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JJ Redick Reveals Key Reason Behind Lakers’ Stunning 15-2 March Record

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The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the month of March in style, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113. The win ensured JJ Redick’s team ended the month with an impressive 15-2 record.During his postgame news conference, Redick detailed what has led to such a strong run of games from his squad.“I think it was a confluence […] The post JJ Redick Reveals Key Reason Behind Lakers’ Stunning 15-2 March Record appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Sends Warning to Thunder Ahead of Massive Game

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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to fly high in the final stage of the regular season. L.A. executed an impressive blowout victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Lakers star Luka Doncic dazzled once again, scoring 43 points on 50% shooting from the floor and the 3-point line. Doncic connected on a game-high six 3-pointers while […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Sends Warning to Thunder Ahead of Massive Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Poll: Luka Dončić and the NBA MVP Race

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[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 Los Angeles Lakers closed out a remarkable month of March with a 127-113 home win Tuesday night over ...

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Luka Doncic’s red-hot March concludes with 16th 40-point game of season

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Who’s stopping Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic? The Cleveland Cavaliers surely are not the answer, as they just got turned by the Slovenian scoring machine as target practice during Tuesday’s game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Doncic capped his bonkers March by torching the Cavs for 42 points in a 127-113 […] The post Luka Doncic’s red-hot March concludes with 16th 40-point game of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking

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The issue of tanking is a hot one in NBA circles, as teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, among others, have blatantly been holding out a few of their best players or at least limiting their workload just so they could boost their chances of losing more games and therefore improving their […] The post Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Mavericks are eyeing 4 candidates to replace Nico Harrison

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The Dallas Mavericks have their shortlist for Nico Harrison’s successor. Dallas is eyeing four particular candidates to potentially replace their fired ex-general manager Harrison, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported on Tuesday. Those four candidates are Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti, Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens, and Cleveland Cavaliers … The post Report: Mavericks are eyeing 4 candidates to replace Nico Harrison appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off

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The Denver Nuggets (48-28) will officially be competing in the NBA playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. They clinched their spot in the Western Conference gauntlet on Tuesday night, and they did not even have to lift a finger. All the fourth-place squad needed was a loss by the seventh-place Phoenix Suns. The Orlando Magic […] The post Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Doubles Down on Bold MVP Statement

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Victor Wembanyama continues to cement himself as a frontrunner for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. The San Antonio Spurs star backed up his bold MVP stance Monday night with another dominant performance. The 7-foot-4 Frenchman led the Spurs to a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. ...

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NBA Power Rankings Week 23: Boston Celtics Clinch 3rd Spot as Top 10 Sees Little Change

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Week 23 NBA Power Rankings see Boston Celtics lock in 3rd, with minimal movement across the top 10 teams.

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NBA Announces Pistons Can Snap 17-Season Drought vs Raptors

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The Detroit Pistons are proving that they could remain one of the Eastern Conference’s top contenders for years to come. Last year, the Pistons snapped a playoff drought by claiming the East’s sixth seed and putting up a six-game fight against the New York Knicks. This season, the Pistons have improved and taken hold of […] The post NBA Announces Pistons Can Snap 17-Season Drought vs Raptors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA Announces Denver Nuggets Playoff News Before Jazz Game

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When the NBA tips off its Tuesday, March 31, slate of games, the Denver Nuggets will be resting. The Nuggets will return to the court on Wednesday, April 1, to face the Utah Jazz. Despite being gameless on Tuesday night, the Nuggets can still get a victory. There is a chance that Denver will become […] The post NBA Announces Denver Nuggets Playoff News Before Jazz Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Every Air Jordan Michael Jordan Wore in the NBA Finals — and Where to Buy Them Now

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Six championships, eight colorways. Here's every Air Jordan Michael Jordan wore in the NBA Finals — and where to buy each one on resale right now.

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Spurs’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

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The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the NBA’s most compelling stories this season. This franchise has leapt from rebuilding project to championship contender quite ahead of schedule. As the 2026 NBA Playoffs approach, though, things only get tougher. Looking ahead, the main riddle for the young Spurs is no longer about whether they […] The post Spurs’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ shocking near upset of Thunder brings more evidence for Jaden Ivey trade slam dunk

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The Detroit Pistons put up a gallant stand against the Oklahoma City Thunder before falling short in overtime, 114-110, at Paycom Center on Monday. Despite playing with a badly depleted roster, the Pistons almost upset the defending champions. Detroit was stricken with injuries, as it was without the All-Star duo of Cade Cunningham and Jalen […] The post Pistons’ shocking near upset of Thunder brings more evidence for Jaden Ivey trade slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the 2025-26 season doing everything a defending champion is supposed to do. They have won consistently, dominated statistically, and imposed their identity on both ends of the floor. As the playoffs approach, though, the narrative will certainly shift. For a team aiming to go back-to-back, the question is no […] The post Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Look Out NBA, Here Come the Lakers

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LOS ANGELES — The irritation in LeBron James’ voice rose. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star sounded cranky while nursing bruises with his 41-year-old body. James became annoyed with how the NBA’s defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, had cruised to a double-digit victory at his expense. And ...

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