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NBA: Kobe Sets Scoring Record as West Wins All Star Game

The West won the NBA All Star game for the second year running. Al Dannity looks back on a big weekend of action. Durant comes big as Black Mamba makes history Injury concerns blighted an otherwise entertaining NBA All Star game on Sunday night. The most notable knock of the night came as Kobe Bryant

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NBA: All Star Game Will Be Surrounded by Trade Talk

Last year it was Carmelo Anthony, this year all eyes will be on Dwight Howard. Al Dannity wants the All Star game to be about more than just who’s going where. Here’s his breakdown of the big game and the rest of the weekend’s festivities. Superman has come to ball The rumors about where Dwight

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NBA: Knicks are Linsane if They Think They can Beat the Heat

Al Dannity has fallen in love with Linsanity but even he has his limits. The Knicks bring their exciting brand of Basketball to South Beach tonight to take on Miami. Here’s why Al doesn’t expect them to come out with the W. Lin keeps on getting better Jeremy Lin just keeps proving the doubters wrong.

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NBA: Mavericks Bounce Into Philly On Five-Game Roll

People like to believe that true champions are consistent. The truth is that championship teams are composed of human beings, and humans can be erratic. Take the Dallas Mavericks. The defending NBA champions started the lockout-shortended season looking like no one’s heroes. Out of the gate, they were spanked by Miami and Denver and edged

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NBA: Hobbling Bulls and Surging Clippers Hit the Road

The Chicago Bulls remain atop the Eastern Conference despite Derrick Rose’s continuing injury worries. They will likely have to do without their star man when the Celtics come to town tonight. Over in the Western Conference, the Clippers continue to impress and can claim another big road scalp in Portland tonight. Al Dannity breaks down

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NBA: How Long Can Linsanity Last?

He scored 38 points on the Lakers, he dropped 10 dimes against the Wizards, and last night he nailed a game-winning 3-pointer against the Raptors. It’s been an amazing 10 days for Jeremy Lin but how long can this dream continue? Al Dannity enters the frenzied world of Linsanity. A perfect fit The easy narrative

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Miami Heat Road Favorites at Orlando Magic

Zach Rance previews the NBA game of the day, the Miami Heat at the Orlando Magic! The Miami Heat will head north on Wednesday night to take on their rivals, the Orlando Magic, in an important Southeast Division match-up. This battle in Florida will be a great game for anyone looking to do some NBA

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NBA: Wade’s Absence has Helped Heal LeBron James

There aren’t enough words in a thesaurus to adequately describe LeBron James. Unquestionably the most talented Basketball player of his generation, the public is torn over how to feel about King James. Al Dannity looks at how Dwayne Wade’s absence has enabled LBJ to reignite the public’s passion for the Miami Heat star. We all

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Mavericks May Have Tough Time with Rolling Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks welcome the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Joe LaTengo hits the hardwood to see what kind of hosts the defending NBA champions might be. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook take their unbeaten, acrobatic ways on the road to Big D, which isn’t looking so big these days. The Mavericks may

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Lockout-Shortened NBA Season Starts Tall With Heat and Mavs in Dallas

Joe LaTengo gets ready for what should be an epic clash between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks. On Christmas Day in the morning, children of all ages around the world will squeal with delight as they unwrap their presents. Pro basketball fans should have a similar reaction when the curtain is raised on

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NBA: Heat can Fulfil LeBron’s Destiny by Winning Finals

The season doesn’t start until Sunday but Al Dannity is already confident about crowning a new NBA champion. It’s going to be a sprint to the playoffs but once the post-season gets here, it will be time for the cream to rise to the top. Short season offers mixed blessing Talented teams with aging rosters

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NBA: Fast Start Could Propel Nets in Eastern Conference Playoffs

The shortened season will be a boost to at least one team in the Eastern Conference according to Al Dannity. Here’s how Al sees the conference breaking down division by division. Atlantic Savvy bettors should be high on the New Jersey Nets early this season and it’s all because of Deron Williams. D-Will struggled initially

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NBA: Thunder and Spurs will Battle for Western Conference

The Dallas Mavericks may be the NBA Champions but Al Dannity has eyes on two of their biggest rivals in the Western Conference as he breaks it down division by division. Pacific There’s only so much room at the top. Having been a shining beacon of offensive play for so long, this promises to be

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NBA: Dirk Delivers For Dallas Mavericks

He can no longer be called Dirk NoRingski. The greatest player to ever come out of Europe is called Dirk Nowitzki and he cemented his legacy by coming up big late for the Mavericks as they clinched their first ever NBA Championship. Al Dannity reflects on a great redemption story. Terry leads the charge For

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NBA: Mavs and Heat Ready for Round 5

This has been the closest NBA Finals series in living memory and Al Dannity says that after the drama we’ve seen so far, expect some explosive offerings in Game 5. Time to take over? Did Sylvester Stallone direct Game 1 and Game 2, with Dallas playing Rocky to finally climb the mountain top in one

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NBA: Mavericks in Must-Win Territory Against Heat

A loss in Game 3 means the Mavericks are in desperation mode tonight against Miami. Al Dannity says defeat tonight would spell certain doom for Dallas in the NBA Finals. Not a good place It may be stating the obvious but blowing their first game at home was not what the Mavericks needed. Defeat to

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NBA: Dirk’s Big Finish Redfines Heat-Mavericks Series

Dirk Nowitzki took over in the final few minutes of Thursday’s thrilling Game 2 to bring the Mavericks level with the Heat at 1-1 in the NBA Finals. Al Dannity says the big German’s performance has radically altered the direction of this series. This game was over Actually scratch that. This series was over. Dallas

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NBA: Miami Hold Slender Edge in Game 1 Against Dallas

Al Dannity likes the Mavs to win the series but he doesn’t expect them to get off to a winning start in Miami tonight. The Heat hold a slight edge for the opening clash of the NBA Finals. A question of adapting Miami have the hot hand for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Big

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NBA: Destiny Awaits for Mavericks Against Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks enter Game 6 on the back of one of the greatest comebacks in playoff history. Dirk Nowitzki is ready to lead the Mavs back to the promised land of the NBA Finals but don’t count out the Thunder just yet. Man on a mission Dirk Nowitzki knows what it’s like to lose

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NBA: Dallas Can Take 2-0 Lead Against the Thunder

A near perfect performance from Dirk Nowitzki coupled with an outstanding showing from the Mavs bench gave Dallas victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Tonight the Thunder must find a way for Russell Westbrook to make a difference if they are to avoid going 2-0 down in the series. Westbrook

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Points
Assists
Field Goal %

Offensive Leaders

By Points

1 De'Aaron Fox	SAC	26.6
2 Ja Morant	MEM	25.1
3 Kyrie Irving	DAL	24.7
4 DeMar DeRozan	CHI	24.0
5 LaMelo Ball	CHA	23.9
6 Desmond Bane	MEM	23.7
7 Lauri Markkanen	UTA	23.2
8 Zion Williamson	NO	22.9
9 Cade Cunningham	DET	22.7
10 Anfernee Simons	POR	22.6

Full Points Stats

Offensive Leaders

By Assists

1 James Harden	LAC	8.5
2 Domantas Sabonis	SAC	8.2
3 Ja Morant	MEM	8.1
4 Fred VanVleet	HOU	8.1
5 LaMelo Ball	CHA	8.0
6 Cade Cunningham	DET	7.5
7 Tyus Jones	WAS	7.4
8 Chris Paul	GS	6.8
9 Immanuel Quickley	TOR	6.8
10 Dejounte Murray	ATL	6.4

Full Assists Stats

Offensive Leaders

By Field Goal %

1 Charles Bassey	SA	72.5
2 Daniel Gafford	DAL	72.2
3 Jaxson Hayes	LAL	71.2
4 Jericho Sims	NY	70.2
5 Trayce Jackson-Davis	GS	70.2
6 Udoka Azubuike	PHO	69.6
7 Luke Kornet	BOS	69.6
8 Nick Richards	CHA	69.1
9 Marques Bolden	CHA	68.0
10 Dwight Powell	DAL	67.0

Full Field Goal % Stats

Rebounds
Blocks
Steals

Defensive Leaders

By Rebounds

1 Domantas Sabonis	SAC	13.7
2 Rudy Gobert	MIN	12.4
3 Deandre Ayton	POR	11.1
4 Jusuf Nurkic	PHO	10.9
5 Jarrett Allen	CLE	10.7
6 Clint Capela	ATL	10.6
7 Nikola Vucevic	CHI	10.5
8 Nic Claxton	BK	9.9
9 Mark Williams	CHA	9.7
10 Alperen Sengun	HOU	9.4

Full Rebounds Stats

Defensive Leaders

By Blocks

1 Brook Lopez	MIL	2.3
2 Nic Claxton	BK	2.1
3 George Conditt IV	POR	2.0
4 Rudy Gobert	MIN	2.0
5 Kristaps Porzingis	BOS	1.9
6 Myles Turner	IND	1.8
7 Daniel Gafford	DAL	1.8
8 Mouhamadou Gueye	TOR	1.6
9 Jaren Jackson Jr.	MEM	1.6
10 Evan Mobley	CLE	1.6

Full Blocks Stats

Defensive Leaders

By Steals

1 Marcus Smart	MEM	2.1
2 De'Aaron Fox	SAC	2.0
3 George Conditt IV	POR	2.0
4 LaMelo Ball	CHA	1.8
5 Matisse Thybulle	POR	1.7
6 Scotty Pippen Jr.	MEM	1.7
7 Chimezie Metu	DET	1.7
8 Tre Mann	CHA	1.7
9 Alex Caruso	CHI	1.7
10 De'Anthony Melton	PHI	1.5

Full Steals Stats

NBA Top 5 Offense

Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
#1 Boston Celtics	120.6	48.7	38.8
#2 Oklahoma City Thunder	120.1	49.9	38.9
#3 Milwaukee Bucks	119.0	48.7	37.3
#4 Atlanta Hawks	118.3	46.5	36.4
#5 Los Angeles Lakers	118.0	49.9	37.7

NBA Top 5 Defense

Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
#1 New York Knicks	108.2	47.0	36.5
#2 Miami Heat	108.4	46.7	35.3
#3 Orlando Magic	108.4	47.4	35.8
#4 Boston Celtics	109.2	45.3	35.2
#5 Denver Nuggets	109.6	46.2	35.5

NBA Spread Rankings

Team	W/l	Ats	O/u
#1 Charlotte Hornets	21-61	33-48	41-40
#2 Brooklyn Nets	32-50	34-44	38-41-2
#3 Toronto Raptors	25-57	35-46	41-40
#4 Phoenix Suns	49-33	35-48	38-47
#5 Washington Wizards	15-67	36-42	42-39
#6 Milwaukee Bucks	49-33	38-48	43-42-2
#7 Portland Trail Blazers	21-61	39-40	40-41
#8 Memphis Grizzlies	27-55	40-41	36-44-1
#9 Los Angeles Clippers	51-31	40-47	40-47
#10 Los Angeles Lakers	47-35	40-46	48-37-1

NBA Standings

Northwest
Southwest
Pacific

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Oklahoma City Thunder	57	25	69.5	0	36-16	12-4	33-8	24-17	51-40	48-42-1
2 Denver Nuggets	57	25	69.5	0	33-19	10-6	33-8	24-17	43-49	38-54-1
3 Minnesota Timberwolves	56	26	68.3	1	37-15	12-4	30-11	26-15	50-47	50-47
4 Utah Jazz	31	51	37.8	26	16-36	5-11	21-20	10-31	41-40	44-35-2
5 Portland Trail Blazers	21	61	25.6	36	8-44	1-15	11-30	10-31	39-40	40-41

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Dallas Mavericks	50	32	61.0	0	31-21	11-5	25-16	25-16	60-42	45-58
2 New Orleans Pelicans	49	33	59.8	1	30-22	9-7	21-19	28-14	44-39	37-47-1
3 Houston Rockets	41	41	50.0	9	28-24	9-7	27-14	14-27	45-35	42-38-1
4 Memphis Grizzlies	27	55	32.9	23	14-37	8-8	9-32	18-23	40-41	36-44-1
5 San Antonio Spurs	22	60	26.8	28	14-37	3-13	12-29	10-31	43-38	39-39-3

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Los Angeles Clippers	51	31	62.2	0	30-22	9-7	25-16	26-15	40-47	40-47
2 Phoenix Suns	49	33	59.8	2	29-23	9-9	25-16	24-17	35-48	38-47
3 Los Angeles Lakers	47	35	57.3	4	27-25	7-10	28-14	19-21	40-46	48-37-1
4 Sacramento Kings	46	36	56.1	5	30-22	10-7	24-17	22-19	42-39	38-44
5 Golden State Warriors	46	36	56.1	5	26-26	7-9	21-20	25-16	42-38	41-40-1

Atlantic
Southeast
Central

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Boston Celtics	64	18	78.0	0	41-11	15-2	37-4	27-14	50-44	50-48-2
2 New York Knicks	50	32	61.0	14	35-17	12-5	27-14	23-18	49-42	44-50
3 Philadelphia 76ers	47	35	57.3	17	31-21	8-8	25-16	22-19	51-35	45-40-2
4 Brooklyn Nets	32	50	39.0	32	24-28	5-11	20-21	12-29	34-44	38-41-2
5 Toronto Raptors	25	57	30.5	39	18-34	1-15	14-27	11-30	35-46	41-40

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Orlando Magic	47	35	57.3	0	32-20	9-7	29-12	18-23	55-33	39-49
2 Miami Heat	46	36	56.1	1	32-20	13-3	22-19	24-17	41-43	36-50
3 Atlanta Hawks	36	46	43.9	11	22-30	8-8	21-20	15-26	29-53	46-36
4 Charlotte Hornets	21	61	25.6	26	14-38	6-10	11-30	10-31	33-48	41-40
5 Washington Wizards	15	67	18.3	32	11-41	4-12	7-34	8-33	36-42	42-39

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Milwaukee Bucks	49	33	59.8	0	34-18	10-7	31-11	18-22	38-48	43-42-2
2 Cleveland Cavaliers	48	34	58.5	1	31-21	11-5	26-15	22-19	43-50	45-47-1
3 Indiana Pacers	47	35	57.3	2	32-20	11-6	26-15	21-20	53-42	53-45
4 Chicago Bulls	39	43	47.6	10	22-29	7-9	20-21	19-22	41-40	44-37-1
5 Detroit Pistons	14	68	17.1	35	10-41	2-14	7-33	7-35	41-40	40-39-2

NBA Playoff Picture

Western Conference

team	gp	record
1 Denver Nuggets	82	57-25
2 Oklahoma City Thunder	82	57-25
3 Minnesota Timberwolves	82	56-26
4 Los Angeles Clippers	82	51-31
5 Dallas Mavericks	82	50-32
6 Phoenix Suns	82	49-33
7 New Orleans Pelicans	82	49-33
8 Los Angeles Lakers	82	47-35
9 Sacramento Kings	82	46-36
10 Golden State Warriors	82	46-36
In Playoffs
12 Houston Rockets	82	41-41
13 Utah Jazz	82	31-51
14 Memphis Grizzlies	82	27-55
15 San Antonio Spurs	82	22-60
16 Portland Trail Blazers	82	21-61

Eastern Conference

team	gp	record
1 Boston Celtics	82	64-18
2 New York Knicks	82	50-32
3 Milwaukee Bucks	82	49-33
4 Cleveland Cavaliers	82	48-34
5 Indiana Pacers	82	47-35
6 Orlando Magic	82	47-35
7 Philadelphia 76ers	82	47-35
8 Miami Heat	82	46-36
9 Chicago Bulls	82	39-43
10 Atlanta Hawks	82	36-46
In Playoffs
12 Brooklyn Nets	82	32-50
13 Toronto Raptors	82	25-57
14 Charlotte Hornets	82	21-61
15 Washington Wizards	82	15-67
16 Detroit Pistons	82	14-68

Full Standings