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Bucks’ Bobby Portis defends Pistons’ Cade Cunningham amid 65-game rule – ‘I don’t think it’s fair’

The Detroit Pistons may not have an All-NBA player this season, even though Cade Cunningham has been one of the better players in the league this year. That’s because his current injury has forced him to miss a certain number of games, which doesn’t make him eligible for All-NBA or MVP. There have been plenty […] The post Bucks’ Bobby Portis defends Pistons’ Cade Cunningham amid 65-game rule – ‘I don’t think it’s fair’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Detroit Pistons Get Good News Amid Injury Concerns vs Thunder

The Detroit Pistons have some notable names on the injury report ahead of their March 30 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A few of them are starters, which could be a major difference-maker in Monday’s action against the defending NBA Champions. Ausar Thompson is one of a handful of players who are facing a […] The post Detroit Pistons Get Good News Amid Injury Concerns vs Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 23: Joel Embiid’s return gives 76ers massive boost

Only two weeks remain in the 2025-26 NBA season, and the race for the middle-tier seeding is on across both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The hierarchy, like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, isn’t moving from the top of the power rankings entering the NBA playoffs, but teams like the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 23: Joel Embiid’s return gives 76ers massive boost appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jalen Duren playing tonight? Pistons vs. Thunder injury report

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons will hit the road to take on the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Jalen Duren is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as doubtful due to right knee injury management. Here’s everything we know about Duren’s injury and his playing status vs the Thunder. Jalen […] The post Is Jalen Duren playing tonight? Pistons vs. Thunder injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Detroit Pistons Announce Jalen Duren’s Status vs Thunder

The battle between the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, March 30, will be a clash between the NBA’s top seeds. Unfortunately for the Pistons, they are on pace to miss both of their All-Stars. The veteran center Jalen Duren is the player in question. According to the Pistons’ official injury report, […] The post Detroit Pistons Announce Jalen Duren’s Status vs Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hawks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks have spent the 2025-26 season evolving from an inconsistent offensive squad into a legitimate Eastern Conference threat. As the playoff picture tightens, though, the margin between opportunity and disaster continues to thin. In the Eastern conference, seeding isn’t just positioning but survival. For Atlanta, the wrong matchup could turn a promising ascent […] The post Hawks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Passing All Tests in the East

The Boston Celtics won their third straight game on Sunday, again climbing in this week’s NBA Power Rankings. Indeed, this has not been a run-of-the-mill streak. On Wednesday, the Celtics beat the Thunder in a gritty, playoff-level showdown, a win that firmed up their status around the league–if not to themselves–as a real contender for […] The post NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Passing All Tests in the East appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Marc Stein raises ‘red flag’ on NBA anti-tanking proposals

The NBA competition committee is taking steps towards discouraging teams from blatantly tanking, or at least holding players out for the most minor of injuries just so they could keep their protected first-round picks. This season, the likes of the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have been the guiltiest of this, while the likes of […] The post Marc Stein raises ‘red flag’ on NBA anti-tanking proposals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history in ruthless Magic blowout

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors were standing on business on Sunday night, showing no mercy to the Orlando Magic in a 139-87 blowout. In the first quarter, the Magic were keeping it competitive, even taking the lead a few times in that period. But then the Raptors went on a historic 31-0 run that […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history in ruthless Magic blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes promise to fan who hit halfcourt shot

On Sunday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder managed to pull away in the fourth quarter of what was a very entertaining 111-100 win over the New York Knicks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had some shooting troubles earlier in the game, but he was in full MVP mode in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points in the final […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes promise to fan who hit halfcourt shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

For the Orlando Magic, the 2026 NBA Playoffs feel less like a destination and more like a tightrope walk. This is a team that has been good enough to convince you they belong among the East’s rising contenders. However, they have also enough inconsistency to leave their postseason fate hanging in the balance. As the […] The post Magic’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick applauds Lakers’ consistency amid playoff push

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing some excellent basketball as of late, recently continuing their winning ways with a home win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers recently wrapped up a strong East Coast road trip in which their only loss came in narrow fashion to the Detroit Pistons. Recently, Lakers head coach JJ […] The post JJ Redick applauds Lakers’ consistency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

Detroit is a contender with something to prove. For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pistons are no longer a rebuilding curiosity. As No. 1 seeds, they are a legitimate Eastern Conference powerhouse. Of course, with that rise comes a new kind of pressure. As the 2026 NBA Playoffs approach, the question is […] The post Pistons’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks officially won’t be in 2026 NBA postseason

The Milwaukee Bucks had no answers for the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, losing the contest 127-95. It was the 44th loss of the season, and it appears the club will not be participating in this year’s playoffs. Reports indicate the loss officially eliminated the Bucks from the 2026 NBA postseason, according to Insider Marc […] The post Bucks officially won’t be in 2026 NBA postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA MVP Power Rankings: Victor Wembanyama Takes Over Top Spot, Luka Doncic Sees Major Drop

The MVP race is heating up like never before. The latest NBA MVP power rankings revealed that Victor Wembanyama moving to the top spot, while Luka Doncic has seen a major drop.

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