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Bogut stars for winning Warriors

Andrew Bogut.

Australian Andrew Bogut an unstoppable force for NBA's Golden State Warriors, helping his side to a 3-1 series lead over Denver.

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Spurs down depleted Lakers

San Antonio San Antonio's star trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili combined for 53 points Sunday to lead the Spurs to a 91-79 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA playoff opener, while...

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Kobe Bryant's 31,000-point milestone

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 38 points and became the youngest player in NBA history to surpass the 31,000-point mark as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 103-99 on Sunday.

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King James rules court with even more power

Lebron James

Since winning his third most valuable player award, first NBA championship, a finals MVP and a second gold medal, LeBron James is no longer chasing his contemporaries.

Gay stars in debut for the Raptors

Rudy Gay

Basketball Rudy Gay dropped in a game-high 20 points off the bench in his Toronto debut.

Star power fails to fire lacklustre Lakers

Kobe Bryant.

Roy Ward If any LA Lakers fans still think their team will win the NBA championship this season then they should think again.

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Harden gives Rockets a tough exterior

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, left, and newly acquired guard James Harden pose for photographers at an NBA basketball news conference, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Houston. Morey officially introduced Harden on Monday. Harden joined Houston in a stunning trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Roy Ward Shockwaves, or was it Thunder-claps, went across the NBA world when Oklahoma City traded James Harden on the verge of the new season.

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Impact of centres fading as small-ball grows

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, top, dunks as Detroit Pistons guard Kim English watches during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 108-79. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Roy Ward From the look of the NBA all-star game voting ballot, you could be excused for thinking the centre position has been abolished.

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Lakers seek Jackson return as coach

Phil Jackson.

Los Angeles Lakers are apparently seeking to make their fans' fondest wishes come true, talking to Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson about their vacant coaching job.

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Nuggets strike gold for battle with Thunder

Denver Nuggets' Andre Iguodala (9) and Andre Miller (24) race downcourt on a fast break as Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) follows during the first half of their preseason NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Paul Suttor and Paul Zalunardo Oklahoma City Thunder were on the verge of their first NBA title last season, leading 1-0 over Miami in the finals but fell in a heap, losing the next four matches.

Sixers primed to knock Celtics over in Atlantic

Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum listens to a reporter's question at the team's NBA basketball training facility Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in Philadelphia.  Bynum remains sidelined with right knee pain and is a long shot to play in the Oct. 31 opener. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Paul Suttor, Paul Zalunardo BOSTON are ageing but still in contention for the NBA crown but Philadelphia have emerged as one of the dark horses from the Eastern Conference after snaring Lakers All-Stars centre Andrew Bynum.

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Lakers reload to take shot at Heat

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) and center Dwight Howard (12) appear during the first half of their preseason NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Paul Suttor and Paul Zalunardo The NBA season tips off Wednesday morning (AEDT) with the Miami Heat strong favourites to successfully defend their championship following the addition of Celtics stalwart Ray Allen.

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Mills facing a battle for court time with Spurs

Patty Mills made his debut for the San Antonio Spurs. Getty Images

Paul Suttor, Paul Zalunardo SAN Antonio went close to the NBA title last season but were run down by Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.

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Heat is on for NBA's Southeast division

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Paul Suttor, Paul Zalunardo When you look at the NBA's Southeast division it is all about Miami. Paul Suttor and Paul Zalunardo conclude their team-by-team look at the NBA.

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Heat ring in season with victory

Miami's LeBron James looks at his Championship ring.

LeBron James received his long-awaited NBA championship ring on Tuesday, then he and the Miami Heat launched their bid for another with a season-opening 120-107 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Raptors beat Magic in NBA

Anthony Parker's season-high haul of 26 points and a impressive double-double by Chris Bosh has guided Toronto to a 108-102 NBA victory over Orlando.

Yao leads Rockets past Magic in NBA

Dwight Howard might be regarded as the best centre in the NBA by the end of this season, but Yao Ming let him know that debate still has a way to go.

Bogut back to his NBA best for the Bucks

James Dampney Australia's Andrew Bogut has produced another dominant display to guide Milwaukee to a crucial 104-87 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.

Bogut leads Bucks to beat Spurs

A pre-game chat with new coach Scott Skiles helped Andrew Bogut snap out of a mini-slump and guide Milwaukee to an 82-78 victory over San Antonio in the NBA.

Bogut misses out on All Star nod

Australia's Andrew Bogut has missed out on a bench spot in this year's NBA All Star game after the reserves were announced for the showpiece event on Friday.