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He's Back -- But Not Tonight
The Lakers say Kobe will return Sunday in L.A. against Toronto (NBA TV, 9:30 ET).
On ESPN: Nuggets-Celtics
Boston tries to extend its slim lead atop the Atlantic as it hosts the Nuggets (LIVE).
Tonight On League Pass: Houston-G.S.
The Rockets look to avoid a season-high third straight loss as they face G.S. (8 ET).
Tonight On League Pass: Blazers-Jazz
Looking to improve to 17-3 with a fourth straight win, Portland hosts Utah (10 ET).
Kia MVP Ladder: Stronger Than Ever
Kevin Durant's still-burgeoning game helps him take the top spot on our list.
Remembering Nelson Mandela
The TNT guys take time to reflect on the passing of global icon Nelson Mandela.
News
- Korver sets record with 3 in 90 straight games
- Lakers' Kobe set to return Sunday vs. Raptors
- TBT: Celts' Olynyk still out; Parsons is '50/50'
- CNN: Anti-apartheid icon Mandela dies at 95
- App for that: iPads aiding Blazers' hot start
- Nuggets' Robinson fined for criticizing refs
- Rose not ruling out return come playoff time
- Balanced attack helps Clips hammer Grizzlies
- Heat's Wade misses game because of illness
- Love leaves team to mourn grandma's passing
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Nobody's safe
Four-time MVP LeBron James joins the parade feting the week's most spectacular on-court gaffes.
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Inside Stuff
Next episode: Saturday (Noon ET, NBA TV)
The Bobcats' Kemba Walker shows Inside Stuff's Kristen Ledlow some of his best moves.
Stats & Standings
Stats Leaders
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CHICHI
- Rebounds
Daily Leader - Joakim Noah
- 15
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MINMIN
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Season Leader - 1. Kevin Love
- 13.6
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LACLAC
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Season Leader - 2. DeAndre Jordan
- 12.9
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DETDET
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Season Leader - 3. Andre Drummond
- 12.8
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HOUHOU
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Season Leader - 4. Dwight Howard
- 12.6
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ORLORL
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Season Leader - 5. Nikola Vucevic
- 10.9
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NYKNYK
- 3-Pointers
Daily Leader - Iman Shumpert
- 5
- 3-Pointers
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NOPNOP
- 3-Pointers
Season Leader - 1. Ryan Anderson
- 4.0
- 3-Pointers
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GSWGSW
- 3-Pointers
Season Leader - 2. Klay Thompson
- 3.6
- 3-Pointers
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GSWGSW
- 3-Pointers
Season Leader - 3. Stephen Curry
- 3.4
- 3-Pointers
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WASWAS
- 3-Pointers
Season Leader - 4. Bradley Beal
- 2.8
- 3-Pointers
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ATLATL
- 3-Pointers
Season Leader - 5. Kyle Korver
- 2.8
- 3-Pointers
Standings
| Rank | Eastern | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 17 | 2 |
| 2 | Miami | 14 | 5 |
| 3 | Washington | 9 | 9 |
| 4 | Boston | 8 | 12 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Detroit | 9 | 10 |
| 7 | Chicago | 8 | 9 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 8 | 11 |
| Rank | Western | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 16 | 3 |
| 2 | San Antonio | 15 | 3 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City | 13 | 4 |
| 4 | L.A. Clippers | 13 | 7 |
| 5 | Houston | 13 | 7 |
| 6 | Denver | 11 | 7 |
| 7 | Dallas | 12 | 8 |
| 8 | Golden State | 11 | 8 |
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