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3 things to know before the Dallas Mavericks home opener against the San Antonio Spurs

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Updated Oct 25, 12:04 AM ET

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 10: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks guards Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on April 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

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Nets vs Cavs: Nets take to road in Cleveland

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Updated Oct 25, 12:30 AM ET

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season has begun, but the good feelin...

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It’s a Walsh: Celtics defensive stopper neutralizes Finals MVP

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles downcourt against Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics during second quarter of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images A ba...

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Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Half of fans’ feelings about the team have changed, half haven’t

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 21, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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Joe Mazzulla reacts to latest Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown comments

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BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 6, 2024 at the 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 2024 NBAE (Photo ...

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PTH Roundtable: final record predictions

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 and CJ McCollum #3 help up Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the game against the New York Knicks during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 No...

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Did LaMelo Ball Travel? Kash Patel Investigates

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Editor’s Note: Anand is back to grace us with his brilliance! However, we must note that this piece is satirical in nature. The content and jokes do not represent SB Nation as a whole. On Wednesday, October 14th, the Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off their 2026-27 season against the Miami Heat in Biscayenne Bay. In the first quarter, new Wolves point guard LaMelo Ball gathered his dribble and performed an innovative ballet before splashing a three-pointer. The unorthodox move raised eyebrows ...

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Pistons vs. Sixers preview: Detroit gets first look at new Sixers era

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 23: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons and Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat wait for a rebound in game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat on October 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/...

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WNBA Finals Game 3 continues strong viewership for series

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Even tucked away on a pair of cable networks not necessarily known for sports coverage, Game 3 of the WNBA Finals broke a viewership mark held for over 25 years. Wednesday’s WNBA Finals Game 3 between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 1.71 million viewers across USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock, according to…

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Wizards stave off Bulls comeback for second win

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Updated Oct 25, 10:16 AM ET

The game turned out to be more of an adventure than seemed likely when the Wizards took a 21-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but they prevailed in the end, outlasting the Chicago Bulls, 124-120, for their first road win of the season. The Wizards built that lead with a heady third quarter blitz in which they outscored the Bulls 40-20. After falling behind by 21, the Bulls cut into Washington’s lead, but the Wizards maintained what seemed to be a comfortable double-digit advantage. Chi...

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Yaxel Lendeborg is delivering hope even as the Warriors stumble

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Updated Oct 25, 5:43 PM ET

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives towards the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) defends during the second quarter of their NBA in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Being a young-player fan in the Bay has been a creative writing exercise for a while now. How many times has Dub Nation squinted at a flash in the third quarter of a blowout and built a whole career out of it? I’m thinki...

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Atlanta Dream face another arena dilemma for WNBA Finals Game 6

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Updated Oct 25, 5:21 PM ET

ATLANTA — After successfully adjusting two WNBA Finals games, the Atlanta Dream now face questions about how they’ll host Thursday’s Game 6. The Golden State Valkyries beat the Dream 67-62 on Saturday to tie the series 2-2 and force a Game 6 in the best-of-seven finals. An Atlanta Hawks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers is scheduled to tip off in State Farm Arena at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, an hour before Game 6 of the finals is scheduled. Games 2 and 3 of the finals were moved to the downtown Atl

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