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Jimmy Butler’s three-point play with 12.9 seconds left capped an NBA-record performance by the Miami Heat and gave them a 112-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Joel Embid had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fifth career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers never trailed in beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-96 on Saturday night.

Brook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94.

No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren shined in his debut, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the first quarter to help the Thunder build an early 20-point lead en route to a 98-77 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1.

By Mat IssaThe NBA rookie class of 2021 has been as advertised and then some, garnering comparison to some of the more memorable draft classes of the 21st century. Now, without further ado, here is your guide to the best rookies in the 2021 NBA Draft class. The thing is, Cleveland wouldn’t be in this position if it weren’t for Mobley already looking like a seasoned NBA player in his first year. Each of these five rookies possesses the tools necessary to go down as the best of the bunch. — Mat Issa (@matissa15) March 3, 2022Basketball News staff rankingsMat Issa: Cunningham, Barnes, Mobley, Wagner, GiddeyMatt Babcock: Mobley, Cunningham, Giddey, Barnes, WagnerAlex Kennedy: Mobley, Cunningham, Barnes, Giddey, WagnerSpencer Davies: Mobley, Cunningham, Giddey, Barnes, WagnerEthan Fuller: Cunningham, Mobley, Barnes, Giddey, WagnerJustin Lewis: Mobley, Barnes, Cunningham, Giddey, WagnerDrew Maresca: Cunningham, Mobley, Giddey, Barnes, WagnerLooking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you?

Devin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns gave big men everywhere something to shoot for.

The NBA’s All-Star weekend is about fashion and fun, Saturday night slams and celebrating the very best in the game today.

Oklahoma City rookie Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Sunday night.

Devonte Graham’s 61-foot heave at the buzzer lifted the New Orleans Pelicans to a 113-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Detroit Pistons selected Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.