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• Raptors star Scottie Barnes records historic triple-double in overtime comeback win over Warriors

  29-12-2025 01:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Scottie Barnes went off for the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon.Barnes dropped a monster triple-double to lead the Raptors to a 141-127 overtime win against the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. He had the triple-double secured before overtime even began, and had a career-high 25 rebounds in the win — which is the most recorded by a player in a single game anywhere in the league so far this season. It also matched the Raptors' franchise record set by Bismack Biyombo
  
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• Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Bears vs. 49ers SNF, NBA and more

  28-12-2025 20:00 via cbssports.com
  
  Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Sunday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo explains message sent with late-game dunk that irritated Bulls

  28-12-2025 19:55 via cbssports.com
  
  The two-time MVP intended to light a fire under teammates
  
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• Observations after Sixers get blown out by defending champs, OKC pulls away in 2nd half

  28-12-2025 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Observations after Sixers get blown out by defending champs, OKC pulls away in 2nd half originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers could not put together two competitive halves Sunday afternoon against the defending champions.The Thunder pulled away at Paycom Center to earn a 129-104 win and improve to 27-5 on the season. The Sixers fell to 16-14.Tyrese Maxey had 28 points and five assists. OKC’s leading scorers were Chet Holmgren with 29 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexand
  
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• What we learned as turnovers doom Warriors in collapse to Raptors in overtime

  28-12-2025 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  What we learned as turnovers doom Warriors in collapse to Raptors in overtime originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCOREWith a chance at having their first four-game win streak of the season, the Warriors on Sunday gifted the Toronto Raptors a 141-127 overtime win three days after Christmas.Steph Curry’s latest breathtaking show again couldn’t end in a Warriors win. Curry scored 39 points, giving himself 10 games of 30-plus points this season. The Warriors now are 4-6 when h
  
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• Steve Kerr drops humorous one-liner about Steph Curry for advice to younger self

  28-12-2025 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steve Kerr drops humorous one-liner about Steph Curry for advice to younger self originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSteve Kerr knows what advice he’d give his younger self when starting his Warriors coaching career in 2014.The 60-year-old shared his hilarious answer with reporters on Sunday before Golden State’s 141-127 overtime loss against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.“Just coach Steph Curry if you get a chance,” Kerr said. “Stay with that guy. I
  
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• Lakers regroup with team meeting, lengthy practice after JJ Redick ripped team's effort: 'The truth is uncomfortable'

  28-12-2025 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick promised an "uncomfortable" practice Saturday after his team lost in embarrassing fashion on Christmas. Following a team meeting and a long practice Saturday, the Lakers appear to be back on the same page after a three-game losing streak. Redick, in particular, was far more calm and collected, taking some blame for calling out his players following the team's loss to the Houston Rockets, per ESPN."Myself, I'm always going to look in the mirror first," said
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I'm here... As long as I'm here, I'm going to give everything I have'

  28-12-2025 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Giannis Antetokounmpo was exactly what Milwaukee needed on the court Saturday night, returning from missing eight games with a strained calf to score 29 points and lift the Bucks to a much-needed win over the Bulls. He even ended the game with a controversial windmill dunk that led to words with some of the Bulls players after the buzzer.After the game, however, Antetokounmpo shot down any talk of controversy about him and his future in Milwaukee — he was not going to discuss it.During his
  
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• Steph Curry rocks sentimental pair of Nike Kobe 11 shoes for Warriors-Raptors

  28-12-2025 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steph Curry rocks sentimental pair of Nike Kobe 11 shoes for Warriors-Raptors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSteph Curry’s sneaker free-agency tour continued Sunday in Toronto.And the Warriors superstar’s choice of footwear for Sunday’s game against the Raptors was extra intentional and sentimental.During pregame warmups, Curry rocked the “Northern Lights” Nike Kobe 11, the shoes that late NBA legend Kobe Bryant wore during his final All-Star Game in 2016
  
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• Antetokounmpo returns to lead Bucks past Bulls

  28-12-2025 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Giannis Antetokounmpo had missed the previous eight games through injury [Getty Images]Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 29 points on his return from injury as the Milwaukee Bucks earned a 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Antetokounmpo had missed eight games with a right calf strain, with the Bucks losing six of those matches.The defeat for Chicago ended their five-game winning streak, but they still sit ninth and two places above Bucks in the Eastern Conference.Elsewhere, Victor We
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Week 11 Schedule Primer: Giannis Antetokounmpo is back!

  28-12-2025 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  With Christmas in the rearview mirror, the next major holiday on the calendar is New Year's Day. The good news for fantasy managers is that the five-game slate does not have a game that begins before 6 pm Eastern, so those who may have had a little too much fun the night prior will have time to set their rosters. However, there is a 1 pm Eastern game on New Year's Eve as part of a nine-game schedule, with the Warriors visiting the Hornets. That qualifies as the lone scheduling quirk for Week 11,
  
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• Warriors' Seth Curry out at least 2 weeks with sciatic nerve-related injury

  28-12-2025 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Warriors' Seth Curry out at least 2 weeks with sciatic nerve-related injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors will be without the newest Curry addition for a little while.Seth Curry, who signed with Golden State this season, underwent MRIs on his lower back and pelvis that confirmed his injury is sciatic nerve-related, the team announced Sunday morning.Curry will be re-evaluated in two weeks.Seth Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/P5faoAFhXz— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR
  
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• Suns' Mark Williams, Pelicans' Jose Alvarado ejected after punches thrown in altercation

  28-12-2025 07:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Que the suspensions from the league office. New Orleans' Jose Alvarado and Phoenix's Mark Williams were ejected after throwing punches during a third quarter altercation Saturday night. Everything started with the 6'0" Alvarado trying to get around a screen from the 7'1" Williams (Alvarado was trying to stay with a red-hot Collin Gillespie who had knocked down five 3-pointers),which led to a little pushing, then quickly escalated into punches being thrown. After review both players were ejected.
  
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• After punches were thrown, Suns' Mark Williams, Pelicans' Jose Alvarado were ejected

  28-12-2025 07:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Que the suspensions from the league office. New Orleans' Jose Alvarado and Phoenix's Mark Williams were ejected in the third quarter Saturday night. Everything started with the 6'0" Alvarado trying to get around a screen from the 7'1" Williams, which led to a little pushing, then quickly escalated into punches being thrown. After review both players were ejected.FIGHT BREAKS OUT IN SUNS-PELICANSpic.twitter.com/yEjd0pha5z— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2025 Alvarado was cal
  
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• Kevin McCullar Jr. latest Knicks youngster to shine with extended opportunity

  28-12-2025 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Knicks were playing shorthanded again on Saturday. Landry Shamet and Miles McBride are progressing well but remain out, and now Josh Hart has joined them after suffering an ankle injury during the Christmas win over the Cavs.  Hart is still being evaluated, but he's expected to be out for New York’s entire road trip. So with the dynamic forward missing, Mike Brown had an opportunity to dip even further into the Knicks’ depth. We’ve seen unexpected contri
  
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• Nets extend winning streak to three with 123-107 win over Timberwolves

  28-12-2025 05:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107 on Saturday night.Michael Porter Jr. added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets, who had six players score in double figures. Brooklyn (10-19) has won four of five and five of seven.The Nets, who improved to 7-3 in December, are allowing an NBA-low 103.1 points per game this month.Anthony Edwards led Minnesota (20-
  
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• OG Anunoby delivers late to help Knicks hang on for 128-125 win over Hawks

  28-12-2025 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Knicks hung on to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night at State Farm Arena. Here are the takeaways...- The Knicks were without Josh Hart in this one, and he's expected miss the three-game road trip with the ankle sprain he suffered in the Christmas Day win, so rookie Mohamed Diawara received the second start of his NBA career. - Mike Brown dipped even further into his bench early on, turning to Kevin McCullar Jr. as his first reserve, and the youngster made an immedia
  
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• Ejections after Suns vs. Pelicans fight: Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams tossed for throwing punches

  28-12-2025 04:08 via cbssports.com
  
  Alvarado landed a right hook on Williams after the two got tangled up on a screen
  
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• Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams ejected after throwing punches in Suns' win over Pelicans

  28-12-2025 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jose Alvarado landed a pretty big punch directly to Mark Williams' face in the third quarter on Saturday night. (AP/Matthew Hinton)ASSOCIATED PRESSJose Alvarado and Mark Williams threw punches in a very heated altercation on the court on Saturday night in New Orleans.Alvarado and Williams got into it late in the third quarter of the Phoenix Suns’ 123-114 win over the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center after Alvarado tried to get around a screen Williams set on him at the top of the key.
  
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• Game Recap: Kings 113, Mavericks 107 - NBA

  28-12-2025 02:55 via news.google.com
  Game Recap: Kings 113, Mavericks 107  NBA
  
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• Former NBA star urges Lakers to bench Rui Hachimura, start defensive veteran - BasketNews.com

  28-12-2025 02:47 via news.google.com
  Former NBA star urges Lakers to bench Rui Hachimura, start defensive veteran  BasketNews.com
  
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• What did this NBA Hall of Famer says about the Hornets?! - Yahoo Sports

  28-12-2025 02:27 via news.google.com
  What did this NBA Hall of Famer says about the Hornets?!  Yahoo Sports
  
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• Tom Izzo rips NCAA, Baylor's loophole signing of NBA Draft pick James Nnaji - Spartans Wire

  28-12-2025 02:07 via news.google.com
  Tom Izzo rips NCAA, Baylor's loophole signing of NBA Draft pick James Nnaji  Spartans Wire
  
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• Lakers 'recalibrate' after Austin Reaves injury, three-game losing streak

  28-12-2025 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lakers coach JJ Redick chats with star forward LeBron James during a game against the Clippers, the first of three losses in a row. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)After the Lakers’ third straight loss Thursday, JJ Redick promisedthings would get “uncomfortable.” The second-year coach, frustrated after the team delivered a lump of coal in a Christmas Day blowout bythe Houston Rockets, said he couldn’t stand to rewatch the same tired story. Leaning his elbow on the
  
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• Cooper Flagg's Determination Praised by NBA Fans As Mavs Lose to Westbrook, Kings - Bleacher Report

  28-12-2025 01:27 via news.google.com
  Cooper Flagg's Determination Praised by NBA Fans As Mavs Lose to Westbrook, Kings  Bleacher Report
  
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• Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Dec 27, 2025 Game Summary - NBA

  28-12-2025 01:01 via news.google.com
  Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Dec 27, 2025 Game Summary  NBA
  
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• Spurs are passing NBA's brutal test with flying colors and relief will be brief - Air Alamo

  28-12-2025 01:00 via news.google.com
  Spurs are passing NBA's brutal test with flying colors and relief will be brief  Air Alamo
  
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• NBA legend has had enough of Giannis, Bucks circus - Sports Illustrated

  28-12-2025 01:00 via news.google.com
  NBA legend has had enough of Giannis, Bucks circus  Sports Illustrated
  
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• How to Watch Hawks vs Knicks: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel - Newsweek

  28-12-2025 01:00 via news.google.com
  How to Watch Hawks vs Knicks: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel  Newsweek
  
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• Russell Westbrook passes Magic Johnson on the NBA's all-time assists leaders list - Yahoo Sports

  28-12-2025 00:45 via news.google.com
  Russell Westbrook passes Magic Johnson on the NBA's all-time assists leaders list  Yahoo Sports
  
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• How to Watch Rockets vs Cavaliers: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel - Newsweek

  28-12-2025 00:45 via news.google.com
  How to Watch Rockets vs Cavaliers: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel  Newsweek
  
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• NBA Insider Sends Clear Message on Lakers’ Trade Plans - Newsweek

  28-12-2025 00:43 via news.google.com
  NBA Insider Sends Clear Message on Lakers’ Trade Plans  Newsweek
  
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• Tom Izzo rips Baylor's NBA draft pick loophole signing of James Nnaji: 'Shame on NCAA, shame on the coaches' - MSN

  28-12-2025 00:42 via news.google.com
  Tom Izzo rips Baylor's NBA draft pick loophole signing of James Nnaji: 'Shame on NCAA, shame on the coaches'  MSN
  
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• Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Dec 27, 2025 Game Summary - NBA

  28-12-2025 00:17 via news.google.com
  Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Dec 27, 2025 Game Summary  NBA
  
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• Knicks Injury Tracker: Miles McBride out for Saturday's game vs. Hawks

  28-12-2025 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...Dec. 27, 6:10 p.m.On the last injury report ahead of Saturday's tip against the Hawks, the Knicks listed Miles McBride (ankle) as out.McBride was listed as questionable as recently as Friday, but it seems the guard will miss his eighth game.Dec. 26, 3:42 p.m.The Knicks will be without forward Josh Hart when they play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The forward left the Christmas Day win over Cleveland in the fourth qu
  
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• How to Watch Magic vs Nuggets: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel - Newsweek

  28-12-2025 00:00 via news.google.com
  How to Watch Magic vs Nuggets: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel  Newsweek
  
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• Diego Pavia’s eligibility lawsuit opens with poem, cites NBA draftee headed to Baylor - The New York Times

  27-12-2025 23:59 via news.google.com
  Diego Pavia’s eligibility lawsuit opens with poem, cites NBA draftee headed to Baylor  The New York Times
  
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• Where Russell Westbrook Ranks on NBA All-Time Assists List After Passing Magic Johnson - Bleacher Report

  27-12-2025 23:45 via news.google.com
  Where Russell Westbrook Ranks on NBA All-Time Assists List After Passing Magic Johnson  Bleacher Report
  
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• NBA Draft: Three Best Fits for Duke's Cameron Boozer - Sports Illustrated

  27-12-2025 23:37 via news.google.com
  NBA Draft: Three Best Fits for Duke's Cameron Boozer  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return to Bucks lineup Saturday

  27-12-2025 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  After missing eight games with a calf strain, Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return to the Bucks lineup Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls.Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable. He will play if he clears pregame testing after warming up, reports Eric Nehn of The Athletic. Milwaukee went 2-6 in the eight games Antetokounmpo missed, falling to 12-19 on the season and 11th in the Eastern Conference, outside even the play-in. That has only fueled trade rumors swirling around Antetokoun
  
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• Tom Izzo rips Baylor's NBA Draft pick loophole signing of James Nnaji: 'Shame on NCAA, shame on the coaches' - CBS Sports

  27-12-2025 23:19 via news.google.com
  Tom Izzo rips Baylor's NBA Draft pick loophole signing of James Nnaji: 'Shame on NCAA, shame on the coaches'  CBS Sports
  
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• NBA Trade Rumor Rankings: James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more - HoopsHype

  27-12-2025 23:19 via news.google.com
  NBA Trade Rumor Rankings: James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more  HoopsHype
  
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• Tom Izzo Rips NCAA Over Former NBA Draft Pick Committing to Baylor - Sports Illustrated

  27-12-2025 23:04 via news.google.com
  Tom Izzo Rips NCAA Over Former NBA Draft Pick Committing to Baylor  Sports Illustrated
  
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• NBA Insider Believes Bulls Will Be Biggest Sellers in Eastern Conference - Heavy Sports

  27-12-2025 23:01 via news.google.com
  NBA Insider Believes Bulls Will Be Biggest Sellers in Eastern Conference  Heavy Sports
  
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• Celtics made Knicks look like chumps in two straight NBA Drafts - Hardwood Houdini

  27-12-2025 23:00 via news.google.com
  Celtics made Knicks look like chumps in two straight NBA Drafts  Hardwood Houdini
  
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• DraftKings Promo Code: Get $200 Bonus for Packers-Ravens, NBA, NFL Week 17 - WTOP

  27-12-2025 22:44 via news.google.com
  DraftKings Promo Code: Get $200 Bonus for Packers-Ravens, NBA, NFL Week 17  WTOP
  
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• Top 5 NBA Players with the most expensive watches: Michael Jordon, LeBron James, and more - Times of India

  27-12-2025 22:42 via news.google.com
  Top 5 NBA Players with the most expensive watches: Michael Jordon, LeBron James, and more  Times of India
  
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• Tom Izzo blasts NCAA over controversial Baylor-NBA draft pick decision - Detroit Free Press

  27-12-2025 22:36 via news.google.com
  Tom Izzo blasts NCAA over controversial Baylor-NBA draft pick decision  Detroit Free Press
  
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• NBA Best Bets: Knicks at Hawks Prop Bets for Saturday 12/27/25 - DraftKings Network

  27-12-2025 22:24 via news.google.com
  NBA Best Bets: Knicks at Hawks Prop Bets for Saturday 12/27/25  DraftKings Network
  
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• The Atlanta Hawks have the most valuable contract in the NBA - Soaring Down South

  27-12-2025 22:00 via news.google.com
  The Atlanta Hawks have the most valuable contract in the NBA  Soaring Down South
  
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