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J.B. Bickerstaff gets new contract after Pistons overcome 3-1 deficit

The Detroit Pistons somehow overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic and advance to the semifinals in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Next up is a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and one day before Game 1, the Pistons gave head coach J.B. Bickerstaff a new contract extension. The team announced the news … The post J.B. Bickerstaff gets new contract after Pistons overcome 3-1 deficit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs

After 16 teams entered the 2026 NBA playoffs, only eight remain, and the teams left in the conference semifinals aren’t who most would have predicted would be here. The first round of the postseason was crazy. Two teams overcame a 3-1 deficit, which is something that had never happened before. Furthermore, a seven-seed beat a […] The post Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round

The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and things didn’t go exactly as expected For the first time ever, two separate teams in one postseason field overcame 3-1 deficits to advance. The Philadelphia 76ers did so as a seventh seed, becoming just the eighth team to knock off a two-seed in […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orlando Magic Get Harsh Reality Check From Tracy McGrady After Game 7 Loss

The Orlando Magic had three chances to complete an upset against the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in the 2026 NBA playoffs.However, the Magic fell short after losing three straight games, including a Game 7 116-94 loss at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday.Paolo Banchero was the lone bright spot with 38 points, nine rebounds and […] The post Orlando Magic Get Harsh Reality Check From Tracy McGrady After Game 7 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell addressed facing his former head coach, JB Bickerstaff, and the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavs defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Bickerstaff is in his second season with the Pistons after four seasons as head coach […] The post What Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell said about ex-coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Pistons ahead of playoff showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Free Agency 2026: 7 Lakers Among the Top 30 Options

There was a time, and those of us of a certain vintage will remember it well, when NBA free agency was one of the most exciting times on the calendar, not only for the league but for all of sports. Teams would scrape their way under the salary cap (not the tax or the aprons–the […] The post NBA Free Agency 2026: 7 Lakers Among the Top 30 Options appeared first on HEAVY.

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Video: James Harden nearly injures head coach after an apparent flop

James Harden appeared to sell a foul a little bit too much late in Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors. With just a little over a minute left in regulation of what was a virtually decided contest in favor of the Cavs, the Raptors tried to trap Harden near the … The post Video: James Harden nearly injures head coach after an apparent flop appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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James Harden Offers High Praise for Raptors: ‘They’re a Really Good Team’

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden offered high praise for the Toronto Raptors, saying that “they’re a really good team.” The No. 4-seed Cavaliers defeated the No. 5-seed Raptors 114-112 on Sunday night to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, where they will battle the No. 1-seed Detroit Pistons. Throughout the seven-game series, […] The post James Harden Offers High Praise for Raptors: ‘They’re a Really Good Team’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Donovan Mitchell Downplays Win vs Raptors With Clear Message

The Cleveland Cavaliers handled business with ease in Game 7 on Sunday night. Donovan Mitchell checked into the do-or-die battle for 35 minutes and didn’t have a strong shooting night. He went 9-20 from the field and 2-9 from three. Still, Mitchell contributed to a team-high 22 points. In addition to his scoring, the star […] The post Donovan Mitchell Downplays Win vs Raptors With Clear Message appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jayson Tatum Drops Truth Bomb on Celtics’ Championship Window

After their series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum was asked if the Boston Celtics' "championship window" was still open. The post Jayson Tatum Drops Truth Bomb on Celtics’ Championship Window appeared first on HEAVY.

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Did the Cleveland Cavaliers use Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and Drake's "ICEMAN" to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' loss? Viral posts explained – Sportskeeda

Did the Cleveland Cavaliers use Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and Drake's "ICEMAN" to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' loss? Viral posts explained  Sportskeeda

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Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 at Rocket Arena. Besides showering Jarrett Allen with a ton of praise, the Cavs as a whole tipped their cap to their adversaries after a grueling first-round series, starting with Kenny Atkinson. “Before we start, I […] The post Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RJ Barrett’s powerful message about Raptors after taking Cavs to Game 7

There were no last-second heroics from RJ Barrett this time. The Toronto Raptors could not sustain their momentum from their win in Game 6, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-102, in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Sunday. The Raptors blew a double-digit lead in the first half […] The post RJ Barrett’s powerful message about Raptors after taking Cavs to Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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