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Celtics dominate Lakers in marquee matchup
Boston defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126–105 in a wire-to-wire victory on December 6, showcasing strong offensive and defensive execution throughout the game . The Celtics shot 55% in a dominant performance, highlighted by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White
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Thunder roll to 14th straight win
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 132–111, extending their winning streak to 14 games and improving their league-best record . The victory underscores OKC’s dominance and puts pressure on other Western Conference contenders
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Knicks open with historic 23–0 run vs. Jazz
The New York Knicks jumped out to a 23–0 lead over the Utah Jazz, the largest game-opening run in the NBA since detailed play-by-play began in 1997 . New York went on to win 146–112, their highest-scoring game of the season
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Giannis trade rumors intensify
Trade speculation around Giannis Antetokounmpo has grown, with Atlanta seen as a potential frontrunner if he wants to stay in the East . The Hawks could offer Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher, and a valuable future first-round pick in a deal
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AD, Trae Young, LaMelo, Ja under trade watch
Anthony Davis, Trae Young, LaMelo Ball, and Ja Morant are among the star point guards whose trade status is being closely monitored league-wide . Teams are evaluating whether to make big moves as the December 15 trade eligibility date approaches
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Pistons rise to top of Eastern Conference
The Detroit Pistons are now 17–5 and sit atop the Eastern Conference at the quarter mark of the 2025–26 season . GM Troy Weaver says the team is ‘opportunistic’ and open to deals that solidify their elite standing
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Jalen Duren poised for big extension
Pistons center Jalen Duren is on track for a massive contract extension this summer, with executives comparing his potential deal to Alperen Sengun’s five-year, $185 million pact . Detroit’s front office is cautious about hampering future flexibility with big contracts
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2026 NBA Draft race heats up
The 2026 NBA Draft class is shaping up as ultra-competitive beneath top prospects Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and AJ Dybantsa . Analysts are tracking which players’ stock is rising or falling as the season progresses
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Hawks’ valuable pick complicates Giannis pursuit
Atlanta controls a highly valuable 2025 first-round pick (via New Orleans) that could be key in a Giannis trade package . However, insiders note the Hawks have been reluctant to part with that pick in a deep draft
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Lakers struggle in loss to Celtics
The Lakers were thoroughly outplayed by Boston, losing 126–105 in a game where they never led . Anthony Davis and LeBron James were on the floor, but the team couldn’t match the Celtics’ intensity and shooting
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