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05:58  14 january  2018
05:58  14 january  2018 Source:   warriorswire.com

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Warriors nearly blow huge lead, escape Toronto with dramatic win: Jan 13, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) goes up to dunk against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at the Air Canada Centre.© John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Jan 13, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) goes up to dunk against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at the Air Canada Centre.

The Warriors played a flawless first half, nearly blew a 27-point lead and escaped with a last-minute victory thanks to some heroics from Kevin Durant Saturday night in Toronto.

DeMar DeRozan gave the Raptors an MVP-level performance with running mate Kyle Lowry sidelined with a tailbone injury, scoring 42 points and orchestrating Toronto's stirring second-half comeback. But the Warriors held on to win their 12th straight road game, 127-125.

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BOX SCORE: WARRIORS 127, RAPTORS 125

Stephen Curry returned to the floor after missing two games and sunk a pair of free throws to seal the victory with 2.5 seconds remaining. Those came moments after he missed two from the line after getting fouled on a drive to the lane inside the final minute, taking a hard spill to the floor.

With Toronto down just one, Durant nailed a 22-foot jumper off a Curry pick and roll, with 21 seconds left to put the Warriors up three.

Then, Toronto lost the ball on a wild scrum out of bounds that took replay to show DeRozan was on the sideline while trying to save it sprawling on the ground with three seconds remaining.

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The Warriors (13-4) also recorded nearly as many fouls (27) as assists (29). As a result, the Warriors did not secure the win until reserve guard Shaun Livingston made a pair of foul shots for a seven-point lead with 22 seconds remaining.

The Warriors called a timeout and inbounded the ball to Curry, who nailed the two free throws to ensure Golden State didn't blow its 27-point lead.

Curry scored 24 points, Durant had 25 and Klay Thompson added 26 on 11-of-16 shooting. Draymond Green added 14 rebounds and eight assists.

All those late theatrics came after the Warriors played one of the best first halves of basketball this season. They poured in 81 points on the Raptors while shooting 71 percent from the floor. They had 22 assists to just one turnover before Toronto ramped up the intensity in the second half and the Warriors stopped playing with the same movement and flow.

The Raptors outscored the Warriors 71-46 after halftime and got back in the game with a 22-7 run to start the fourth quarter. Steve Kerr as given a technical after arguing a no-call when he felt David West was shoved on a running layup attempt midway through the fourth. The made free throw made it a 113-108 game. The sequence brought the home crowd to life for the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference.

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Potomac senior Gary Robertson put his arm around Jason Newman and pulled the junior close to his chest Tuesday night, a triumphant embrace for the young guard in whom Robertson sees so much of himself. “I did it,” Newman said he thought to himself. “I finally made him proud.”.

The Warriors nearly blew a 28-point lead in the second half Sunday against the Nets, but managed to escape with a 118-111 victory without Kevin Durant, who sat with a left ankle sprain. Warriors . Draymond Green shows respect to 'mastermind' Rajon Rondo after series win .

It turned out to be an impressive two-game sequence for Golden State, who beat the Milwaukee Bucks and Raptors on the road in back-to-back nights.

The win improves the Warriors' record to a league-best 35-9. They'll have Sunday off to gear up for Monday's marquee game against the Cavaliers in another Martin Luther King day rematch of the last three NBA Finals.

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    High hopes

    Trey Lyles of the Nuggets goes to the basket against the Grizzlies on Jan. 12 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 87-78.

  • Slide 2 of 76: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, fouls Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Phoenix. The Rockets won 112-95.
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    At arms length

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  • Slide 3 of 76: Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) shoots the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (32) defends in the first half on Jan. 12 in Indianapolis, IN.
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    Shooting off the edge

    Victor Oladipo of the Pacers shoots the ball while Jeff Green of the Cavaliers defends on Jan. 12 in Indianapolis, IN. Pacers won 97-95.
  • Slide 4 of 76: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) attempts to keep the ball away from New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee (5) in the first half on Jan. 12 in Minneapolis, MN.
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    Wolves on prowl

    Andrew Wiggins of the Timberwolves attempts to keep the ball away from Courtney Lee of the Knicks on Jan. 12 in Minneapolis, MN. The Timberwolves won 118-108.
  • Slide 5 of 76: Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 125-119.
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    Over the wall

    John Wall of the Wizards shoots over Evan Fournier of the Magic on Jan. 12 in Washington. The Wizards won 125-119.
  • Slide 6 of 76: Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) steals the ball from Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
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    Loose ball

    The Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist steals the ball from the Jazz's Donovan Mitchell on Jan. 12 in Charlotte, N.C. The Hornets won 99-88.
  • Slide 7 of 76: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots over Al-Farouq Aminu #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on January 12, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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    Aiming perfect

    Anthony Davis of the Pelicans shoots over Al-Farouq Aminu of the Trail Blazers on Jan. 12 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans won 119-113.
  • Slide 8 of 76: Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Milwaukee.
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    On the run

    The Warriors' Kevin Durant drives past the Bucks' Eric Bledsoe on Jan. 12 in Milwaukee. The Warriors won 108-94.
  • Slide 9 of 76: Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) attempts a pass around Brooklyn Nets center Jahlil Okafor (4) during the second quarter on Jan. 12 in Atlanta, GA.
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    Guarding the net

    Kent Bazemore of the Hawks attempts a pass around Jahlil Okafor of the Nets on Jan. 12 in Atlanta, GA. The Nets won 110-105.
  • Slide 10 of 76: LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket on Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Staples Center on January 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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    Unstoppable Ingram

    Brandon Ingram (14) of the Lakers drives to the basket on Manu Ginobili of the Spurs on Jan. 11 in Los Angeles, Calif. The Lakers won 93-81.

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    Jumps and shoots

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  • Slide 13 of 76: Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Skal Labissiere during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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    Powering through

    The Clippers' Blake Griffin (32) goes to the basket against the Kings' Skal Labissiere on Jan. 11 in Sacramento, Calif. The Clippers won 121-115.
  • Slide 14 of 76: Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) and Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis (11) go to the floor during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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    Gutsy battle

    Heat guard Goran Dragic, left, and Pacers center Domantas Sabonis fight for the ball on Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. Miami won, 114-106.

  • Slide 15 of 76: DENVER, CO - JANUARY 10: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 10, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    In control

    The Hawks' Dennis Schroder handles the ball against the Nuggets on Jan. 10 in Denver. Atlanta won 110-97.
  • Slide 16 of 76: HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 10: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets shoots a lay up against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 10, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Flying high

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    Tight quarters

    Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, tries to squeeze past the Thunder's Josh Huestis as teammate Taj Gibson sets a screen on Jan. 10 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 104-88.
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    Bullish move

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  • Slide 19 of 76: OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 10: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors on January 10, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Solo flight

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    Power move

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  • Slide 21 of 76: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo rebounds over Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier (10) and Mario Hezonja (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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    Above the rest

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  • Slide 22 of 76: Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3), from Spain, drives between Washington Wizards forwards Markieff Morris (5) and Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Washington. The Jazz won 107-104. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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    On full flow

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    Against all odds

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    One foe down

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  • Slide 25 of 76: Jan 9, 2018; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) drives to the basket between Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Pat Connaughton (5) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports - 10533946
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    George's push forward

    The Thunder forward Paul George drives to the basket between the Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis and guard Pat Connaughton on Jan. 9, in Oklahoma City. Portland won 117-106.
  • Slide 26 of 76: LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 9: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Sacramento Kings on January 9, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Randle in control

    Julius Randle of the Lakers goes to the basket against the Kings on Jan. 9 in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won 99-86.
  • Slide 27 of 76: Jan 9, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Marreese Speights (5) and guard Arron Afflalo (4) defend during the second period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports - 10534180
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    Driving ahead

    The Mavericks' guard Dennis Smith Jr. drives to the basket as the Magic forward Marreese Speights and guard Arron Afflalo defend during the second half on Jan. 9 in Dallas, TX. The Mavericks won 114-99.
  • Slide 28 of 76: TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 9: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors on January 9, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Close win

    Goran Dragic of the Heat handles the ball against the Raptors on Jan. 9 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Miami won 90-89.
  • Slide 29 of 76: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, shoots against Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. Golden State won, 124-114. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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    Nuggets drown in spicy Curry

    The Warriors' Stephen Curry shoots against the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic on Jan. 8 in Oakland, Calif.  The Warriors won 124-114.
  • Slide 30 of 76: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James plays against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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    I believe I can fly

    The Cavaliers' LeBron James plays against the Timberwolves on Jan 8 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Timberwolves won 127-99.
  • Slide 31 of 76: San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes, right, dives for the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. The Spurs won 107-100. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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    Grounded

    The Spurs' Bryn Forbes dives for the ball against the Kings' Buddy Hield on Jan. 8 in Sacramento, Calif. The Spurs won 107-100.
  • Slide 32 of 76: New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Veronica Dominach)
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    Get outta my way

    The Pelicans' Anthony Davis drives to the basket against Pistons' Tobias Harris on Jan. 8 in New Orleans, La. The Peilicans won 112-109.
  • Slide 33 of 76: Chicago Bulls' Denzel Valentine, right, pressures Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) as Bulls' Robin Lopez watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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    Fight for possession

    The Bulls' Denzel Valentine pressures Clint Capela of the Rockets as on Jan. 8 in Chicago, Ill. The Rockets won 116-107.
  • Slide 34 of 76: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 8, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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    Ready for action

    Victor Oladipo of the Pacers dribbles the ball against the Bucks on Jan. 8 in Indianapolis, Ind. The Pacers won 109-96.
  • Slide 35 of 76: BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 8: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on January 8, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Unstoppable DeRozan

    DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors shoots the ball against the Nets on Jan. 8 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Raptors won 114-113.
  • Slide 36 of 76: Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, right, drives by Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the second half of a basketball game, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 108-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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    Driving by

    The Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) drives by Kent Bazemore (24) of the Hawks on Jan. 8 in Los Angeles, Calif. The Clippers won 108-107.
  • Slide 37 of 76: LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 7: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks on January 7, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Ingram flies over the Hawks

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  • Slide 38 of 76: PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 07:Pau Gasol #16 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to blocks the shot of Pat Connaughton #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 7, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.OTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
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    Through the D

    Pau Gasol of the Spurs tries to blocks the shot of Pat Connaughton of the Trail Blazers on Jan. 7 in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers won 111-110.
  • Slide 39 of 76: Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) drives on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Raymond Felton in the second half during an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Thunder 114-100. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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    Stop me if you can

    The Suns' Josh Jackson (20) drives on Thunder's Raymond Felton on Jan. 7 in Phoenix, Ariz. The Suns won 114-100.
  • Slide 40 of 76: Miami Heat's Tyler Johnson (8) asks referee James Capers (19) to review a foul call against Josh Richardson (0) in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla. The Miami Heat defeated the Utah Jazz, 103-102. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images)
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    A Helping hand

    The Heat's Tyler Johnson asks referee James Capers to review a foul call against Josh Richardson during the game against the Jazz on Jan. 7 in Miami, Fla. The Heat won 103-102.
  • Slide 41 of 76: DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 7: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 7, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Porzingis shoots

    Kristaps Porzingis of the Knicks shoots the ball against the Mavericks on Jan. 7 in Dallas, Tex. The Knicks won 100-96.
  • Slide 42 of 76: The Sacramento Kings' Kosta Koufos (41) finishes a dunk against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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    Kings Dunk

    The Sacramento Kings' Kosta Koufos (41) finishes a dunk against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. The Kings won 106-98.

  • Slide 43 of 76: Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier, center, moves the ball around Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in New York.
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    Making the pass

    Terry Rozier of the Boston Celtics, center, makes a pass against Allen Crabbe (33) of the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 6 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Celtics won 87-85.
  • Slide 44 of 76: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) jumps by Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) on his way to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.
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    Coming through

    LeBron James, center, of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives past Aaron Gordon, right, of the Orlando Magic on Jan. 6 in Orlando, Fla. The Cavaliers won 131-127.
  • Slide 45 of 76: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans blocks shot attempt against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 6, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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    Green with envy

    DeMarcus Cousins (0) of the New Orleans Pelicans blocks a shot by Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jan. 6 in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 91-57.
  • Slide 46 of 76: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives the ball defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace (!2) during the first half at Staples Center.
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    Can't stop Steph

    Stephen Curry, right, of the Golden State Warriors drives against Tyrone Wallace of the Clippers on Jan. 6 in Los Angeles. Curry scored a season-high 45 points as the Warriors won, 121-105.
  • Slide 47 of 76: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 6, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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    Here comes Giannis

    Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Washington Wizards on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. The Bucks won 110-103.
  • Slide 48 of 76: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on January 6, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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    Dribble time

    Victor Oladipo (4) of the Indiana Pacers dribbled against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 6 in Indianapolis, Ind. The Pacers won 125-86.
  • Slide 49 of 76: Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, left, Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith, center and Pistons forward Eric Moreland (24) chase the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Detroit.
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    Eyes on the prize

    From left, Trevor Ariza of the Houston Rockets battles Ish Smith and Eric Moreland of the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 6 in Detroit. The Pistons won 108-101.
  • Slide 50 of 76: Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb goes up for a dunk during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Hornets won 108-94. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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    Hornets take flight

    The Hornets Jeremy Lamb goes up for a dunk against the Lakers on Jan. 5 in Los Angeles, Calif. The Hornets won 108-94.
  • Slide 51 of 76: PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 05: Pat Connaughton #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against the Atlanta Hawks at Moda Center on January 5, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
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    Portland blaze past Atlanta

    Pat Connaughton of the Trail Blazers drives against the Hawks on Jan.5 in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers won 110-89.
  • Slide 52 of 76: MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 5: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 5, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Wizards conjure up another win

    John Wall of the Wizards shoots the ball against the Grizzlies on Jan. 5 in Memphis, Tenn. The Wizards won 102-100.
  • Slide 53 of 76: PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 5: Anthony Tolliver #43 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 5, 2018 at Wells Fargo center in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    In the nick of time

    Anthony Tolliver of the Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the 76ers on Jan. 5 in Philadelphia Pa. The 76ers won 114-78.
  • Slide 54 of 76: DENVER, CO - JANUARY 5: Malik Beasley #25 of the Denver Nuggets dunks the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on January 5, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Nuggets taste victory

    Malik Beasley of the Nuggets dunks the ball against the Jazz on Jan. 5 in Denver, Colo. The Nuggets won 99-91
  • Slide 55 of 76: SAN ANTONIO,TX - JANUARY 05 : Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to steal the ball from Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns but is instead called for a foul at AT&T Center on January 05, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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    My precious

    Manu Ginobili of the Spurs tries to steal the ball from Marquese Chriss of the Suns on Jan. 5 in San Antonio, Tex. The Spurs won 103-89.
  • Slide 56 of 76: MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 5: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against the New York Knicks on January 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    BAM!! Adebayo

    Bam Adebayo of the Heat drives to the basket against the Knicks on Jan. 5 in Miami, Fla. The Heat won 107-103.
  • Slide 57 of 76: Jan 5, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) tries to shoot over Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) while falling during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC15C0F4BCE0
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    Desperate attempt

    The Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler tries to shoot over the Celtics' Al Horford and Jaylen Brown on Jan 5 in Boston, Mass. The Celtics won 91-84.
  • Slide 58 of 76: The Dallas Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr. (1) in fouled by the Chicago Bulls' Kris Dunn (32) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images)
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    Dunn do that

    The Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr. is fouled by Kris Dunn of the Bulls on Jan 5 in Dallas, Tex. The Bulls won 127-124.
  • Slide 59 of 76: Jan 5, 2018; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell (21) takes a shot between Toronto Raptors forward CJ Miles (0) and forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports - 10524979
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    Raptors hunt down the bucks

    The Bucks' Tony Snell takes a shot between Raptors' CJ Miles and Serge Ibaka on Jan 5 in Milwaukee, Wis. The Raptors won 129-110.
  • Slide 60 of 76: LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 4: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball against the LA Clippers on January 4, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Flying thunder

    Russell Westbrook of the Thunder dunks the ball against the Clippers on Jan. 4 in Los Angeles, Calif. Oklahoma City won 127-117.
  • Slide 61 of 76: Jan 4, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports - 10523072
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    Warrior spirit

    The Warriors' Draymond Green shoots the ball against the Rockets on Jan. 4 in Houston, Tex. Golden State won 124-114.
  • Slide 62 of 76: Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook goes up for a shot in front of Los Angeles Lakers' Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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    No holding back

    The Thunder's Russell Westbrook goes up for a shot in front of the Lakers' Julius Randle on Jan. 3 in Los Angeles. Oklahoma City won 133-96.

  • Slide 63 of 76: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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    Power move

    Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives against Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell on Jan. 3 in Dallas. Golden State won 125-122.
  • Slide 64 of 76: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, guards New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, left, as he drives to the basket in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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    Eyes on the basket

    Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, guards Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday as he drives to the basket on Jan. 3 in Salt Lake City. New Orleans won 108-98.
  • Slide 65 of 76: BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 3, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Flying high

    Terry Rozier of the Celtics dunks against the Cavaliers on Jan. 3 in Boston. Boston won 102-88.
  • Slide 66 of 76: DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    On the run

    Gary Harris of the Nuggets drives to the basket against the Suns on Jan. 3 in Denver. Denver won 134-111.
  • Slide 67 of 76: MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on January 3, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Standing pat

    Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks handles the ball against the Pacers on Jan. 3 in Milwaukee. Milwaukee won 122-101.
  • Slide 68 of 76: Miami Heat's Kelly Olynyk dunks over Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Miami. The Heat won 111-104. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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    Finishing in style

    The Heat's Kelly Olynyk dunks against the Pistons on Jan. 3 in Miami. Miami won 111-104.
  • Slide 69 of 76: WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the New York Knicks on January 3, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Forward march

    Bradley Beal of the Wizards handles the ball against the Knicks on Jan. 3 in Washington. Washington won 121-103.
  • Slide 70 of 76: ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 3: Gerald Green #14 handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on January 3, 2018 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    High hopes

    The Rockets' Gerald Green goes up for a shot against the Magic on Jan. 3 in Orlando, Fla. Houston won 116-98.
  • Slide 71 of 76: CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 03: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors drives against Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 3, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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    Hands off!

    DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors drives against Justin Holiday of the Bulls on Jan. 3 in Chicago. Toronto won 124-115.
  • Slide 72 of 76: Brooklyn Nets' Jahlil Okafor (4) defends Minnesota Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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    Close-up battle

    The Nets' Jahlil Okafor defends a shot by the Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng on Jan. 3 in New York. Brooklyn won 98-97.
  • Slide 73 of 76: PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 3: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates scoring with Robert Covington #33 in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center on January 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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    Sense of acheivement

    Ben Simmons celebrates a score with 76ers teammate Robert Covington against the Spurs on Jan. 3 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won, 112-106.
  • Slide 74 of 76: Memphis Grizzlies' Brandan Wright, right, reaches for a rebound against Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan, left, and Milos Teodosic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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    Hands in the air

    Brandan Wright of the Grizzlies, right, reaches for a rebound against DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers, left, and Milos Teodosic on Jan. 2 in Los Angeles. The Clippers won
  • Slide 75 of 76: The Sacramento Kings' Garrett Temple (17) attempts to strip the ball from Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, middle, in the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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    Powering through

    The Kings' Garrett Temple attempts to strip the ball from the Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, middle, on Jan. 2 in Sacramento, Calif. The Hornets won 131-111.
  • Slide 76 of 76: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on January 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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    Shooting Sun

    Devin Booker of the Suns shoots the ball against the Hawks on Jan. 2 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns won 104-103.

Avalanche head to Toronto seeking 10th straight win .
The Colorado Avalanche will be striving to extend their nine-game winning streak and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be trying to start their own streak Monday night at the Air Canada Centre. The Avalanche are coming off a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon at the Pepsi Center in Denver and have not lost since Dec. 27.

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