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        <title><![CDATA[Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to move within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs.The Cavs, fuelled by 30 p...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dribbles defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dribbles defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals with an emphatic 126-97 victory over the Minne...]]></description>
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            <media:title>San Antonio Spurs&#039; Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; Naz Reid (11) during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>San Antonio Spurs&#039; Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; Naz Reid (11) during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:35:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[LeBron&#039;s Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory in what could turn out to be...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder&#039;s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Austin Reaves (15) in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Oklahoma City Thunder&#039;s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Austin Reaves (15) in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder top Lakers for 3-0 NBA series lead, Cavs claw back against Pistons]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder used another explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Saturday, pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination in...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell makes a pass under the basket as he is defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:54:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder top LeBron and Lakers, Pistons down Cavs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA playoff thriller on Thursday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder&#039;s Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:05:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroyi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Atlanta Hawks center Tony Bradley (13) blocks the shot of New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (13) in the second half during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. — Imagn Images
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            <media:text>Atlanta Hawks center Tony Bradley (13) blocks the shot of New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (13) in the second half during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. — Imagn Images
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:51:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rockets rout Lakers; Wembanyama wins Spurs return]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs as San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return to put...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason  gets a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason  gets a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hawks fend off Knicks, Raptors pull away from Cavs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: CJ McCollum hit the game-winner with 12.5 seconds remaining as the Atlanta Hawks pulled off another nail-biting victory over New York to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA f...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Atlanta Hawks&#039; CJ McCollum (3) makes the go-ahead basket over New York Knicks&#039;  Miles McBride (2) during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Atlanta Hawks&#039; CJ McCollum (3) makes the go-ahead basket over New York Knicks&#039;  Miles McBride (2) during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:42:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Blazers stun Spurs after Wemby injury, Lakers down Rockets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in their NBA Western Con...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (0) drives between forward Julian Champagnie (30) and guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (0) drives between forward Julian Champagnie (30) and guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:26:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Timberwolves battle back to stun Nuggets in NBA playoffs]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188331/sports/nba/timberwolves-battle-back-to-stun-nuggets-in-nba-playoffs]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling 119-114 upset of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA pla...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; Anthony Edwards (5) calls for a replay against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; Anthony Edwards (5) calls for a replay against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:09:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188228/sports/nba/gilgeous-alexander-wemby-jokic-finalists-for-nba-mvp]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, United States: Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists announced on Sunday for this year's award alongside San Antonio Spurs...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Nikola Jokic. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Nikola Jokic. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:41:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat, Blazers eclipse Suns]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187976/sports/nba/ball-hero-and-villain-as-hornets-sting-heat-blazers-eclipse-suns]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets sent the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament with a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory on T...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Charlotte Hornets&#039; LaMelo Ball (1) moves the ball against Miami Heat&#039;s Davion Mitchell (45) during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Charlotte Hornets&#039; LaMelo Ball (1) moves the ball against Miami Heat&#039;s Davion Mitchell (45) during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:58:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson kept the New York Knicks in the hunt for second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference as they beat the Boston Celtics 112-106 on Thursday.T...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Philadelphia 76ers&#039; VJ Edgecombe (77) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets&#039; Alperen Sengun (28) at Toyota Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Philadelphia 76ers&#039; VJ Edgecombe (77) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets&#039; Alperen Sengun (28) at Toyota Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:15:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rockets comeback sinks Phoenix on Durant return]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Kevin Durant scored 24 points against his former team to help inspire the Houston Rockets to a come-from-behind 119-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.Durant...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Toronto Raptors&#039; Scottie Barnes (4) battles for the ball with Miami Heat&#039;s Norman Powell (24) at Scotiabank Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Magic upset Pistons, Spurs suffer Wembanyama scare]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187470/sports/nba/magic-upset-pistons-spurs-suffer-wembanyama-scare]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The Orlando Magic kept up their bid for an automatic playoff berth with an 123-107 upset over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Monday.Paolo Banchero s...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Orlando Magic&#039;s Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Detroit Pistons&#039; Jalen Duren (0) at Kia Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Orlando Magic&#039;s Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Detroit Pistons&#039; Jalen Duren (0) at Kia Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:46:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Jaime Jaquez Jr, Kel’el Ware help Heat rout Wizards]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187323/sports/nba/jaime-jaquez-jr-kelel-ware-help-heat-rout-wizards]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jaime Jaquez Jr scored a season-high 32 ⁠points and Kel'el Ware matched his career high of seven blocks, leading the ​host Miami Heat to ​a 152-136 win over the Wizards on Saturday...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Washington Wizards guard Will Riley drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio and forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Washington Wizards guard Will Riley drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio and forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:22:47 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Knicks crush Bulls with 40-point rout]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW YORK: OG Anunoby shot 70 per cent from beyond the arc ⁠and had a game-high 31 points and Mitchell Robinson added 17 points and 11 rebounds as ​the host New York Knicks jumped ​...]]></description>
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            <media:title>New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby takes a three-point shot past Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby takes a three-point shot past Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:09:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder crush Lakers, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 on Thursday in a blowout made more painful by the early exit of injured Lakers star Lu...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and center Deandre Ayton (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and center Deandre Ayton (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Doncic returns with 42 as Lakers down Cavs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic returned from suspension to score 42 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113 to extend their impressive form with a fourt...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers&#039; James Harden (1) as he drives to the basket at Crypto.com Arena. — Imagn Images</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:33:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thunder use 22-0 second-half run to rally past Bulls]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 as the Oklahoma ⁠City Thunder used a big second-half push to beat the visiting Chicago Bulls ​131-113 on Friday.The Thunder trailed ​by eight with...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:45:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Spurs hammer Heat to stretch win streak to 6]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama posted 26 points, 15 rebounds, ⁠five blocks and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the host ​Miami Heat 136-111 on Monday ​night.It was the sixth stra...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo (13) takes a shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Kaseya Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo (13) takes a shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Kaseya Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:43:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Chamberlain&#039;s NBA record 20-point streak]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by delivering his 127th in a row on Thursday in Oklahoma City's 104-102 home win over the Bo...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oklahoma City Thunder&#039;s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Oklahoma City Thunder&#039;s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:43:12 +0400</pubDate>
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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>
            <media:text>San Antonio Spurs&#039; Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Detroit Pistons&#039; Isaiah Stewart (28) and at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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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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            <media:title>Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs a rebound over Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) and forward Deni Avdija (8) during. — Imagn Images</media:title>
            <media:text>Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs a rebound over Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) and forward Deni Avdija (8) during. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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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>
            <media:text>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:text>
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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>
            <media:text>Houston Rockets&#039; Alperen Sengun (28) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers&#039; Jay Huff (32) defends at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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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>
            <media:text>Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half at American Airlines Center </media:text>
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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>
            <media:text>Italy&#039;s Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton of the US.  </media:text>
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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>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183437/sports/nba/doncic-magic-sparks-lakers-over-bulls-celtics-bounce-back]]></link>
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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>
            <media:text>Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls&#039; Josh Giddey (3) at United Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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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>
            <media:text>ew York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives for a score past Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8). — Imagn Images.</media:text>
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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>
            <media:text>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:text>
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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>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182782/sports/nba/magic-rally-to-top-grizzlies-in-nba-berlin-game]]></link>
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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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            <media:title>Basketball - NBA - Orlando Magic v Memphis Grizzlies - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - January 15, 2026 Orlando Magic&#039;s Franz Wagner in action with Memphis Grizzlies&#039; Jock Landale and Memphis Grizzlies&#039; Cedric Coward REUTERS/Annegret Hilse</media:title>
            <media:text>Basketball - NBA - Orlando Magic v Memphis Grizzlies - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - January 15, 2026 Orlando Magic&#039;s Franz Wagner in action with Memphis Grizzlies&#039; Jock Landale and Memphis Grizzlies&#039; Cedric Coward REUTERS/Annegret Hilse</media:text>
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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>
            <media:text> 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:text>
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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>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182193/sports/nba/curry-lifts-warriors-in-return-brown-scores-50-in-celtics-win]]></link>
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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>
            <media:text>Golden State Warriors&#039; Gary Payton II (0) dunks against Brooklyn Nets&#039; Day&#039;Ron Sharpe (20) at Barclays Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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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>
            <media:text>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:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:31:32 +0400</pubDate>
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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>
            <media:text>Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11) defends Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) during the first half at United Center. — Imagn Images</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:20:00 +0400</pubDate>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:31:16 +0400</pubDate>
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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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        <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>
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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>
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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>
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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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