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Nikola Jokic Called Out for Playing “The Worst Playoff Series of his Career”

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are now down 2-1 in their NBA playoffs first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic has not looked like his usual self so far in the series, to the dismay of NBA insider and analyst Kevin O’Connor.  On X following the Nuggets’ 113-96 loss in Game 3 against the […] The post Nikola Jokic Called Out for Playing “The Worst Playoff Series of his Career” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu breaks obscure record in Game 3 Nuggets drubbing

The Minnesota Timberwolves took the reins of their first-round series, dispatching the Denver Nuggets 113-96 in Game 3 on Thursday at Target Center, behind a historic performance from guard Ayo Dosunmu. The 26-year-old scored a game-high 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, adding nine assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes off the bench. His nine […] The post Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu breaks obscure record in Game 3 Nuggets drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“He took a step backwards, or sideways” – Brian Windhorst thinks this might be one of the most remarkable seasons in LeBron James' career – Basketball Network

“He took a step backwards, or sideways” - Brian Windhorst thinks this might be one of the most remarkable seasons in LeBron James' career  Basketball Network

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“They are not in the mood to pay $17 million” – Brian Windhorst shares why Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is in jeopardy – Basketball Network

“They are not in the mood to pay $17 million” - Brian Windhorst shares why Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is in jeopardy  Basketball Network

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Former Bulls Guard Shines in Playoff Matchup Against Jokic

Former Chicago Bulls draftee Ayo Dosunmu nearly outscored Nikola Jokic in a playoff game.The situation is as crazy as it sounds, as ex-Bulls guard has become a pivotal piece of the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ playoff push.Dosunmu was drafted 38th overall by the Bulls in 2021. This season, the two-way guard averaged a career-high 15 points in […] The post Former Bulls Guard Shines in Playoff Matchup Against Jokic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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CJ McCollum Seems to have Thrown Shade at Warriors While Praising Jonathan Kuminga

CJ McCollum has been a hero for the Atlanta Hawks in the Atlanta Hawks’ first-round series against the New York Knicks. After clutch plays in Game 2, McCollum drained a game-winning jumper in the waning seconds of Game 3 to lift the Hawks to a 2-1 series lead against the Knicks.  During the NBA on […] The post CJ McCollum Seems to have Thrown Shade at Warriors While Praising Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Damian Lillard Playoffs Return: New Report Reveals Blazers Are Open-Minded

Damian Lillard has not played a game since injuring his Achilles tendon during last year’s NBA playoffs when he was still with the Milwaukee Bucks.  Many have changed since then. The Bucks released him in the offseason and signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, returning to the same franchise he led to multiple playoff appearances.  […] The post Damian Lillard Playoffs Return: New Report Reveals Blazers Are Open-Minded appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again

There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson. But Gobert knows his caliber as a […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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