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NBA Stats API
NBA Stats API is the NBA's official game data interface — player/team stats, live scores, play-by-play, player profiles. Free but with informal access rules.
NBA v3 Scores
SportsDataIO NBA Scores API provides real-time NBA scores and schedules — current scores, upcoming/completed games, player active status.
NBA v3 Stats
SportsDataIO NBA Stats API provides deep player and team statistics — season averages, advanced stats, head-to-head history, playoff-specific data.