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Lakers star Luka Doncic’s bonkers start is best JJ Redick has ever seen him

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Luka Doncic has been on an absolute tear to start the season, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes it is right up there with the best basketball he has seen from his superstar. After Doncic dropped 40 points in Wednesday’s 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, Redick was asked whether this was […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s bonkers start is best JJ Redick has ever seen him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Sets New Career-High in Points With Monstrous Performance

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While rocking the San Antonio Spurs‘ retro ABA-era jerseys, Victor Wembanyama had a performance for the ages on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks.Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points, which fueled the Spurs’ 112-111 win at Frost Bank Center. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year also matched his career-high in rebounds (24) and recorded eight […] The post Victor Wembanyama Sets New Career-High in Points With Monstrous Performance appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shaq drops unicorn praise for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama after mind-blowing game vs. Mavericks

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It is undoubtedly scary to imagine just how high Victor Wembanyama’s ceiling is, and it is easy to forget that the French phenom is still only 22 years old. That scary ceiling was on full display in the Spurs’ 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks, from which Wemby returned with his career-high of 52 points. […] The post Shaq drops unicorn praise for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama after mind-blowing game vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper seems convinced that Victor Wembanyama is Wilt Chamberlain 2.0

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The NBA witnessed one of the season’s most extraordinary individual performances, and potentially one of the greatest in league history, on Wednesday. Victor Wembanyama delivered the historic display, and the San Antonio Spurs superstar’s unbelievable performance left his teammate Dylan Harper convinced the French big man is the next Wilt Chamberlain. Speaking about Wembanyama’s incredible […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper seems convinced that Victor Wembanyama is Wilt Chamberlain 2.0 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Klay Thompson calls game on Clippers with game-winning 3 to cap monster night

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The Miami Heat need every win they can get as they figure out how to maximize the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo pairing. And on Wednesday night, they needed all 48 minutes of regulation and an extra five minutes in overtime to take down the Los Angeles Clippers — with Klay Thompson having the final […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson calls game on Clippers with game-winning 3 to cap monster night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers star Luka Doncic completes unprecedented scoring feat in win vs. Kings

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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, and the Lakers superstar made some more NBA history along the way. Doncic poured in 40 points in the 116-103 win at Golden 1 Center. In the process, he became the first player in NBA history to […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic completes unprecedented scoring feat in win vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown has nothing but praise for ‘scorer’ Dalton Knecht

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Dalton Knecht is getting an early opportunity to establish himself in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers waived him before the start of the season. The New York Knicks signed the former first-round pick to a two-way contract, and his first appearance gave coach Mike Brown plenty to like. Knecht scored 10 points on […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown has nothing but praise for ‘scorer’ Dalton Knecht appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson praises other Spurs hero who helped save Victor Wembanyama’s career night

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Victor Wembanyama had to put the San Antonio Spurs on his back on Wednesday, as he recorded a career-high 52 points to go along with 24 rebounds and eight blocks to power them to a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs needed every bit of Wembanyama’s contributions, as the entire team simply did […] The post Mitch Johnson praises other Spurs hero who helped save Victor Wembanyama’s career night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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