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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gets ‘ballplayer’ endorsement from Jaylen Brown after Game 2 30-piece

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The Philadelphia 76ers found their answer when they needed it most. Even the opposition had to tip their cap. In a must-win Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe delivered a breakout 30-point, 10-rebound performance. He helped power Philadelphia to a 111-97 victory. Edgecombe even earned a simple but powerful endorsement from […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gets ‘ballplayer’ endorsement from Jaylen Brown after Game 2 30-piece appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job

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When all is said and done, any fan of the Portland Trail Blazers would declare the 2025-26 season a successful one. After all, the Blazers have been rebuilding over the past few seasons, so making the playoffs means that they’ve already accomplished one of their lofty goals. But on Tuesday, Portland took it a step […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about ‘outside noise’ after Game 2 loss to 76ers

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The Boston Celtics ran out of steam against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 and absorbed a double-digit loss, 111-97, in their first-round matchup in the playoffs at TD Garden on Tuesday. The 76ers sealed the series-tying victory with an 11-0 blitz in the last four minutes, dousing cold water on the Celtics’ late surge. […] The post Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about ‘outside noise’ after Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Keldon Johnson is confident Spurs will bounce back in Game 3 vs. Blazers

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After Victor Wembanyama slammed his chin hard on the Frost Bank Center hardwood, the San Antonio Spurs had to ward off a defiant Portland Trail Blazers team and prevent them from stealing a game at home in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup. While the Spurs did a good job of holding a lead, even […] The post Why Keldon Johnson is confident Spurs will bounce back in Game 3 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals Kyle Lowry’s unseen impact on Game 2 win over Boston

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Kyle Lowry is not seeing much action for the Philadelphia 76ers, but that’s not stopping him from making an impact on the team. Sixers star guard Tyrese Maxey attested to that following Philadelphia’s huge 111-97 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of a first-round playoff matchup at TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals Kyle Lowry’s unseen impact on Game 2 win over Boston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Celtics most to blame for ugly Game 2 loss to 76ers

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The Boston Celtics Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night wasn’t defined by a single collapse so much as a failure of its most important levers. The Celtics didn’t lose control of this game because of one cold stretch or an unlucky bounce, they lost because their top initiator failed to impose […] The post 3 Celtics most to blame for ugly Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Tiago Splitter gives ‘committed’ Scoot Henderson flowers for huge Game 2 vs. Spurs

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Not many fans gave the Portland Trail Blazers much of a chance in their first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs. But the stars aligned for the Blazers on Tuesday and they evened up the series at 1-1 after overturning a 13-point deficit with less than eight minutes to go […] The post Blazers’ Tiago Splitter gives ‘committed’ Scoot Henderson flowers for huge Game 2 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Devin Vassell drops ‘next man up’ declaration after Game 2 Victor Wembanyama injury

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The San Antonio Spurs were rolling until the air left the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama, the face of the franchise, hit the hardwood hard in the second quarter of Tuesday’s Game 2 clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. The diagnosis, a concussion, ended his night and threw a massive wrench into San Antonio’s playoff […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell drops ‘next man up’ declaration after Game 2 Victor Wembanyama injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Honor Luka Doncic vs Rockets as Injury Concern Looms

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As the Los Angeles Lakers work on gaining a two-game lead over the Houston Rockets, they took some time to honor their superstar guard, Luka Doncic, on the court. In street clothes, Doncic accepted his NBA scoring champion trophy at center court at Crypto.com Arena. via Dave McMenamin, ESPN: The Lakers presented Luka Doncic with […] The post Lakers Honor Luka Doncic vs Rockets as Injury Concern Looms appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant joins elite NBA company with 5,000th career playoff point

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After much uncertainty, Kevin Durant was able to suit up for the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. A knee injury ruled Durant out minutes before tip-off in their Game 1 loss to the Lakers, but his return for Game 2 is auspicious for […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant joins elite NBA company with 5,000th career playoff point appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider says Warriors rebuild is clear in theory, tough in reality

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After losing in the final game of the NBA Play-In, the Golden State Warriors are left at a crossroads. The tail end of the season was marred by significant time missed by both Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry due to injury, and the Warriors’ future, as currently constructed, is uncertain. While Golden State still wants […] The post Insider says Warriors rebuild is clear in theory, tough in reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Offseason Storylines That Will Impact Fantasy Basketball in 2026-27

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TV dramas go on summer vacations and give their storylines a breather. Sports keep the drama going year-round, which means offseason plots can really run amuck. Such is the case for the NBA, where major offseason storylines will directly affect 2026-27 fantasy basketball values. Potential ...

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Watch Lakers’ Luka Doncic receive 2025-26 NBA scoring title trophy

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The Los Angeles Lakers looked to take a 2-0 lead as they hosted the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round clash at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Like in Game 1, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was on hand to cheer for his teammates. He is still recovering from a hamstring injury. A few minutes […] The post Watch Lakers’ Luka Doncic receive 2025-26 NBA scoring title trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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