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NBA
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.
Standings
| Team | WIN | LOSS | GB | HOME | AWAY | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 4 | 0 | 14-1 | 8-3 | W1 | |
| 21 | 5 | 1 | 11-3 | 10-2 | W2 | |
| 20 | 5 | 1.5 | 10-2 | 9-3 | W5 | |
| 18 | 9 | 4.5 | 12-3 | 6-6 | L1 | |
| 17 | 9 | 5 | 10-3 | 7-5 | L1 | |
| 17 | 9 | 5 | 8-3 | 9-6 | W1 | |
| 16 | 10 | 6 | 8-4 | 8-6 | W1 | |
| 17 | 11 | 6 | 10-1 | 7-10 | L2 | |
| 13 | 10 | 7.5 | 8-4 | 4-6 | W4 | |
| 13 | 10 | 7.5 | 7-4 | 6-6 | W2 | |
| 14 | 11 | 7.5 | 9-4 | 4-7 | W3 | |
| 14 | 11 | 7.5 | 9-4 | 5-7 | W2 | |
| 14 | 11 | 7.5 | 8-4 | 6-7 | W2 | |
| 14 | 11 | 7.5 | 7-5 | 7-6 | L2 | |
| 14 | 12 | 8 | 9-6 | 5-6 | L3 | |
| 14 | 12 | 8 | 9-3 | 5-9 | W1 | |
| 14 | 13 | 8.5 | 7-6 | 7-6 | L1 | |
| 13 | 13 | 9 | 9-7 | 4-6 | L1 | |
| 13 | 13 | 9 | 6-7 | 7-6 | W3 | |
| 12 | 15 | 10.5 | 8-4 | 4-11 | W2 | |
| 11 | 15 | 11 | 4-9 | 7-6 | W1 | |
| 10 | 15 | 11.5 | 5-6 | 5-9 | L2 | |
| 10 | 16 | 12 | 4-7 | 6-9 | L1 | |
| 8 | 18 | 14 | 5-7 | 3-11 | L6 | |
| 7 | 16 | 13.5 | 3-9 | 4-7 | L1 | |
| 7 | 18 | 14.5 | 5-9 | 2-9 | L1 | |
| 7 | 19 | 15 | 6-7 | 1-12 | L4 | |
| 5 | 19 | 16 | 2-10 | 3-9 | L2 | |
| 5 | 22 | 17.5 | 4-9 | 1-13 | L4 | |
| 3 | 21 | 18 | 2-10 | 1-10 | L3 |
Schedule
| Date | Away | Home | Time |
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| Tue, Dec 17 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Tue, Dec 17 | 3:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 1:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 2:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 2:30 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Fri, Dec 20 | 3:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sat, Dec 21 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sat, Dec 21 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Sat, Dec 21 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sat, Dec 21 | 11:00 PM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 12:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 12:30 AM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 1:00 AM UTC | ||
| Sun, Dec 22 | 1:00 AM UTC |
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Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers
NBAThe Lakers and Grizzlies go at it for the third time this season. Each team previously won at home. Memphis averaged 133.5 points in winning its last two road games. Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. totaled 48 points in those away contests.
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs
NBAThe 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.
Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets
NBAThe 76ers and Hornets play the first of two matchups in five nights. Philadelphia has a pair of wins over Charlotte this season, including a 110-104 decision in North Carolina on Dec. 3. Jared McCain (PHI) totaled 44 points off the bench in the wins.
Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors
NBAThe Raptors host the Bulls. Toronto and Chicago split four meetings in 2023-24. The Raps look to end a four-game skid, with three of those losses coming on home court. Coby White (CHI) scored 16.8 points per game versus Toronto last season.
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Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers
NBAThe Pacers (10-15) and 76ers (7-15) try to turn around disappointing campaigns. Philadelphia had been without star center Joel Embiid, who returned with 31 points and 12 rebounds in a Dec. 8 win over Chicago. Indiana has dropped five of its last six.
Brooklyn Nets at Memphis Grizzlies
NBAThe 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.
Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves
NBAThe Timberwolves host the Lakers. Anthony Davis (LAL) sits inside the top 10 in the NBA averaging 27.5 points per game. LeBron James, who dropped a 39-point triple-double in his last road outing, received his first breather of the season Dec. 8.
LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets
NBAThe Nuggets (12-10) make a quick stop home to face the Clippers (14-11). LA looks to clinch the season series after earning a pair of close wins over Denver earlier in 2024-25. James Harden (LAC) totaled 62 points and 27 assists in those games.