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Jan 2, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after scoring 71 points to set the franchise record as the Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Are there more 50-point games in the NBA than ever?

Rich Kraetsch
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Victor Wembanyama and the history of international No. 1 overall picks

Nikola Jokić and the best NBA playoff seasons ever

The complete history of the Denver Nuggets

Feb. 1970; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Knicks center Willis Reed (19) in action at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Willis Reed: 10 best & most important games in his career

Rich Kraetsch
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Dec 16, 1992; Charlotte, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Utah Jazz center Felton Spencer (50) and Charlotte Hornets center Alonzo Mourning battle for the tip off at the Charlotte Arena. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Famers for every NBA franchise: The post-merger teams

Rich Kraetsch
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA history: LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer

Rich Kraetsch
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23 Apr 2001: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during game two of round one of the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 86-69. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Allsport

A history of NBA attendance: The largest and smallest crowds ever

Rich Kraetsch
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Jan 7, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after missing a shot against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Who will win the NBA’s messiest divisions this season?

Ian Levy
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Nov 7, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) laughs with Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

12 NBA stars and what they need to accomplish in 2023

Ian Levy
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Dec 25, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Santa Claus talks with Dallas Mavericks small forward Shawn Marion (0) before the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Center. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Over & Back Holiday Special: Heat vs. Mavericks (Dec. 25, 2011)

Rich Kraetsch
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Dec 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) and forward Domantas Sabonis (10) and guard Terence Davis (3) react on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

How did the Sacramento Kings finally find their formula?

Ian Levy
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Will the Indiana Pacers be buyers or sellers at the NBA trade deadline?

Ian Levy
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Nov 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) walks off the court after Orlando Magic win at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

What’s wrong with the Chicago Bulls right now?

Ian Levy
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Bob Cousy #14 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

Hall of Famers for every NBA franchise: The Early Teams

Rich Kraetsch
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Mar 27, 2018; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) blocks the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Guards who block, centers who pass, shooting guards who don’t shoot

Rich Kraetsch
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Unknown date; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain (13) is defended by Atlanta Hawks center Walt Bellamy (8) during the 1972-73 season at The Omni. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Collecting the most mind-boggling Wilt Chamberlain stats

Rich Kraetsch
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Mar 28, 2003; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan (23) slices between Los Angeles Lakers forward Mark Madsen (35) and Derek Fisher (2) and Rick Fox (44) as he goes to the basket during the Wizards 108 - 94 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center. Jordan scored 23 points in the game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin McHale & Dwyane Wade’s Last Great Games

Rich Kraetsch
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Nov 16, 2008; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson (1) during the game against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

The history of elite NBA scorers getting traded

Rich Kraetsch
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Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Charles Outlaw, Orlando Magic. (Photo by TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)

Ranking all of the NBA dynasties throughout history

Rich Kraetsch
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In tribute: Bill Russell2022 08 01 Bill Russell Obit

Remembering the life and career of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Rich Kraetsch
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Nov 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Kevin Durant (35) watch on during foul shots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Who was the best player on every NBA championship team?

Rich Kraetsch
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Unknown date; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain (13) is defended by Atlanta Hawks center Walt Bellamy (8) during the 1972-73 season at The Omni. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Over and Back: Best player on every NBA championship team, Part 1

Rich Kraetsch
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Mar 1978; Detroit, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Pistons center Bob Lanier (16) in action during the 1978 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Over and Back: The life and career of Bob Lanier

Rich Kraetsch
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Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander pats NBA All-star player Scottie Pippen on the back during a press conference held 21 January in Houston, TX, to announce the trade of Pippen from the Chicago Bulls to the Houston Rockets. The trade has not been completed yet due to new rules in the latest NBA collective bargaining agreement. AFP PHOTO JAMES NIELSEN (Photo by JAMES NIELSEN / AFP) (Photo credit should read JAMES NIELSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Over and Back: NBA championship dreams and chemistry nightmares

Rich Kraetsch
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American basketball player Wilt Chamberlain, one of the highest paid athletes in America, USA, 25th August 1965. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Wilt Chamberlain and the NBA’s night of 100 points — 60 years ago today

Rich Kraetsch
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Mark Price was ahead of his time. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

The biggest blowouts in NBA history

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Remembering Sam Jones with 10 games that defined his career

Rich Kraetsch
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