

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OTD: Raptors advance to first-ever Finals

The Raptors came back from 15 points down to clinch Game 6 and their first Conference Championship, bringing the NBA Finals outside the United States for the first time in league history.

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Wiggins commits to Team Canada for 2021

The former No.1 NBA Draft pick (2014) is among the first players on an NBA roster to commit to playing for the Canadian National Team in 2021, a pivotal year for the national team.

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Butler, Adebayo reflect on Heat's poor Game 2

"They imposed their will," Heat superstar Jimmy Butler said postgame about Milwaukee's hot start. "Did what they do best - get out in transition. They made a lot of shots but we didn't make anything difficult on them." The Bucks raced to a 46-20 lead at the first quarter and dominated the rest of the way to finish with a 34-point (132-98) margin of victory in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Jokic leads Nuggets to bounce-back win to even series

Denver outplayed Portland comprehensively in their 128-109 Game 2 win, one that evens things up at 1-1 as the series shift Northwest for Games 3 and 4.

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Preview: Can Grizzlies make Jazz work?

Coming out of the Play-In Tournament helped the Grizzlies clinch the eighth and final playoff seed in the Western Conference and earns them a first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz, the team with the league's best record in the regular season. Can they make some noise in their first postseason since 2017 or will the Jazz comfortably take care of business?

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Melo discusses reception in Denver after Gm. 1 win

"It's cool man," Carmelo Anthony said when asked about the boo's. "I love them too. I love those guys too." For the game, the 18-year-old veteran scored 18 points in 22 minutes off the bench including a 15-point outburst in the first half which carried the team offensively.

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Lillard sparks turnaround in Game 1 upset win in Denver

Damian Lillard scored or assisted on 20 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' game-changing 34-15 run in the third quarter. He finished with 34 points, 20 of which came in the second half, and a playoff career-high 13 assists as the Blazers stole the home court advantage with the 123-109 victory.

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Carlisle heaps praise on Doncic: 'This is his time of year'

"This is his time of year, and he's one of the smartest basketball players you will ever meet at any age, at any level," Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle said postgame on Doncic, who's 30-point triple-double put him alongside some elite all-time company.

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Ja Morant isn't afraid of the moment

"I like when the pressure is on me," Ja Morant said postgame about his late-game takeover. "[It] uplifts my game." The reigning Rookie of the Year scored or assisted on 21 of the team's 39 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Grizzlies overcame the Warriors in overtime to clinch the eighth and final seed in the West.

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Morant leads Grizzlies to Playoff berth

The reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show, dueling with Stephen Curry, and helping the young Grizzlies clinch the eighth and final seed in the West with an overtime victory in San Francisco.

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Warriors, Grizzlies set to face off for No. 8 seed

The battle for the eighth and final seed in the West comes down to a 'win or go home' contest between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. Who will come out on top to face the Utah Jazz, the team with the league's best record in 2020-21?

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Players looking to bounce back in 2021 playoffs

Be it due to injury or a disappointing performance, there are a few notable players that will be looking to get back on track in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

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Russ discusses bounce-back mentality in Play-In

"In Boston, I was terrible. I let my teammates down and I knew it. Coming into tonight, I wanted to set the tone in all aspects of the game," Russell Westbrook said after the Wizards clinched the eighth and final seed in the East with a 142-115 win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Lakers vs. Warriors Play-In game generated 👀

The highly-anticipated clash generated 5,618,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA game on ESPN since the 2019 Western Conference Finals while also ranking as the second-most watched game of the 2020-21 season across all networks.

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LeBron's clutch shot helps Lakers seal 7th seed

The highly anticipated 7-8 matchup in the West Play-In Tournament between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, led by all-timers in LeBron James and Stephen Curry respectively, lived upto its hype as it took a buzzer-beating deep 3-pointer from the King in the final minute to seal this one 103-100 in favour of the defending champions.

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Can Spurs take advantage of playoff experience?

The 9-10 game in the Play-In Tournament takes the tagline of "win or go home" literally. The Grizzlies are hoping to make it back to the playoffs after a three-year absence while the Spurs attempt to begin a new postseason streak after their absence last year snapped their 22-year consecutive playoff appearances streak.

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Pacers host Hornets in win-or-go-home game

The 9-10 Game in the Play-In Tournament takes the tagline of "win or go home" literally. In the East, the Pacers host the Hornets in hopes of making their sixth-straight postseason appearance. Meanwhile, Charlotte will look to make only its fourth playoff appearance in franchise history and first since 2016.

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West playoff picture: Lakers fall to Play-In

Despite taking care of their business by winning their last five games, including the the final couple with LeBron James returning to the line-up, the defending champions fall to the Play-In Tournament after the Trail Blazers comfortably beat the Nuggets in Portland.

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LeBron says Curry is league's MVP this year

"We're playing, in my opinion, the MVP of our league this year in Steph," James said while previewing the Play-In game.

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