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NBA: Nuggets defend homecourt against Lakers on opening night; Suns defeat Warriors at Chase Center

NBA: Nuggets defend homecourt against Lakers on opening night; Suns defeat Warriors at Chase Center

The defending champions of the National Basketball League (NBA), the Denver Nuggets, held firm on their homecourt on ring night in front of their fans as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 on the opening night of the 2023–24 season on Tuesday. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic got back to his mesmerizing ways with a triple-double performance at the Ball Arena. The towering Serb finished the...

NBA: Vincent agrees deal with Lakers; Metu & Okogie reunite in Phoenix

NBA: Vincent agrees deal with Lakers; Metu & Okogie reunite in Phoenix

The trio of Nigeria's D'Tigers stars Gabe Vincent, Chimezie Metu, and Josh Okogie were all involved in the jaw-dropping first day of free agency in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Vincent, whose Miami Heat side lost in the Finals to the Denver Nuggets in June, is expected to join the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year deal worth around $33 million. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1674920628388757505?t=EPxrvlHpwU87O6iAO4mofQ&s=19 The D'Tigers...

Warriors & Lakers lose as Raptors, Bucks and Celtics record wins

Warriors & Lakers lose as Raptors, Bucks and Celtics record wins

The Golden State Warriors succumbed to the Utah Jazz in a heartbreaking 124–123 defeat at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Warriors, without All-Star trio Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins, were hoping to put an end to their terrible away form this season but fell short in the last second of the game after guard Jordan Poole was stripped of the ball. With less...