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LeBron James’ hilarious response to encounter with Will Anderson Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers are savoring their first-round series win over the Houston Rockets. On Friday, they closed the series in six games with a 98-78 win. LeBron James set the tone as he finished with a game-high 28 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. After the game, James spoke about an encounter […] The post LeBron James’ hilarious response to encounter with Will Anderson Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Amen Thompson shuts down question about Rockets roster changes after Game 6 loss

Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson pleaded the fifth after Game 6’s 98-78 series-clinching loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. While there have been reports about Kevin Durant’s future with the Rockets due to poor leadership and a failure to compete for a championship, there has also been speculation about Ime Udoka’s job as head coach. As […] The post Amen Thompson shuts down question about Rockets roster changes after Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Announce Notable Paul George News Before Game 7 vs Celtics

Heading into Game 7 against the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers have added another star to the injury report. Paul George has been downgraded on Saturday afternoon. According to the injury report, the star forward is dealing with an illness. Fortunately for the Sixers, George’s illness isn’t guaranteed to keep him out. In fact, his […] The post 76ers Announce Notable Paul George News Before Game 7 vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets

Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account activity may have played a large role in derailing the Houston Rockets’ season. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 98-78 loss in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, ending their season without a playoff series win. A postmortem by William Guillory and … The post Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown Receives Brutal Message From NBA Host Ahead of Celtics’ Must-Win Game 7

The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in a decisive Game 7 on Saturday, with their season on the line after losing two straight games in the first-round series. Ahead of the matchup, Justin Termine delivered a pointed critique of Jaylen Brown, placing the spotlight firmly on him.Boston had taken a 3-1 series lead […] The post Jaylen Brown Receives Brutal Message From NBA Host Ahead of Celtics’ Must-Win Game 7 appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Illinois basketball connection that sparked Timberwolves’ unbelievable Nuggets upset

The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced past the Denver Nuggets in a six-game first-round series, and a key factor behind the upset was an unlikely college connection rooted in University of Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball. Former Illinois standouts Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. played pivotal roles throughout the series, providing production and energy that helped […] The post The Illinois basketball connection that sparked Timberwolves’ unbelievable Nuggets upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ R.J. Barrett Makes Personal Admission After Wild Game-Winner

Toronto Raptors forward/guard R.J. Barrett Jr. sent his team to Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in stunning fashion on Friday night.Barrett’s last-second three-pointer in overtime bounced straight up several feet in the air after initially hitting the basket, and the ball fell straight down into the hoop. It ended a scoring drought for the […] The post Raptors’ R.J. Barrett Makes Personal Admission After Wild Game-Winner appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs have been on a collision course with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder for the majority of the season. Victor Wembanyama and his crew received a scare from the Portland Trail Blazers before eliminating those upstarts in five games. The scare in that series came when they lost Game 2 […] The post Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenny Atkinson thankful for home court advantage for Game 7 vs. Raptors

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 6 of the first round 112-110 in OT to the Toronto Raptors. Despite that, they will possess home-court advantage for Game 7 on Sunday at Rocket Arena. After the game, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson saw the good in the loss, per the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I thought we […] The post Kenny Atkinson thankful for home court advantage for Game 7 vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA on NBC will cash in on Kentucky Derby audience with Celtics-Sixers Game 7

NBC has made an unprecedented push in live sports on broadcast television thanks to their new TV contracts with the NBA and MLB. And it will pay off in a huge way on Saturday with a massive day of sports. NBC will air the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. And although it may not immediately jump…

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