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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1

CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers handed head coach JJ Redick confidence and assurance experience will prevail Saturday. The likes of LeBron James and Luke Kennard provided just that and more against the Houston Rockets. James delivered the double-double in his latest NBA Playoffs appearance. Kennard dropped a team-high 27, though, in leading the 107-98 win inside […] The post LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James rushes over to young fan after accidentally hitting her with ball during Lakers playoff game

During the first quarter of their Game 1 battle with the Houston Rockets , James got across to intercept a pass near the edge of the court - but accidentally swatted the ball into a fan courtside.

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Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gave the New York Knicks their flowers after a 113-102 loss in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the first round. All-Star Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 28 points in the opening frame before closing out the Hawks in the final […] The post Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luke Kennard Makes Lakers History in Game 1 vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of an undermanned Houston Rockets team on Saturday night for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The night especially went well for Luke Kennard, who made his playoff debut with the Lakers. As the Lakers cruised past the Rockets, who found out that Kevin Durant would miss the […] The post Luke Kennard Makes Lakers History in Game 1 vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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“All Bark, No Bite, Zero Rings”: Fans Explode After Jaden McDaniels Shoves Nikola Jokic in the Back During Game 1 of Nuggets-Timberwolves Series

Game 1 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series took a colorful turn when Jaden McDaniels shoved Nikola Jokic in the back.

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Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event

Stephen A. Smith was spotted at a marquee event on Saturday, but it wasn’t the New York Knicks’ postseason opener. The ESPN personality was seen at Day 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith got booed heavily by the tens of thousands of WWE fans in attendance. They really booed … The post Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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"Nobody had ever seen anything like that" – Joakim Noah compares Victor Wembanyama to legends, backs Spurs' playoff run – Basketball Network

"Nobody had ever seen anything like that" - Joakim Noah compares Victor Wembanyama to legends, backs Spurs' playoff run  Basketball Network

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Is Jalen Brunson Hurt? Knicks Star Suffers Injury Scare in Game 1

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are barely a game old, and the drama is already in full swing. Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden had it all, a dominant Jalen Brunson performance, a second-quarter scare, and one moment that stopped the game cold and got everyone talking.McCollum Catches […] The post Is Jalen Brunson Hurt? Knicks Star Suffers Injury Scare in Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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