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Portland hosts Denver on home losing streak

Denver Nuggets (14-10, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-18, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m.
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Tensions flare for NBA Cup title game between Bucks and Thunder

Tensions flare for NBA Cup title game between Bucks and Thunder

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tuesday night's championship between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City didn't quite have the intensity of a playoff game, but the high energy that has typified the second version of the NBA Cup was ratcheted up.
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Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title

Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize.
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NBA Cup final was a contrast in spending styles, and the league is just fine with that

NBA Cup final was a contrast in spending styles, and the league is just fine with that

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA Cup finalists had different styles in how they play. And how they spend.
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ESPN says Hubie Brown's final broadcast is scheduled for Feb. 9

LAS VEGAS (AP) — ESPN has announced that 91-year-old Hubie Brown will call the final game of his broadcasting career on Feb. 9. It'll be a full-circle moment for Brown.
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NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night

NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA 's All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco.
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Bucks rule Khris Middleton out of NBA Cup final because of illness

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton was ruled out of Tuesday night's NBA Cup final against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of illness. Middleton didn't practice on Monday, and the Bucks felt he wasn't ready to play a day later.
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Warriors count on Dennis Schroder taking pressure off Stephen Curry, contributing on both ends

Warriors count on Dennis Schroder taking pressure off Stephen Curry, contributing on both ends

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dennis Schroder's young son Dennis Jr. quickly lightened the mood and the shock of another NBA trade for his well-traveled father. The delighted boy found out they were going to Golden State, and he already has a No.
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As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach

As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is the reigning NBA All-Star Game MVP, after scoring 39 points last February in the highest-scoring game the league has ever seen. East 211, West 186. It rewrote the record book.
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Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson returns to Brooklyn leading NBA's best team

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson returns to Brooklyn leading NBA's best team

NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Atkinson does not get on an exercise bike to watch losses at 4:30 a.m. like he did early in his time as coach of the Brooklyn Nets. He has found that transition beneficial for his health and his win-loss record.
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