Report: Sixers GM calls Lakers, apologizes for perception Lakers called first on Simmons

If — and that's a big "if" — things went down the way the Lakers are spinning this, there should be no tampering.

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Three Things to Know: Russell Westbrook passes Chamberlain, Harden still chasing

Someday Harden and Westbrook's streaks will end, but Monday was not that day.

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Harden runs 30-point streak to 30 as Rockets beat Mavs

James Harden scored 31 points for his 30th straight 30-point game despite dealing with a shoulder injury, leading the Houston Rockets to a 120-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

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Westbrook sets new triple-double record in Thunder win

Russell Westbrook set an NBA record with his 10th straight triple-double, Paul George scored 47 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-111 on Monday night.

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The Buzzer: Murray stymies Flyers; Kuznetsov carries Capitals

All the best from a quick Monday night in the NHL.

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Canucks hang rookie DiPietro out to dry in NHL debut

Michael DiPietro's first NHL couldn't have gone much worse.

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Kawhi Leonard banks in game winner, Raptors knock off pesky Nets

That Leonard shot was very reminiscent of Kobe Bryant.

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