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Warriors win wild play-in game vs. Clippers to advance to play Suns

INGLEWOOD — For one reason or another, neither team inside the Intuit Dome for the Western Conference’s bottom play-in game expected to be there. In the end, a Warriors team decimated by injuries will get another chance at the unlikeliest of playoff berths. On the other side, a Clippers team that started the year 6-21 and...

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Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured

Earlier in the 2025-26 season, it looked as though the Houston Rockets had all the makings of a pretender despite adding Kevin Durant into the mix. Fans have gotten so frustrated towards the Rockets for their poor execution in crunch time, and their offense can get clogged at times due to the lack of spacing. […] The post Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Star Steph Curry Made History In Warriors-Clippers Game

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the LA Clippers (in Los Angeles) for the play-in tournament.The Warriors won by a score of 126-121.Steph Curry went off for 35 points, one rebound, four assists and one steal while shooting 12/23 from the field and 7/12 from three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.Warriors […] The post NBA Star Steph Curry Made History In Warriors-Clippers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fans can’t believe Al Horford’s unreal 3-point barrage in Warriors-Clippers

The Golden State Warriors completed a come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in the Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome on Wednesday to keep their flat-lining season alive. The Warriors clawed back from a 13-point deficit in the second half to steal the win and set up a do-or-die date with the Phoenix Suns […] The post Fans can’t believe Al Horford’s unreal 3-point barrage in Warriors-Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors shock Clippers in Play-In behind Stephen Curry, Al Horford

The Golden State Warriors may not be what they were during their dynasty, but their championship DNA still shines through when it matters most. That was never more true than on Wednesday night, with Golden State facing elimination in the Play-In Tournament against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors trailed by as many as 13 […] The post Warriors shock Clippers in Play-In behind Stephen Curry, Al Horford appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers

The Orlando Magic will have to go through a needle hole to qualify for the playoffs after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. With the defeat, the Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in a do-or-die affair for the last spot in the playoffs […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers

When the Philadelphia 76ers announced their starting lineup for the seven-eight seed Eastern Conference Play-In game against the Orlando Magic, it did not feature franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid, who has been unable to play after emergency appendectomy surgery. Fortunately, for the first time since Embiid’s surgery, he was with the team and on the bench, […] The post Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing

The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaMelo Ball’s Dad LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright for “Clown” Remark While Also Calling Out Erik Spoelstra

LaVar Ball, LaMelo's father, did not like what Nick Wright and Erik Spoelstra said regarding his son. He went on to call out both personalities while saying that his family likes to play it 'dangerously.'

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Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. limps to locker room vs. Warriors in NBA Play-In

The Los Angeles Clippers have been battling injuries all season long. With their season on the line now, they have unfortunately suffered another injury scare. Forward Derrick Jones Jr has been one of their best defenders this year. Unfortunately, Jones came up limping in their Play-In Game against the Golden State Warriors after rolling his […] The post Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. limps to locker room vs. Warriors in NBA Play-In appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski takes painful shot to the face from Kawhi Leonard

Brandin Podziemski is known for his willingness to sacrifice his body for the Golden State Warriors, but he probably didn’t expect a literal shot to the jaw from one of the league’s strongest players. In a high-stakes Western Conference Play-In showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, the sophomore guard […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski takes painful shot to the face from Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot

While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1. For Rui Hachimura, increased physicality in […] The post Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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