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Guard Andre Ingram spent 10 years in the G League before getting the an emotional call up to the Los Angeles Lakers this week.
Ingram, 32, the G League's all-time leader in made three-pointers, did not disappoint in his long-awaited debut.
After receiving big cheers after coming off the bench late in the first quarter of the Lakers' game against the Houston Rockets, Ingram wasted little time in canning his first basket at basketball's top level.
Ingram, whose 384 G League games rank second all time, took the feed from Travis Wear with just under 11 minutes left in the second quarter and let it fly.
Andre Ingram drills his first shot in the NBA #LakeShowpic.twitter.com/siS81r9xJ2
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 11, 2018
Ingram got off to a perfect 3-for-3 start from both the field and the free throw line to lead the Lakers with 11 points at halftime.
Ingram finished with 19 points on a 6-for-8 shooting night, including a 4-for-5 mark from 3, in 29 minutes.
🎥 Andre Ingram let it fly in his NBA debut, finishing with 19 points on a 4-5 shooting clip from behind the arc. pic.twitter.com/rdRXUor667
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 11, 2018
"You're just joyful, you're happy, excited and nervous and just everything," Ingram had said of his call up to the NBA.
Andre Ingram!! 10 years in the DLeague, gets a call-up, 11 points in first 6 min in the NBA! Anyone whose chased their hoop dreams can appreciate this...too good
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) April 11, 2018
Ingram entered the G League as a little-known prospect out of American University, a Patriot League school in Washington. He majored in physics, made two all-conference teams and bypassed overseas opportunities to play in the G League because he believed it would give him the best chance of ever playing in the NBA.
With his appearance vs. the Rockets, Ingram is just the second player from American University to appear in an NBA game.
Contributing: Tom Schad
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April 10: Pacers guard Lance Stephenson tosses an autographed T-shirt to fans after Indiana's game against the Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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April 9: Brooklyn Nets forward Dante Cunningham attempts a layup against Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis during the second half at Barclays Center. The Nets won the game, 114-105.
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April 8: Boston Celtics center Greg Monroe reaches for a loose ball during the second half of a 112-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden.
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April 7: The New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis dunks against the Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Davis scored 34 points in the Pelicans' 126-120 win.
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April 6: Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes reacts as he dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won the game, 132-130, to extend their winning streak to 13 games.
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April 5: Warriors forward Kevin Durant pleads his case with an official during the second half of a blowout loss to the Pacers in Indianapolis.
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April 4: Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots over Spurs defender LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during overtime in Los Angeles.
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April 3: LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell catches the ball after dunking it during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center. The Clippers won the game, 113-110.
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April 1: The San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills celebrates against the Houston Rockets at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won the game, 100-83.
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March 31: Celtics center Greg Monroe eyes a loose ball as it goes out of bounds during the second half of Boston's 110-99 win over the Raptors at TD Garden in Boston.
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March 30: LeBron James dunks during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Quicken Loans Arena. The dunk gave James the points needed to set the record for most consecutive games (867) with double-digit points in NBA history, breaking a record previously held by Michael Jordan.
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March 29: Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the bucket past Thunder defender Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half in San Antonio.
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports
March 28: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks to drive against Hornets defender Kemba walker (15) during the first half in Charlotte. James tied Michael Jordan's NBA record by scoring in double-digits in his 866th consecutive game.
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March 27: Protesters surround the entrance to Golden 1 Center before a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings.
Sergio Estrada, USA TODAY Sports
March 26: 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) barrels into Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half in Philadelphia. Embiid was whistled for an offensive foul on the play.
John Geliebter, USA TODAY Sports
March 25: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks against the San Antonio Spurs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Antetokounmpo scored 25 points in the Bucks' 106-103 win.
Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports
March 24: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) throws down a ferocious one-handed jam over Rockets defenders Clint Capela (15) and Ryan Anderson (33).
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
March 23:Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) knocks the ball away from Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) as Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) looks on during the first half at Capital One Arena. The Nuggets won the game, 108-100.
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March 22: Magic forward Marreese Speights falls over top of76ers forward Richaun Holmes during the second half of their game at Amway Center in Orlando.
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March 21: Heat forward James Johnson, left, and Knicks forward Michael Beasley share a laugh at the free throw line during their game at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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March 20: Marcus Morris, middle, celebrates his go-ahead three-pointer against the Thunder with under two seconds to play with his Celtics teammates, Shane Larkin, left, and Jayson Tatum, right at TD Garden in Boston.
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March 19: Cavaliers forward Ante Zizic (41) gets a face full of Bucks guard Jason Terry's (3) hand during the second half in Cleveland. Terry was assessed a flagrant foul on the play.
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March 18: Rockets guard Gerald Green throws down a big two-handed slam during the first half against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY Sports
March 17: Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) goes up for a dunk between Kings defenders JaKarr Sampson (29) and Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the first half in Salt Lake City.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
March 16: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) loses control of the ball during the second half against the Magic in Orlando.
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March 15: Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) tries to shoot over Pelicans defender Anthony Davis (23) during the second half in San Antonio.
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports
March 14: Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives to the bucket past Celtics defender Aron Baynes (46) during a double-overtime thriller in Boston.
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March 13: Nets guard D'Angelo Russell mauls Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas during the second half of their game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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March 12: Rockets defender Gerald Green (14) blocks a dunk attempt by Spurs guard Brandon Paul (3) during the fourth quarter in Houston.
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March 11: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Staples Center.
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March 10: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Mike Scott (30) during the second half at American Airlines Arena.
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March 9: Raptors forward Serge Ibaka, center, corrals a rebound in traffic between Rockets defenders Clint Capela, left, and guard Chris Paul during the second half in Toronto. Ibaka and the Raptors snapped the Rockets' 17-game win streak.
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March 8: Heat center Hassan Whiteside tries to put up a shot while falling to the floor during the second half against the 76ers in Miami.
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March 7: Grizzlies guard Kobi Simmons dunks the ball against the Bulls during the second half at the United Center in Chicago.
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March 6: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) loses the ball after colliding with Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) during the first half in Los Angeles.
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March 5: Pacers guard Lance Stephenson celebrates a big fourth-quarter bucket during a win over the Bucks.
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March 4: Kings guard Frank Mason III (10) looks to pass between Knicks defenders Courtney Lee (5) and Trey Burke (23) during the second half in Sacramento.
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March 3: Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots over Celtics defender Kyrie Irving (11) as Houston won its 15th straight.
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March 2: Jazz forward Jae Crowder (99) has words with Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau during a testy second half in Salt Lake City. Both were assessed a technical foul.
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March 1: Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) hits the deck to corral a loose ball against 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half in Cleveland.
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Feb. 28: Hawks guard Dennis Schroder pushes the ball up the court against the Pacers at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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Feb. 27: Heat guard Dwyane Wade shoots over 76ers guard Ben Simmons to score the game-winning basket at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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Feb. 26: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis throws down two of his 53 points against the Suns at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
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Feb. 25: Anthony Davis reaches for a rebound over Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell.
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Feb. 24: Warriors guard Steph Curry shoots over Thunder defender Steven Adams during the second half in Oakland.
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Feb. 23: Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) tries to pass between Bucks defenders John Henson (31) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (34).
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Feb. 22: Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) scores over Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter in Cleveland.
David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 18: Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks Kemba Walker's layup during the All-Star Game.
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Feb. 17: Donovan Mitchell dunks over his sister, Kevin Hart and Hart's son during the Slam Dunk Contest.
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Feb. 16: Jayson Tatum scores in the Rising Stars Challenge at Staples Center.
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Feb. 15: Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler fires up the crowd after a big fourth-quarter bucket against the Lakers.
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Feb. 14: Knicks guard Emmanuel Mudiay, bottom, scrambles for a loose ball against Wizards guard Bradley Beal during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
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Feb. 13: LeBron James pressures Carmelo Anthony on the perimeter during the Cavaliers' win over the Thunder.
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Feb. 12: Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid and Robert Covington dump water on T.J. McConnell in reaction to McConnell recording a triple-double against the New York Knicks.
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Feb. 11: Paul Pierce speaks after the Celtics retired his No. 34 at TD Garden in Boston.
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Feb. 10: Isaiah Thomas makes his Los Angeles Lakers debut.
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Feb. 9: Dwyane Wade looks on during his first game back with the Miami Heat after being traded from Cleveland.
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Feb. 8: Markieff Morris talks with twin brother Marcus Morris (right) after a game between the Wizards and Celtics at Capital One Arena.
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Feb. 7: LeBron James celebrates his game-winning basket in overtime in a 140-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Quicken Loans Arena. The victory ended the Cavaliers' eight-game losing streak in games broadcast on national TV.
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Feb. 6: The Orlando Magic's Jonathon Simmons hands onto the rim after he dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won the game, 116-98.
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Feb. 5: Sacramento Kings mascot Slamson lifts up the Golden 1 Center mascot to recreate a scene from the movie "Dirty Dancing" during a timeout in the first quarter of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center. The Kings won the game, 104-98.
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Feb. 4: Al Horford (42) and the Celtics celebrate after Horford hit a fadewaway jumper at the buzzer to beat the Trail Blazers.
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Feb. 3: LeBron James can only hang his head in disgust as the Rockets rout the Cavaliers.
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Feb. 2: The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes the winning shot in the final seconds against the New York Knicks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks won the game, 92-90.
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Feb. 1: Blake Griffin (23) gets fired up for his first game with Andre Drummond (0) and the Pistons after being traded by the Clippers.
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Jan. 31: Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) hits a fadeaway jumper over Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) on his way to a career-high 50 points.
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Jan. 30: The Houston Rockets' James Harden is greeted by his mother, Monja Wills, following Houston's 114-107 victory over the Orlando Magic. Harden finished the game with a franchise-record 60 points.
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Jan. 29: Bucks guard Jason Terry celebrates with the courtside fans after a fourth-quarter bucket against the 76ers.
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Jan. 28: Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (33) corrals a loose ball away from Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half in New Orleans.
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Jan. 27: Nets center Tyler Zeller blocks Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague during the first quarter of their game at Target Center in Minneapolis.
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Jan. 25: Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dunks home the winning putback in the closing seconds to beat the Heat in Miami.
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Jan. 24: Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis dunks against Suns center Greg Monroe (14) and forward T.J. Warren (12) during the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Jan. 23: LeBron James celebrates after scoring his 30,000th career point in the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won the game, 114-102.
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Jan. 22: Anthony Davis puts his arm around DeMarcus Cousins after Cousins' historic 44-point, 23-rebound, 10-assist game against the Chicago Bulls.
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Jan. 21: The Indiana Pacers' Darren Collison shoots the ball as the San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green defends during the second half at AT&T Center. The Pacers won the game, 94-86.
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Jan. 20: Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen dunks over Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) during the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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Jan. 19: Miami Heat forward James Johnson goes up for a shot over Brooklyn Nets forward Quincy Acy during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center.
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Jan. 18: Rockets guard James Harden (13) shows he can play defense, rising up to block a shot attempt by Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the first half in Houston.
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Jan. 17: Bulls guard David Nwaba (11) rises up for a dunk over Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) during the first half in Chicago.
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Jan. 16: The Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague steals the ball from the Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (2) during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won the game, 108-102.
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Jan. 15: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jae Crowder (99) chase a loose ball in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Jan. 14: Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford and center Gorgui Dieng during the second half at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 120-103.
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Jan. 13: Warriors forward Kevin Durant skies high for the dunk against the Raptors during the first half at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
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Jan. 12: Rockets forward Ryan Anderson dunks over Suns center Alex Len during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.
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Jan. 11: Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers players in a scuffle during the fourth quarter at The O2 Arena in London.
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Jan. 10: Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) hoists a shot over Clippers defender Tyrone Wallace (12) on his way to becoming the second-youngest player in league history to reach 20,000 career points.
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Jan. 9: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball as Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo defends in the second half at Air Canada Centre.
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Jan. 8: The Indiana Pacers' Lance Stephenson is fouled by the Milwaukee Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon in the second half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won the game, 109-96.
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Jan. 7: Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum celebrates a 111-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center.
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Jan. 6: Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) looks to pass around Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) in Indianapolis. Oladipo returned from a four-game injury absence to lead the Pacers to a 126-86 rout.
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Jan. 5: 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) throws down a two-handed flush over Pistons defender Andre Drummond (0) in Philadelphia. Embiid and the 76ers rolled to a 114-78 rout.
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Jan. 4: Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) looks for space to work on the perimeter against Warriors defender Steph Curry (30) in Houston. Curry and the Warriors won 124-114.
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Jan. 3: Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas didn't play in his return to Boston, but he got a warm welcome from the Celtics crowd and former teammates like Marcus Smart.
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Jan. 2: Isaiah Thomas drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thomas made his highly anticipated season and Cleveland Cavaliers debut, scoring 17 points in the Cavs' 127-110 win.
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Jan. 1: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler and forward Andrew Wiggins react during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Dec. 31: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Capital One Arena. Beal scored 39 points in the Wizards' 114-110 win.
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Dec. 30: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shimmies after making a three-pointer against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Oracle Arena.
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Dec. 29: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball over Milwaukee Bucks center Thon Maker (7) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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Dec. 28: Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after committing a foul on Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the final seconds of a loss at TD Garden.
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Dec. 27: The Sacramento Kings' Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers' Jae Crowder. Carter scored a season-high 24 points in the Kings' 109-95 win.
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Dec. 26: The San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard shoots the ball past the Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (8) and Allen Crabbe (33) during the Spurs' 109-97 win at AT&T Center.
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Dec. 25: Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. shoots the ball over Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the second half at TD Garden.
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Dec. 23: The Phoenix Suns mascot dressed as Santa Claus dunks a basketball over a Christmas tree during a time out against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Dec. 22: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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Dec. 21: The Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin dunks in a holiday costume during a break in action against the Toronto Raptors.
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Dec. 20: L.A. Clippers forward Sam Dekker battles with Phoenix Suns center Alex Len at the basket during the Clippers' 108-95 win at Staples Center.
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Dec. 19: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Dec. 18: Kobe Bryant poses with his family on the night his two jerseys, Nos. 8 and 24, were retired by the Lakers.
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Dec. 17: Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) drives to the basket as Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) tries to defend in the third quarter at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won the game, 108-93.
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Dec. 16: the Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns fouls the Phoenix Suns' TJ Warren in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Suns won the game, 108-106.
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Dec. 15: Grizzlies center Marc Gasol dives for a loose ball in the second quarter against the Hawks at FedExForum in Memphis.
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Dec. 14: Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, left, defends Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
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Dec. 13: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George and Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, who were traded for each other in June, greet each other before George's return to Indiana.
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Dec. 12: Dallas Mavericks fans reacts to a basket by J.J. Barea during the second half of a 95-89 win over the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center.
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Dec. 11: The Golden State Warriors' David West dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won the game, 111-104.
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Dec. 10: Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris makes a pass against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won the game, 126-116.
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Dec. 9: Rockets guard James Harden celebrates after Houston's 124-117 win against the Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. Harden finished with 48 points.
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Dec. 8: Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried falls on top of fans during a game against the Orlando Magic.
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Dec. 7: Los Angeles Lakers' Larry Nance Jr., Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle celebrate after Ingram hit the game-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Dec. 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won, extending their winning streak to 13 games.
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Dec. 5: Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Beal scored a career-high 51 points on the night.
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Dec. 4: Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (2) and Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) grab for a rebound in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Hornets won the game, 104-94.
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Dec. 3: The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo is fouled by the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green during the second half of the Warriors' 123-95 win at American Airlines Arena.
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Dec. 2: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) is introduced and runs past a Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper before the game against the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center.
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Dec. 1: Pacers guard Victor Oladipo throws down a one-handed flush on the break during the first half against the Raptors in Toronto.
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Nov. 30: Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) during the second half at Staples Center. The Jazz won the game, 106-95.
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Nov. 29: Houston Rockets guard James Harden celebrates after scoring a basket during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 28: NBA referee Kane Fitzgerald ejects LeBron James during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-97 win over the Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Nov. 27: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) fouls and falls over Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center.
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Nov. 26: Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) blocks the shot of Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyreke Evans (12) during the second half at FedExForum. The Nets won the game, 99-88.
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Nov. 25: Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) reacts after a dunk against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
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Nov. 24: Workers assemble the basketball court at TD Garden before the start of the Celtics-Magic game in Boston.
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Nov. 22: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) goes up for a dunk during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Nov. 21: The Los Angeles Lakers' Josh Hart moves to the basket against the defense of the Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez during the the Lakers' 103-94 win at Staples Center.
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Nov. 20: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after drawing a technical foul against Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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Nov. 19: Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Air Canada Centre.
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Nov. 18: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) blocks a shot by Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) in the first quarter at Philips Arena.
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Nov. 17: Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) attempts to dunk the ball as Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
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Nov. 16: Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving reacts after a play during a 92-88 win over the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden.
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Nov. 15: New York Knicks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (3) celebratesalong with guard Courtney Lee (5)after hitting a three-point shot late in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden.
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Nov. 14: Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (42) fouls Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) on a play during the third quarter at Toyota Center. The Raptors won the game, 129-113.
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Nov. 13: LeBron James and New York Knicks center Enes Kanter are separated by New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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Nov. 12: Rockets guard Chris Paul wasn't in uniform, but that didn't keep him from arguing his team's case with an official against the Pacers in Indianapolis.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 11: Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball on a lob from center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center.
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Nov. 10: L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin shoots a layup against Oklahoma City Thunder center Dakari Johnson (during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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Nov. 9: Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) looks on in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
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Nov. 8: Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dunks against the New York Knicks during the second half at Amway Center.
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Nov. 7: Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons goes for the dunk against Utah Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha in the third quarter of a 104-97 win for the 76ers at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
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Nov. 6: Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) hangs from the rim as he celebrates a second half dunk against the Brooklyn Nets.
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Nov. 5: Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) jumps over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (16) for a dunk during the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Nov. 4: Kings guard Frank Mason III (10)tries to pass around Pistons defender Eric Moreland (24) during the first half in Detroit.
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Nov. 3: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) blocks a shot attempt by Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) during the second quarter in Dallas.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 2: Spurs guard Danny Green (14) throws down a one-handed flush over Warriors defender Kevin Durant (35) during the first half in San Antonio.
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 1: LeBron James reacts in the fourth quarter of
a 124-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 31: The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Oklahoma City Thunder's Raymond Felton battle for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Thunder won the game, 110-91.
Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 30: Spurs guard Brandon Paul blocks a shot attempt by Celtics forward Jaylen Brown during the first half at TD Garden in Boston.
Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 29: Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) reacts after hitting a game-winning shot against the San Antonio Spurs.
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 28: New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates after a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 27: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dunks over Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3).
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Oct. 26: The Bucks returned to the building formerly known as the MECCA for a game against the Celtics.
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 25: Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 24: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is congratulated by teammates during a game against the New York Knicks.
Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 23: Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 22: Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) watches teammates during pre-game warmups.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 21: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Justin Ford, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 20: Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter (15) and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) joke around prior to the game at American Airlines Center.
Andrew Dieb, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 19: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the New York Knicks.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 18: Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 17: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) hug after the Cavs beat the Celtics 102-99.
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