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The Philadelphia 76ers led the Orlando Magic at home by as many as 18 points in the second quarter, 14 at halftime and still by double digits, 94-84, with 8:30 remaining in the game. Joel Embiid, who was introduced as “The Process” prior to the game, continued to dominate in ways almost unimaginable. If ever the Sixers were to end their miserable streak of 39 consecutive losses before December — dating back to Nov. 22, 2013 — it was in this moment against another winless perennial lottery team. Continue to Article

November 02, 2016 11:33:am EST

Draymond Green played the game of his life in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors’ emotional leader, the skeleton key that unlocked the style that dominated the NBA for two straight seasons, scored 32 points on 11-for-15 shooting with 15 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 47 minutes. Had the Dubs hung on to win their second straight championship, we’d likely remember Draymond’s outing as one of the greatest individual performances in Finals history — up there with Magic’s Game 6, the Flu Game, Clyde’s capper to the Captain’s cameo, “Big Game James”‘ 1988 triple-double, and so many others. Continue to Article

November 01, 2016 2:50:pm EST

The Chicago Bulls ran roughshod over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, producing an explosive offensive effort in a 118-88 victory that has them off to a 3-0 start in the NBA. It's Chicago's first 3-0 start since the 1996-97 season, and it comes despite fears that off-season changes including the departure of Derrick Rose and arrival of Dwyane Wade might see the Bulls take some time to click. Continue to Article

November 01, 2016 2:28:am EST

Asked before the season about Kevin Durant's chances to claim the NBA's Most Valuable Player trophy, Steve Kerr had a glib answer. "He is kind of like Gary Johnson, a third-party guy who might come in and take a few votes from Steph (Curry), take some votes from LeBron (James)," the Golden State coach said. "Then Damian Lillard wins the election. Continue to Article

November 01, 2016 2:08:am EST