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Knicks Fall Short Against Top-Seeded Thunder Despite Strong Showing

The New York Knicks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-107 on Friday, despite a strong second quarter performance and impressive individual efforts from Anunoby and Bridges, highlighting the team's progress but revealing areas for defensive improvement.

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Mavericks' Depth Tested by Dončić's Injury

Luka Dončić's month-long absence due to a calf strain tests the depth of the Dallas Mavericks, who are 7-4 without him this season, a significant improvement from previous years; the team made several key additions in the off-season.

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Lakers Acquire Finney-Smith in Trade Reflecting Shift in NBA Market

The Los Angeles Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton on Sunday, signaling a win-now move by the Lakers and a shift in NBA trade dynamics.

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Knicks' Improved Defense Boosts Playoff Hopes

The New York Knicks have significantly improved their 3-point defense and increased steals over their last 14 games, rising to the No. 9-ranked defense in the NBA; the team's success depends on the health of center Mitchell Robinson and the team's potential trade for another center.

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2024 Athletic Achievements Set Stage for 2025

The 2024 sporting calendar saw Lamine Yamal win the Golden Boy award, Faith Kipyegon set three world records, and Noah Lyles win three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships; 2025 promises continued success for these and other athletes across various disciplines.

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Hawks Defeat Timberwolves 117-104, Fueled by Mathews' Career-High 25 Points

Garrison Mathews scored a season-high 25 points, including seven 3-pointers, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 25th, 2023, in Atlanta, overcoming a three-game losing streak and reaching a .500 record.

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NBA All-Star Game adopts new three-game tournament format

The NBA's All-Star Game will feature a new three-game tournament format this year, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading fan voting with 1.7 million votes, and the 24 All-Stars drafted into three teams of eight.

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Nuggets Favored Against Jazz in Upcoming Matchup

The Denver Nuggets will play the Utah Jazz on December 30th at 9 PM ET; the Nuggets are favored by 7.5 points, and the oveunder is 238.5 points.

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Wembanyama's Near-Record Christmas Debut Ends in Spurs Loss

Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in his Christmas Day debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks, nearly breaking Spurs' Christmas records, but the Spurs lost 117-114.

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Klay Thompson Passes Reggie Miller on NBA's All-Time 3-Pointers List

On Wednesday, Klay Thompson surpassed Reggie Miller for fifth place on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list, scoring 12 points (all 3-pointers) in a 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves; this achievement holds personal significance for Thompson, who admired Miller growing up and even adopted...

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Curry Slump, Offensive Woes Sink Warriors in Loss to Pacers

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Indiana Pacers 111-105 on Monday, as Stephen Curry shot 2 of 13 in a game where the team's offense struggled, dropping them to eighth in the Western Conference.

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Cunningham Leads Pistons Past Durant, Suns

In a 133-125 Pistons victory over the Suns, 23-year-old Cade Cunningham outdueled Kevin Durant (43 points), scoring 28 points and 13 assists, including a game-winning three-pointer; Durant praised Cunningham's All-Star potential.

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