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Surprising key to Lakers rebuild is emerging

Make room, Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram: Versatile rookie Kyle Kuzma has already become a big contributor in Los Angeles.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/kyle-kuzma-emerged-potential-lakers-cornerstone-172257734.html?src=rss

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Game 12: Mavs at Wizards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Traveling to the nation's capital in need of a win after dropping their previous six games, the Dallas Mavericks may find themselves in the perfect place after dominating the head-to-head series with the Washington Wizards in recent memory. The Mavericks (1-10) have won 13 of the
Source: https://www.mavs.com/game-12-mavs-wizards-2/?src=rss

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Highlights of Monday's NBA games

(The Sports Xchange) - Highlights from National Basketball Association games on Monday: Celtics 110, Hawks 107 Kyrie Irving scored 13 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics won their ninth in a row after two opening losses, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Monday night.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-basketball-nba-highlights/highlights-of-mondays-nba-games-idUSKBN1D70L5?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FsportsNews+%28Reuters+Sports+News%29?src=rss

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What did LeBron James mean by his latest Instagram post?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling, and losing, and LeBron James is angry and frustrated. That may be the simplest interpretation of James's latest Instagram post, published in the early hours of Tuesday morning. “Mood…”, James wrote, beside a picture of the closed fist of Arthur, a cartoon aardvark
Source: http://www.newsweek.com/lebron-james-instagram-meme-cleveland-cavaliers-nba-sport-703652?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=yahoo_news&utm_campaign=rss&utm_content=%2Frss%2Fyahoous%2Fsports&yptr=yahoo?src=rss

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Hassan Whiteside got benched Monday night. Here's how the Heat handled it

Erik Spoelstra didn't find it necessary to explain to Hassan Whiteside why he was pulling him out of the game a minute and 13 seconds into the second half Monday night at Golden State. Whiteside knew why. He let Zaza Pachulia get behind him for a layup while he was busy arguing about an offensive
Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article183157551.html?src=rss

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Kyrie Irving preserves Boston Celtics' win streak with 35 vs. Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA -- With the Boston Celtics' winning streak in jeopardy, Kyrie Irving took charge against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Irving scored 12 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics won their ninth in a row after two opening losses, defeating the Hawks 110-107. "He made
Source: https://www.upi.com/https:/www.upi.com/Sports_News/NBA/2017/11/07/Kyrie-Irving-preserves-Boston-Celtics-win-streak-with-35-vs-Atlanta-Hawks/4551510045303/?src=rss

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Free-throw disparity bugs Thunder ahead of game vs. Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder aren't overly concerned that they broke from the gates a bit more slowly than they would have desired. "We haven't been getting the benefit of the doubt," Oklahoma City guard Paul George told The Oklahoman after the Thunder's 103-99 loss to the Trail Blazers
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/free-throw-disparity-bugs-thunder-ahead-game-vs-090312967--nba.html?src=rss

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Grizzlies expect quicker start in Portland

Two teams with good early-season results and Western Conference playoff expectations collide Tuesday night when the Memphis Grizzlies (6-4) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (6-4) at Moda Center. The Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-104 Saturday but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 107-102 Sunday
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/grizzlies-expect-quicker-start-portland-085242966--nba.html?src=rss

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Jazz get first look at 76ers phenom Simmons

Only a few games into his rookie season, Ben Simmons is already showcasing elite passing skills for the Philadelphia 76ers, elevating him into rare company. Simmons became just the second NBA player to notch a pair of triple-doubles in his first nine career games when he finished with 14 points, 11
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/jazz-first-look-76ers-phenom-simmons-081556320--nba.html?src=rss

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No rest for Nets ahead of visit to Denver

The Denver Nuggets got two much-needed days off after playing six games in nine nights. The downside is that their 127-108 home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday demonstrated how big the gap is for them to reach elite status. The Nuggets aren't concerned about that right now.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/no-rest-nets-ahead-visit-denver-080629419--nba.html?src=rss

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Why Warriors' Nick Young has accepted different role

OAKLAND, Calif. With his outgoing personality, eclectic sense of fashion and a smile that never goes away, Warriors forward Nick Young seems to be the perfect candidate for his own reality television show. Apparently, numerous television executives agree. Young said they have approached him "plenty
Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/article183157886.html?src=rss

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Kyrie Irving takes charge, Celtics beat Hawks for 9th straight win

Atlanta • Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics held off the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 Monday night for their ninth straight victory. Irving's 3 from the right wing put the Celtics up 104-103 — the game's 25th lead change — with 1:37 remaining, and Boston led
Source: http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/11/07/kyrie-irving-takes-charge-celtics-beat-hawks-for-9th-straight-win/?src=rss

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Warriors secure 97-80 win over Heat despite sluggish offense

OAKLAND, Calif. – The offense never seemed to be an issue, as the Golden State Warriors could rely on multiple All-Stars and 3-point specialists to score quickly. Aware of that depth, Warriors coach Steve Kerr has professed he worries little about that area. Only a few days after saying those words,
Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/article183154931.html?src=rss

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Semi Seeks Longevity As 3-and-D Specialist

ATLANTA – What does "3-and-D" mean to you? To Semi Ojeleye, it means a long career. Ojeleye is a 6-foot-7, 240-pound bruiser who looks more like Incredible Hulk than a basketball player. Not many know his name, and even fewer know how to pronounce it. (Sunday night in Orlando, the Magic'
Source: http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-110617-semi-seeks-longevity-as-3-and-d-specialist?src=rss

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HEAT 80 - Warriors 97 Game Recap

The Miami HEAT fell to the Golden State Warriors 97-80 Monday night at Oracle Arena. James Johnson led the way for the HEAT with 21 points. In a big-time game against the defending champs, Johnson was locked-in from the very moment he stepped onto the floor. He not only initiated offense and handled
Source: http://www.nba.com/heat/newsrecap/heat-80-warriors-97-game-recap?src=rss

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Clippers seek spark against Spurs to start trip

The Los Angeles Clippers will look to turn around a recent swoon when they face the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season on Tuesday night at the AT&T Center. The game will be the fourth in a six-game homestand for the Spurs, who have won two straight after losing four in a row. San Antonio
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/clippers-seek-spark-against-spurs-start-trip-075352975--nba.html?src=rss

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With 3-ball's dropping, Draymond is a 'totally different player' during Warriors' run

As Kevin Durant said after Monday's win: It's pretty simple. When Draymond Green is connecting from deep, he's a totally different player.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/3-balls-dropping-draymond-totally-074929489.html?src=rss

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Bulls hope for jolt from Portis vs. Raptors

The first time the Chicago Bulls visited the Air Canada Centre this season, they were without Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic. Mirotic sustained a concussion and two facial fractures, and the team suspended Portis for eight games. Mirotic still cannot play because of the injury, but Portis is set to
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/bulls-hope-jolt-portis-vs-raptors-074631046--nba.html?src=rss

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Police officer shot on duty meets 76ers' Embiid

Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. -- A New Jersey police officer who was shot while on duty got a chance to meet his favorite NBA star. The Courier-Post reports Officer Patrick O'Hanlon enjoyed a cookout Sunday with Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid during a community event at the team's Camden practice
Source: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21321544/police-officer-shot-duty-meets-joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers?src=rss

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Knicks' Porzingis seeks new heights vs. Hornets

With one Eastern Conference player of the week honor secured, Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks are wondering how high they can go. The up-and-down Charlotte Hornets, who head to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night showdown with the Knicks, are just trying to figure out which direction they
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/knicks-porzingis-seeks-heights-vs-hornets-072942397--nba.html?src=rss

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