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Crucial NBA wins for play-off bound teams

Crucial NBA wins for play-off bound teams

Kevin Durant had a game high 41 points but his costly turnovers in the final quarter helped New Orleans close out a 126-120 NBA win over Golden State.

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Simmons holds his own in triple-double showdown against LeBron

Simmons holds his own in triple-double showdown against LeBron

Philadelphia 76ers have edged a fast-finishing Cleveland 132-130 for their 13th-straight NBA win, with the stars of today and tomorrow doing battle.

LeBron, Curry, Harden headline Team USA squad for next three years
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LeBron, Curry, Harden headline Team USA squad for next three years

USA Basketball has named its first 35-man roster for 2018-2020 and it includes all their major NBA superstars.

  • by Roy Ward
Boomers open Commonwealth Games account with thumping win
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Boomers open Commonwealth Games account with thumping win

If this is a sign of things to come, the Boomers may as well start making plans for the Commonwealth Games gold medal ceremony.

Canberra basketball stars headline three-on-three Asia Cup squads
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Canberra basketball stars headline three-on-three Asia Cup squads

The best in the country will link up with an emerging WNBL star, while an NBL great with dust off his basketball shoes.

  • by Caden Helmers
Ingles makes three-point history at Utah Jazz
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Ingles makes three-point history at Utah Jazz

Joe Ingles has become the first Jazz player to make 200 three-point attempts in a season.

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Simmons solid as 76ers continue NBA streak
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Simmons solid as 76ers continue NBA streak

Ben Simmons scored 16 points as his Philadelphia 76ers won their 12th-straight match to consolidate fourth place in the NBA eastern conference.

Simmons blown away by praise from 76ers legend Dr J
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Simmons blown away by praise from 76ers legend Dr J

Ben Simmons says it is "surreal" to receive extraordinary praise from NBA and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius "Dr J" Erving.

Simmons reaches new NBA rookie milestone
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Simmons reaches new NBA rookie milestone

Australian Ben Simmons has become the second player in NBA history to score 1200 points, 600 rebounds and 600 assists in a rookie season.

Simmons leads way in race for NBA rookie of the year gong
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Simmons leads way in race for NBA rookie of the year gong

With 10 days left in the NBA regular season, playoff seeding in both conferences is still very much up for grabs. The rookie of the year race, however, is over.

  • by Chris Bernucca
Simmons sizzles as 76ers' winning streak heats up
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Simmons sizzles as 76ers' winning streak heats up

Ben Simmons has maintained his electric form with a masterclass against the Charlotte Hornets.