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Breakers bow to fast-finishing Melbourne
Melbourne United dominate the closing stages of an NBL thriller to beat the NZ Breakers 108-101 in Invercargill.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Clippers
Lou Williams scores 23 points and hits a clutch three to lead the Clippers over the Spurs, 116-111.
SportAustralian Associated PressHouston Rockets rout Warriors in NBA
Draymond Green and Kevin Durant are moving forward after their verbal altercation but they could not prevent Golden State losing at Houston in the NBA.
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Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets
James Harden fuels the Rockets to a win over Golden State, scoring 27 points and grabbing three rebounds in the victory.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets snap a four-game losing streak as Juancho Hernangomez drops 25 points and Paul Millsap adds 18 points, beating the Hawks 138-93.
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Report: Draymond Green wants his money back from suspension
Draymond Green was reportedly cool with his suspension for not being nice to Kevin Durant. The game check's another story.
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Warriors' primary concern: Draymond Green's conduct was detrimental to Kevin Durant's future with the team
The Houston Rockets had just gone up 3-2 in the series, and while the pair was getting dressed in the locker room, they became irritated that a reporter would suggest they were in trouble. The Warriors suspended Green for one game without pay, citing “conduct detrimental to the team.” The organization
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Warriors starters fail to hit a 3-pointer in ugly loss to Rockets in Draymond Green's return
Draymond Green returned to the Golden State Warriors lineup Thursday after serving a one-game suspension. Something wasn't right.
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Luke Walton: Brandon Ingram to pick up Lakers point guard slack after Rajon Rondo's hand surgery
The Lakers will be forced to improvise at backup point guard following Rajon Rondo's hand surgery.
SportAustralian Associated PressHawks hope Conger tired for NBL return
Illawarra coach Rob Beveridge hopes Demitrius Conger's unfamiliarity with Adelaide's systems will help the Hawks when they face their former NBL player.
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Hassan Whiteside buys $50K assault rifle, immediately has it stolen after leaving it in unlocked Rolls Royce
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside committed a bit of a gun security faux pas over the summer, leaving a gun and bag of ammo worth $50,000 in an unlocked Rolls Royce.
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Report: Carmelo Anthony's tenure with Rockets is over
The Houston Rockets and Carmelo Anthony are reportedly parting ways.
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Draymond Green remains unapologetic in statement on Kevin Durant dispute
Draymond Green addressed his clash with Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant that resulted in a suspension.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
T.J. Warren scores 27 points, Deandre Ayton notches a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Suns top the Spurs, 117-96.
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Kobe Bryant's BodyArmor replaces Powerade as NCAA's official sports drink
Kobe Bryant turned $6 million into $200 million with an investment in the sports drink BodyArmor, and a deal with the NCAA could push the value even higher.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks
Marc Gasol and Mike Conley combine for 55 points and Sheldon Mack scores 15 points off the bench as the Grizzlies edge past the Bucks 116-113.
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Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
Tyler Johnson erupts off the bench with 24 points while Hassan Whiteside chips in a double-double in the Heat's 120-107 win over the Nets. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 18 points off the bench for Brooklyn in the loss.
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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics
Kyrie Irving puts up 17 points, 6rebounds, and 7 assists as the Celtics dominate the Bulls 111-82. Shaquille Harrison had 16 points and 6 rebounds for Chicago in the loss.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
Jimmy Butler scores 14 points in his 76ers debut and Joel Embiid adds the first triple-double of his career (19 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) but it wasn't enough as the Magic win 111-106 thanks to Nikola Vucevic's 30 points.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards
Bradley Beal lifted the Wizards over the Cavaliers, 119-95, with 20 points and 3 steals. Collin Sexton scored 24 points for Cleveland in the loss.
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New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Paul George drops career-high 35 points and grabs seven rebounds as the Thunder beat the Knicks, 128-103.
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Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors
Reggie Bullock knocked down a jumper at the buzzer to give Dwane Casey and the Pistons a 106-104 win over the Raptors. Blake Griffin had 30 points and 12 rebounds in Detroit's win. Kawhi Leonard had 26 points and 9 rebounds for Toronto in the loss.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Andrew Wiggins scores 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns adds 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Timberwolves defeat the Pelicans, 107-100.
