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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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Yet, even though the Lakers posted a 15-2 record last month, even though they beat some of the best teams in the NBA, they still have another big test on the horizon that will further show whether they’re ready.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lakers will meet the defending NBA champion Thunder in Oklahoma City Thursday night, and it will be the test of all tests because OKC is just as hot as L.A. and owns the best record in the NBA.

From Los Angeles Times

Luka Doncic finishes with 42 points and becomes the third youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points in the Lakers’ 127-113 win over Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times

The Thunder have one of the NBA’s best defenses.

From Los Angeles Times

The NBA announced on Tuesday that Smart is one of 12 finalists for the 2025-26 Twyman-Strokes Teammate of the Year Award.

From Los Angeles Times