The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the world's premier men's professional basketball league and one of the major professional sports leagues of North America.

The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in the fall of 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League. The league's several international and individual team offices are directed out its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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Kobe's buzzer-beating jumper burns Bucks in OT
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:55 -0500
Kobe Bryant missed a game-winning shot in regulation. Given another chance in overtime, Kobe hit a 15-footer as time expired to give the Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Bucks.
Melo's 38 helps Nuggets overcome loss of Billups
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:55 -0500
DENVER(AP) Drawing on their depth and leaning once again on Carmelo Anthony 's offense, the Denver Nuggets withstood the loss of Chauncey Billups to a groin injury for a 111-101 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Howard, Magic spoil Turkoglu's return to Orlando
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:55 -0500
ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Dwight Howard has a message to fans sitting courtside: Look out.
Artest feels Tiger Woods' pain, calls media unfair
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:55 -0500

LeBron's big fourth quarter lifts Cavs past Sixers
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:55 -0500
PHILADELPHIA(AP) LeBron James brought out Philly's All-Stars, an MVP and a just-acquired Cy Young winner.
Hawks roll past Grizzlies for fifth consecutive win
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:55 -0500
ATLANTA(AP) Joe Johnson keeps finding himself on the bench in the fourth quarter.

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