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Michael Malone tabs Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as MVP over Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

It looks like the MVP race is winding down to another tight finish. Many believe that it has become a five-man battle between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown. Each star has […] The post Michael Malone tabs Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as MVP over Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama bluntly shuts down lack of playoff experience talk

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to their 10th straight victory after walloping the Golden State Warriors, 127-113, at Chase Center on Wednesday. For the second consecutive game, Wembanyama tallied 41 points to carry the Spurs. He added 18 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks, while shooting 16-of-22 from the field. San Antonio […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama bluntly shuts down lack of playoff experience talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the favorite to win the 2026 NBA championship. They have the likely winner of the 2026 NBA MVP award in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and their roster is getting a cleaner bill of health with each passing day. That is the only uncertain part of the Thunder’s title defense, as a few […] The post Thunder’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Reed Sheppard one triple shy of franchise record in win over Bucks

Reed Sheppard made the three-point line his office on Wednesday as he carried the Houston Rockets past the Milwaukee Bucks, 119-113, at Toyota Center. Sheppard kept the Rockets afloat throughout the contest with his hot shooting from long distance. He finished with 27 points on a career-high nine three-pointers on top of four rebounds, six […] The post Rockets’ Reed Sheppard one triple shy of franchise record in win over Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iman Shumpert Makes Luka Doncic Admission in MVP Discussions: ‘Haven’t Been Talking About Him’

Luka Doncic has spent the past month doing something only Michael Jordan has done before: he scored 600 points in March. On Tuesday night, he dropped 42 on the Cleveland Cavaliers, grabbing the 50th win of the season for a Los Angeles Lakers team that, by every measurable standard, cannot survive ...

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra sees bright side in historically bad early struggles vs. Celtics

MIAMI –  With the Miami Heat led by stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, as they try to avoid the play-in tournament for a fourth straight season, the team didn’t do itself any favors with the blowout 147-129 loss to the Boston Celtics. As the Heat prepare hopefully for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the team […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra sees bright side in historically bad early struggles vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama Milestone During Warriors Game

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are seeking their 10th straight win on Wednesday night against a severely shorthanded Golden State Warriors side. The Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA right now, and this has been thanks in large part to Wembanyama’s dominant display. Heading into ...

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76ers’ Nick Nurse drops obvious take on Paul George’s big game vs. Wizards

Sitting out for an extended period is not new to Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George. He has dealt with major injuries in the past, and he has always maintained his mental resolve despite being out of the game for multiple weeks. This season, however, it was not injuries that forced him to sit out, but […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops obvious take on Paul George’s big game vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s 24 3-pointers vs. Celtics shatter NBA record, but not how you’d expect

The Miami Heat made it rain from deep in South Beach Wednesday night, but even their scorching 3-point barrage was not enough to avoid a loss at the hands of Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center in Miami. The Heat went all out on their long shots, going 24-for-47 from behind the […] The post Heat’s 24 3-pointers vs. Celtics shatter NBA record, but not how you’d expect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen Curry to Teach Warren Buffett a Jump Shot at Charity Lunch

Stephen Curry is nearing a return to action for the Golden State Warriors, but his latest headline comes off the court. The two-time NBA MVP has teamed up with legendary investor Warren Buffett and author Ayesha Curry for a high-profile charity initiative set to draw global attention.Buffett is reviving his long-running charity lunch auction, a […] The post Stephen Curry to Teach Warren Buffett a Jump Shot at Charity Lunch appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raptors coach succinctly explains embarrassing loss to Kings

The Toronto Raptors suffered a second straight loss after getting embarrassed by the Sacramento Kings, 123-115, at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. The Raptors fell to 42-34. Their back-to-back defeats were critical, as they are trying to lock a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference and avoid the Play-In Tournament. They are currently in seventh place. […] The post Raptors coach succinctly explains embarrassing loss to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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