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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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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. \n\nThe 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. \n\nThe 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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LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies

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From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.

Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder

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From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls

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From the United Center in Chicago.

Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans

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The Nuggets close the curtain on a three-game trip by playing the Pelicans. The clubs have alternated winning the last six meetings after New Orleans prevailed 101-94 in November. Nikola Jokic (DEN) missed that match to witness the birth of his son.

Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks

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From American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors

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The Pacers face the Warriors to complete a back-to-back. Golden State's last home game saw an NBA record 48 three-pointers go in, with the Dubs providing 27 of those triples. Stephen Curry (GS) is averaging 24.8 points per game at home in 2024-25.

Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets

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The Suns and Nuggets kick off a home-and-home set that serves as part of the NBA's Christmas lineup. The team on the road has won the last four meetings between the two, starting with Denver eliminating Phoenix in Game 6 of the 2023 West semifinal.

Utah Jazz at Cleveland Cavaliers

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From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat

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The Thunder complete a two-game tour of the Sunshine State by facing the well-rested Heat. Miami had won four in a row until falling in overtime by one point to Detroit on Dec. 16. Oklahoma City lost in the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee on Dec. 17.

Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers

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From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics

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From TD Garden in Boston.

Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers

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The Bucks visit the Cavaliers. Milwaukee won the second NBA Cup by taking down Oklahoma City 97-81 in the final Dec. 17. Giannis Antetokounmpo was named tournament MVP. Cleveland swept a home-and-home series in November by a combined three points.

Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings

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From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic

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From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks

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From State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets

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From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.