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Kenny Atkinson calls out major issue that hurt Cavs vs. Thunder

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After the Cleveland Cavs surrendered a second consecutive loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed his team’s underlying issue: turnovers. For Atkinson, the 2026-27 Cavs’ fatal flaw amidst championship aspirations aren’t boiled down to any specific players, as it is a team issue that’s bogged Cleveland down to a .500 record […] The post Kenny Atkinson calls out major issue that hurt Cavs vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama still has regrets after going off for 52 points vs. Mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks may have given them a run for their money, but the San Antonio Spurs held strong, thanks in large part to a monster outing from Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama finished with a bonkers stat line of 52 points (a career-high), 24 rebounds, and eight blocks, leading the way for the Spurs in a […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama still has regrets after going off for 52 points vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Legend Shaq Invokes Kobe Bryant After Victor Wembanyama’s Historic Night

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Shaquille O’Neal reached into his Lakers past to explain what impressed him about Victor Wembanyama’s historic performance against Dallas. The post Lakers Legend Shaq Invokes Kobe Bryant After Victor Wembanyama’s Historic Night appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers news: Skip Bayless declares the East runs through Philadelphia: ‘Sorry Stephen A.’

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The Philadelphia 76ers have wasted little time making noise in the Eastern Conference, and Skip Bayless believes the balance of power has already shifted. Following Philadelphia’s impressive 8-1 start, the outspoken sports commentator delivered a pointed message to his longtime debate partner, Stephen A. Smith. The Sixers have quickly emerged as contenders behind a star-studded […] The post 76ers news: Skip Bayless declares the East runs through Philadelphia: ‘Sorry Stephen A.’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Even JB Bickerstaff has to give props to Joel Embiid after 76ers’ huge win over Pistons

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The Philadelphia 76ers finally got their revenge against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday after JB Bickerstaff’s squad defeated them in their previous meeting last month. Joel Embiid played a pivotal role in Philadelphia’s latest win, and even the Pistons head coach couldn’t help but acknowledge the Sixers center’s impact on the game. During his postgame […] The post Even JB Bickerstaff has to give props to Joel Embiid after 76ers’ huge win over Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Joins Exclusive Company with Historic Performance

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Victor Wembanyama joined an exclusive company Wednesday night with historic numbers. StatMuse reported that Wembanyama became just the third player in NBA history since 1980 to have a game with at least 40 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 blocks. He is also one of two players to have at least 45 points and 20 rebounds, […] The post Victor Wembanyama Joins Exclusive Company with Historic Performance appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blazers lose guard to painful injury in win vs. Suns

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The Portland Trail Blazers’ strong start to the 2026-27 season continued on Wednesday with a 132-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns to move to 6-1 on the new campaign. However, they did not come out of that battle unscathed. With a little over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, reserve guard Vit Krejci took […] The post Blazers lose guard to painful injury in win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama erupts for career-high 52 points in thriller vs. Mavericks

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The San Antonio Spurs held on for a dramatic 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks for what was their sixth straight win on the trot. However, the game will just as fondly be remembered for Victor Wembanyama producing a career-high 52 points on 16-for-28 shooting. The Spurs superstar was a constant menace for Dallas as he […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama erupts for career-high 52 points in thriller vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star LeBron James identifies not-so-secret sauce behind Philly’s 8-1 start

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LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a blistering start, and after avenging their only loss of the season against the Detroit Pistons, the 41-year-old revealed one of the biggest reasons behind it. Philadelphia held on for a 112-106 win at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night to improve to 8-1, the best […] The post 76ers star LeBron James identifies not-so-secret sauce behind Philly’s 8-1 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Dalton Knecht delivers perfect response to debut vs. Bulls

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Dalton Knecht’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers ended earlier this month after the team waived him. The former first-round pick has since joined the New York Knicks on a two-way contract and has had to wait for his first opportunity with his new team. That chance came on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls, and […] The post Knicks’ Dalton Knecht delivers perfect response to debut vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons fans chant ‘f*** Embiid’ after technical foul on Tolu Smith

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The Philadelphia 76ers earned their eighth win of the season at Little Caesars Arena against the Detroit Pistons. The game finished 112-106 in what was a close affair throughout the night, as Jaylen Brown led the way for Philadelphia with 30 points, with Joel Embiid adding a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds. As […] The post Pistons fans chant ‘f*** Embiid’ after technical foul on Tolu Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla reveals Paul George’s ‘extreme’ importance to Celtics’ identity

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The Boston Celtics were without Jayson Tatum for their Wednesday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks — with Tatum getting the day off for rest purposes. With Tatum out, the Celtics turned to Paul George to take on first-option duties on offense. And while the Celtics encountered some rough patches that let the Bucks back […] The post Joe Mazzulla reveals Paul George’s ‘extreme’ importance to Celtics’ identity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star Joel Embiid jokes about getting rid of 1 move after brutal stat

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Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers keep piling up wins, but the big man’s 3-point shot has not come along for the ride. After another rough night from deep against the Detroit Pistons, the Sixers star joked that he might be done with the shot altogether. Embiid went 0-of-3 from beyond the arc in Wednesday’s […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid jokes about getting rid of 1 move after brutal stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers star Ja Morant debuts new look before Lakers showdown

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The Portland Trail Blazers improved their season record to 6-1 after securing a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns. However, Ja Morant remained sidelined because of a hamstring injury. Though the Blazers star will also miss their upcoming showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, he still managed to grab headlines with his new appearance. The […] The post Blazers star Ja Morant debuts new look before Lakers showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James calls Pistons star Cade Cunningham one of his ‘favorite players’ alongside Luka Doncic

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LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers got the better of Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, but the Sixers star still showed plenty of love to the Pistons’ franchise player. After the 112-106 win at Little Caesars Arena, James put Cunningham in the same category as his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate […] The post LeBron James calls Pistons star Cade Cunningham one of his ‘favorite players’ alongside Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg climbs up all-time NBA list after surpassing Kevin Durant

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Given how good Cooper Flagg already is, it’s easy to forget that he’s yet to turn 20 years of age. The 19-year-old, whose birthday is on December 21, 2006, is blossoming into a legitimate superstar for the Dallas Mavericks right before our very eyes, and something higher up there than the sky appears to be […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg climbs up all-time NBA list after surpassing Kevin Durant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘His Only Way To Stay Relevant Is To Bash LeBron,’ ‘Automatic Ignore’ — NBA Fans Fire Back at Ex-Lakers Center Over Controversial Bronny James Diss

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Kwame Brown takes issue with Bronny James' spot on the Lakers' roster, prompting strong pushback from NBA fans.

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