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Marcus Smart gets ejected for throwing a punch at Warriors’ Charles Bassey

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Marcus Smart had his first Marcus Smart moment as a member of the Houston Rockets. The Rockets guard Smart was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. In the third quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Smart made contact with Warriors big man Charles Bassey during a fastbreak opportunity. The two opponents … The post Marcus Smart gets ejected for throwing a punch at Warriors’ Charles Bassey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets’ Marcus Smart ejected for landing punch on Warriors’ Charles Bassey in wild scene

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Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets’ matchup against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took a turn when the Warriors star suffered an abdominal injury and was ruled out of the game in the first half. But the third quarter saw things get even crazier. With 21 seconds remaining in the third quarter and […] The post Rockets’ Marcus Smart ejected for landing punch on Warriors’ Charles Bassey in wild scene appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Marcus Smart Ejected After Throwing Punch at Warriors Player

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The Houston Rockets lost Marcus Smart to an ejection Wednesday night after an incident involving Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey. With 21 seconds remaining in the third quarter and Houston leading, Smart appeared to throw a punch at Bassey. The play drew a reaction from ESPN analyst Doris Burke. “You didn’t even need to […] The post Rockets’ Marcus Smart Ejected After Throwing Punch at Warriors Player appeared first on HEAVY.

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Stephen Curry ruled out for remainder of Rockets clash with right abdominal injury

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The Golden State Warriors have been on a tear lately, owners of the league’s current longest win streak at eight games, but the team and fanbase collectively held their breaths on Wednesday evening. Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was seen exiting the game against the Houston Rockets and heading back to the locker room due […] The post Stephen Curry ruled out for remainder of Rockets clash with right abdominal injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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15 NBA star-studded duos that totally failed

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Talent is always an important factor for a team contending for a championship. They execute the winning plays and make the difference whenever it matters the most. However, as the league has evolved, any basketball fan has come to realize that talent doesn’t equate to championships. For several seasons, the NBA has seen stars come […] The post 15 NBA star-studded duos that totally failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden State Warriors Announce Injury Report for Houston Rockets Game on Nov. 11

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The Golden State Warriors begin a five-game road trip on Wednesday, visiting the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. The Warriors enter the matchup on an eight-game winning streak. They have been a fun team to watch, mainly because of Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg. Their depth has also been a strength in the first […] The post Golden State Warriors Announce Injury Report for Houston Rockets Game on Nov. 11 appeared first on HEAVY.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant teaming up with Derrick Rose for youth basketball venture

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At one point, they were rivals, but LeBron James and Kevin Durant are teaming up with former NBA MVP Derrick Rose for a special youth basketball venture. James and Durant are backing a high school basketball league called the Futures Basketball League. It will field 12 teams upon its debut in April 2027. According to […] The post LeBron James, Kevin Durant teaming up with Derrick Rose for youth basketball venture appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ David Adelman showers Jamal Murray with Luka Doncic praise amid 5-4 start

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The Denver Nuggets have had an up-and-down start to the 2026-27 season. On Monday, the Nuggets suffered their fourth loss of the season in nine games in a 110-100 defeat to the Houston Rockets on the road. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic combined to score 63 of Denver’s 100 points on the night, but their […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman showers Jamal Murray with Luka Doncic praise amid 5-4 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2027 NBA Mock Draft: 1st Round predictions after one week of college hoops

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The college basketball season is just over a week underway, but it is never too early to talk NBA Draft. Last year’s draft cycle was one of the most hyped up ever. There were multiple superstar prospects, all of whom are already displaying their talent at a high level in the NBA ranks. The 2027 […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft: 1st Round predictions after one week of college hoops appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ime Udoka has 1 wish for Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown as they freeze each other out

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Ahead of Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics’ first regular-season matchup against Jaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers, their former head coach Ime Udoka chimed in on the dynamic of their relationship. Brown reportedly demanded to be treated equally as Tatum before he was abruptly traded to the Celtics’ division rival. Former teammate Marcus Smart […] The post Ime Udoka has 1 wish for Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown as they freeze each other out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marcus Smart blames media for ongoing Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown drama

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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to face off in a high-stakes matchup that has the attention of the NBA world. The Tuesday night game, broadcast on NBC during their Coast to Coast coverage, will be the first time that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown face off against each other since the July […] The post Marcus Smart blames media for ongoing Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Every Nuggets starter listed as questionable after abysmal travel delays

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The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers Saturday afternoon in Mexico City. A day later, they’d find themselves still stuck in the city as attempting to leave became a nightmare. Because of these travel delays, Denver was forced to list all five of their starters, as well as DeMar DeRozan, as questionable ahead of Monday’s […] The post Every Nuggets starter listed as questionable after abysmal travel delays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘I Just Say What I Need To Say’ — Dillon Brooks Details the Dark Arts Strategy To Avoid Crossing the Line Against Kevin Durant, Rockets

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Dillon Brooks shared how he manages to stay out of trouble despite his villainous style of play after the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant cops to missing living in Phoenix after losing to Suns

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The Houston Rockets got beat by the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Rockets star Kevin Durant admitted it was tough to lose to his former team. He even admitted he misses living in Phoenix, Arizona. “It’s a normal, regular game. I played here for 2.5 years bro. It’s not that deep. I loved living in Phoenix. […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant cops to missing living in Phoenix after losing to Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker connects with Jalen Green for half-court alley-oop

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Two teams involved in a blockbuster trade back in July 2025 renewed hostilities on the basketball court as outspoken coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns took on the Houston Rockets at PHX Arena in Phoenix. The game was close in the fourth quarter as Suns stars Devin Booker and verbal leader Jalen Green led their team […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker connects with Jalen Green for half-court alley-oop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordan Ott’s 4-word response to Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia, Dillon Brooks saga

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PHOENIX– The Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia, Dillon Brooks saga was an interesting one and makes Saturday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets all the more interesting. Jordan Ott feels this is just another game. When asked about it pregame, he let out a comical four-word response. “Don’t use social media,” Ott said jokingly. […] The post Jordan Ott’s 4-word response to Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia, Dillon Brooks saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns news: Phoenix gets multiple injury updates for Rockets clash

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The Phoenix Suns received several injury updates ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Houston Rockets. Jordan Goodwin is doubtful, while Rasheer Fleming is questionable. Mark Williams remains unavailable as he continues recovering from left shoulder surgery. According to the NBA’s official injury report, Goodwin is dealing with a right calf injury and is listed […] The post Suns news: Phoenix gets multiple injury updates for Rockets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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