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Top 10 Highest-Scoring Games in NBA History

27th December 2023

(last updated on October 9, 2025)

Gear up for a hoops adventure that transcends points and paints a vivid canvas of basketball brilliance! The NBA, a theater of athletic marvels, has witnessed unforgettable clashes where titans dueled, and nets quivered. In this rollercoaster ride through history, we’ll uncover the highest-scoring games in NBA history, where every basket echoes with the spirit of competition and the raw essence of the game. Grab a courtside seat in this odyssey of slam dunks, buzzer-beaters, and unforgettable hardwood tales!

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Largest Contracts in NBA History

26th December 2023

(last updated on October 10, 2025)

In the dynamic realm of professional basketball (especially the NBA), the negotiation table often witnesses historic transactions that transcend mere player acquisitions – it witnesses the establishment of legacies. This article delves into the hardwood history, spotlighting some of the largest contracts in NBA history. From groundbreaking figures to record-setting extensions, these deals not only shape the financial landscape of the league but also etch the names of basketball’s elite into the annals of sporting greatness.

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Most NBA Playoff Series Wins (player)

22nd December 2023

(last updated on October 9, 2025)

While all the NBA’s most revered individual statistical records are accounted for during the regular season, greatness and glory happen in the playoffs. When NBA fans argue about the greatest player of all time, one of the most common arguments made is Michael Jordan’s six championships and 6-0 record in the Finals. So which players have won the most playoff series? Who has the most playoff wins in NBA history? Who are the greatest winners in the playoffs? Let’s find out.

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Top 10 Teams in NBA History

22nd December 2023

(last updated on October 9, 2025)

With changing styles and parity, determining the best NBA teams of all time is not an exact science — especially narrowing it down to specific seasons. The ten legendary teams presented below don’t collectively represent the scope of the league’s history which dates back to the late 1940s but at least gives respect to the time periods they played. One major qualification: to be on this list, you needed to have won it all (sorry, 73-win Warriors).

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10 Greatest Centers of All Time

1st December 2023

(last updated on October 9, 2025)

2024 marked the first time since the 1980 season that a center has won the NBA MVP award four years in a row. In fact, between 1965 and 1980 the award went exclusively to centers. While the modern game and the three-point revolution have changed the demands of the position, it’s safe to say that the big man is a relevant force in basketball again. While Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic may not be in the conversation just yet, we’re going to look at the top 10 centers of all time.

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