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Scoot Henderson’s playoff debut can’t be ignored despite Blazers’ loss

While all the talk on Sunday was about the first game of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the postseason, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson also made a good account of himself in his debut in the playoffs on Sunday. The seventh-seeded Trail Blazers lost to the second-seeded Spurs, 111-98, in Game 1 […] The post Scoot Henderson’s playoff debut can’t be ignored despite Blazers’ loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cameron Boozer’s GF Yva Lauren Cao Drops 3-Word Reaction as Duke Star Commits to Dan Hurley’s UConn

Cameron Boozer had a generational season with Duke in his freshman year. After leading Duke to an Elite Eight finish, Boozer declared for the NBA draft, as was expected from one of the best players of the season. However, it wasn’t just Boozer who left a mark on that Duke squad. Jon Scheyer had himself […]

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What LeBron James found ‘insane’ about Game 1 win vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefinitely, it meant that other players on the roster were going to get an opportunity to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation. Through the week of practice leading up to Game 1 against the Rockets, head coach JJ Redick settled on Bronny […] The post What LeBron James found ‘insane’ about Game 1 win vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Kelly Olynyk gets clowned for his socks in final seconds of Game 1

San Antonio Spurs big man Kelly Olynyk probably didn’t expect his choice of socks to be put on blast to open the playoffs. The veteran big man was on the floor for the final minute of play in the Spurs’ 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series at … The post Spurs’ Kelly Olynyk gets clowned for his socks in final seconds of Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win

Victor Wembanyama was barely hearing anything during the postgame interview. The crowd was serenading him and the San Antonio Spurs with cheers after they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Sunday. Wembanyama was nothing but impressive, earning his first-ever win in the playoffs. […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paige Bueckers, Nika Muhl, Sarah Strong And More Give the Nod of Approval As UConn Star Commits to Kentucky

UConn Huskies forward Ayanna Patterson recently announced through her social media accounts that she is transferring to the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2026-27 season, and she is supported by her now former teammates from the Huskies.

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Shaquille O’Neal Reveals One Perfect Scenario OKC Thunder Can Clinch Back-to-Back Championships

Everybody would love to see an OKC-Spurs clash in the Western Conference Finals. However, Shaquille O'Neal isn't sure about OKC's chances in this year's playoffs should that scenario happen.

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Setback Ensues for Michael Malone As UNC Still Uncertain for Next Season’s Staff

Michael Malone’s joining North Carolina brought some hope for the program’s future. However, he is now experiencing a string of rejections in search of his coaching staff. UNC had a tough time replacing Hubert Davis, and now filling up the coaching staff with the right people looks like a real challenge. Former Providence head coach […]

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Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest

For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of […] The post Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers

Devin Vassell enjoyed an incredible stretch of plays during the second half of the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday night. Vassell is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Spurs. He made his way up the ranks to […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win

It was just another day in the office for Victor Wembanyama as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing win over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama was unfazed in his postseason debut, exploding for 35 points on 13-of-21 […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Phoenix Suns walked into Oklahoma City with a healthy amount of hope, star power, and postseason experience. They walked out of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with hard questions and a 35-point humiliation. What began as a competitive opening stretch quickly unraveled into a masterclass in defensive onslaught from the Thunder. The […] The post Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder

It is back to the drawing board for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns after they were obliterated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The eight-seeded Suns failed to recover after starting flat, possibly a sign of fatigue after going through the […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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