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JR Smith breaks silence after fans mobbed him outside MSG after Game 1 vs. 76ers

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JR Smith is speaking out after fans mobbed him at Madison Square Garden following the New York Knicks Game 1 of the NBA Semifinals Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. While JR was leaving the stadium, fans were excited to see him and surrounded him, which ultimately led to the two-time NBA champion falling down. He […] The post JR Smith breaks silence after fans mobbed him outside MSG after Game 1 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James turns back hands of time with wild start vs. Thunder

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James knows that he has to wear his superhero cape again if they want to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. So that is exactly what he did at the start of Game 1 on Tuesday at Paycom Center. James scored the first bucket […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James turns back hands of time with wild start vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Harden gets a technical foul for shoving Duncan Robinson in Game 1

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James Harden and Duncan Robinson were two unexpected combatants during Tuesday’s game. Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Robinson and the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. In the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., the Pistons sharpshooter Robinson hit a basket off a drive and was fouled … The post James Harden gets a technical foul for shoving Duncan Robinson in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Finch doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s blocks

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On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves scraped by with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It wasn’t enough for the defensive-oriented Spurs, despite Victor Wembanyama making history with 12 blocks. However, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch questioned the legitimacy of Wembanyama’s blocks, accusing him of goaltending […] The post Chris Finch doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team

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One interested suitor apparently does not want the entire Antetokounmpo clan. The Brooklyn Nets are hesitant to trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo because of his brothers, NBA reporter Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said this week on “The Big Shot Bob Podcast.” Robinson noted that the Nets do not want to use roster spots … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown gets big discipline from the NBA for criticizing referees

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Jaylen Brown has managed to get fined despite his season being over. The NBA announced on Tuesday that they are fining the Boston Celtics star Brown a sum of $50,000. In the league’s release, they said Brown issued a “public criticism of the officiating” during “a livestream on May 3.” Brown and the Celtics just … The post Jaylen Brown gets big discipline from the NBA for criticizing referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Second-Half Surges That Will Carry Into Next Season

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There’s no crystal ball to let managers know the best players to add to their 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft boards. Lucky for them, there are late-season surges that help predict the future. Several players got hot and found their stride late in the 2025-26 season. Usage increases and efficiency ...

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“I'm guarding him, but I'm smiling” – Raymond Felton recalls the surreal day Michael Jordan suited up for Bobcats practice – Basketball Network

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“I'm guarding him, but I'm smiling” - Raymond Felton recalls the surreal day Michael Jordan suited up for Bobcats practice  Basketball Network

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 for critical comments after Game 7 loss to 76ers

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After taking some time on his livestream after Game 7 to criticize the officiating in the Boston Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown has officially been fined $50,000 for publicly criticizing the NBA. “Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $50,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 for critical comments after Game 7 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder HC Mark Daigneault isn’t taking Lakers lightly in Game 1 despite lopsided odds

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The Oklahoma City Thunder is taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the playoffs after sweeping the Phoenix Suns in Round 1. Although OKC is considered a huge favorite for Game 1 against L.A., head coach Mark Daigneault is not taking his opponent lightly on Tuesday. While talking with media members […] The post Thunder HC Mark Daigneault isn’t taking Lakers lightly in Game 1 despite lopsided odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade

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Longtime NBA general manager Masai Ujiri is gearing up for his new gig as GM of the Dallas Mavericks. A position that carries a heavy stigma following the infamous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025. On Tuesday, Uriji was asked whether or not he would have made the trade, per […] The post Masai Ujiri responds if he would have made Luka Doncic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick had five words about Lakers’ struggles against the Thunder

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder begin their Western Conference playoffs semifinals series on Tuesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma. The No. 1 seed Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in four games, and the No. 4 seed Lakers got past the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets in six games. Unfortunately, the Lakers … The post JJ Redick had five words about Lakers’ struggles against the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers HC JJ Redick admits harsh truth about Thunder matchup

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The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets in the previous series. With Game 1 tipping off on Tuesday, head coach JJ Redick shared a true statement about the club’s harsh reality playing against Oklahoma City. While talking with media […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick admits harsh truth about Thunder matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"We noticed early on Luke had that ability" – LeBron James explains how Luke Kennard became the L.A. Lakers x-factor in the playoffs – Basketball Network

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"We noticed early on Luke had that ability" - LeBron James explains how Luke Kennard became the L.A. Lakers x-factor in the playoffs  Basketball Network

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Why Kobe Bryant was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘first big role model’

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be public enemy number one for Los Angeles Lakers fans during the Western Conference Semifinals, but the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar holds no ill-will for the Purple and Gold. Actually, one of the franchise’s most iconic players had a significant impact on No. 2’s approach to the game. “Kobe Bryant was my […] The post Why Kobe Bryant was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘first big role model’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Announce Major LeBron James Milestone Before Game 1 vs OKC

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It is almost game time for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in Oklahoma City to play the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.  The Lakers battled through a ton to reach this stage of the postseason.  Picked by many to be defeated in the opening round, the Lakers marched to triumph […] The post Lakers Announce Major LeBron James Milestone Before Game 1 vs OKC appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2 prediction, odds, pick

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We are back for another NBA Playoff betting prediction and pick, and it’s time for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Philadelphia 76ers started off the series with a dud in Game 1 and will look to tie things up against the red-hot […] The post 76ers vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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