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76ers news: LeBron James credits Philly’s locker room ‘vibe’ for red-hot 8-1 start

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The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the season with eight wins in nine games, and LeBron James believes their success starts with something that doesn’t show up in the box score. The veteran superstar pointed to the team’s locker room chemistry as a major reason Philadelphia has found its rhythm so quickly. While the Sixers boast […] The post 76ers news: LeBron James credits Philly’s locker room ‘vibe’ for red-hot 8-1 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic questionable for rivalry clash with Wolverines

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Michigan football could receive a major boost ahead of its highly anticipated rivalry clash against Michigan State, with Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic listed as questionable for the matchup. College football insider Pete Thamel reported that the Spartans could potentially be without their starting quarterback for Saturday’s crucial rivalry game. “Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic is […] The post Michigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic questionable for rivalry clash with Wolverines appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Mitch Johnson Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s Huge Game

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San Antonio Spurs head coach reacted to center Victor Wembanyama’s absolutely massive game against the Dallas Mavericks.Wembanyama scored 52 points with 24 rebounds and 8 blocks as the Spurs beat the Mavericks 112-111 in a Wednesday nail-biter.After the game, San Antonio’s head coach absolutely praised Wembanyama for his incredible performance.Mitch Johnson Praises Victor WembanyamaSpeaking to […] The post Spurs Mitch Johnson Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s Huge Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Clippers’ Tyronn Lue explains why Keaton Wagler saw limited minutes in crushing Heat loss

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The Los Angeles Clippers came mighty close to getting their second win of the season as they lost to the Miami Heat 117-116 at Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. However, Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 35 points as the Los Angeles fell short in agonizing fashion. Keaton Wagler, who has been an important off-the-bench […] The post Clippers’ Tyronn Lue explains why Keaton Wagler saw limited minutes in crushing Heat loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault’s blunt take on Thunder winning amid adversity

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OKLAHOMA CITY — After a series of devastating injuries to his starting lineup one week into the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault made sure his team never felt sorry for themselves. Knowing it would do nothing to improve their current situation — losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to long-term injuries […] The post Mark Daigneault’s blunt take on Thunder winning amid adversity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley wanted to ‘punch’ kids looking for autographs during trick or treating

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Despite his tough-talking personality, Charles Barkley has shown a softer side, particularly when it comes to the people he cares about. However, that doesn’t mean he’s always patient with young fans on Halloween. During a recent appearance on NBA Tip-Off, the Basketball Hall of Famer shared a hilarious story about children showing up at his […] The post Charles Barkley wanted to ‘punch’ kids looking for autographs during trick or treating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Sends Heartfelt Message Right At Fans

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The Denver Nuggets gave their fans a reason to celebrate Wednesday night, and Nikola Jokic made sure the appreciation went both ways. After helping Denver beat the Toronto Raptors 128-109 at Ball Arena, the star center delivered a message to the crowd. “I love you guys,” Jokic said, according to Harrison Wind. “Thank you guys […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Sends Heartfelt Message Right At Fans appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kings’ Zach LaVine anoints Luka Doncic as one of biggest talents ever after another 40-piece

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Luka Doncic appears to have found his ultimate form. That is certainly how it looks like through the first nine games of the Los Angeles Lakers. After facing him twice in preseason, the Sacramento Kings saw firsthand just how much of a world-beater Doncic has become. On Wednesday, Doncic put up another 40-ball — his […] The post Kings’ Zach LaVine anoints Luka Doncic as one of biggest talents ever after another 40-piece appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Makes Concerning Admission About Recent Health Issue

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The San Antonio Spurs watched Victor Wembanyama put up video game-like numbers in their nail-biting 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at home. Wembanyama delivered career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds while adding eight blocks, two steals and two assists. San Antonio needed nearly all of it to survive Dallas […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Makes Concerning Admission About Recent Health Issue appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Closest Thing to Kobe (Bryant) That I’ve Seen,’ ‘An All-Time Great’ — Lakers Star Luka Dončić Draws Bold Comparison From NBA Champion

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ESPN's Kendrick Perkins compares Luka Dončić's mentality to Kobe Bryant's as the Lakers superstar continues his historic scoring tear.

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Lakers star Luka Doncic’s bonkers start is best JJ Redick has ever seen him

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Luka Doncic has been on an absolute tear to start the season, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes it is right up there with the best basketball he has seen from his superstar. After Doncic dropped 40 points in Wednesday’s 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, Redick was asked whether this was […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s bonkers start is best JJ Redick has ever seen him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Sets New Career-High in Points With Monstrous Performance

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While rocking the San Antonio Spurs‘ retro ABA-era jerseys, Victor Wembanyama had a performance for the ages on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points, which fueled the Spurs’ 112-111 win at Frost Bank Center. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year also matched his career-high in rebounds (24) and recorded eight […] The post Victor Wembanyama Sets New Career-High in Points With Monstrous Performance appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shaq drops unicorn praise for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama after mind-blowing game vs. Mavericks

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It is undoubtedly scary to imagine just how high Victor Wembanyama’s ceiling is, and it is easy to forget that the French phenom is still only 22 years old. That scary ceiling was on full display in the Spurs’ 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks, from which Wemby returned with his career-high of 52 points. […] The post Shaq drops unicorn praise for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama after mind-blowing game vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper seems convinced that Victor Wembanyama is Wilt Chamberlain 2.0

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The NBA witnessed one of the season’s most extraordinary individual performances, and potentially one of the greatest in league history, on Wednesday. Victor Wembanyama delivered the historic display, and the San Antonio Spurs superstar’s unbelievable performance left his teammate Dylan Harper convinced the French big man is the next Wilt Chamberlain. Speaking about Wembanyama’s incredible […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper seems convinced that Victor Wembanyama is Wilt Chamberlain 2.0 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Klay Thompson calls game on Clippers with game-winning 3 to cap monster night

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The Miami Heat need every win they can get as they figure out how to maximize the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo pairing. And on Wednesday night, they needed all 48 minutes of regulation and an extra five minutes in overtime to take down the Los Angeles Clippers — with Klay Thompson having the final […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson calls game on Clippers with game-winning 3 to cap monster night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers star Luka Doncic completes unprecedented scoring feat in win vs. Kings

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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, and the Lakers superstar made some more NBA history along the way. Doncic poured in 40 points in the 116-103 win at Golden 1 Center. In the process, he became the first player in NBA history to […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic completes unprecedented scoring feat in win vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown has nothing but praise for ‘scorer’ Dalton Knecht

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Dalton Knecht is getting an early opportunity to establish himself in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers waived him before the start of the season. The New York Knicks signed the former first-round pick to a two-way contract, and his first appearance gave coach Mike Brown plenty to like. Knecht scored 10 points on […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown has nothing but praise for ‘scorer’ Dalton Knecht appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson praises other Spurs hero who helped save Victor Wembanyama’s career night

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Victor Wembanyama had to put the San Antonio Spurs on his back on Wednesday, as he recorded a career-high 52 points to go along with 24 rebounds and eight blocks to power them to a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs needed every bit of Wembanyama’s contributions, as the entire team simply did […] The post Mitch Johnson praises other Spurs hero who helped save Victor Wembanyama’s career night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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