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How a forgotten basketball icon revolutionized the NBA -- and blazed a trail for Nikola Jokic
He once scored 71 points in a game. Seven days later, he scored 99. Radivoj Korac, from the same town as the soon-to-be three-time MVP, ignited a basketball revolution that continues to shape the NBA -- even five decades after his tragic death.
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Tim Legler: Luka Doncic looks 'cooked'
NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Wednesday
Andre Snellings breaks down his favorite bets for Pacers-Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.
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DRAFT LOTTERY: 3 P.M. ET, SUNDAY (ABC)
2024 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team and potential picks
NBA draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the likely picks, odds and best fits for prospects prior to Sunday's lottery.
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Stephen A. puts the pressure on Tatum to play better
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How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket
Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?
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Thunder make easy work of Mavs to take Game 1
Jaylen Brown leads Celtics' Game 1 charge with 32 points
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Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?
Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
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- Gobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY award
- Nuggets' Murray fined, avoids suspension for toss
- NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner
- Haliburton shoots for G2 rebound: 'I'll be better'
- Knicks center Robinson (ankle) out for 6-8 weeks
- Nuggets staggered by Wolves again in G2 laugher
- Strengths, flaws of remaining playoff teams
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