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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA releases first-round playoff schedule in first year of new media rights deal

The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, April 18, and for the first time in more than two decades, the postseason will air without TNT. The NBA released the Game 1 schedule for the first round on Sunday, with eight matchups spread across two days and three broadcast partners. Under the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion media…

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Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

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.

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

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.

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JB Bickerstaff sums up Pistons’ success after first 60-win season in 20 years

The Detroit Pistons have concluded their historic regular-season turnaround. Their 133-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers cemented a 60-22 record to help validate their first-place spot in the Eastern Conference. Detroit will enter the postseason with home-court advantage throughout its matchups against the East. This marks the first time in 20 years that the Pistons […] The post JB Bickerstaff sums up Pistons’ success after first 60-win season in 20 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-76ers Center Makes History in Pistons’ NBA Season Finale vs Pacers

The former second-round center who made a name for himself as “Bball Paul” in Philadelphia with the 76ers made Detroit Pistons history on Sunday night. As the Pistons participated in their final game of the 2025-2026 NBA regular season, Paul Reed got a chance to start in the absence of the one-time All-Star, Jalen Duren. […] The post Ex-76ers Center Makes History in Pistons’ NBA Season Finale vs Pacers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton Sends Message to Pacers Fans After Disappointing 2025-26 NBA Season

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a forgettable one for Indiana Pacers fans. After making it to the Eastern Conference finals in two straight seasons and advancing all the way to the NBA Finals last season, the Pacers took a major step back this year by finishing second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings. The only […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Sends Message to Pacers Fans After Disappointing 2025-26 NBA Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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

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.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for April 12, 2026: How to watch NBA regular season finale

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Cade Cunningham Sends Strong Message Before Pistons’ Playoff Run

The Detroit Pistons had a great season in 2025-2026. Cade Cunningham and his team will finish in first place within the Eastern Conference. While that’s a massive jump even from last year, when they finished sixth in the conference, the Pistons remain hungry. Following Detroit’s Friday night win over the Charlotte Hornets, Cunningham dropped an […] The post Cade Cunningham Sends Strong Message Before Pistons’ Playoff Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Philadelphia 76ers Catch Heat From Fans Over Recent Roster Move

When the Philadelphia 76ers cut ties with Cam Payne ahead of Friday’s action against the Indiana Pacers, fans instantly remembered who he replaced when he signed. The infamous Jared McCain trade is once again remembered. The Sixers waived the 31-year-old guard, who was back with the team for a second stint. The decision came after […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Catch Heat From Fans Over Recent Roster Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart

LaMelo Ball certainly likes to live dangerously. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball had a viral moment of trash talk during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. In the third quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was jockeying with Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart for a rebound. Ball ultimately tracked down the loose ball … The post LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-Lakers Star Gets Honest on Cade Cunningham’s Viral Statement

Several MVP-caliber players suffered notable injuries in the NBA in 2025-2026. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was one of them. As a result, Cunningham and a handful of other stars have come close to losing out on end-of-year awards, due to falling under the 65-game minimum. A collapsed lung sidelined Cunningham for several weeks. He […] The post Ex-Lakers Star Gets Honest on Cade Cunningham’s Viral Statement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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