That's when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over. After a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope three made it a 101-97 game with 5:39 remaining, the reigning MVP scored or assisted on five of the Thunder's next seven possessions over a stretch of three and a half minutes. By the time the flurry was over the Thunder were up, 115-99.

Nikola Jokić entered Thursday’s contest averaging 26.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists through his last 10 games versus Sacramento. He lived up to his reputation with a 36-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist masterclass on 14-of-16 shooting.

The Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick, the second straight year a player from France was the first player selected. Follow for live updates, pick tracker, trades, best available,

The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.

The NBA's extensive content creator initiatives takes center stage on Friday night ahead of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas.

December 25, 2011 marked the first day of the delayed NBA season. One day later, a number of future greats made their debuts.

Speaking to the media following Wednesday’s board of governors meeting in New York, commissioner Adam Silver’s description of the NBA as “very much a highlights-based sport” is directionally accurate, if wince-inducing to some long-time fans.

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