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Mike D’Antoni feels James Harden has reached a level not seen before after the reigning MVP led the Houston Rockets to a Christmas Day win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden’s 41 points ensured the […]

They just don’t stop. Despite falling behind by 19-points for the second straight game, the Sacramento Kings continued their run of success Sunday afternoon at Golden 1 Center. Three players scored 20 or more for […]

The Houston Rockets pulled out an impressive comeback 113-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.  The Christmas Day match-up against the conference-rival Rockets in Houston started out well for the Thunder, as […]

After meeting in the second round of the playoffs last season, and again on opening night this season, the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will renew their rivalry on Christmas Day.  Although, as Joel Embiid […]

Editors, USA TODAYPublished 12:12 a.m. ET Dec. 25, 2018 | Updated 12:26 a.m. ET Dec. 25, 2018 Santa Claus holding a pair of binoculars(Photo: Getty Images) Merry Christmas!  Christmas – rooted in the Christian faith but celebrated […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George have been named NBA Players of the Week for Week 10 (Dec. 17-23) of the 2018-19 season. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to […]

What gift does each NBA team want for Christmas? Our experts are getting into the holiday spirit to break down what each franchise is wishing to see under the tree. Throughout the regular season, our […]

DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 14: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a layup during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 14, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo […]

Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE Dec. 23, 2018 / 10:33 PM GMT By Janelle Griffith The story of an 8-year-old […]

Beating Michael Jordan … well, that’s one thing. But beating Michael Jordan on a buzzer-beater, on national television, in his first NBA game back in his home state? In front of a rabid, sellout crowd, […]