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        <title><![CDATA[James breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: LeBron James broke the record for most field goals made in NBA history Thursday, though the latest milestone in his glittering career did not to stop the Los Angeles L...]]></description>
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            <media:title>San Antonio Spurs&#039; Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Detroit Pistons&#039; Isaiah Stewart (28) and at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:46:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nuggets notch record-setting, 54-point rout of Trail Blazers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Nikola Jokic recorded 32 points, nine rebounds ⁠and seven assists in three quarters and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a ​record-setting 157-103 victory over the ​host Portland Trail...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:30:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cunningham stars as leaders Pistons ease past Knicks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: A dominant Cade Cunningham scored 42 points as the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons swatted aside the New York Knicks 126-111 Thursday on the basketball league's return fro...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Detroit Pistons&#039; Cade Cunningham (2) goes up for a dunk against New York Knicks&#039; Karl-Anthony Towns (32) at Madison Square Garden. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:39:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball powers Hornets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory with a 118-114 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Mon...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Houston Rockets&#039; Alperen Sengun (28) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers&#039; Jay Huff (32) defends at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:13:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49-point game]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Cooper Flagg scored 49 points — the most ever by a teenager in a single NBA game —but it was not enough to save the Dallas Mavericks from a 123-121 loss to the Charlot...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half at American Airlines Center </media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:18:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Lucky Djokovic sets up Sinner semifinal]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into his 13th Australian Open semifinal and a sho...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton of the US.  </media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:56:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Doncic magic sparks Lakers over Bulls, Celtics bounce back]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic produced a 46-point masterpiece as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Chicago Bulls' four-game winning streak with a 129-118 victory on the road on Monday....]]></description>
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            <media:title>Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls&#039; Josh Giddey (3) at United Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:26:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Knicks edge 76ers as Warriors-Wolves suspended]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: The New York Knicks edged a contentious clash with the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 on Saturday, as Jalen Brunson poured in 31 points to help get his team...]]></description>
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            <media:title>ew York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives for a score past Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8). — Imagn Images.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:36:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sixers down Rockets behind Embiid triple-double]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Philadelphia 76ers, fuelled by 36 points from Tyrese Maxey and a triple-double from Joel Embiid, beat the Houston Rockets 128-122 in an NBA overtime thriller on Th...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for a dunk against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:44:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Magic rally to top Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BERLIN: German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in the first NBA regular-season...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:06:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Wembanyama shines late as Spurs down Celtics]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama stepped it up in the second half on Saturday, drilling a go-ahead jump shot with 1:33 to play and adding the final dagger in the San Antonio Spurs' 1...]]></description>
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            <media:title> Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at the TD Garden.—Imagn </media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:52:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Curry lifts Warriors in return, Brown scores 50 in Celtics win]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 31 points in a dazzling third quarter to propel the Warriors to a 123-114 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.Curry, back af...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:24:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Miami, Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit on Thu...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Jan 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Jan 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:20:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Los Angele; Cade Cunningham scored 27 points as the Detroit Pistons spoiled LeBron James' 41st birthday with a 128-106 drubbing of the depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.The La...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Detroit Pistons&#039; Cade Cunningham (2) shoots ahead of Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Luka Doncic (77)  at Crypto.com Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:23:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nuggets reel from Jokic injury, Thunder rout Hawks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a heavy 147-123 defeat against the Miami Heat in the NBA on Monday.Three-time NBA...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Golden State Warriors&#039; Gary Payton II (0) dunks against Brooklyn Nets&#039; Day&#039;Ron Sharpe (20) at Barclays Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:59:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder end skid while Kawhi hits career-high 55]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champions Oklahoma City over Philadelphia 129-104 on Sunday, snapping a two-game losing streak...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder&#039;s Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket beside Philadelphia 76ers&#039; Adem Bona (30) at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:31:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Bulls]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: In a return from injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo ​scored a game-high 29 points to help the visiting Milwaukee Bucks earn a 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Satur...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11) defends Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) during the first half at United Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:20:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: Reigning champions Oklahoma City have the NBA's best record, but they cannot beat San Antonio, with superstar Victor Wembanyama coming off the bench Thursday to help lift...]]></description>
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            <media:title>San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:24:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle combined for 49 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced a second-half scoring blitz to rout the NBA champion Oklahoma...]]></description>
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            <media:title>San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7). — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7). — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:57:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[NBA champions Thunder suffer rare loss to Timberwolves]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: The NBA Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their third defeat of the season on Friday, in a last-minute 112-107 loss to the...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) defends against Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15)  — Imagn Images </media:title>
            <media:text>Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) defends against Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15)  — Imagn Images </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:30:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teenager Flagg leads Mavericks to upset of Pistons]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Cooper Flagg scored 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks dug deep to upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a bruising overtime battle on Thursda...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) makes a jump shot over Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) to take the lead during the fourth quarter at the American Airlines Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) makes a jump shot over Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) to take the lead during the fourth quarter at the American Airlines Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:22:12 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Knicks down Spurs to win NBA Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.Forward Anunoby rat...]]></description>
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            <media:title>New York Knicks players celebrate with the NBA Cup trophy.</media:title>
            <media:text>New York Knicks players celebrate with the NBA Cup trophy.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:29:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics, Nuggets outlast Rockets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Cade Cunningham scored 32 points as the Detroit Pistons held off the Boston Celtics 112-105 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference standings on Mond...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) releases a three point shot past Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0). — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) releases a three point shot past Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0). — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:21:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Wemby shines as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181122/sports/nba/wemby-shines-as-spurs-stun-thunder-knicks-down-magic]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS: Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning NBA Cup semifinal upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday as th...]]></description>
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            <media:title>New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) goes up for the dunk as Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) and forward Tristan da Silva (23) look on. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) goes up for the dunk as Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) and forward Tristan da Silva (23) look on. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:31:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Knicks beat Raptors in NBA Cup quarterfinals]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[FLORIDA: Jalen Brunson scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter on Tuesday night and the New York Knicks defeated the host Toronto Raptors 117-101 in their NBA Cup quarterfi...]]></description>
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Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8). — Reuters </media:title>
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Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8). — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:36:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Suns, Spurs win in last tune-ups for NBA Cup showdowns]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180903/sports/nba/suns-spurs-win-in-last-tune-ups-for-nba-cup-showdowns]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, United States: A balanced scoring attack helped Phoenix outlast Minnesota 108-105 on Monday despite a 40-point NBA performance by Anthony Edwards while San Antonio held...]]></description>
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            <media:title>San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots a jump shot against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen. — Reuters </media:title>
            <media:text>San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots a jump shot against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen. — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:17:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[James and Doncic lead Lakers over Sixers, Thunder win 15th straight]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180843/sports/nba/james-and-doncic-lead-lakers-over-sixers-thunder-win-15th-straight]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Luka Doncic returned with a triple-double and LeBron James came up big in the clutch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 NBA victory over the Ph...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8). — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8). — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:10:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder roll to 14th straight NBA win, Celtics beat depleted Lakers]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180733/sports/nba/thunder-roll-to-14th-straight-nba-win-celtics-beat-depleted-lakers]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder powered to their 14th straight victory on Friday, beating the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 to push their record to an...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10). — Reuters </media:title>
            <media:text>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10). — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:32:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder beat Warriors to bag 13th straight]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180609/sports/nba/thunder-beat-warriors-to-bag-13th-straight]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, United States: The Oklahoma City Thunder staved off a ferocious Golden State Warriors fightback to bag their 13th consecutive win on Tuesday, pulling away 124-112 in...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles the ball next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34). — Reuters </media:title>
            <media:text>Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles the ball next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34). — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:48:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hornets end Raptors&#039; NBA win streak, Pistons top Heat]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180447/sports/nba/hornets-end-raptors-nba-win-streak-pistons-top-heat]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Hornets snapped Toronto's nine-game winning streak on Saturday, stunning the Raptors 118-111 in an NBA overtime thriller to bag just their sixth win of the season.Mil...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) goes to the basket defended by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4). — Reuters </media:title>
            <media:text>Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) goes to the basket defended by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4). — Reuters </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:31:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Grizzlies overtake Clippers but fail to advance in NBA Cup]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180374/sports/nba/grizzlies-overtake-clippers-but-fail-to-advance-in-nba-cup]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS: Jaren Jackson Jr scored 24 points and Zach Edey grabbed 19 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies rally to a 112-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Cup play...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Los Angeles Clippers centre John Collins (20) shoots the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr (8). — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Los Angeles Clippers centre John Collins (20) shoots the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr (8). — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:02:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder NBA win streak hits 10 but Detroit&#039;s ends at 13]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180288/sports/nba/thunder-nba-win-streak-hits-10-but-detroits-ends-at-13]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MIAMI: Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fought through illness to score 40 points and lead Oklahoma City to a 10th consecutive victory on Wednesday while D...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends against Detroit Pistons centre Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at TD Garden. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends against Detroit Pistons centre Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at TD Garden. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:46:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder erase early deficit, trounce Jazz in NBA Cup]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180099/sports/nba/thunder-erase-early-deficit-trounce-jazz-in-nba-cup]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 144-112 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday in NBA Cup play at Salt Lake City.The Thund...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Utah Jazz guard Walter Clayton Jr (13) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second half at Delta Center. —  Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Utah Jazz guard Walter Clayton Jr (13) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second half at Delta Center. —  Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:26:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Lebron makes winning return for Lakers in 23rd season]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179954/sports/nba/lebron-makes-winning-return-for-lakers-in-23rd-season]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic scored 37 points with 10 assists and LeBron James added 11 points in 30 minutes of his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 140-125 victory...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (10) dunks the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23). — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (10) dunks the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23). — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:18:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder edge Pelicans, Pistons overpower Pacers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: The Oklahoma City Thunder breezed past the New Orleans Pelicans to maintain their lead in the NBA Western Conference on Monday as the Detroit Pistons ro...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) fouls Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) fouls Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:33:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Curry&#039;s 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179728/sports/nba/currys-49-points-propel-warriors-in-109-108-win-over-spurs]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds, as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spu...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24). — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24). — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:11:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179623/sports/nba/sixers-edge-celtics-while-thunder-reach-nba-best-11-1]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: Tyrese Maxey and hometown hero Justin Edwards sparked the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 102-100 on Tuesday while reigning champion Oklahoma City improved their NBA-best...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) and guard Jaylen Brown (7). — AFP</media:title>
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            <media:title>Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates a three point shot against the Los Angeles Clippers. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics knocked Philadelphia from the ranks of the unbeaten 109-108 on Friday as the NBA Cup in-season tournament began.Th...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) dunks during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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            <media:title> Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3). — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:55:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, United States: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Indiana 141-135 in double overtime on Thursday in...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:00:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander agrees $285 m extension: reports]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:17:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[James opts in with Lakers for next NBA season]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers next season, hoping to challenge for his fifth NBA title, ac...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:50:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY: The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in the second half to beat the injury-hit Indiana Pacers 1...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:07:32 +0400</pubDate>
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            <media:title>Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the second half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:46:00 +0400</pubDate>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:59:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win of c...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) . — Reuters</media:title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2). — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:35:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[&#039;Suck it up&#039; — SGA says fatigue can&#039;t be a factor in NBA Finals]]></title>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:50:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Pacers down Thunder to take 2-1 NBA Finals lead]]></title>
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            <media:title> Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) shoots the ball. — Reuters</media:title>
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