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Charles Barkley dubs Thunder ‘team to beat’ after disposing of Nuggets

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was not his usual efficient self, but the Oklahoma City Thunder still hacked out the win against the Denver Nuggets, 96-84, at Paycom Center on Thursday. Both teams did not shoot well, but the Thunder played better defense to survive the Nuggets despite Gilgeous-Alexander scoring only 17 points on 6-of-19 field goals, including […] The post Charles Barkley dubs Thunder ‘team to beat’ after disposing of Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA legend Charles Barkley gets completely fooled on epic edition of ‘Who He Play For?’

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Charles Barkley has had his share of rough nights playing “Who He Play For?” on “Inside the NBA,” but his latest attempt might top them all. The segment tests Barkley on where lesser-known NBA players are currently suiting up. This time around, the crew gave him five names, and he whiffed on every single one […] The post NBA legend Charles Barkley gets completely fooled on epic edition of ‘Who He Play For?’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander losing 20-point streak earned extra admiration from Mark Daigneault

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OKLAHOMA CITY — With 1:43 left toward the end of a 96-84 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time to end his streak of scoring 20+ points in 141 consecutive regular-season games, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed. Amidst a cold shooting night, Gilgeous-Alexander found his offensive rhythm […] The post How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander losing 20-point streak earned extra admiration from Mark Daigneault appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown calls Jayson Tatum a liar in public callout

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Jaylen Brown is not buying what his former buddy Jayson Tatum is trying to sell. The Boston Celtics’ dynamic duo was broken up in July when the team traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster move that eventually led to LeBron James also ending up in Philly. The pair played nine seasons together … The post Jaylen Brown calls Jayson Tatum a liar in public callout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘respect’ reason why he gave up 20-point streak vs. Nuggets

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a chance to keep his historic 20-point streak alive against the Denver Nuggets. He chose to sit down instead. The Oklahoma City Thunder star finished with 17 points in a 96-84 win over the Nuggets on Thursday night at Paycom Center. That ended his NBA-record run of 141 straight regular-season games with […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘respect’ reason why he gave up 20-point streak vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Kenny (Atkinson) Might Retire,’ ‘Man, Forget Him’ — NBA Fans Mock Cavaliers Coach for Feeling ‘Depressed’ Over Missing Out on LeBron James

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NBA fans mock Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson for admitting he felt "depressed" after LeBron James chose the 76ers over Cleveland.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gives update after getting clocked in the nose by LeBron James

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VJ Edgecombe had jokes to share after having a collision with LeBron James following the Philadelphia 76ers’ home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Edgecombe started the sophomore campaign of his NBA career with the 76ers. This also marks his first year playing alongside James, getting to compete for a championship with the veteran […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gives update after getting clocked in the nose by LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Luka (Dončić) Resented His Presence’ — NBA Pundit Argues Lakers Are ‘Better Off’ Without LeBron James After Dominant Season Opener

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Are Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers better off without LeBron James? One NBA pundit sure thinks so, and he's not afraid to say it.

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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 141-game 20-point streak snapped in win over Nuggets

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic scoring run has finally come to an end, but the Oklahoma City Thunder still found a way to win. The 28-year-old scored 17 points in the Thunder’s 96-84 home win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Paycom Center. That snapped his NBA-record streak of 141 straight regular-season games with at […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 141-game 20-point streak snapped in win over Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder

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The Denver Nuggets struggled to get anything going in their season opener on Thursday, bowing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-84, at Paycom Center. The Nuggets had a decent start, but they slowly unraveled in the second half, allowing the Thunder to improve to 2-0 despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak being snapped. The loss could […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Acting Like a 3-Year-Old,’ ‘You Jealous of the Attention WNBA Players Were Getting?’ — ESPN Legend ‘In Shock’ Over LeBron James’ Anthem Controversy

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Former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn slams LeBron James over his national anthem behavior during his 76ers debut, drawing a comparison to the WNBA.

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Knicks employees had the cruelest trick pulled on them before ring ceremony

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The New York Knicks used a mean-spirited way to test their employees on the heels of the team’s first championship in decades. The Knicks doled out some of their championship jewelry during Tuesday’s season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. But not everyone hoping for a ring actually got … The post Knicks employees had the cruelest trick pulled on them before ring ceremony appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James laughs off Donald Trump criticism after 76ers’ crazy comeback vs. Cavs

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LeBron James helped the Philadelphia 76ers claw back from a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-06, in their home opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. James had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 33 minutes, providing all-around support to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, who all […] The post LeBron James laughs off Donald Trump criticism after 76ers’ crazy comeback vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James got the full Philadelphia experience in 76ers debut, and he loved every bit of it

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LeBron James got a taste of everything Philadelphia fans have to offer in his home debut with the 76ers, and he would not have it any other way. The Sixers fell behind the Cleveland Cavaliers by as many as 29 points in the first half on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The home crowd […] The post LeBron James got the full Philadelphia experience in 76ers debut, and he loved every bit of it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star Jaylen Brown’s inspiring message shows how Philly pulled off stunning Cavs comeback

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Jaylen Brown summed up the Philadelphia 76ers’ wild comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in just a few words. The Sixers trailed by as many as 29 points in the first half and went into the break down 69-45. They stormed back in the second half and beat the Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday night at […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown’s inspiring message shows how Philly pulled off stunning Cavs comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Madison’s CFP hopes take massive hit after Appalachian State ends unbeaten season

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James Madison football entered Thursday ranking 24th overall by ClutchPoints, but sparking College Football Playoff conversations. Billy Napier emerged as the new architect behind the Dukes’ undefeated start. But now Appalachian State just shook up the CFP picture. The Mountaineers forced overtime before ending the game on a walk-off James London field goal, sealing the […] The post James Madison’s CFP hopes take massive hit after Appalachian State ends unbeaten season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nate Oats Cusses Out Auburn Player In Meaningless Game After Excessive Shove Clears Benches

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The Auburn basketball team faced Alabama in an exhibition matchup before the start of the 2026-27 season. Don’t tell Nate Oats that the game didn’t matter. The Crimson Tide coach cussed out a Tigers player in a tense on-court confrontation. An excessive shove cleared benches. Oats lost his mind. These two schools do not like […] The post Nate Oats Cusses Out Auburn Player In Meaningless Game After Excessive Shove Clears Benches appeared first on BroBible.

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Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers

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Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers succumb to historic choke job in LeBron James’ 76ers home debut

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The Cleveland Cavaliers made the wrong kind of history Thursday to open their 2026-27 campaign. The Cavaliers dominated the Philadelphia 76ers through two quarters, leading to some early boos from the crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Donovan Mitchell converted on a turnaround jumper to give the Cavs a 69-40 lead with just … The post Cavaliers succumb to historic choke job in LeBron James’ 76ers home debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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