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• Game Preview #10: Wolves at Pelicans Game Thread

  06-11-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 04: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on November 04, 2026 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off of a tough win against a talented Ho
  
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• Must Cs: Celtics complete 7-point possession during 16-0 run in Toronto

  12-11-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 11: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics helps up Neemias Queta #88 in the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images On the second night of a back-to-back and without Paul
  
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• Warriors vs. Rockets player grades: Yaxel Lendeborg steps up as Steph Curry hurt

  12-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 11: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets defends Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of the game at Toyota Center on November 11, 2026 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well. That was certainly a night of
  
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• Warriors center calls out Marcus Smart’s ‘fake toughness’ after punch leads to ejection

  12-11-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Smart took a swing at Golden State’s Charles Bassey and got himself ejected from the Warriors’ 115-108 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night in Houston.The Warriors center saved his punches for after the game.“Obviously,” Bassey said, “that was weak.”Houston guard Marcus Smart (center) is held back after a confrontation with Golden State center Charles Bassey (left) during the Warriors’ 115-108 road loss to the Rockets on Nov. 11, 2026. AP Photo/Ashley LandisBassey and Smar
  
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• Lakers’ Collin Sexton gets stitches after scary collision in win over Bucks

  12-11-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE — Collin Sexton received multiple stitches to close a deep cut over his right eye after the Lakers’ 123-112 win over the Bucks on Wednesday night.Sexton and Ryan Rollins headbutted midway through the fourth quarter while the Lakers guard was defending the Bucks guard.Play was stopped with 6:51 remaining after it was clear Sexton was bleeding. A head collision between Collin Sexton (10) and Ryan Rollins (13) led to both players exiting the game in the fourth quarter of the Lakers�
  
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• Luka Doncic’s, Austin Reaves’ injury scares dose of scary deja vu for Lakers

  12-11-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We all still have PTSD from April 2. In what was supposed to be a measuring stick game against the Thunder, Luka Dončić suffered a strained hamstring that sidelined him the entire postseason and Austin Reaves sustained a strained oblique that kept him out the first four games of the playoffs.Just like that, the Lakers were wiped off the board. Their two leading scorers were taken out amid a 16-2 run. Their chances of winning a championship were gone. It was over for the purple and gold. So,
  
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• The Celtics ended their 4-0 road trip in perfect fashion

  12-11-2026 08:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 11: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics goes up for the rebound during the game/ against the Toronto Raptors on November 11, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Stephen Curry exits with injury in Warriors’ loss to Rockets: ‘Concern is high’

  12-11-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Something was bound to bring an end to the Warriors’ winning streak at some point. It just so happened to be snapped at eight games in the worst possible way Wednesday night.Stephen Curry left Golden State’s 115-108 loss to the Rockets in Houston with what the team is terming an abdominal injury. About five minutes into the first quarter, he hoisted a 3-pointer, grabbed at his right side, let out a yell and was removed from the game, never to return.Stephen Curry grimaces as he leaves the co
  
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• Stephen Curry injury: 'Concern high' as Warriors superstar has MRI on abdomen

  12-11-2026 07:47 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  Curry left early in the first quarter against the Rockets on Wednesday
  
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• What does Steph Curry injury mean for Warriors? Can they weather the storm?

  12-11-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter of all-time, walked off the floor Wednesday, Nov. 11 during a game against the Houston Rockets, clearly grimacing. Curry, who appeared to be favoring his right side, then walked to the locker room, with a trainer following. The Golden State Warriors announced minutes into the second quarter that Curry would not return for the rest of the game with right abdominal soreness.Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after the game that Curry said he "tweaked something in hi
  
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• Rockets beat Warriors 115-108 to end Golden State’s 8-game winning streak after Curry’s early exit

  12-11-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON — Kevin Durant scored 20 points, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson added 19 and the Houston Rockets snapped Golden State’s eight-game winning streak with a 115-108 victory on Wednesday night.The Warriors played most of the game without Stephen Curry after the superstar left in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and didn’t return.Golden State’s longest winning streak since 2022 ended on a night they were held well below their season average of 120.4 points a game. Curr
  
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• YouTube Gold: Cooper Flagg Is Well On His Way To Greatness

  12-11-2026 06:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 9: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center on November 9, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Duke star Cooper Flagg is now in his second NBA season, and so
  
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• Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors can’t overcome Steph Curry injury in loss to Rockets

  12-11-2026 06:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 11: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense on Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets on November 11, 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 T
  
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• Rockets G Marcus Smart ejected after throwing punch at Warriors' Charles Bassey

  12-11-2026 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Smart missed the fourth quarter of the Houston Rockets' game against the Golden State Warriors. The NBA might decide he needs to miss even more time.The veteran guard was ejected on a Flagrant 2 foul after throwing a punch at Warriors center Charles Bassey in the final minutes of the third quarter. The dispute appeared to be instigated when the two players got tangled up on a rebound, with Smart throwing the punch moments later.Smart clearly knew what was coming after the punch, as he imm
  
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• Spurs overcome terrible start to beat Bulls, get 10th straight win

  12-11-2026 05:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs steals the ball from Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on November 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Spurs’ win streak has reached 1
  
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• Marcus Smart throws punch at Warriors player, ejected from Rockets game

  12-11-2026 05:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart was ejected after he threw a punch and just barely grazed the face of Golden State Warriors forward Charles Bassey.The incident came with 21 seconds left to play in the third quarter of a game Wednesday, Nov. 11, during a stoppage.Just before the punch was thrown, Smart and Bassey got tangled up under the rim when trying to box out during a Warriors possession. The two continued to jaw at each other up the floor. Then, when play halted, Smart squared up and thr
  
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• Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz: Recap and Final Score

  12-11-2026 05:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 11: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 11, 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Uta
  
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• Wizards host Pistons Preview: Washington returns from four-game road trip

  12-11-2026 05:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards gets to the basket next to John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on November 09, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Images Game InfoWhen: Thursday
  
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• Stephen Curry injury: Warriors superstar exits early vs. Rockets with abdominal issue

  12-11-2026 05:26 via CBS Sports Headlines
  
  The Warriors have heated up since an 0-3 start, but they can't afford to lose Curry for any extended period of time
  
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• Luka Doncic has injury scare against Bucks

  12-11-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Doncic said he’s “good” after suffering an injury scare in the Lakers’ 123-112 win over the Bucks on Wednesday.Doncic fell to the floor and was clutching his right ankle after Kyle Kuzma closed out against him as he made a 23-foot jump shot with 4:25 left in the road victory. Doncic sat on the ground holding his ankle for a few seconds before getting up and making a free throw.Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks’ Jaime Jaquez Jr. during an NBA gam
  
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• 3 thoughts as the Mavericks begin tough road swing at the Minnesota Timberwolves

  12-11-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 8: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at American Airlines Center on November 8, 2026 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images After completing a season series sweep of th
  
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• Rapid Recap: Lakers 123, Bucks 112

  12-11-2026 05:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Player Grades: Lakers vs. Bucks

  12-11-2026 05:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE
  
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• Nets pound Pelicans for much-needed bounceback win

  12-11-2026 05:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brooklyn Nets center Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after making a basket during an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.NEW ORLEANS — The Nets came to New Orleans desperate for a bounce-back win. And they made it look easy in the Big Easy.What Brooklyn got was a bounce-back beating, pounding the pitiful Pelicans 145-111 before 15,043 at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.In a matchup of slumping teams coming off humbling losses, the Nets were the ones who showed some s
  
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• Nets' Noah Clowney and Pelicans' Julian Reese get into on-court altercation, 4 technical fouls issued

  12-11-2026 05:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brooklyn Nets were leading the New Orleans Pelicans by 38 with less than five minutes left on Wednesday. That didn’t stop tensions from boiling over.Nets big man Noah Clowney and Pelicans forward Julian Reese that began with Clowney falling to the floor while jostling for a free throw rebound and ended with a full scrum formed around the baseline. Replay showed Reese giving Clowney a shove and Clowney grabbing Reese’s arm as he went down.The two got face-to-face once Clowney got up, with
  
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• Diving deeper into Cavs 115-107 win over Knicks: James Harden showed why he’s integral to Cleveland’s success

  12-11-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on November 11, 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 Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
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• Suns shutdown Devin Booker trade rumors once again

  12-11-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Kris Dunn #8 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 10, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are three guarantees in life.
  
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• Austin Reaves suffers heel injury vs. Bucks, x-rays negative

  12-11-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via
  
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• Charles Barkley sounds off on epic rant after comparisons of Austin Reaves to Larry Bird: ‘They’re both white. That’s it.’

  12-11-2026 04:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charles Barkley speaks about a broadcaster who compared Austin Reaves to Larry Bird.Charles Barkley admits he loves Austin Reaves, but made it clear to never again compare him to NBA legend, Larry Bird.On Wednesday night, the Hall of Famer went off on an expletive-filled rant after he saw a clip from the Pistons broadcast team, comparing Reaves to Bird after he made an impressive shot during the Lakers’ 121-116 victory on Sunday night.“I was watching the Detroit Pistons against the Lakers th
  
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• Nets blow past Pelicans with an offensive resurgence, win 145-111

  12-11-2026 04:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 11: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a three point basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 11, 2026 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Ge
  
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