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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the premier professional basketball league in North America. Established in 1946, the NBA consists of 30 teams, 24 of which are based in the United States and six in Canada. The regular season runs from October to April and the playoffs typically begin in April and can end in June. The NBA playoffs consists of four rounds: first round, semifinals, and the Conference finals followed by the NBA Finals. The reigning champion is the Toronto Raptors, led by their star player, Kawhi Leonard. The NBA is known for producing some of the best talent in the game, and current popular players include LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry. Legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Bill Russell, and Magic Johnson have left a lasting legacy on the game and in their respective teams. Jordan is the NBA's all-time leader in points with 32,292. The NBA’s history of population growth and team expansion has seen some of the best teams in the league such as the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Bulls. Since its beginnings, these teams have won a combined 67 championships. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way with 16 overall championships in their history, closely followed by the Boston Celtics who have won 17. The NBA continues to reinvent itself and has recently seen an increase in three-point shooting, with the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest as a popular annual event. Statistics show that three-pointers were taken more often and made at a higher percentage, with officials making tweaks to the game such as through the introduction of the shot clock and the adjustment of the free-throw line distance. The NBA is one of the most successful professional sports league in the world. With talented players, a vast history and culture, and multiple championships, it has quickly become one of the most popular leagues for which people tune in to watch - from high-profile playoff matchups to the fun and excitement of the All-Star Weekend.

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Brooklyn Nets at Memphis Grizzlies

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The Grizzlies (17-8) and Nets (10-14) meet in a rare third in-season game between East and West foes. Brooklyn won both previous meetings this campaign, with Dennis Schroder averaging 26.5 points in the victories. Memphis has won nine of its last 10.

Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls

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From the United Center in Chicago.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder

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The Thunder (19-5) and the Rockets (17-8) meet in the 2024 NBA Cup semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting powered Oklahoma City past Dallas 118-104 in the quarterfinals. Houston won a thriller over Golden State, 91-90.

New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers

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From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

New York Knicks at Orlando Magic

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From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards

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The Celtics seek their seventh straight win over the Wizards. Boston is 9-2 on the road this season, including a pair of victories at Washington by a combined 32 points. Jaylen Brown (BOS) collected 58 points and 19 rebounds in those two games.

Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs

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The Timberwolves try to even the season series with the Spurs. San Antonio won 113-103 in November. The Spurs are 9-6 at home after dropping three of their last four at the Frost Bank Center. Minnesota is 5-7 on the road after a recent 2-1 trip.

Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns

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From Footprint Center in Phoenix.

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Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks

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The Bucks face the Magic in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Milwaukee was one of two clubs to go 4-0 in group-stage play, using the Cup for momentum after a 2-8 start to the season. The Bucks have yet to lose an NBA In-Season Tournament game in two years.

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

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The Knicks aim to advance when they take on the Hawks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal match. New York, one of two 4-0 teams in this season's event, made the quarterfinals last year but was decked by Milwaukee 146-122. Atlanta went 3-1 to top East Group C.

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

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Acción de los cuartos de final de la Copa NBA. Atlanta Hawks se enfrenta a New York Knicks. Desde el Madison Square Garden, en Nueva York, Estados Unidos.

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets

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The Warriors draw the upstart Rockets in an NBA Cup quarterfinal from the Toyota Center. Golden State leads the season series 2-0 after prevailing Nov. 2 in overtime in this building, and Dec. 5. Despite that loss, Houston is 9-3 at home in 2024-25.

Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat

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LeBron James and the Lakers fire up their season series with the Heat in South Beach. Miami is 6-2 against Los Angeles since dropping the 2020 NBA Finals to the Lakers in six games. King James totaled 42 points against his former club last season.

Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics

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From TD Garden in Boston.

Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat

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The Raptors head south to play the Heat. Toronto stands at 1-11 on the road after falling 121-111 in Miami on Nov. 29. The Raps salvaged the home-and-home series with a 119-116 decision Dec. 1 in Canada. RJ Barrett averaged 31 points in those wins.

Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans

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From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.