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NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Nets 109-104 for their second 15-game win streak of season • Mar. 11, 2025, 9:52 PM ET (AP)

Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James • Mar. 10, 2025, 11:22 PM ET (AP)

After Curry's highlight heave in a 40-point game, Green says the 'NBA is lucky' to watch the showman • Mar. 7, 2025, 12:25 AM ET (AP)

Wizards finally hold a team under 100 points, the last NBA team to do so this season • Feb. 24, 2025, 11:27 PM ET (AP)

Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by Nets • Feb. 11, 2025, 8:57 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	New Jersey Americans
Date	1967 - present
Headquarters	Newark
Areas Of Involvement	basketball
Related People	Ben Simmons • Phil Jackson • Kevin Durant • Kevin Garnett • Rick Barry • Julius Erving • Kyrie Irving • James Harden

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