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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the premier professional basketball league in North America. Established in 1946, the NBA consists of 30 teams, 24 of which are based in the United States and six in Canada. The regular season runs from October to April and the playoffs typically begin in April and can end in June. The NBA playoffs consists of four rounds: first round, semifinals, and the Conference finals followed by the NBA Finals. The reigning champion is the Toronto Raptors, led by their star player, Kawhi Leonard. The NBA is known for producing some of the best talent in the game, and current popular players include LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry. Legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Bill Russell, and Magic Johnson have left a lasting legacy on the game and in their respective teams. Jordan is the NBA's all-time leader in points with 32,292. The NBA’s history of population growth and team expansion has seen some of the best teams in the league such as the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Bulls. Since its beginnings, these teams have won a combined 67 championships. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way with 16 overall championships in their history, closely followed by the Boston Celtics who have won 17. The NBA continues to reinvent itself and has recently seen an increase in three-point shooting, with the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest as a popular annual event. Statistics show that three-pointers were taken more often and made at a higher percentage, with officials making tweaks to the game such as through the introduction of the shot clock and the adjustment of the free-throw line distance. The NBA is one of the most successful professional sports league in the world. With talented players, a vast history and culture, and multiple championships, it has quickly become one of the most popular leagues for which people tune in to watch - from high-profile playoff matchups to the fun and excitement of the All-Star Weekend.

Standings

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214013-18-3L1
1951.510-39-2L1
1951.510-29-3W4
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1684.59-37-5W1
16958-38-6L1
1710510-07-10L1
14967-47-5W1
151068-47-6L1
141179-65-5L2
12107.57-44-6W3
12107.56-46-6W1
13117.59-44-7W2
13117.58-35-8W1
14127.57-67-6W1
121187-45-7L1
121188-44-7L3
12128.59-63-6W1
121396-76-6W2
101410.55-65-8L1
1015117-43-11L1
1015113-97-6L2
1015114-76-8W1
81612.55-63-10L4
71512.53-84-7W2
71713.55-92-8W1
718146-71-11L3
518152-93-9L1
520164-81-12L2
31916.52-91-9L1

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Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets

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The Warriors draw the upstart Rockets in an NBA Cup quarterfinal from the Toyota Center. Golden State leads the season series 2-0 after prevailing Nov. 2 in overtime in this building, and Dec. 5. Despite that loss, Houston is 9-3 at home in 2024-25.

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

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The Knicks aim to advance when they take on the Hawks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal match. New York, one of two 4-0 teams in this season's event, made the quarterfinals last year but was decked by Milwaukee 146-122. Atlanta went 3-1 to top East Group C.

Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat

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From Kaseya Center in Miami.

Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics

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From TD Garden in Boston.

Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat

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The Raptors head south to play the Heat. Toronto stands at 1-11 on the road after falling 121-111 in Miami on Nov. 29. The Raps salvaged the home-and-home series with a 119-116 decision Dec. 1 in Canada. RJ Barrett averaged 31 points in those wins.

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Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans

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From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers

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The Pacers (10-15) and 76ers (7-15) try to turn around disappointing campaigns. Philadelphia had been without star center Joel Embiid, who returned with 31 points and 12 rebounds in a Dec. 8 win over Chicago. Indiana has dropped five of its last six.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets

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From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Houston Rockets at LA Clippers

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From Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

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From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers

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From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs

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From Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers

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From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks

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From State Farm Arena in Atlanta.