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Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit

With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid had injury scare in Game 5 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers came into Game 5 needing a win against the Boston Celtics to avoid elimination, but for a moment all their attention was on star big man Joel Embiid who left the game briefly due to an injury scare. Joel Embiid sustained an apparent knee injury late in the third quarter of Game […] The post Joel Embiid had injury scare in Game 5 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trolls Dillon Brooks With ‘Cancun’ Message After Sweep

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure the final word landed his way after the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns. The All-Star guard delivered a dominant 37-point performance in a 120-107 win to close the series, then followed it up with a viral moment off the court.The message came one day later. Gilgeous-Alexander posted an Instagram […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trolls Dillon Brooks With ‘Cancun’ Message After Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.

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“They deserve it because they are truly the best fans” — Russell Westbrook on OKC Thunder winning title without him – Basketball Network

“They deserve it because they are truly the best fans” — Russell Westbrook on OKC Thunder winning title without him  Basketball Network

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, and their latest lineup decision reflects both stability and confidence heading into Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers. After navigating injuries and in-game adversity throughout the series, San Antonio enters Tuesday night with a 3-1 lead and a chance […] The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Personality Calls Out Nikola Jokic For Being A “Sore Loser”

NBA personality Nick Wright had harsh criticism for Nikola Jokic after he led the Denver Nuggets to a Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to keep the season alive. Jokic had a strange moment towards the end of the game via pretending to give the ball to a Timberwolves player on the final possession. […] The post NBA Personality Calls Out Nikola Jokic For Being A “Sore Loser” appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury

It is Groundhog Day all over again for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid had to leave Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an apparent knee injury. In the third quarter at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid rotated over to defend a drive by Boston’s Jaylen Brown. The … The post Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid Has Knee Injury Scare in 76ers-Celtics Game 5

As the Philadelphia 76ers looked to form a comeback against the Boston Celtics in the second half, the star center, Joel Embiid, injured his knee. With a little over four minutes left to go in the third quarter, Embiid bumped knees with a defender. Embiid was clearly shaken up after the play, and it wasn’t […] The post Joel Embiid Has Knee Injury Scare in 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Stephen A. Smith slams Megan Thee Stallion for bringing Klay Thompson cheating rumors to the internet

Stephen A. Smith is not happy with how Megan Thee Stallion chose to go through with her public breakup with Klay Thompson. The ESPN personality shared his thoughts on the matter on his Straight Shooter podcast on Monday (April 27). “I’m having this episode on YouTube because I’m asking why is she telling his business?” […] The post Stephen A. Smith slams Megan Thee Stallion for bringing Klay Thompson cheating rumors to the internet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carmelo Anthony wants Nico Harrison to get credit for Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win

After NBC got the chance to break the news of an incredibly tight NBA Rookie of the Year win by Dallas’ Cooper Flagg on Monday night, Carmelo Anthony took the opportunity to revisit one of the league’s most ridiculous stories of the past year. That would be the rise and fall of Mavericks general manager…

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder dishes on unique challenge Knicks present in first round

NEW YORK – The Atlanta Hawks were playing with house money in Game 4 against the New York Knicks. They had a 2-1 series lead over a group with championship-level expectations, and their turn with home-court advantage wasn’t over. The Knicks had the awareness that a loss would, by most mathematical measures, effectively begin the […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder dishes on unique challenge Knicks present in first round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series

You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is currently facing elimination in the first-round series as they trail the Lakers 3-1. During his remarks, Smith … The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jamal Shead reveals heartfelt text from Kelvin Sampson over Game 4 hustle

The Toronto Raptors evened up their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 93-89 win in Game 4. Second year Raptors guard Jamal Shead may not have jumped off the stat sheet, but he came up with one of the biggest plays in Game 4 in forcing the Cavs into an eight […] The post Jamal Shead reveals heartfelt text from Kelvin Sampson over Game 4 hustle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post

The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the series against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, sweeping Phoenix with a 131-122 Game 4 win. On Tuesday, superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks with a viral post on Instagram. Gilgeous-Alexander, who is 27 years old, posted an image of himself and Brooks on the court. However, Brooks’ […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Maybe we can get somebody to step in” – Three-time NBA Champ sees path for Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen reconciliation – Basketball Network

“Maybe we can get somebody to step in” - Three-time NBA Champ sees path for Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen reconciliation  Basketball Network

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Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks are facing a tough challenge in the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With the series heading back to the Big Apple tied at 2-2, Game 5 is the most important game of the season for both clubs. As the Knicks prepare for the game, head coach […] The post Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I wouldn’t go after somebody kid" – Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down on his Take While Taking Aim at LeBron James for Courtside Faceoff – Sportskeeda

"I wouldn’t go after somebody kid" - Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down on his Take While Taking Aim at LeBron James for Courtside Faceoff  Sportskeeda

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