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Austin Reaves' clutch 3 sends Lakers to semifinals


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IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT
Vegas bound! LeBron, Lakers reach semifinals; Bucks oust Knicks
The semifinals for the in-season tourney in Las Vegas are set, with the Lakers topping the Suns in a thriller and the Bucks cruising past the Knicks.
Giannis' 35 points powers Bucks past the Knicks and on to Vegas

NBA DRAFT
2024 draft rankings: Jonathan Givony's top 25 prospects
We've reached December and the college basketball season is in full swing. It's time to check in on how the latest games have impacted the 2024 NBA draft in our updated Top 25 rankings.

'WE KNOW WHAT WE WANT TO DO'
The 18 hours that might've saved Zion Williamson and the Pelicans' season
Losses were mounting. Injuries were ravaging the team. Whispers of unhappiness had gone public. Until a crushing loss and a players-only meeting reset everything.

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri's Giants of Africa basketball camp celebrates 20 years
Raptors executive inspires a generation of African basketball players in the NBA and beyond

BASKETBALL BETTING
Which bets to make for In-Season Tournament champion, MVP
The NBA betting experts make their picks for the final week of the In-Season Tournament.
NBA betting: Three picks for Monday
Andre Snellings breaks down his top betting picks for Celtics-Pacers and Pelicans-Kings on Monday night.

FANTASY BASKETBALL
Waiver wire pickups: Quick fixes for scoring and 3s
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late.
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Lakers get timeout on what appears to be loose ball
The Lakers come up with a timeout with under 10 seconds remaining when no one has possession.
Top Headlines
- Lakers reach semis after controversial timeout
- Bucks reach Vegas behind season-best 146 pts.
- NBA to allow scouting of top prospects in Vegas
- Haliburton's first triple-double powers Pacers
- Pels lean on 'trust,' ride collective effort to Vegas
- Fan dies after emergency during Pels-Kings game
- Lowe: Season's most important number
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