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Defensive stops and strong shooting fueled the Orlando Magic (32-43) to win big against the playoff contending Indiana Pacers (39-36). The storyline heading into the game was the return of Nikola Vucevic, and he didn’t disappoint. Vucevic had 24 points in his first game back after missing 13-games due to …

The Golden State Warriors (68-7) defeated the Utah Jazz (37-38) in overtime Wednesday night, 103-96. The Warriors need just five more wins to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ record of 72-10 to become the winningest team in NBA history. By their standards, the Warriors got off to a slow start Wednesday night, …

The Miami Heat lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime 102-100 last night at the Staples Center. After a drama filled day for the Lakers, they managed to pull out a win in overtime. Before the game, D’Angelo Russell spoke to the media about the controversial video posted about teammate …

The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Detroit Pistons 88-82 at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Tuesday night, snapping their eight game winning streak. Thunder head coach Billy Donovan decided to sit out starters Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka, forcing Oklahoma City to rely heavily on point guard Russell …

The Golden State Warriors (67-7) are on a roll and are one win closer to history following a 102-94 win over the Washington Wizards (36-38) on Tuesday at Oracle Arena. Golden State extended its home run to 54 wins and stay a game ahead of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ pace, who currently …

Think of your favorite sports team. Maybe they’re your hometown team. Or maybe you’re dedicated to your alma mater, or your parents’ alma mater. Or maybe you like them simply because of the colors they wear. You probably don’t know anyone on the team personally or have any other connection …

Center Nikola Vucevic returned to practice on Monday for the Orlando Magic. Vucevic has not been practicing with the team for the last three weeks after sharp pains in a strained groin muscle. Not only has his absence hurt the offense, but before Vucevic’s injury the Magic held a 27-34 record but dropped …

In an offensive explosion from a veteran and an emerging star, the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets Monday night, 110-99. Lead by the veteran Dwayne Wade, who posted 30 points while dishing out nine assists, and the third-year player out of the University of Marshall, Hassan Whiteside, who scored …

The 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls, a team described with dreamlike success, may no longer be imagined in the same surreal setting they have been for the past two decades. The Golden State Warriors stand at 66-7 and must go 7-2 in their final nine games to finish 73-9, one game better …

The Orlando Magic (29-42) fell on the road to the Detroit Pistons (38-34) Wednesday night, 118-102. It was the fifth straight loss for the Magic and the 25th on the road. The Magic got off to a slow start offensively Wednesday night and found themselves down 32-21 at the end of the …