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• Cavs vs. Thunder game thread

  03-11-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - FEBRUARY 22: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 22, 2026 at Paycom Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks at Cavaliers, November 7, 2026

  07-11-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays defense on Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during Game Four of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nathaniel S. Bu
  
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• Takeaways from a Celtics 3-point blitz in a buzzy win over the Hornets

  07-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 06: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first half during their game at Spectrum Center on November 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Maybe it was becaus
  
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• Open Thread: On Wednesday night, Mitch Johnson won his 100th game

  07-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images On the final game of the
  
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• Letters to Sports: Magical time for Luka Doncic and the Lakers

  07-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guards Austin Reaves Luka Doncic celebrate a basket during the first half of a game against the Kings on Wednesday at Sacramento. (Scott Marshall / Associated Press)Luka Doncic has been nothing but extraordinary to start the Lakers’ season. He is hitting shots from all over the court with little or no separation between the defender and himself. The rest of the Lakers are feeding off his energy and playing inspired hoops. And the Lakers are winning! If Luka keeps this up, it will be a
  
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• LeBron James has become the king without a home

  07-11-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers tosses chalk in the air prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — The opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s
  
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• Celtics’ beatdown of Hornets all but guarantees that they’ll advance in the NBA Cup

  07-11-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 6: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Charlotte Hornets and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics smile after the game during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBA
  
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• Swanson: Luka Doncic can lead Lakers to title if they can help get him there

  07-11-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guards Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic celebrate in the final seconds of the Lakers' over the Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup group game on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Luka Doncic is hooping like he intends to run away with the MVP trophy. Making a point by scoring more points to start a season — 361 in nine games — than anyone since Wilt Chamberlain scored 472 in 1962.Generational scoring run or the new normal? Could this historic meteor shower be the stan
  
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• Cavs forward Dean Wade expected to be back in Cleveland this season

  07-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Dean Wade #45 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena on November 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers, like
  
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• Cavs vs. Knicks: How to watch, odds, and injury report

  07-11-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty
  
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• How a third-quarter run amplified the Lakers’ resiliency

  07-11-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after sinking a three-point shot giving the Lakers a 5 point lead against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter of the Group Stage of the4 NBA Cup at Crypto.com Arena on November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić stepped up to the free throw line in the third quarter. The Lakers’ NBA Cup court plastered in gold. The crowd an
  
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• Spurs blow out lowly Kings in first NBA Cup game of the season

  07-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spursduring the first half at Golden 1 Center on November 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the Spurs on a six-game w
  
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• Lakers’ Ziaire Williams confuses Luka Doncic with Austin Reaves: ‘wrong white person’

  07-11-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ziaire Williams approached Austin Reaves from behind during his walk-off interview with NBA on Prime, put his hands on his shoulders and yelled, “Fifty ball.”There was one problem. It was Luka Dončić who had scored 53 points in the Lakers’ 124-118 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.“I’m the wrong white person.”
  This moment pic.twitter.com/d7iivfZh5Q— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) November 7, 2026“I’m the wrong white person,” Reaves, who had 25 point
  
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• Luka Doncic scores 53 points as Lakers rally past Trail Blazers

  07-11-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For nearly 24 minutes on Friday night, the Lakers struggled with nearly every shot they got beyond the 3-point arc. But Luka Dončić ended the first half by making the toughest look of them all, which ended up sparking his team’s 124-118 comeback win over the Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena to continue his historic start of the season.Dončić recorded a season-high 53 points, to go along with five assists and five rebounds, for his seventh-straight game scoring at least 35 points and his
  
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• Why Joe Mazzulla hugged Neemias Queta instead of yelling at him in win over Hornets

  07-11-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Neemias Queta #88 and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 Nick Tomoyasu/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Victor Wembanyama scores 30 as Spurs beat Kings for 7th straight win

  07-11-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA ― The San Antonio Spurs continue to roll, earning their seventh consecutive victory in taking down the Sacramento Kings, 124-109, in an NBA Cup group stage game on Friday, Nov. 6.The Spurs were led by center Victor Wembanyama with 30 points on 10-of-18 shooting. He added 14 rebounds and two blocks. Four other players scored in double figures as Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each had 19. Harrison Barnes scored 13 off the bench. The Spurs dominated from the openin
  
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• Luka Doncic scores 53 as Lakers avenge loss to Trail Blazers

  07-11-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday chase after a loose ball during the first half of the game Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)The absurd 62-foot three-pointer Luka Doncic hoisted and made late in the second quarter Friday night seemed to ignite him, pushing him to even higher heights on the way to scoring 53 points.Doncic especially went to work in the third quarter, scoring 20 points in that spanin delivering the Lakers to a 124-11
  
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• Luka Dončić drops 53-points amid MVP heroics, 'I'm having a lot of fun'

  07-11-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Walker Kessler had as good a look as anybody inside Crypto.com Arena at the biggest shot of the night. The Los Angeles Lakers big man grabbed a Sidy Cissoko airball with six seconds left in the first half, handed the ball to Luka Dončić, set a screen for him and let the Luka Magic happen from there. Dončić launched a 62-footer from the top of the opposite key. The crowd held their breath with what felt more like anticipation than anxiety as the ball floated high in the air be
  
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• Is Luka Dončić already an MVP lock? Lakers star continues torrid start with 53-point outburst

  07-11-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori had the utmost praise for Luka Dončić when he spoke with reporters at Crypto.com Arena on Friday afternoon, saying the Slovenian superstar "can do anything in the world."Dončić proved his opponent's point in the closing seconds of the first half when he launched a 62-footer from the top of the opposite key. The crowd held their breath with what felt more like anticipation than anxiety as the ball floated high in the air before comi
  
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• Is Luka Dončić already an MVP lock? Lakers star continues torrid start with 52-point outburst

  07-11-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori had the utmost praise for Luka Dončić when he spoke with reporters at Crypto.com Arena on Friday afternoon, saying the Slovenian superstar "can do anything in the world."Dončić proved his opponent's point in the closing seconds of the first half when he launched a 62-footer from the top of the opposite key. The crowd held their breath with what felt more like anticipation than anxiety as the ball floated high in the air before comi
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs blowout win over 76ers: Cleveland plays their most complete game of season

  07-11-2026 06:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 6, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers avenged their opening-night collapse by thoroughly outplaying the Philadelphia 76ers for 48 minutes, leading to a 119-95 victory.Three stars of the gameFirst star: Donovan Mitchell23 poin
  
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• San Antonio vs. Sacramento, Final Score: Spurs’ talent outweighs sloppy moments for 7th straight win, 124-109

  07-11-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball on Zach LaVine #8 and Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on November 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe San Antonio Spurs got the
  
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• Grant Nelson leads Long Island with double-double but Nets fall to Greensboro

  07-11-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 29: Grant Nelson #16 of the Long Island Nets poses for a portrait during G League media day on October 29, 2026 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, 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 Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic calls out NBA mentor: ‘He don’t even call’

  07-11-2026 06:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic kept it real ahead of Friday’s game between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. The Western Conference matchup streamed on Amazon Prime, where Doncic’s mentor and friend Dirk Nowitzki is a part of the NBA crew’s studio show. The former NBA champion sang the superstar’s praises ahead of the matchup, and Doncic was asked if he had anything to say to Nowitzki.“He don’t even call. He’s in LA and he don’t even call no more, so I expect that dinner soon,” Doncic said. “I expe
  
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• Lakers’ Luka Dončić nails wild three-quarter-court shot vs Blazers

  07-11-2026 06:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers opened Friday’s home game against the Trail Blazers by missing their first 15 3-point attempts.But Luka Dončić ended the first half by making the toughest look of them all.Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Getty ImagesThe Slovenian superstar guard banked in a buzzer-beating heave before the second quarter ended from just inside of the 3-po
  
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• Luka Dončić’s MVP campaign receives early endorsement from opposing coach

  07-11-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Dončić’s hot start to the season received an early MVP endorsement from an opposing coach. Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori had high praise for the Lakers superstar ahead of Friday’s matchup between the Lakers and Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena.Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. NBAE via Getty ImagesDončić entered Friday with averages of 38.5 points on 49.5% sho
  
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• Luka Doncic drains wild warmup shot amid MVP performance to open season

  07-11-2026 05:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers are one of the Western Conference’s best teams.Their early success can be tied to Luka Doncic‘s MVP performance to kick off the 2026-27 season. Doncic is in many ways overlooked even with his strong start to the season, but his warmup shots never cease to amaze.Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.NBAE via G
  
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• Watch Luka Doncic's impressive 62-foot 3-pointer to beat halftime buzzer

  07-11-2026 05:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — For as poorly as the Los Angeles Lakers shot the ball in the first half, Luka Dončić's buzzer-beater might serve as a wake-up call.Dončić got the ball off a Walker Kessler rebound with six seconds left before halftime, dribbled up to the top of the opposite key and launched a 62-foot Hail Mary that he practices religiously. Maybe that's why it looked good coming out of his hand.The Crypto.com Arena crowd − including Bruce Springsteen − could hardly contain their excitemen
  
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• Raptors secure first NBA Cup win vs Bucks

  07-11-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 06: Alijah Martin #55 of the Toronto Raptors scores on a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup Group Play at Fiserv Forum on November 06, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptor
  
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• Sixers Bell Ringer: Vets struggle in Cleveland as Sixers fall to 1-1 in Cup play

  07-11-2026 05:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 6: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers plays defense during the game against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David
  
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