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In five seasons, Tyler Herro has already seen a lot. An NBA finals appearance in his rookie season, which was during COVID, but one that was undeniably successful, with the added bonus of a significant contribution in the playoffs. Then a second chance at the big stage in 2023, which he didn't play in because of an unfortunate hand fracture at the start of the playoffs. But he already had a trophy - the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year - when his stint on the bench to boost the Miami Heat's second unit was a resounding success.

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Collin Sexton (25) scored 23 points and Lauri Markkanen (27) added 20 as the Utah Jazz held off San Antonio on Saturday for their second win of the NBA season.

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Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, suffered a mild stroke on November 2, the team announced on Wednesday. The 75-year-old coach, who holds the record for the most wins in NBA history, is currently in rehabilitation and is expected to make a full recovery, though his timeline for returning to the sidelines remains uncertain.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a sensational second-half comeback to preserve their perfect start to the season with a thrilling defeat of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. A superb defensive performance from Evan Mobley and 22 points from Donovan Mitchell laid the foundations for an unlikely 105-100 victory that saw Cleveland improve to 11-0. 

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Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds to spark the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over Milwaukee 113-107 on Sunday despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 43-point performance for the Bucks.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their perfect start to the NBA season in sensational style on Friday, seizing a 41-point half-time lead on the way to a blowout of the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs improved to 10-0 after lighting up Golden State 136-117, ending the Warriors' five-game winning streak and handing them their first road defeat of the season.

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Stephen Curry (36) scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's (34) return to the Bay Area with a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round of the NBA Cup on Tuesday.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (24) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain on Saturday and will be sidelined indefinitely, the NBA club announced.