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Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history in a 121-109 Game 3 victory to take a 3-0 lead in a first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which didn’t surprise coach Mark Daigneault one bit. Gilgeous-Alexander became only the second NBA player to score 40+ points on at least 83.3% shooting in […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"You won't find another" – Rich Paul issues a nuclear "ownership" ultimatum to ensure LeBron James remains a Laker for Life – Basketball Network

"You won't find another" - Rich Paul issues a nuclear "ownership" ultimatum to ensure LeBron James remains a Laker for Life  Basketball Network

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Jalen Rose down bad after Pistons’ Game 3 loss to Magic

Jalen Rose is a proud Detroit Pistons fan, growing up in the city and then going on to star at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Rose was never on the Pistons in his 13-year NBA career, but now that he is in the media, he isn’t afraid to share that he is still […] The post Jalen Rose down bad after Pistons’ Game 3 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks give NY fans hope with double-digit Game 4 win over Hawks

New York exhaled. After three gut-wrenching, nail-biting finishes at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks finally played like the team the NBA’s third seed is supposed to be, demolishing Atlanta on their own floor in Game 4 to level the series at 2-2 and send the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series back to […] The post Knicks give NY fans hope with double-digit Game 4 win over Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donte DiVincenzo exits Game 4 in wheelchair with non-contact leg injury

Update: Donte DiVincenzo has left Target Center in a wheelchair after suffering a leg injury vs. the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN. The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 4 of their opening round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets feeling good with a 2-1 series lead. However, early in Game 4, concern shifted to the status […] The post Donte DiVincenzo exits Game 4 in wheelchair with non-contact leg injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks fans furious after Scott Foster ‘humiliated’ himself with botched call in Game 4

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster did not endear himself Saturday to the New York Knicks faithful. Foster committed one of the more curious officiating blunders in Game 4 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The mistake happened as the Knicks had possession and a 41-31 lead midway through the second quarter at … The post Knicks fans furious after Scott Foster ‘humiliated’ himself with botched call in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UPDATE: Donte DiVincenzo Injury: Timberwolves Star Suffers Apparent Achilles Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves star Donte DiVincenzo exited Saturday’s Game 2 with an apparent Achilles injury. DiVincenzo, 29, crumbled to the floor as he attempted to track down a long rebound. The Wolves guard hit the floor and grabbed at his Achilles tendon before immediately signaling for the medical staff to come check on him. It was a non-contact […] The post UPDATE: Donte DiVincenzo Injury: Timberwolves Star Suffers Apparent Achilles Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns makes personal history with triple-double vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks needed a win on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive, as the club entered Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks down 2-1 in the series. Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up big for the franchise, as he had a career playoff performance in the 114-98 win over Atlanta. Early in the fourth […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns makes personal history with triple-double vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Victor Wembanyama’s official injury status for Game 4 vs. Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs proved they can win without their superstar, but the question heading into Sunday’s Game 4 at the Moda Center is whether they’ll need to do it again. Victor Wembanyama is officially listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ClutchPoints NBA Insider Brett Siegel, as the […] The post Spurs Victor Wembanyama’s official injury status for Game 4 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Once viewed as the future of the franchise, Ja Morant now faces an uncertain future with the Memphis Grizzlies.The Grizzlies are widely expected to trade the once-promising guard over the offseason, or at least try to after the relationship between the two sides has gone south in recent years.Assuming that they’re ultimately able to find […] The post Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers Announce Major Austin Reaves News as Chances of Sweep Skyrocket

Austin Reaves’ imminent return to the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup is here. Just as the Lakers are slowly shifting their sights to the second round of the playoffsThe Lakers have completely jumped the Rockets, pushing their lead to 3-0 after a miraculous win Friday night in Houston. The Rockets have one last chance before […] The post Lakers Announce Major Austin Reaves News as Chances of Sweep Skyrocket appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jalen Brunson suffers injury scare in Game 4 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks came into Game 4 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks in desperate need of a win to avoid falling behind in the series 3-1. Late in the third quarter, the Knicks were holding a double digit lead, but all eyes were on Jalen Brunson […] The post Jalen Brunson suffers injury scare in Game 4 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops honest admission after Game 3 win vs. Suns

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career playoff-high 42 points led in Game 3’s 121-109 win against the Phoenix Suns, giving the defending champions a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander took over in the second half against the Suns, scoring 25 of his 42 points after halftime with incredible efficiency. […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops honest admission after Game 3 win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Big Men Who Could Climb the Most This Summer

Big men are back. Not in the old-school sense. Not post-ups every trip. But in fantasy terms, they are swinging leagues again. That is especially true this NBA offseason. So the fantasy basketball big men conversation is already taking shape. Roles are opening. Rotations are shifting. Teams are ...

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Suns’ Devin Booker drops candid admission about Luguentz Dort after near injury

PHOENIX– During Saturday’s game, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker had an apparent injury. However, that injury came after trying to get by Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort. Many thought that the latter tripped Booker, but some thought it was incidental contact. For the Phoenix guard, he said his ankle “is fine” postgame, but shared […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker drops candid admission about Luguentz Dort after near injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Backcourts That Could Be Rewritten Overnight in 2026 Free Agency

This is where things get interesting. The NBA free agency backcourt impact could be massive. Not subtle. Not gradual. More like overnight changes. One signing. One trade. Suddenly, the entire fantasy outlook for a team flips. We are talking about assists, usage, three-point volume. All of it. Some ...

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives six-word response to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass

PHOENIX– We know who Dillon Brooks will be matched up with after the Phoenix Suns’ 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. “He’s efficient,” Brooks explained when asked about Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 42-point performance. “I got him (for) Game 4.” The Suns forward hasn’t shied away from the limelight. He embraces the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives six-word response to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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