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Antetokounmpo rusty on return as Celtics beat Bucks - What It Means for Predictions
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he "did not play well" on his return as the Milwaukee Bucks lose 108-81 to the Boston Celtics.
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Gilgeous-Alexander makes winning return from injury - What It Means for Predictions
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marks his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime.
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Spurs extend winning run to close gap on Thunder - What It Means for Predictions
The San Antonio Spurs extend their winning run as Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder lose at the Detroit Pistons.
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Rookie Knueppel races to NBA three-pointer record - What It Means for Predictions
Rookie Kon Knueppel becomes the fastest player to reach 200 three-pointers in NBA history as the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Chicago Bulls 131-99.
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'Blessed' Ball stars for Hornets one day after car crash - What It Means for Predictions
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball says he feels 'blessed' after featuring against Houston Rockets a day after being involved in a car accident.
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Edwards named MVP in new NBA All-Star Game format - What It Means for Predictions
Anthony Edwards is named Most Valuable Player in the NBA All-Star Game as the USA Stars beat the USA Stripes 47-21.
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NBA legend Chris Paul announces retirement at 40 - What It Means for Predictions
NBA legend Chris Paul announces his retirement at 40, following a 21-year career, after being released by the Toronto Raptors.
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Chess, monks & Nasa - Wembanyama's unusual pre-season
Victor Wembanyama gets his third campaign with the San Antonio Spurs under way on Wednesday, eight months after a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis.
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From escaping civil war in South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft
Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 13, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.
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Not by the Playbook
A remarkable story of survival and resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma.
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The draft star and his overdose - a death that changed America
Len Bias turned from feel-good story to cautionary tale in the space of two fateful days in 1986. The young basketball player's death set in train two imponderable questi...
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She was a 'queen of two courts' - but the world looked away
Ora Washington was a dominant champion across two sports in an age where prejudice and ignorance denied her proper recognition.
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