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Blake Griffin drops ‘confused’ admission on Chris Paul’s Clippers exit before retirement

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The LA Clippers are entering a new era of basketball after having moved on from Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac, but one thing fans still aren’t able to fully get over is the way the franchise moved on from Chris Paul. Paul and the Clippers parted ways last December, when the franchise elected […] The post Blake Griffin drops ‘confused’ admission on Chris Paul’s Clippers exit before retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson dazzles with behind-the-back slam dunk

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Ausar Thompson wowed opposing fans with an incredible dunk highlight during the Detroit Pistons’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Friday night. Thompson started the fourth season of his young NBA career with the Pistons. He stands out as one of the best rising stars, shining with his talents as a defender while improving as […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson dazzles with behind-the-back slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Brown Reacts to Knicks’ Disappointing Loss to Celtics

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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shared his reaction as his team lost a disappointing game on the road against the Boston Celtics.The Knicks lost 107-103 to Boston on Friday night at TD Garden, dropping their record this season to 0-2 after a 106-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener.For a […] The post Mike Brown Reacts to Knicks’ Disappointing Loss to Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero sufferers ankle injury vs. Timberwolves, per Sean Sweeney

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Despite falling to the Atlanta Hawks in their season opener, the Orlando Magic could take comfort in knowing that Paolo Banchero filled up the stat sheet with a historic game. They lost again on Friday night, and this defeat is accompanied by far more concern. The franchise pillar suffered an ankle injury versus the Minnesota […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero sufferers ankle injury vs. Timberwolves, per Sean Sweeney appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tiago Splitter explains approach to adjusting starting lineups after Bucks win

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The Chicago Bulls bounced back from a 43-point loss to the Toronto Raptors by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125. They also made a 15-point comeback. It was a case of: it wasn’t about how you start, but how you finish. The starting lineup consisted of Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Jalen […] The post Tiago Splitter explains approach to adjusting starting lineups after Bucks win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Shares Hilarious Confession About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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The Oklahoma City Thunder watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walk away from his historic scoring streak, but Chet Holmgren admitted he might have needed a few more shots first. The Thunder big man offered a funny account of the conversation before Gilgeous-Alexander checked out against the Denver Nuggets. Apparently, Holmgren was willing to help keep the streak […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Shares Hilarious Confession About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on HEAVY.

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Duke Blue Devils pull off insane 2 minute comeback vs. Virginia

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The Duke Blue Devils found themselves down to the Virginia Cavaliers late in the fourth quarter of their ACC clash on Friday. The Cavaliers were up 13-7 at halftime, but while Duke tied the game 13-13 in the fourth, Virginia went ahead 16-13 with a field goal of their own with less than two minutes […] The post Duke Blue Devils pull off insane 2 minute comeback vs. Virginia appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives defensive props to Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh after win over Knicks

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The Boston Celtics bounced back from their season opener loss to take down the nba champ New York Knicks on Friday. The 107-103 loss of Boston left head coach Joe Mazzulla impressed and he made sure to praise Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh for their defensive showing during the game. Mazzulla appeared relaxed during his postgame […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives defensive props to Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh after win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Fast Start Has a ‘Secret’ That Draymond Green Just Revealed

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The Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a team carrying something extra into their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Draymond Green believes he knows what it was. In his assessment, Oklahoma City brought months of frustration onto the floor against the opponent it had been waiting to face.Green pointed to the Thunder’s previous playoff […] The post Thunder’s Fast Start Has a ‘Secret’ That Draymond Green Just Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dale Brown, LSU basketball coach who discovered a 13-year-old Shaquille O'Neal playing in Germany, dies at 90

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Dale Brown, the LSU basketball coach credited with discovering a 13-year-old Shaquille O'Neal, has passed away one week shy of his 91st birthday.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson share special moments after Celtics take down NY

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The Boston Celtics may have walked away with a 107-103 victory over the New York Knicks. However, one of Friday night’s most memorable moments came after the final buzzer. Near midcourt at TD Garden, Mitchell Robinson reunited with his former New York teammates. He shared an extended, emotional embrace with Karl-Anthony Towns that highlighted their […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson share special moments after Celtics take down NY appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Virginia’s Kam Robinson volleyball sets himself an all-time great interception vs. Duke

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After some early-season injury concerns, Virginia linebacker Kam Robinson is on the field and playing some good football. The Cavaliers star came up with an incredible highlight reel interception in their ACC showdown against the Duke Blue Devils on Friday. What a way to get the pick 😮 pic.twitter.com/uNhT3KMOt0 — ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October […] The post Virginia’s Kam Robinson volleyball sets himself an all-time great interception vs. Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk

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There is a lot on Victor Wembanyama’s shoulders now that the season begins. The San Antonio Spurs lost their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104. Therefore, the premonition that Wembanyama will come out hot is premature for now. On Friday, the Spurs took on the Houston Rockets. At the start of the game, […] The post Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Scottie Barnes Has Historic Night on the Road vs. Wizards

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Toronto Raptors superstar Scottie Barnes had a historic night on the road in Friday night’s big win over the Washington Wizards.The Raptors defeated Washington 112-102 on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., to improve to 2-0 on the young season, with double-digit wins over the Wizards and the Chicago Bulls.Barnes, in particular, […] The post Raptors Scottie Barnes Has Historic Night on the Road vs. Wizards appeared first on HEAVY.

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Grizzlies’ Zach Edey Injured Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: Here’s What Happened

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Zach Edey is the biggest basketball player on pretty much every court he could possibly stand on, and that creates different angles than for pretty much every other player. That may have proven a bit costly in the first quarter on Friday night as Edey’s Memphis Grizzlies took on the Golden State Warriors and their […] The post Grizzlies’ Zach Edey Injured Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: Here’s What Happened appeared first on HEAVY.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum quiets the external noise with clutch performance vs. Knicks

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Jayson Tatum delivered the perfect response to questions about his post-injury explosiveness. Je scored 36 points to lead the Boston Celtics past the defending champion New York Knicks, 107-103, on Friday night at TD Garden. After an uneven season opener against Detroit fueled doubts about his conditioning following a prolonged Achilles rehabilitation, Tatum looked every […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum quiets the external noise with clutch performance vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Bam Adabeyo Didn’t Play Major Role in Heat Struggle vs. Pistons

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The Miami Heat get so many different contributions from Bam Adebayo that they can pretty much always count on something. In the first half on Friday night, though, it was almost as if Adebayo wasn’t playing. Even in the second half, he never really got off the ground, and the Heat took a second loss […] The post Why Bam Adabeyo Didn’t Play Major Role in Heat Struggle vs. Pistons appeared first on HEAVY.

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"I spent many lonely Friday and Saturday nights" – John Stockton recalls sacrificing his teenage years to pursue NBA dream – Basketball Network

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"I spent many lonely Friday and Saturday nights" - John Stockton recalls sacrificing his teenage years to pursue NBA dream  Basketball Network

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