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Rich Paul calls Luka Doncic injury collective Lakers issue, not just on JJ Redick

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Is it safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season is beyond saving? In one fateful night, the Lakers’ championship hopes may have vanished completely after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered hamstring and oblique injuries, respectively, both of which are expected to keep them out for multiple weeks. With the playoffs starting […] The post Rich Paul calls Luka Doncic injury collective Lakers issue, not just on JJ Redick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real about Stephen Curry’s form after long absence

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The Houston Rockets must have found it very amusing when reports came out that Stephen Curry, who’s dominated them in the playoffs over the past decade-plus, was set to return from a 27-game absence that spanned over two months in a game against them on Sunday. And for a second there, it looks as though […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real about Stephen Curry’s form after long absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry reminds everyone he’s back after bonkers 3 vs. Rockets

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Breaking news: Stephen Curry is still a good basketball player. Curry had a valiant effort in the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Houston Rockets, 117-116, on Sunday, showing everyone that he has not missed a beat. Curry made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury, which kept him sidelined for two months. In his […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reminds everyone he’s back after bonkers 3 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James shares his honest reaction to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

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LeBron James embodied every Los Angeles Lakers fan when he found out he was going to carry the team’s offense by himself. The Lakers veteran went from third option to first option in a matter of days over the weekend. First, Luka Doncic was diagnosed with a serious hamstring injury on Friday expected to keep … The post LeBron James shares his honest reaction to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance In Lakers-Mavs Game

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On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Dallas Mavericks (in Texas). The Lakers put up a good fight, but ended up losing by a score of 134-128. Bronny James finished with five points and one assist while shooting 2/3 from the field and 1/2 from three-point range in nine minutes of playing time. […] The post NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance In Lakers-Mavs Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities

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On Sunday night, a duel between the NBA’s preeminent old guard in LeBron James and the league’s brightest young up-and-coming superstar in Cooper Flagg ensued. The superstars racked up the points in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks’ matchup, but in the end, Flagg was simply the more dominant star […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James weighs in on Cooper Flagg similarities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors star Stephen Curry’s reaction to playing with Seth will hit fans in the feels

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On Sunday night, Stephen Curry returned to action for the Golden State Warriors after a 27-game absence that spanned over two months. Despite their 117-116 loss to the Houston Rockets, the Warriors have to be very pleased to see Curry back and firing as if he hadn’t missed plenty of time due to a knee […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry’s reaction to playing with Seth will hit fans in the feels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr Makes Bold Statement After Steph Curry’s Return In Rockets-Warriors Game

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On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors hosted the Houston Rockets at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors lost by a score of 117-116. That said, there was a lot of hope for the Warriors, as Steph Curry made his return to action for the first time since January. He finished with 29 […] The post Steve Kerr Makes Bold Statement After Steph Curry’s Return In Rockets-Warriors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Dwyane Wade feels honored by Stephen Curry’s return from injury

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry picked up right where he left off in his return from his knee injury, as he had an impressive performance against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center on Sunday. Curry rallied the Warriors in the fourth quarter, scoring five straight points to cut the Rockets’ lead to one with […] The post Why Dwyane Wade feels honored by Stephen Curry’s return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to ROY race after 96 points in last two games

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For what has felt like the entire season, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been playing catch up to college teammate Kon Knueppel in the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award race. Knueppel has simply been the more consistent player from start to finish, and it helps that the Charlotte Hornets have turned things […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg reacts to ROY race after 96 points in last two games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Your talent determines the tolerance" – Colin Cowherd says if Jaden Ivey averaged 28 points a game, he would still be in the league – Basketball Network

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"Your talent determines the tolerance" - Colin Cowherd says if Jaden Ivey averaged 28 points a game, he would still be in the league  Basketball Network

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Announcer roasts Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, suggests he’s flopping vs. Spurs

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There is no doubting that Nikola Jokic is one of the best players, if not outright the best, in the NBA at present. The Denver Nuggets star is so impactful at worst and downright unstoppable at best. On Saturday afternoon, not even a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs could slow down […] The post Announcer roasts Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, suggests he’s flopping vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 notable coach emerges as Doc Rivers’ possible replacement on Bucks

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The Milwaukee Bucks may already have their succession plan in place for Doc Rivers. Former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has surfaced as the “likely prime candidate” for the Bucks’ coaching job if they decide to fire their current coach Rivers, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack on Sunday. Stein further notes … The post 1 notable coach emerges as Doc Rivers’ possible replacement on Bucks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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OG Anunoby ‘starting to understand’ his aggressiveness is key to Knicks’ playoff ceiling

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A good way to view the Knicks offense is that Brunson is the floor, and his supporting cast is the ceiling. A big part of that is OG Anunoby. When he is aggressive and involved offensively, it is usually a good sign for overall success.

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Rockets fans erupt with reactions to wild ending in win vs. Warriors

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made his much-awaited return from a knee injury on Sunday, but it was Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun who had a heroic moment. Sengun sank the game-winning bucket with 11.1 seconds left to lift the Rockets past the Warriors, 117-116, at Chase Center and notch their sixth straight victory. […] The post Rockets fans erupt with reactions to wild ending in win vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How did Warriors’ Stephen Curry look in first game back from 27-game absence

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Stephen Curry, after much consternation, finally made his return to the Golden State Warriors lineup on Sunday night against, fittingly, the Houston Rockets. Curry had missed the past 27 games for the Warriors due to a knee injury, so the Warriors decided that it would be best to bring him off the bench to bed […] The post How did Warriors’ Stephen Curry look in first game back from 27-game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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