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Miami Heat defeat the Toronto Raptors, 90-83
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Miami Heat defeat the Toronto Raptors, 90-83

By Chris Deveaux • November 30, 2013

Last night's win for the Miami Heat pushed their win streak to a league-best nine in a row. The weather outside the Air Canada Centre was cold but LeBron did his best to keep his...

San Antonio Spurs dominate game, beat Orlando Magic 109-91
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San Antonio Spurs dominate game, beat Orlando Magic 109-91

By Zach Oliver • November 30, 2013

In their first of two meetings this season, the San Antonio Spurs took care of business early and often against the Orlando Magic, winning 109-91. After falling behind six early, the Spurs used a 13-2...

Indiana Pacers smack down Washington Wizards for 15th victory
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Indiana Pacers smack down Washington Wizards for 15th victory

By Thomas Lunay • November 30, 2013

For about 24 minutes tonight, most people who watched the Indiana Pacers play at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the Washington Wizards saw Roy Hibbert get schooled by the Polish Hammer, Marcin Gortat. Hibbert finished the...

INTERVIEW: Isaac Lowenkron of Los Angeles Clippers radio
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INTERVIEW: Isaac Lowenkron of Los Angeles Clippers radio

By Marcus Bass • November 30, 2013

Clippers Nation knows that they’ll be able to catch the game at 7:30 Pacific or 4:30 Eastern time, and occasionally at noon on weekends. For those who aren’t lucky enough to sit in the cozy...

Evaluating the Sacramento Kings Trade
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Evaluating the Sacramento Kings Trade

By Nirvan Sorooshian • November 30, 2013

The Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves tied the knot on a trade that sent Luc Richard Mbah a Moute packing for Minnesota and dawned the arrival of a once highly anticipated talent—Derrick Williams—in Sacramento. The...

Recap: Sacramento Kings v. Los Angeles Clippers, 98-104
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Recap: Sacramento Kings v. Los Angeles Clippers, 98-104

By Nirvan Sorooshian • November 30, 2013

Jamal Crawford had his best game of the season, Derrick Williams displayed his offensive effectiveness on a new team, and the Los Angeles Clippers took an overtime win on Friday night in Sacramento. The game...

Orlando Magic beat Philadelphia 76ers, win back-to-back games
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Orlando Magic beat Philadelphia 76ers, win back-to-back games

By Zac Cleary • November 28, 2013

The Orlando Magic hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, coming off of a win against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. They looked to improve their record after a recent rough patch, as they lost...

Indiana Pacers have roasted bobcat for Thanksgiving
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Indiana Pacers have roasted bobcat for Thanksgiving

By Thomas Lunay • November 28, 2013

There was a point in time when I thought killing endangered species was a bad thing. You know, those fat, funny-looking fish swimming around south Florida? Manatees I think they call them. I thought it...

A Brief Essay From a Cleveland Cavaliers Fan
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A Brief Essay From a Cleveland Cavaliers Fan

By A.J. DiCosimo • November 27, 2013

“I only watch the last two minutes of the game cuz that's when it really starts.” My buddy Jay said that as he sat down next to me to watch the greatest game ever by...

Beauty Shots: More Reebok Shaq Attaq "Brick City"
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Beauty Shots: More Reebok Shaq Attaq "Brick City"

By Sandy Dover • November 27, 2013

You may have already caught wind of future Hall of Famer and "Shaqramento Kings" owner Shaquille O'Neal having his original Reebok sneaker, the Shaq Attaq, released in colors inspired by his native Newark, New Jersey...