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Brooklyn Nets take a close win over the Milwaukee BucksThe Brooklyn Nets have won their second straight game with new star James Harden. It was a big one as they beat the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game. Harden scored 34 points and Durant 30 points of his own on the night.

Dyshawn Pierre talks about his team's impressive turnaroundFenerbahçe is in a great run in the EuroLeague season after starting slow. Dyshawn Pierre has talked about his team’s impressive turnaround. They are 10-10 in the 2020-21 season which is impressive to see after their disappointing run in the early part of the season.

Why LeBron no longer needs to prove himselfLeBron James proved to the world that he is not ready to end his career in his 17th season after he sealed off a fine campaign last year. He went on to bring a title home for the Los Angeles Lakers, which seemed to be an important factor that would help him prove his legacy further.

Tyrus McGee believes Hapoel can win trophies in 2021Hapoel Unet-Credit Holon started the 2020-21 season slow in the Basketball Champions League but Tyrus McGee believes they can win trophies in 2021. However, the Tigers have bounced back well as they have won 12 of their last 13 games.

Thunder fall to Spurs, 112-102The Oklahoma City Thunder could not close out the fourth quarter well and fell short of taking the lead in the closing minutes. The San Antonio Spurs escaped with a 112-102 win as OKC now falls to a 5-5 record despite having six players in double figures in a tight battle.

CJ McCollum scores 30 to lift Portland to third straight winThe Portland Trail Blazers faced off with the Toronto Raptors in a scrappy game. The Raps led for most of the game but McCollum scored 30 in the Blazers’ third straight win. Carmelo Anthony was also massive for the Blazers in the close fourth quarter.

Milano sweeps season series with Real Madrid, 80-76Olimpia Milano delivered a strong win to beat Real Madrid in a thriller game. The Italian club came up big and held on to win 80-76 over Real Madrid. They survived a 27-19 run from the Spanish club in the fourth quarter. The win also puts them up in the seventh spot in the table.

Why Stephen Curry needs more respect as an NBA superstarWith Stephen Curry lacking proper support in the 2020-21 season, a lot of people counted him out from being known as one of the top players in the NBA. He responded well to the criticism with a stellar performance where he scored 62 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Filip Petrušev talks about his decision to play in the EuroLeagueSerbian prospect Filip Petrušev was a big fixture in the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA but he decided to go pro early by moving to the EuroLeague. The end goal is still the NBA which is a good idea since he can use this experience well when he decides to declare for the draft.

Warriors stay confident with new surgeThe Golden State Warriors are looking really good since Stephen Curry made his career-high 62 points over the Portland Trail Blazers. The former champions are eyeing a big run in the 2020-21 season as they hope to come up with a fine comeback after struggling a lot back then.

Zvezda escapes with 79-77 win over Real MadridCrvena Zvezda survived a big game against Real Madrid as they have won 79-77 at the WiZink Center. The victory proved to be a much needed push for the club’s chances in the EuroLeague table as they are sitting dead in the 16th spot for the 2020-21 season.

Why Jaylen Brown is the key to the Boston Celtics' success When people talk about the Boston Celtics, most will think about Jayson Tatum. He does deserve the attention but Jaylen Brown has gone under the radar. He is one of the most complete players on the roster, a legitimate two-way star.

Portland center Jusuf Nurkić suffers fractured right wristThe Portland Trail Blazers suffered a big blow as their Bosnian center Jusuf Nurkić sustained another big injury. He was sidelined with a fractured right wrist. Nurkic previously sustained a compound fracture in his left leg in 2019 which forced him to miss over a year of action.

Why Stephen Curry is the most influential star in the modern eraWhen you look back a decade ago, the game is very different to the current style of play. The man who fundamentally changed that is Stephen Curry. He was the catalyst behind the spacing revolution of today.

Nets land Harden in four-team tradeThe James Harden era in Houston finally reaches its end as the Rockets have opted to send him to the Brooklyn Nets in a four-team trade that stunned the league. This comes after Harden said that he already wants to leave the team due to a 17-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Marko Gudurić talks about his return to FenerbahçeMarko Gudurić decided to go to the NBA in 2019 to join the Memphis Grizzlies. However, he was waived a season later and returned to Fenerbahçe. He signed a three-year deal with the Turkish team which is better for him after his stint in the NBA did not pan out.

The progress of the center position with Jokić and AdebayoThe future of the center position is extremely bright. Nikola Jokić and Bam Adebayo have pioneered a playstyle that can define the next generation. It will be interesting how future big men will play after they see how these two influenced the game.

Messina happy to beat Real MadridLooking back, coach Ettore Messina did not really expect Olimpia Milano to stand a chance against Real Madrid in their final game for the 2020-21 season. However, their 80-76 win proved to be a show that the Italian maestro will never forget as they have swept the season series.

Why Damian Lillard can win the league MVP in 2021Lillard turned supernova in the 2019-20 season and was the best point guard in the league. He has the capacity to cement himself as a league MVP in 2021. There are multiple reasons why he is a big favourite in the MVP discussion for the 2020-21 season.

Why Durant believes that Paul is a Hall of FamerKevin Durant believes that everyone deserves a shot at putting up their best game. One claim that the Brooklyn Nets star has said is the fact that Chris Paul is a star who deserves to be a Hall of Famer.