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Stephen Curry erupted for 45 points to propel the Golden State Warriors to a 121-105 NBA victory over the Clippers in Los Angeles on Jan. 6.

Chicago forward Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to score 24 points and spark the visiting Bulls over Milwaukee 115-106 in an NBA matchup Dec. 26.

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and both made crucial plays in the final seconds Monday, lifting the NBA champion Golden State Warriors over Cleveland 99-92.

The Denver Nuggets stunned the Golden State Warriors 96-81 on Dec. 23, holding the NBA champions to a season-low in points and snapping their 11-game winning streak.

Cleveland star LeBron James tied Larry Bird for sixth all time in NBA triple-doubles Dec 14 as the Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-112.

LeBron James’s first career ejection was just a blip in his Cleveland Cavaliers’ ninth straight NBA victory on Nov. 28 -- a 108-97 triumph over the Miami Heat.

A Greek professor, reportedly employed at University College London, caused a Greek social media outcry on Tuesday after describing National Basketball Association (NBA) sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo as "a black guy pretending to be Greek."

Evangelos Markopoulos made his comment in a post below a video showing Antetokounmpo - a Greek national - singing the Greek national anthem.

Basketball star Lebron James becomes the next big name to make video content for YouTube, reports kaldata. 

Stephen Curry scored a season-high 39 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and passed out seven assists before fouling out Sunday as the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors won 118-111 at Brooklyn.

No matter where he plays, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the focus of attention for all NBA fans and especially the Greek Americans. The Greek Freak is considered a national hero, and Giannis has embraced the role, never ceasing to please the fans and take photos with them.