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The Brooklyn Nets Have So Much Talent but So Little Charm

The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting. So why is there so little joy in watching them?

By Kurt Streeter

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The Spurs Break an N.B.A. Attendance Record with Alamodome Return

San Antonio set a single-game N.B.A. attendance record by welcoming a crowd of 68,323 on Friday. The Spurs lost, but longtime fans savored the chance to celebrate in the team’s former home.

By Scott Cacciola

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NBA Has Sharp Rise in 50-Point Games

Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points in a game this week was the top mark since 2006, but a rise in offense (and a lack of defense) has made high-scoring games a routine affair.

By Victor Mather

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Back From a Debilitating Illness, Kris Wilkes Is Ready for His Chance

Wilkes, a former U.C.L.A. star, knows that getting to pro basketball will be challenging. But after summer workouts with some N.B.A. stars, he is more confident than ever that it’s possible.

By David Gardner