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Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns face do-or-die Game 5 scenario vs. Hawks with title dreams on the line

With their backs up against the wall and trailing 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks and facing a scenario where they could go down 3-1 on the road, the New York Knicks played arguably their most passionate and relentless game of the year. Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up in a huge way for the Knicks in Atlanta […] The post Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns face do-or-die Game 5 scenario vs. Hawks with title dreams on the line appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets Give Important Kevin Durant Update Before Game 5 vs Lakers

All signs are pointing to Kevin Durant potentially missing the Houston Rockets’ Game 5 action against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 29. On Tuesday, the Rockets hit the practice court. While Durant was present in the building, he was not participating in basketball activity. According to reporters in attendance, Durant was doing treadmill […] The post Rockets Give Important Kevin Durant Update Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves set to return vs. Rockets. What about Luka Doncic?

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the playoffs with a blowout Game 4 defeat against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers are still in firm control of the series, up 3-1 as things shift back to Los Angeles for Game 5, but the team would love to get some good […] The post Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves set to return vs. Rockets. What about Luka Doncic? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marc Kestecher to call first playoff game on ESPN television

Marc Kestecher has been the lead voice of the NBA on ESPN Radio for a decade. But on Wednesday he will have the opportunity to do something he’s never done before in his lengthy play-by-play career: call an NBA playoff game on television. Kestecher took over the lead announcing duties for the NBA on ESPN…

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“Megan Thee Stallion Was Just Some Work for Klay Thompson to Get Through the Season”: Paul Pierce Shares True Feelings on ‘Nasty’ High-Profile Breakup

Paul Pierce said Megan Thee Stallion making her split with Klay Thompson public made it "nasty."

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Timberwolves’ Mike Conley keeps it 100 with Jaden McDaniels on Nuggets fans’ merciless boos

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped Game 5 to the Denver Nuggets 125-113 on Monday night, but veteran guard Mike Conley made sure Jaden McDaniels stayed grounded amid a hostile road environment. McDaniels was met with consistent boos from the Denver crowd throughout the contest, and Conley addressed the situation directly during a locker room scrum with […] The post Timberwolves’ Mike Conley keeps it 100 with Jaden McDaniels on Nuggets fans’ merciless boos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons ripped for not getting Ayo Dosunmu in Jaden Ivey trade with Bulls

The Detroit Pistons signed Kevin Huerter after he was traded by the Chicago Bulls alongside Dario Saric for Jaden Ivey. Huerter, however, has not found the transition the easiest, which is also due to the consistent injuries he has suffered this season. The 27-year-old suffered a left hip injury in Detroit’s Game 3 loss to […] The post Pistons ripped for not getting Ayo Dosunmu in Jaden Ivey trade with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green begrudgingly gives Rudy Gobert credit for defense on Nikola Jokic

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been calling out aspects of the current state of the NBA, including the ongoing NBA Playoffs, despite the team being eliminated in the play-in tournament. The Warriors forward in Green has been known for blasting people verbally and has been in altercations on the court with many, including […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green begrudgingly gives Rudy Gobert credit for defense on Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mat Ishbia already plotting next move in message to Suns fans after Thunder sweep

On Monday evening, the Phoenix Suns’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a Game 4 home loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, completing a sweep of their first round playoff matchup. While it was an unceremonious end to the season, the Suns still performed well above expectations this year, making the […] The post Mat Ishbia already plotting next move in message to Suns fans after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaden McDaniels Sends Clear Message to Denver Nuggets After Game 5

During the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets have gotten especially chippy. Jaden McDaniels can be credited for poking the bear early on and often. Seeing as though it’s the playoffs, and the Nuggets and Timberwolves are rivals, one has to expect the Nuggets to turn up […] The post Jaden McDaniels Sends Clear Message to Denver Nuggets After Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead shrink Monday night, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst delivered a blunt assessment of their outlook following a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads the first-round series 3-2, but mounting injuries have shifted the trajectory heading into Game 6. Windhorst addressed the situation Tuesday morning […] The post Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out critics for Nikola Jokic ‘freakouts’ when he struggles

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination by picking up a comfortable Game 5 home win over the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in their first round playoff series. Nikola Jokic had by far his best game of the series in this one, scoring an efficient 27 points to go along with 12 rebounds and […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out critics for Nikola Jokic ‘freakouts’ when he struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons urged to make Kevin Durant trade by Jeff Teague amid flop vs. Magic

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell into an inexplicable 3-1 hole in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with a brutal 94-88 loss on the road in Game 4. The Pistons continued to struggle mightily to put the ball in the basket during this game, and the team is now in […] The post Pistons urged to make Kevin Durant trade by Jeff Teague amid flop vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Green Reveals Offseason Plans After Early Playoff Exit

The Phoenix Suns were the first team to get eliminated from the 2026 NBA Playoffs. They were swept by the defending NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Monday’s Game 4 in Phoenix.The Suns kept it competitive the entire night, with Devin Booker scoring 24 points and dishing out six assists. Jalen Green and Dillon […] The post Jalen Green Reveals Offseason Plans After Early Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

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Magic’s Desmond Bane seemed shocked to see ex-teammate on court for Nuggets vs. Timberwolves

The Orlando Magic secured a 94-88 Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons to take a 3-1 series lead, but Desmond Bane had an unexpected reaction off the court when he noticed a familiar face during another playoff game. During his postgame press conference, Bane appeared surprised to see former teammate Tyus Jones on the […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane seemed shocked to see ex-teammate on court for Nuggets vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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