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All Articles written by: Polo Bustamante
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Extra Pass: Irving, Nets look to pounce on superstar-less Lakers
How will the Lakers fare without LeBron and AD? Watch the Nets host the Lakers, live at 8:30 AM on NBA TV Philippines or NBA League Pass.
Extra Pass: Irving, Nets look to pounce on superstar-less Lakers
How will the Lakers fare without LeBron and AD? Watch the Nets host the Lakers, live at 8:30 AM on NBA TV Philippines or NBA League Pass.
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The Rundown: Splash Brothers dominate Raptors
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 64 points as the Warriors defeated the Raptors.
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How the Hachimura trade impacts the Lakers and Wizards
Will Rui Hachimiura be the answer to the Lakers’ issues? What do the Wizards get out of the trade?
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Extra Pass: Lakers take on Clippers
It’ll be an intercity affair when the Lakers face the Clippers tomorrow.
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The Rundown: 76ers down Kings for 5th straight win
Even without Joel Embiid and James Harden, the 76ers managed to stun the Kings and snap their six-game win streak.
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Three things I was wrong about
NBA.com Philippines writer Polo Bustamante admits he had misconceptions about two players and one team.
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Extra Pass: Undermanned Pelicans battle Heat
CJ McCollum will lead the shorthanded Pelicans tomorrow against the Heat.
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The Rundown: Embiid lifts 76ers past Lakers
Joel Embiid showed up in the clutch again as the Sixers beat the Lakers, spoiling LeBron James’ 38K-point milestone.
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Extra Pass: All eyes on LeBron-Luka duel
LeBron James’ Lakers take on Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks tomorrow.
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The Rundown: Bucks stop Knicks’ four-game win streak
The Bucks rallied back from 17 points down to steal the win in Madison Square Garden.
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New Year, New You: NBA stars who reinvented themselves
Russell Westbrook, Marcus Smart, and Brook Lopez are just a few of the NBA stars who embraced new roles this season.
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The Rundown: Fox’s game-winner lifts Kings past Jazz
Lauri Markkanen’s potential game-winning 3 was a bit too late, allowing the De’Aaron Fox and the Kings to escape the Jazz.
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Extra Pass: Can Pelicans keep momentum going vs. Grizzlies?
Zion Williamson and the Pelicans hope to extend their win streak to six games tomorrow.
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The Rundown: Kings down Nuggets, Pelicans reclaim West top seed
The Pelicans bagged their fourth straight win to move up to No. 1 in the West, as the Nuggets lost to the Kings.
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League Pass power rankings: Jokic makes Nuggets a fun watch
Whether the Nuggets are the best team in the league is up for debate. What we do know is that Nikola Jokic makes them the best team to watch right now.
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Extra Pass: Tune in to Sixers-Knicks on Christmas
The Sixers and Knicks open up the NBA Christmas Day festivities when they tip-off at 1:00 AM, live on NBA League Pass.
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The Rundown: Pelicans win behind McCollum’s 40-point masterpiece
With Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson out, CJ McCollum did the heavy lifting to lead the Pelicans to a win over the Spurs.
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Extra Pass: Zion-Giannis show coming right up
The New Orleans-Milwaukee game will be live at 9:00 AM on NBA League Pass.
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The Rundown: Kyrie nails game-winner, Nets win 4th straight
Kyrie Irving knocked down a triple at the buzzer to help the Nets grab their fourth win in a row.
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More awards the NBA could give out
The NBA recently renamed awards and revealed new ones that honor the legends of the league. NBA.com Philippines writer Polo Bustamante has a few fictional ones in mind.
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Extra Pass: Can Lakers add to Celtics’ woes?
The Lakers have their hands full against the Celtics, who are coming off two straight losses.
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Extra Pass: Can Lakers end skid vs. Pistons?
The Lakers can get back to their winning ways tomorrow against the Pistons.
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Throwback 3s: Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Sam Cassell
Once upon a time, the trio of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson Jr., and Sam Cassell made the Milwaukee Bucks a dangerous team in the league.
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Extra Pass: Best of the East vs. best of the West
The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns, the top two teams in their respective conferences, meet tomorrow on NBA TV Philippines.
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The Rundown: Leonard hits game-winner in return vs. Hornets
Back like he never left, Kawhi Leonard delivers the most crucial shot for the Clippers.
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It’s time to stop hating on Anthony Davis
NBA.com Philippines’ Polo Bustamante tells us why his support for Anthony Davis never wavered despite all the struggles and injuries.
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Extra Pass: Mavericks trying for two wins in a row
The Mavericks hope to get their second straight victory when they take on the young and depleted Pistons tomorrow.
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The Rundown: Pacers’ Nembhard delivers game-winner vs. Lakers
Andrew Nembhard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to allow the Pacers to complete a come-from-behind win against the Lakers.
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Extra Pass: Can Bucks stop Cavs in Central Division showdown?
The top two teams in the Central Division go head-to-head tomorrow on NBA TV Philippines.
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The Rundown: Kings keep rolling with 7th straight win
The Sacramento Kings continued their hot streak by extending their winning streak to seven games.
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League Pass power rankings: Keep your eye on the Celtics
If you like offense, the Boston Celtics are a must-watch team right now.
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Extra Pass: Warriors looking for first road win vs. Rockets
The Warriors hope to end their woes on the road when they face the Rockets tomorrow.
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The Rundown: O’Neale’s putback helps Nets escape Blazers
The Nets survived the West’s best team after Royce O’Neale made a tip-in with 0.7 seconds left.
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Extra Pass: Doncic, Mavericks collide with Clippers
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks hope to win their second straight game when they play the Clippers tomorrow on NBA TV Philippines.
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Three players thriving on new teams
Let’s take a look at three players who have been performing well with their new squads.
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Extra Pass: Lakers, Clippers in battle of LA
The Lakers and Clippers rekindle their rivalry tomorrow on NBA TV Philippines.
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The Rundown: Grant’s game-winner lifts Blazers past Suns
Jerami Grant knocked down a shot at the buzzer to help the Blazers escape the Suns.
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Extra Pass: Can Cavaliers get repeat win over Celtics?
The Cavaliers are putting their five-game winning streak on the line in a rematch against the Celtics.
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The Rundown: Lakers grab first win; Doncic pours 44 over Magic
The Lakers finally got into the W column at the expense of the Nuggets. Luka Doncic delivers a 44-point masterpiece against the Magic.
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Extra Pass: Bucks eyeing 3-0 start, take on Nets
Milwaukee is putting its perfect record on the line against a tough East rival.
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Winners and losers of Week 1
Let’s take a look at the big winners and losers of the first week of the new season.
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The Rundown: Lillard, Simons lead Blazers past Nuggets
Damian Lillard dropped 31 and Anfernee Simons caught fire in the third quarter as the Trail Blazers moved up to 4-0.
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League Pass power rankings: Morant’s Grizzlies are a must-stream team
Games have been entertaining to start the season. Here are some of the interesting teams you should be watching.
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Extra Pass: Warriors host Nuggets in playoff rematch
Denver is looking to avenge last season’s playoff elimination at the hands of Golden State on NBA TV Philippines via Smart GigaPlay.
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The Rundown: Warriors, Celtics open new season with statement wins
The Warriors dominated the Lakers right after receiving their championship rings, while Tatum and Brown powered the Celtics over the Sixers.
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Hype is Real: Time for Sixers to buckle down
As things finally settle in Philly, the 76ers are focused on simply winning basketball games.
Season Preview
Hype is Real: Suns hoping continuity is key
Phoenix is out to prove that the team that set the franchise record for wins is for real.
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Hype is Real: Blazers get Lillard some help
The Portland Trail Blazers want to show Damian Lillard that it’s winning time.
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Overreacting to NBA preseason games
The best time to overreact to everything happening in the NBA is during the preseason.
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Hype is Real: Wizards looking to start winning
With their franchise player Bradley Beal secured, Washington is looking to finally take a step forward.
Season Preview
Hype is Real: Pistons’ youth movement continues
This season is an opportunity for the Pistons’ young players to make huge leaps.
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Hype is Real: Expectations high for the Dallas Mavericks
There are a lot of things to be optimistic about Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks this season.
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Chelsea Gray delivers Aces to promised land
Gray cemented her status as the league’s premier point guard after leading the Aces in the Finals.
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New Opportunity All-Stars
These five players have been placed in a position to break out next season because of new opportunities given to them.
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The Rundown: Aces dominate Sun to go up 2-0
The Aces refused to let the Sun leave Las Vegas with a win.
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The Sky come crashing down
The extended Cinderella run by the Chicago Sky ended abruptly at the hands of the Connecticut Sun.
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Revisiting the 2012 Thunder and their KD-Westbrook-Harden trio
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a ton of potential in 2012, reaching the NBA Finals behind their young Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden.
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A look back at the 2020 Bubble Lakers
It wasn’t the ideal situation but LeBron, AD, and company got the job done at the Disney Bubble in Orlando.
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Throwback Transactions: How the 'Seven Seconds or Less' Suns were born
Steve Nash became a legendary game-changer during his second run with the Phoenix Suns.
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2022 WNBA semifinals preview: Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun
The Sky and the Sun continue their rivalry in the playoffs as they both vie for a spot in the 2022 WNBA Finals.
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In honor of Russell: Jersey No. 6 All-Star Team
Bill Russell made jersey No. 6 iconic. Here are the best players to rock the same number.
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Breaking down the WNBA MVP battle
The race to the WNBA MVP is down to two players, Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson. Who deserves to take home the crown as the league’s best player?
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Throwback transactions: The moves that made ‘Deee-troit Basketball’
The Detroit Pistons wouldn’t have won the 2004 NBA Championship if they didn’t make a couple of shrewd moves.
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Advanced Magic: A look back at the ‘95 Orlando Magic
Back in 1995, the Magic were young and brash. They were also a team ahead of their time.
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Changing of the Guard: Next stars in line post-Bird-Taurasi era
Sabrina Ionescu, Arike Ogunbowale, and Rhyne Howard are ready to step into the big shoes that will be left by Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
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A’ja Wilson’s bag of scoring tricks runs deep
When it comes to putting the ball into the basket, nobody has done it better this season than A’ja Wilson.
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Three Cents: Current players who play like Penny Hardaway
Here are three players that have the same kind of magic that the Orlando All-Star point guard had.
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WNBA Wrap: Seattle storming up the standings
The Seattle Storm reloaded and are aiming to reclaim their spot at the top of the standings.
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Grading the Lakers’ free agency moves
The Lakers are filling out their roster with interesting offseason additions.
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Teams that need to make moves this offseason
Making a major roster move this offseason is absolutely necessary for these five teams.
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Winners and losers of the 2022 NBA Draft
NBA.com Philippines writer Polo Bustamante gives a rundown of the 2022 NBA Draft, which delivered a little bit of everything.
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Winners and losers of the 2022 NBA Finals
The Curry-Thompson-Green core came out as big winners, in more ways than one.
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Andrew Wiggins’ growth with the Warriors is undeniable
Game 5 was further proof that the right situation changed the course of Andrew Wiggins’ career.
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Leading the way: Jimmy Alapag takes on a new mission
Jimmy Alapag aims to be an inspiration for young coaches and the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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WNBA Wrap: Mercury rise into the playoff picture
Phoenix strung together three straight wins last week to claim the eighth spot in the standings.
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Celtics went back to their roots in Game 3
The Celtics bullied the Warriors by being aggressive on both ends of the floor to take a 2-1 series lead.
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NBA player comparisons for Kai Sotto
Kai Sotto can model his game and NBA journey after these three NBA players.
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Warriors teach Celtics lesson on sustainability
Golden State leaned on their tried and tested formula led by Steph Curry and Draymond Green to win Game 2.
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NBA Finals preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics
The Warriors proved that they’re the best in the West. The Celtics took down the top team in the East to advance. These two teams will now battle it out for the NBA title.
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Kai Sotto modeling game after Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA Draft hopeful Kai Sotto is looking at two MVP-level players for inspiration.
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Surprise players in the NBA Conference Finals
Here are five players who have come out of nowhere to give their teams a boost in the 2022 NBA Conference Finals.
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Kai Sotto gears up for team workouts before 2022 NBA Draft
Kai is putting in serious work as he prepares to showcase his skills to NBA teams heading into the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Tito Jimmy is still a bucket
NBA titos should be cheering for Jimmy Butler, a superstar they can truly relate to.
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Sixers creating the wrong kind of playoff tradition
Playoff flameouts are becoming a habit for Joel Embiid, James Harden, Doc Rivers, and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Series preview: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
The top two teams in the East face off in the conference finals. Here's a breakdown of the matchup.
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Sweet revenge for Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic
It’s poetic that Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic teamed up to eliminate the Phoenix Suns in this year’s playoffs.
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Holiday mode: The true value of Jrue
NBA.com Philippines writers Polo Bustamante and Miguel Flores examine how vital Jrue Holiday is to the Bucks in the series against the Celtics
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Nikola Jokic: The center of attention
Nikola Jokic is changing the game and, at the same time, bringing back the value of the center position.
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Tyler Herro has no limits
It didn’t matter if he was coming off the bench, Tyler Herro was a huge part of the Heat’s rise to the top of the East.
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Welcome to the Poole Party
Jordan Poole is giving us a glimpse of the Warriors’ future with an impressive playoff run.
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How CP3 dominated the Mavs in Game 2
Chris Paul put on another masterful performance to help the Suns take a 2-0 lead over the Mavs.
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Is it time to break up the Jazz band?
After another playoff flameout, the Jazz need to answer some hard questions in the offseason.
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Kai Sotto gearing up for 2022 NBA Draft
Kai Sotto reiterates his commitment to the Gilas program but for now his focus shifts to the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Bulls and Raptors show how playoff teams are built
The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors are trending upwards after a return to the playoffs this season.
Bente Uno
Hawks still need to learn how to fly
The Hawks go back to the drawing board after taking a step back this season.
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Three teams that could be a great fit for Kai Sotto
Which NBA teams best fit Kai Sotto? Here are three possible options.
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Scottie Barnes does all the little winning things
Scottie Barnes is a jack of all trades who’s mastered the art of winning in his rookie year.
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The Rundown: Celtics sweep the Nets
Boston holds off Brooklyn to close out the series in four games.
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The Rundown: Grizzlies mount comeback for series lead
Memphis took a 2-1 series lead after an exciting 26-point comeback against the Timberwolves in Game 3.
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The LeBron James guide to the 2022 NBA Playoffs
Here are three first-round series that famous NBA “fan” LeBron James is probably watching.
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Series preview: Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets
It’s a rematch of last year’s first round series with the roles reversed. The Boston Celtics are now the favorites over the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Rundown: Steph Curry returns in Golden State’s Game 1 win
Steph Curry’s return, combined with Jordan Poole’s hot shooting, sparked the Warriors as they blew out the Nuggets in Game 1.
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Series preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves survived the Play-In Tournament to set up a date with the much-improved Grizzlies in the first round.
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Play-In Tournament: Who gets the final two playoff spots in the West?
The West matchups are set with the No. 7 Timberwolves taking on the No. 8 Clippers, and the No. 9 Pelicans battling the No. 10 Spurs.
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The Rundown: Ja Morant returns, lifts Grizzlies to win over Pelicans
After 3 weeks of absence, Ja Morant is back like he never left. He drops 21 points and nine assists in the Grizzlies’ win.
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Extra Pass: Suns look to bounce back vs. Jazz
The Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz – two playoff-bound teams – face off on NBA TV Philippines, via Smart GigaPlay.
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The Rundown: Lakers out of playoff race
The Lakers were eliminated from the Play-In Tournament after a loss to the Suns and a win by the Spurs.
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