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Bucks get quick Celtics rematch as Tatum returns and Milwaukee seeks a full-game responseNBA
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Bucks get quick Celtics rematch as Tatum returns and Milwaukee seeks a full-game response

Milwaukee nearly overturned a 22-point deficit in Boston but still lost. With Jayson Tatum back and the Bucks stuck on one win, Sunday’s rematch is about defensive consistency, frontcourt support and closing possessions.

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Mitchell scores 21 in the fourth, but Cavaliers leave comeback too late against Knicks
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Mitchell scores 21 in the fourth, but Cavaliers leave comeback too late against Knicks

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, but Cleveland’s 17-point third period and costly missed opportunities left too much ground to recover in a 109–97 loss to New York.

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Oduro and Anthony expose Brisbane’s inside-out problem in United’s 120–92 win
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Oduro and Anthony expose Brisbane’s inside-out problem in United’s 120–92 win

Melbourne United made it four straight wins as Josh Oduro dominated Tyrell Harrison and Cole Anthony scored 32 points on 13-of-14 shooting in a 120–92 victory over Brisbane.

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Aday Mara makes his case with 18 points and three blocks as Thunder rout Wizards
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Aday Mara makes his case with 18 points and three blocks as Thunder rout Wizards

Oklahoma City beat Washington 114–75, but rookie centre Aday Mara’s efficient 18 points, eight rebounds and three blocks offered a separate story about the Thunder’s frontcourt depth.

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Sharpe’s 13 assists give Nets a spark, but 22 turnovers undo Brooklyn in Atlanta
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Sharpe’s 13 assists give Nets a spark, but 22 turnovers undo Brooklyn in Atlanta

Day’Ron Sharpe posted 12 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists, yet Brooklyn lost 124–121 to Atlanta after conceding 28 points off turnovers and a huge paint-scoring gap.

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Kings turn 21-point hole into 110–99 win as Phoenix shooting dries up
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Kings turn 21-point hole into 110–99 win as Phoenix shooting dries up

Sydney overturned a 30–9 opening deficit to beat South East Melbourne 110–99, with Kendric Davis scoring 28 and the Kings reclaiming top spot through a fierce defensive response.

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McVeigh lights up Perth as Taipans punish Wildcats’ possession problems
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McVeigh lights up Perth as Taipans punish Wildcats’ possession problems

Jack McVeigh scored 36 and Jaylon Brown added 22 as Cairns beat Perth 100–92. The Taipans’ extra shots and timely fourth-quarter responses made the difference.

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Curry rescues Warriors in overtime as 41 points overcome Magic’s rebounding onslaught
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Curry rescues Warriors in overtime as 41 points overcome Magic’s rebounding onslaught

Stephen Curry scored 41 as Golden State beat Orlando 126–119 in overtime for a seventh straight win, overcoming a huge offensive-rebounding deficit through sharper shooting and decisive late execution.

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Spurs bury Blazers with 87-point middle-half surge as Wembanyama scores 29 in 24 minutes
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Spurs bury Blazers with 87-point middle-half surge as Wembanyama scores 29 in 24 minutes

San Antonio turned a two-point first-quarter edge into a 33-point lead by the last break, overwhelming Portland 125–103 behind Victor Wembanyama and a decisive perimeter advantage.

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Booker takes over late as Suns edge Rockets and end eight-game skid against Houston
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Booker takes over late as Suns edge Rockets and end eight-game skid against Houston

Devin Booker scored 24 points and took over the closing minutes as Phoenix beat Houston 102–99, overcoming a blown 19-point lead to claim consecutive wins for the first time this season.

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Nuggets survive Pacers rally in Mexico City after 27-point lead nearly evaporates
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Nuggets survive Pacers rally in Mexico City after 27-point lead nearly evaporates

Denver beat Indiana 114–102 in Mexico City after a 27-point lead shrank to seven. Nikola Jokić’s all-round game and a decisive fourth-quarter response settled the contest.

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Brunson and Towns beat Cavaliers without a hot shooting night as Knicks find their edge
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Brunson and Towns beat Cavaliers without a hot shooting night as Knicks find their edge

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 60 points as New York beat Cleveland 109–97. The Knicks won through extra possessions, rebounding and ball security rather than three-point accuracy.

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Bannan steadies Tasmania as Mennenga’s 29-point night goes unrewarded
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Bannan steadies Tasmania as Mennenga’s 29-point night goes unrewarded

Tasmania survived a late New Zealand charge to win 79–77 in Launceston, with Josh Bannan’s all-round contribution and Sam Mennenga’s 29 points defining a tense NBL contest.

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Johnson returns with 30 as Hawks erase 17-point deficit to beat Nets
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Johnson returns with 30 as Hawks erase 17-point deficit to beat Nets

Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return and Aaron Wiggins delivered 12 in the fourth quarter as Atlanta rallied from 17 down to beat Brooklyn 124–121 for a fourth straight win.

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Glover reaches 200 games, but Phoenix need his consistency more than the milestone
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Glover reaches 200 games, but Phoenix need his consistency more than the milestone

Angus Glover reaches his 200th NBL appearance against former club Sydney. His dependable scoring and the Phoenix’s sharp win-loss shooting split make his role especially important.

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Thunder hold Wizards to 75 as Washington’s three-point attack collapses
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Thunder hold Wizards to 75 as Washington’s three-point attack collapses

Oklahoma City beat Washington 114–75 as the Wizards made just seven of 43 three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30, but the biggest story was Washington’s struggle to create reliable offence.

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Markkanen hits eight threes, but Jazz lose the battle everywhere else in Dallas
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Markkanen hits eight threes, but Jazz lose the battle everywhere else in Dallas

Lauri Markkanen drained eight three-pointers in Utah’s 112–100 loss to Dallas, but a third-quarter swing, paint scoring and the Mavericks’ bench exposed the Jazz’s wider offensive problem.

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United’s fourth-quarter answer says more than Anthony’s near-perfect shooting
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United’s fourth-quarter answer says more than Anthony’s near-perfect shooting

Cole Anthony and Josh Oduro combined for 60 points as Melbourne United beat Brisbane 120–92. The decisive fourth quarter showed why their four-game winning streak has substance.

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Tatum powers Celtics past Hornets as 39-point rout boosts NBA Cup position
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Tatum powers Celtics past Hornets as 39-point rout boosts NBA Cup position

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and Boston buried 24 three-pointers in a 119–80 demolition of Charlotte, building an early lead and a valuable NBA Cup point-differential advantage.

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Cheatham’s triple-double gives Adelaide a better way to unleash Cotton
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Cheatham’s triple-double gives Adelaide a better way to unleash Cotton

Adelaide beat Illawarra 106–78 as Zylan Cheatham recorded the first triple-double of NBL27. The bigger story was how the Sixers built their lead before Bryce Cotton exploded in the third quarter.

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Bulls face Sixers rematch with defensive slide and Maxey problem to solve
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Bulls face Sixers rematch with defensive slide and Maxey problem to solve

Chicago gets another shot at Philadelphia six days after a 126–107 loss. With the Bulls conceding a league-worst 129.6 points per game, stopping the Sixers’ late-game scoring is the urgent task.

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Kings’ nine-day break meets Phoenix three-point test in Sydney
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Kings’ nine-day break meets Phoenix three-point test in Sydney

Sydney return from nine days without a game to face a South East Melbourne side whose wins and losses have hinged on three-point accuracy. Here’s where the Round 8 contest could be decided.

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George and Johnson combine for 56, but Wizards’ defence wastes big night in Atlanta
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George and Johnson combine for 56, but Wizards’ defence wastes big night in Atlanta

Kyshawn George scored 33 and Tre Johnson added 23 in Washington’s 139–132 loss to Atlanta. Their shooting gave the Wizards a way back, but the Hawks’ interior scoring exposed the gap between offensive promise and defensive results.

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Acuff’s 22 points and eight assists offer Kings a way forward despite Spurs defeat
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Acuff’s 22 points and eight assists offer Kings a way forward despite Spurs defeat

Sacramento fell to 1–8 after a 124–109 loss to San Antonio, but rookie Darius Acuff Jr. delivered 22 points and eight assists. His growing responsibility is a genuine bright spot for a team that needs more disciplined starts.

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