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Jimmy Butler takes an unexpected shot at Warriors player after play-in win

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A Golden State Warriors player caught a hilarious stray from Jimmy Butler following the Dubs’ incredible 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. As Butler was making his way to the Warriors’ locker room, he gave a shoutout to the players, who stepped up and delivered for … The post Jimmy Butler takes an unexpected shot at Warriors player after play-in win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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 Steve Kerr Thanks NBA Commissioner Adam Silver After Warriors’ Win Over Clippers

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For Steve Kerr, perspective often matters just as much as performance. And after a close win against the Clippers, the Warriors head coach chose to reflect not just on the game, but on the system that made it possible. After a turbulent season filled with injuries, Golden State is now one win away ...

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Lakers Receive Crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Playoff Availability Update vs Rockets

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The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to do battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. This isn’t an ordinary No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed playoff matchup. There are numerous intriguing storylines, but mostly out of the Lakers side. The outlook on Los Angeles’ season changed dramatically in early April. […] The post Lakers Receive Crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Playoff Availability Update vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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"Rule was never put in place to punish someone" – Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham should get a 65-game exception if Luka Doncic does – Basketball Network

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"Rule was never put in place to punish someone" - Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham should get a 65-game exception if Luka Doncic does  Basketball Network

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Steph Curry Struggled for Words When Talking About Warriors Teammate

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The Warriors are progressing to the next round of the NBA Play-In, and Draymond Green could be a major reason for their success. The 36-year-old once again proved why he remains a key player for Golden State. Even his teammate, Steph Curry, was left searching for words while describing his ...

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NBC reveals broadcast assignments for first week of NBA playoffs

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The entire NBA season has been a celebration of the return of the NBA on NBC, but the hype will really kick in starting this weekend when the NBA playoffs tip off. Sunday Night Basketball games averaged 3.4 million viewers this season, according to NBC, while Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader games averaged 2.6 million viewers, a…

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Stephen Curry’s speechless response to Draymond Green defensive masterclass vs. Kawhi Leonard

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The Golden State Warriors are headed to the second round of the NBA play-in tournament thanks to the offensive wizardry of superstar Stephen Curry. But the Dubs also wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for the stellar defense played on Kawhi Leonard, led by the Warriors defensive anchor in Draymond Green. While the […] The post Stephen Curry’s speechless response to Draymond Green defensive masterclass vs. Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid’s Trainer Sets Record Straight on Shocking Injury Update

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Before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic for the NBA Play-In Tournament game, popular sports talk host Skip Bayless made a major claim about Joel Embiid. Less than one week after Embiid received surgery for appendicitis, Bayless reported that Embiid was cleared for Wednesday’s action. As many expected, Joel Embiid was ruled […] The post Joel Embiid’s Trainer Sets Record Straight on Shocking Injury Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry validates decision to return in dramatic play-in win vs. Clippers

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LOS ANGELES – As Steve Kerr said post-game after the Golden State Warriors’ 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their season alive, this is why Stephen Curry came back from his knee injury this season. “We talked about it the whole time– if we have any type of chance or hope to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry validates decision to return in dramatic play-in win vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Referee leaves Warriors-Clippers game after suffering injury

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Referee Ben Taylor exited Wednesday night’s Play-In Tournament matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome after suffering an apparent injury during the third quarter. The incident occurred with 8:51 remaining in the period, when Taylor walked off the floor with a noticeable limp and headed to the locker room […] The post Referee leaves Warriors-Clippers game after suffering injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers

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The Golden State Warriors still have a very long way to go if they are to win the NBA championship, but on Wednesday, Steve Kerr felt as though he was going home with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in a play-in game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., … The post Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green gets real on proving doubters wrong at age 36

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The Golden State Warriors came out to Los Angeles this week and, after being in town since Saturday morning, put together one of the most dominant second-half performances in recent memory. Led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors defeated the LA Clippers in the 9-10 play-in tournament game to advance and play the […] The post Draymond Green gets real on proving doubters wrong at age 36 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance

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The Philadelphia 76ers locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-97 Play-In Tournament win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, behind clutch performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, including a game-changing stretch of seven consecutive points late in the fourth […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Celtics Receive Key News Ahead of Playoff Series vs 76ers

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A smattering of “we want Boston” chants broke out with just over 60 seconds remaining in last night’s game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. Those fans’ confidence is admirable and unyielding, but perhaps wrong place, wrong time. The 76ers secured a 12-point victory inside blissful Xfinity Mobile Arena and punched their ticket into the playoffs. […] The post Boston Celtics Receive Key News Ahead of Playoff Series vs 76ers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations

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The postseason preparation has officially begun for the Detroit Pistons. Their NBA playoffs practice schedule has started on Wednesday, while the Play-In Tournament is currently being decided. The Pistons have clinched home court throughout the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Last season, they approached the postseason as a mighty underdog […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Legend Makes Strong Nikola Jokic Statement Before Nuggets’ Run

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Heading into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets have the best player in the league, in the eyes of an NBA legend. Former Boston Celtics guard Paul Pierce believes that the Nuggets are legitimate threats in a tough Western Conference. The presence of Nikola Jokic is the reason why. “Denver is going to scare […] The post NBA Legend Makes Strong Nikola Jokic Statement Before Nuggets’ Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kawhi Leonard had an emotional response when asked about his future

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Kawhi Leonard is not moving on just yet from the heartbreaking loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.  The seven-time All-Star Leonard has an interesting summer ahead, as he’s eligible to sign a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA Finals, but he’s not even thinking about it. “Let me cry … The post Kawhi Leonard had an emotional response when asked about his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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