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Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has silenced critics with his laudable job against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in their back-to-back wins in their first-round series in the playoffs. Gobert made everything difficult for Jokic in Game 3 at Target Center on Thursday, limiting him to 7-of-26 shooting. His stifling defense was a major factor […] The post Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks star CJ McCollum’s adorable moment with son after Game 3 will melt your heart

On Apr. 24, 2026 the NBA playoff series saw Atlanta, Minnesota, and Toronto all secure Game 3 victories on their home courts. The Hawks, Timberwolves, and Raptors are now just one game away from tying or taking the lead in their first-round series. Meanwhile, the Knicks, Nuggets, and Cavaliers departed with significant concerns regarding their […] The post Hawks star CJ McCollum’s adorable moment with son after Game 3 will melt your heart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Injury Reports and Starting Lineups Tonight (April 24) | Game 3, 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Friday, with Joel Embiid listed as doubtful as the Celtics look to retake the series lead.

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Jamal Murray’s panic level over unprecedented Nikola Jokic dud in Nuggets’ Game 3 loss

In a rare instance, Nikola Jokic looked vulnerable. He failed to lift the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, as they suffered a blowout loss, 113-96, and fell 2-1 in their first-round series in the playoffs. It was not for the lack of trying for Jokic, but he struggled against […] The post Jamal Murray’s panic level over unprecedented Nikola Jokic dud in Nuggets’ Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick

The Los Angeles Lakers hope to take a 3-0 series lead while the Houston Rockets hope to avoid a 3-0 hole. The First Round continues, and two teams in the Western Conference square off. It’s time to check out our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Lakers-Rockets Game 3 prediction and pick. The Lakers […] The post Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Durant still playing and I'm a year younger than him" – Michael Beasley admits he is "heartbroken" about ending his NBA career at only 30 – Basketball Network

"Durant still playing and I'm a year younger than him" - Michael Beasley admits he is "heartbroken" about ending his NBA career at only 30  Basketball Network

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to protect their homecourt when they host the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday for Game 3 of their first-round series in the playoffs. The 76ers are coming off a huge victory in Game 2 at TD Garden, 111-97, to tie the best-of-seven skirmish. Philadelphia did it without […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard Injury Update Emerges Before Game 3 of Blazers-Spurs

The last time Damian Lillard suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers was on March 22, 2023. It has been more than three years since the nine-time All-Star took the court in a Blazers uniform. The Blazers traded Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in September 2023. The 6-foot-2 point guard spent two ...

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Mitchell Robinson’s trainer blasts ‘scared’ Mike Brown after Knicks’ Game 3 disaster vs. Hawks

After playing just 11 minutes in the New York Knicks’ Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, center Mitchell Robinson‘s trainer is calling out head coach Mike Brown. His trainer, Marcell Scott Jr., called Brown out on his Instagram Stories after the Knicks’ latest loss (via New York Basketball on X, formerly Twitter). Scott alleged […] The post Mitchell Robinson’s trainer blasts ‘scared’ Mike Brown after Knicks’ Game 3 disaster vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs most to blame for ugly 22-point Game 3 loss to Raptors

For three quarters, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a team in control of its destiny. By the final buzzer, though, they looked like a team unraveling under pressure. Game 3 in Toronto was a 22-point statement that exposed Cleveland’s most fragile tendencies. This was supposed to be the game that buried the Raptors. Instead, it […] The post Cavs most to blame for ugly 22-point Game 3 loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report

The Houston Rockets will attempt to save their season during Game 3 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. After returning from a one-game absence during Game 2, Kevin Durant popped up on Houston’s injury report with a new designation ahead of Friday’s matchup. Durant is questionable for Game 3 due […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Injury Reports and Starting Lineups Tonight | Game 3, 2026 NBA Playoffs

After a narrow loss in Game 2, the San Antonio Spurs will look to take a 2-1 lead against the Portland Trail Blazers as the series shifts to the Moda Center.

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Knicks most to blame for second consecutive heartbreaking playoff loss to Hawks

This loss will linger. The New York Knicks’ 109-108 Game 3 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Playoffs raises uncomfortable questions about execution, composure, and accountability. This wasn’t a game stolen by brilliance alone. New York handed it away in the final minute. Of course, in the playoffs, those are the losses […] The post Knicks most to blame for second consecutive heartbreaking playoff loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Lakers’ Austin Reaves returning from injury for Game 3 vs. Rockets?

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead when they visit the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Friday for Game 3 of their first-round series in the playoffs. The Lakers will look to ride on their momentum after taking the first two games of the best-of-seven matchup, with LeBron James, […] The post Is Lakers’ Austin Reaves returning from injury for Game 3 vs. Rockets? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller left baffled by Mike Brown after another devastating loss to Hawks

Once again, the New York Knicks have lost to the Atlanta Hawks in devastating fashion, and superfan Ben Stiller is baffled by head coach Mike Brown. Stiller wasn’t able to watch the game, writing, “I wish I could watch this game,” on X, formerly Twitter, while the game was going on. However, it appears he […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller left baffled by Mike Brown after another devastating loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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