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Final Five: Breaking down the clutch minutes of the Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Daniel Gafford #21 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn ...

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Northwest Notes: Thunder, Adversity, LaMelo, Jazz

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The Thunder lost second-round pick Otega Oweh to a torn Achilles tendon during the preseason (he was subsequently waived to make room for Micah Peavy), then Jalen Williams (fractured fibula/dislocated left ankle), Cason Wallace (torn left labrum) and Chet Holmgren (small right patellar tendon tear) all suffered serious injuries on October 25, the team’s third […]

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Isaiah Stewart: Tuomas is the first NBA coach to push me offensively - TalkBasket.net

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Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart talked about the confidence/freedom that head coach Tuomas Iisalo has given him on the offensive end after Saturday’s 136-105 home win vs. the Sacramento Kings (24 points/4 rebounds/8-9 FG/2-3 3-PT/6-6 FT/+5 +/-). The post Isaiah Stewart: Tuomas is the first NBA coach to push me offensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Rockets defeat Thunder 119-98

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: The Houston Rockets huddle up during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Houston Rockets rebo...

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Inside the Suns: Lineup changes, defense, and center options

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Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: How long are you willing to wait (in terms of games played) to give the Suns’ starting unit time to (hopefully) gel before pronouncing it DOA and demanding changes? zenzino: The wording of this question cracks me up. ‘Demanding changes’. Like we have any actual say in w...

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Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Rookies unafraid, veterans spooked in Halloween shellacking

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 31: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 31, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks l...

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Sandro Mamukelashvili was a fan-fave, but the Raptors need to win this

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Inglewood, CA - October 28: Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes against center Brook Lopez #11 of the LA Clippers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Raptors’ road trip begins with an LA double feature against the Lakers and the Clippers, starting with the boys in the gold and p...

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2026-27 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Preview

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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Alekseyenko #22 of the Colgate Raiders celebrates drawing a foul with teammate Sam Wright #33 of the Colgate Raiders during the first half at State Farm Center on November 14, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Power Rankings 1. American I had a long deliberation about who to rank No. 1 in these power rankings, but landed on the Eagles, who return all but one notable piece from last year’s team. That sta...

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Stumbling gracefully through my first game with a Celtics credential

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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

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The Dallas Mavericks are fun again

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks grabs the rebound during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE ...

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Tatum, George lift Celtics outlast Magic 108-97 - TalkBasket.net

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The Boston Celtics dethroned the Orlando Magic 108-97 to obtain their fifth straight victory on Sunday. The post Tatum, George lift Celtics outlast Magic 108-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Josh Smith links Kevin McHale firing to James Harden - TalkBasket.net

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Former NBA forward Josh Smith believes Kevin McHale's decision to bench James Harden during the Houston Rockets' comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2015 playoffs contributed to the coach's dismissal the following season. The post Josh Smith links Kevin McHale firing to James Harden appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Celtics’ NBA Cup respect grows by the year

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Green courts. Point differential. October and No...

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