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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich pioneered resting players. But San Antonio has played an NBA-record four straight overtime games, meaning the Spurs have had to play an extra 25 minutes.

The schedule does not get easier for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they conclude a three-game road trip Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers lost 125-108 Saturday to the surging Milwaukee Bucks, who won their 18th straight game. Next they face the defending NBA champion Raptors, who

Expect the intensity to be at a fever pitch on Monday, even more than usual, when the Houston Rockets host the San Antonio Spurs. Houston lost to Detroit at home 115-107 on Saturday while the Spurs needed overtime to defeat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-119 in Mexico City. San Antonio guard Patty

Luka Doncic sprained his ankle during the Mavericks' loss to the Heat yesterday. Whether this timeline constitutes good news or bad news depends on your perspective.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to be without star Luka Doncic when they host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

Blake Griffin couldn't finish the Detroit Pistons' game on Saturday, and that's a major cause for concern heading into a busy week. Detroit plays four times over the next six nights, beginning on Monday when it hosts the Washington Wizards. Griffin sat during the second half of the Pistons

Jan Verthongen's long header makes it all the way into the bottom corner to put Tottenham back in front against Wolves during stoppage time.

George Hill, who has had a strong season for Milwaukee off the bench, will step into the starting role for now.

Eight months ago, the Brooklyn Nets found few answers in attempting to contain Joel Embiid. The result was a first-round exit in five games at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. Two months after losing in the postseason, the Nets drastically remade their roster, while the 76ers were unable to retain

Often there were enough gold and purple hats and shirts in the crowd to make it seem like a Lakers' home game. Another similar scene could be on display Sunday when the Lakers make their only appearance of the season at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. Only this time the displaced Lakers fans have

The Sixers might be without two big men for Sunday night's game against the Nets. By Noah Levick

In what has been a disappointing rookie class so far, Charlotte appears to have a steal drafting P.J. Washington at No. 12. The power forward out of Kentucky has started every game for the Hornets this season and is loving the spacing in the NBA game, scoring efficiently in the paint while shooting 40.6

The answer to the question is right there in plain sight for all to see

We've reached Dec. 15, a significant date in the NBA calendar. Paul Hudrick and Noah Levick look at six players who might be trade targets for the Sixers.

LaVine finished with 31 points and was playing like an All-Star.

The timing couldn't be much worse for the Dallas Mavericks to be without star guard Luka Doncic. The reigning rookie of the year sprained his right ankle in the opening minutes of a 122-118 overtime loss to Miami, the first of five straight games for the Mavericks against the teams that entered

The Denver Nuggets are on a tour facing teams that their former star, Carmelo Anthony, has played for over the years. More importantly for Denver, it has been a path back to winning after a rough stretch. The Nuggets, winners of two in a row after the 110-102 victory over Oklahoma City, go for the

It's the same knee he had surgery on during the off-season.

Brandon Clarke's poster leads Saturday night's top 10 plays around the league.

Nikola Jokic put up a triple-double with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Nuggets win.

Breaking out of a mini-slump, Nikola Jokic is reasserting himself as the centerpiece of the Denver Nuggets’ offense. Jokic had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season, leading the Nuggets past the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-102 on Saturday night. Jokic now has

Check out all you missed from Saturday night in the Association.

The Wizards played the Grizzlies on Saturday night and it made for a natural debate about which team is closer to completing their rebuild.

Nikola Jokic scores 28 points as the Nuggets beat the Thunder 110-87.

Jimmy Butler scores 27 points, 7 assists, and grabs 4 rebounds as the Heat beat the Mavericks in OT 122-118.

Luke Kennard scores 22 points, grabs 7 rebounds, and 3 assists as the Pistons beat the Rockets 115-107.

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, See Red Fred joins Big Dave and Matt Peck. The guys talk about some big plays down the stretch by Zach LaVine and Denzel Valentine. Plus a great defensive job by Kris Dunn on Paul George in the Bulls win.

A Dallas crowd stunned by Luka Doncic's ankle injury and the big deficit that followed was standing with the Mavericks in position to win late. Doncic left in the opening minutes with a sprained ankle and the Mavericks rallied from 24 points down to take a lead into the final minute of regulation

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points as the Bucks beat the Cavs 125-108.

One huge quarter from 3-point range helped the Toronto Raptors halt a rare home losing streak. Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Marc Gasol set season highs with 17 points and 15 rebounds and the Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-102 on Saturday night to snap a three-game slump on their home court.

Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his remarkable skills early and often as the Milwaukee Bucks continued their quest to break a franchise record that has stood for nearly half a century. The reigning MVP sank a 3-pointer for his first points of the game, then followed with a spinning layup, a wide-open

When the Detroit Pistons had a comfortable lead entering the fourth quarter Saturday night, coach Dwane Casey knew the Houston Rockets would make a run late and he'd need someone to step up to hold them off. ''That's what you've got to have and that's what his league is about

The Bulls posted their first victory over a team with a winning record Saturday night and received contributions from multiple players while doing so.

After blowing several late leads to lose games, the Chicago Bulls were able to flip the script Saturday night. Zach LaVine scored 31 points and converted a decisive three-point play in the Bulls' 109-106 victory over the short-handed and weary Los Angeles Clippers. Chicago trailed by five points

Rookie Ja Morant is drawing the accolades for the Memphis Grizzlies. Fellow first-round pick Brandon Clarke is showing his value as well. Clarke, who leads the league's rookies in field goal percentage at 65%, scored a season-high 25 points, converting 11 of 14 shots and the Grizzlies sent Washington

Zach LaVine scores 31 points, grabs 4 rebounds, and 2 assists as the Bulls beat the Clippers 109-106.

Dillion Brooks scores 27 points as the Grizzlies beat the Wizards 128-111.

Pascal Siakam scores 30 points grabs 10 rebounds, and 5 assists as the Raptors beat the Nets 110-102.

Patty Mills scores 26 points as the Spurs beat the Suns 121-119.

This Zach LaVine guy might be pretty good, huh? The Bulls finally get a hard-fought fourth to swing their way, beating a depleted Clippers team 109-106 Saturday night at the United Center.

The Wizards looked flat in what could be their worst performance of the season in Memphis when all is said and done.

Bronny James made his Ohio debut Saturday, and hit the go-ahead shot in the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers' 59-56 victory over the St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish. Sierra Canyon is 8-0. Watching, cheering loudest of all and pacing the sideline, was LeBron James, NBA great, father to Bronny, and St. Vincent-St

The good news is X-rays were negative, but Doncic could end up missing some time.

Luka Doncic was ruled out of a game against Miami after the young Dallas Mavericks star sprained his right ankle early in the first quarter. The 20-year-old is averaging 30.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game while leading the resurgent Mavericks to the Southwest Division lead. Doncic was

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was recently criticized by Shaq and Charles Barkley, who both said he needs to be better.