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NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Spurs rule the West, Celtics rise
The NBA playoffs are near. Which teams are best positioned for the homestretch of the regular season?

How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races
With so many teams tanking, some playoff-bound teams could capitalize on easy schedules down the stretch.

Updated NBA mock draft: Who's rising, falling ahead of March Madness?


ADEBAYO PUTS UP HISTORIC GAME
'Something we talk about forever': The karmic power of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game
Adebayo's 83-point night on Tuesday presented fans with a choice that forces a side: Celebrate it, or audit it.

83 points?! Adebayo passes Kobe Bryant for second-highest-scoring game in NBA history



REACTING TO BAM'S BIG NIGHT
Stephen A. defends Bam's 83-point night: Not his fault Wizards are 'trash'

Ogwumike: Bam's 83-point night an 'inspirational, global pause button'


ANDSCAPE
Bam Adebayo does not belong above Kobe Bryant
Basketball has changed so much that 83 < 81

Paolo Banchero finds motivation in missing NBA All-Star Game

An alternate timeline: How the NBA changes if KD's sneaker were smaller

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- Warriors' Curry out 10 more days with knee issue
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- Sources: Doncic in custody battle for daughters
- Cook: Global issues hurting overseas hoops career
- Celtics' Brown ejected, then takes to social media
- 76ers' Maxey (finger tendon) out at least 3 weeks
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