Nba Definition & Meaning

American

British

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NBA American

1. National Basketball Association.

2. Also N.B.A. National Book Award.

3. National Boxing Association.

NBA British

abbreviation

1. (in the US) National Basketball Association

2. (the former) Net Book Agreement

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Calf injuries, even the most minor, have been major concerns for the NBA since three stars suffered Achilles tendon tears during last season’s playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

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 City Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday.

From Barron's

Ten days after eliminating the Thunder from the NBA Cup semi-finals, the Spurs once again proved too strong for the Western Conference leaders as they powered to their seventh straight victory in San Antonio.

From Barron's

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama finished with 12 points while reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder scoring with 33 points.

From Barron's

Why this story stuck with me: In one of the biggest and most shocking trades in NBA history, being the first to get this honest reaction from Anthony Davis about being traded to Dallas for Luka Doncic showed that building and maintaining relationships can pay off.

From Los Angeles Times

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