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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hurts left knee, limps off court at halftime in Miami

Denver star Nikola Jokic limped off the court at halftime during the Nuggets' game in Miami on Monday night.

Kawhi Leonard scores career-best 55 points, ties Clippers' franchise record

With a franchise scoring record there for the taking, Kawhi Leonard elected to take a pass in order to be fresh for another day.

Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

NBA suspends Alvarado and Williams for fight during Pelicans-Suns game

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.

Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38

Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points to lead third-ranked South Carolina over Providence 96-55, but the Gamecocks also lost guard Ta’Niya Latson to injury.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.

Bucks list Antetokounmpo as questionable for Saturday's game as he nears return from calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be on the verge of returning from the right calf strain that has kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks’ last eight games.

Lakers' Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf

Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf, a damaging blow for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.

Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime.

Wembanyama's Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as a serious threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA dominance.

Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day

Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116.

Dallas center Anthony Davis leaves with groin injury

Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis suffered an apparent groin injury in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors.

Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers

Tyler Kolek sprinted back to chase down Donovan Mitchell and had enough energy left to gloat about his defensive stop afterward.