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Miami Heat Get Good News From Simone Fontecchio Before NBA Play-In Tournament

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:32am

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The Miami Heat received some good news from forward Simone Fontecchio, who missed the team’s final game of the regular season on Sunday due to a left ankle injury.The Heat dominated the Atlanta Hawks 143-117 to earn some momentum ahead of their NBA Play-In Tournament matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the […] The post Miami Heat Get Good News From Simone Fontecchio Before NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:29am

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The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heat vs. Hornets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 14)

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:05am

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Total Pro Sports

Heat vs. Hornets play-in clash heats up as Miami’s 3-1 dominance meets Charlotte’s resurgence, LaMelo Ball’s spark, and Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year push.

Knicks Fans Get Bad News Before Playoffs Even Begin

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:32am

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The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ New York Knicks have firmly secured the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, and they are preparing to fight for the championship. However, before the Knicks’ first playoff game, Knicks fans had taken a serious blow, one that did not concern the team at all.It is being said that this postseason, fans will […] The post Knicks Fans Get Bad News Before Playoffs Even Begin appeared first on Heavy Sports.

2026 NBA Draft Lottery order after regular season ends

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:25am

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Well before championship contenders started making their final preparations for the NBA playoffs, cellar-dwellers began positioning themselves for the NBA Draft Lottery. A stacked crop of talent led by star freshmen like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Kingston Flemings, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr. and Brayden Burries gave rebuilding teams even less […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Lottery order after regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why the Charlotte Hornets Are a Bad Matchup for the Miami Heat in NBA Play In Tournament

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:43am

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NBA Analysis

The Miami Heat have been in this position before. Play-in pressure. Elimination stakes. Erik Spoelstra has already described it as a Game 7 environment where…

Mike Breen sounds off on first-round NBA playoff games being exclusive to national TV

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:00am

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Awful Announcing

As part of the NBA’s media rights deal with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon, beginning this year, there will no longer be first-round playoff games televised on regional sports networks (RSNs) with local television announcers. All playoff games are now exclusive to the national TV partners. The decision has frustrated many NBA fans, including the voice…

Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:57am

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After another grueling schedule, only a few teams remain to battle for the much-coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are not lacking in compelling storylines and interesting matchups, and it would be a shame to miss any of them. The Oklahoma City Thunder will headline the postseason as they look to defend their […] The post Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Poll: Will Steph Curry and the Warriors Advance?

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:57am

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Athlon Sports

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA play-in tournament begins Tuesday, with eight teams looking to advance in the NBA playoffs. On ...

NBA Fans Hail Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball Replicating Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s Prime With Season 3-Point Title Race

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:13am

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College Football Network

It's official: Kon Knueppel is the three-point shooting king of the 2025-26 season. But LaMelo Ball was not far behind.

Tyrese Maxey Reacts to 76ers Play-In Tournament Matchup With Magic

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:15am

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The Philadelphia 76ers did their part on Sunday night by pulling out a 126-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.Unfortunately, the Sixers didn’t get the outside help they needed to move up to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and secure a spot in the postseason outright. Instead, they’ll host the Orlando Magic in the […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reacts to 76ers Play-In Tournament Matchup With Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Announcing Roster Decision Before Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:08am

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On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the final game of their 2026 regular season when they hosted the Utah Jazz.The Lakers won by a score of 131-107.Deandre Ayton led the way with 22 points and ten rebounds while shooting 10/14 from the field in 26 minutes of playing time.Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster […] The post NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Announcing Roster Decision Before Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Mike Breen slams NBA’s ‘poor decision’ for first round of playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:04am

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Larry Brown Sports

Mike Breen is not a fan of one of the NBA’s subtle changes for this coming postseason. The veteran announcer was on the call for the New York Knicks’ final regular-season finale Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. Breen, the primary play-by-play man of the Knicks’ MSG Network, spoke … The post Mike Breen slams NBA’s ‘poor decision’ for first round of playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

"He was not allowed to jack up 3s" – Ex-Hornets Takes Sharp Swipe at Kon Knueppel's 3-pt Record Involving Ray Allen – Sportskeeda

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:36pm

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"He was not allowed to jack up 3s" - Ex-Hornets Takes Sharp Swipe at Kon Knueppel's 3-pt Record Involving Ray Allen Sportskeeda

Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash

Apr 12, 2026 @ 10:34pm

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 regular season coming to a close in a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the team now prepares for an all-too-familiar path in the postseason. As the Heat enter its fourth straight play-in tournament, the opponent, time, and place are set against the Charlotte Hornets […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA Announces Pistons' Milestone on Sunday

Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:22pm

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Athlon Sports

The NBA acknowledged the Detroit Pistons' 60-win season.

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat

Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:08pm

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The Charlotte Hornets may have just ushered in the league’s next great shooting era. Of course, they did it in pretty historic fashion. In a season finale packed with stakes against the New York Knicks, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel didn’t just deliver. They hit a milestone. The duo became only the second pair of […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history

Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:01pm

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The Charlotte Hornets ignited an NBA Playoffs run by adding Kon Knueppel. The No. 4 overall pick now owns league history by hitting a mark never seen before in the NBA against the New York Knicks. League insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed what mark Knueppel now owns. “Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the first […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance

Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:15pm

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Atlanta Hawks in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season, the team is also preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament. As the Heat look to enter the play-in tournament with momentum, head coach Erik Spoelstra has one final message for the team before the regular-season […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Final Injury Report for Hornets-Knicks: Will Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Play?

Apr 12, 2026 @ 2:00pm

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Athlon Sports

The New York Knicks may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Knicks’ Brutal Injury Report vs. Hornets Reveals Playoff Truth

Apr 12, 2026 @ 8:00am

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The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ New York Knicks will end their regular season with a game against the Charlotte Hornets. However, the injury report is so full that it hardly seems possible to ignore it.Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are all out for the game, so on paper, it could be a disaster.But when […] The post Knicks’ Brutal Injury Report vs. Hornets Reveals Playoff Truth appeared first on Heavy Sports.