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Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points, with 8 3s, in Lakers' win vs. Jazz

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Updated Oct 26, 4:30 PM ET

Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting 8 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game this season in the NBA.

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Jalen Brunson: Knicks' sputtering offense 'falls on my shoulders' amid 0-3 start

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Updated Oct 26, 1:42 PM ET

The Knicks lost their third straight game Sunday against the Magic, becoming the first defending champion to open a season 0-3 since the 2011-12 Mavs. "Everything falls on my shoulders," Jalen Brunson said in reference to the team's sputtering offense.

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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg doubles down on jawing with Luka Dončić: 'He's not Michael Jordan'

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Updated Oct 25, 4:34 AM ET

Lendeborg conceded that he might have gone overboard with his postgame comments, but he's not budging on his on his on-court trash talk.

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Nikola Jokic Blasts Booing Fans, 'Not Welcome Anymore' After Nuggets' Comeback Win vs. Pelicans

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Updated Oct 26, 3:18 AM ET

Nikola Jokić doesn't want the Denver Nuggets fans who booed the team during Saturday's 141-135 overtime victory to return to Ball Arena.

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Time, place unclear for Game 6 of Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 26, 2:25 AM ET

With the Valkyries forcing a Game 6 in the WNBA Finals, the Dream are working to resolve a scheduling issue that leaves the venue and time of the game up in the air.

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Knicks' honeymoon phase over already? Behind the champs' slow start

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Updated Oct 26, 6:02 PM ET

The Knicks are just the third defending champion in NBA history to begin the ensuing season with three consecutive losses. It didn't end well for the previous two teams.

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Pacific Notes: Kessler, Warriors Injuries, Lopez, Doncic

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Updated Oct 26, 2:25 AM ET

Walker Kessler’s strong start for the Lakers hit a bit of a speed bump on Sunday, when he went up against the Jazz team with whom he spent the first four years of his career. Kessler had just two points on two shots, along with seven rebounds, zero assists, and one block in 28.5 minutes played, […]

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How To Watch And Live Stream Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game This Afternoon: TV Channels, Team News, Start Time

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Updated Oct 26, 12:58 AM ET

Game Details Date Sunday, October 25 Start Time 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 3 PM PT Location Barclays Center, New York How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: Brooklyn Home Broadcast YES Network Indiana Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Nets fans in local market DAZN Pacers fans in local market DAZN Out-of-market fans NBA League Pass READ M...

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Steph Curry’s brother criticizes Warriors over dire roster situation

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Updated Oct 25, 4:24 AM ET

The Warriors are already short-handed. In the second game of the season, Golden State deployed two-way player Graham Ike as their starting center against the Grizzlies. Seth Curry, brother of Steph Curry, weighed in on the grim situation as the Warriors began the campaign with back-to-back losses. Stephen Curry and Seth Curry on the bench...

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LeBron James References Taurean Prince's Iconic Quotes to Try to Help Fix 76ers' Rebounding Issues

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Updated Oct 26, 1:43 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers have not been a great rebounding team early in the 2026-27 season and were absolutely crushed on the boards by the Detroit Pistons during Sunday's 106-93 loss.

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How To Watch And Live Stream Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards NBA Game Tonight: TV Channels, Team News, Start Time

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Game Details Date Monday, October 26 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Spectrum Center, Charlotte How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Charlotte Home Broadcast WZBJ - WZBJ 24/WAXN-TV64 Washington Away Broadcast MNMT How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Hornets fans in local market DAZN Washington fans in local market Monumental+ Out-of-market...

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Spurs rally late past Mavericks for first win of the season - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 25, 11:59 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday, October 24, at American Airlines Center, securing their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season. Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and blocked four shots, while Dylan Harper added 22 points as San Antonio improved to 1-2. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle contributed 19 points […] The post Spurs rally late past Mavericks for first win of the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves past Raptors to stay unbeaten - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 26, 2:07 AM ET

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their home opener at Target Center on Sunday. Minnesota improved to 3-0, winning its first three games by 25, 22 and 23 points. The first two wins came against the Miami Heat and […] The post Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves past Raptors to stay unbeaten appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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How To Watch And Live Stream Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game Tonight: TV Channels, Team News, Start Time

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Updated Oct 26, 4:52 PM ET

Game Details Date Monday, October 26 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location TD Garden, Boston How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Boston Home Broadcast Chicago Sports Network Chicago Away Broadcast NBC Sports Boston How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Boston fans in local market Peacock Chicago fans in local market CHSN App...

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How To Watch And Live Stream Miami Heat vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game Tonight: TV Channels, Team News, Start Time

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Updated Oct 26, 6:50 PM ET

Game Details Date Monday, October 26 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Kaseya Center, Miami How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Miami Home Broadcast KFAA-IND/WPLG-IND Dallas Away Broadcast KFAA-IND How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Heat fans in local market Local10+ Mavericks fans in local market MavsTV+ Out-of-marke...

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How To Watch And Live Stream Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game Tonight: TV Channels, Team News, Start Time

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Updated Oct 25, 7:04 PM ET

Game Details Date Sunday, October 25 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Philadelphia Home Broadcast NBC Sports Philadelphia Detroit Away Broadcast The Spot - Grand Rapids 17 (Detroit Pistons) How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: 76ers fans in local market Peacock ...

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Pistons hand 76ers first loss of the season - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 26, 2:07 AM ET

The Detroit Pistons remained unbeaten with a 106-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, handing Philadelphia its first loss of the 2026-27 NBA season. Cade Cunningham scored 26 points, while John Collins recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds as Detroit improved to 3-0 despite playing without […] The post Pistons hand 76ers first loss of the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe

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The Philadelphia 76ers have had a hot start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 3-0 after a recent narrow home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The 76ers played this one without LeBron James, necessitating a team effort from some of the other players on the team, including both Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Jaylen Brown doesn’t have beef with Jayson Tatum, but he has ‘lamb chops and gravy’

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Updated Oct 25, 3:11 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers are 3-0 on the season after a October 24 win over the Knicks and weeks out from a November 10 game in Boston against the Celtics, star forward and defensive stopper Jaylen Brown’s former team. Brown’s former teammate Jayson Tatum denied “having beef” with the 76ers star, who has helped pick up […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown doesn’t have beef with Jayson Tatum, but he has ‘lamb chops and gravy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs vs. Timberwolves: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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Updated Oct 26, 3:35 PM ET

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards guard Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on January 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Im...

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3 things as the plucky little Mavericks square off with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 24, 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Wizards at Hornets Preview: Washington heads south to Charlotte

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

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Game Discussion Thread: Knicks vs. Magic, October 25, 2026

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Updated Oct 26, 10:27 AM ET

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots a basket against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2025 in New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another two winless teams will squar...

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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview: The return of Walker Kessler

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz box out during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Im...

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns vs. Warriors

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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Magic, October 25, 2026

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is defended by Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic during the first half of the game at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated The Knicks 133 to 121. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty...

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The Suns’ bench is showing the starters how it’s done

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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 24, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

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Leonard’s first absence gives young Raptors early test

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 23, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

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