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Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence

The Philadelphia 76ers’ official injury report for Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics features an expected – and impactful – absence.Unsurprisingly, Sixers star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the first game of the series as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent last week. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report for Game 1 vs. Celtics Includes Expected Absence appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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JJ Redick’s brutally honest admission about Kevin Durant’s Game 1 injury

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers did not find out that Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was going to be sidelined for Game 1 of their opening round playoff series until a little over an hour before tip-off. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka dropped the news right at the beginning of his pregame press […] The post JJ Redick’s brutally honest admission about Kevin Durant’s Game 1 injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick gives props to Deandre Ayton for two-way play vs. Rockets

JJ Redick had high praises for Deandre Ayton following the star center’s performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round on Saturday night. Ayton took part in his playoff debut as a member of the Lakers. It marked his first time playing in the postseason since […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick gives props to Deandre Ayton for two-way play vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Rockets-Lakers Game

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Houston Rockets (at home) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.The Lakers won by a score of 107-98 to take a 1-0 lead.Luke Kennard led the way with 27 points, four rebounds and three assists while shooting 9/13 from the field and 5/5 from three-point […] The post NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ Bronny, LeBron James make NBA history with shared playoff playing time

The father-son duo of LeBron James and Bronny James made incredible NBA history following their on-court appearance together in the Los Angeles Lakers’ clash with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. LeBron and Bronny have been making records with their on-court presences throughout the last two seasons. Last […] The post Lakers’ Bronny, LeBron James make NBA history with shared playoff playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Durant injury changes everything: The Lakers could win this

The Lakers could actually win this thing.  They went from being the quivering dogs in the corner to becoming wolves. The transformation happened 1 ½ hours before tipoff when they found out that Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Rockets because of a right knee injury.  The Rockets’ Kevin...

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Hofstra’s Preston Edmead heading to ACC to play for N.C. State

Preston Edmead has gone from the Lions’ den to the Wolfpack. The superb Hofstra freshman point guard, who was a major factor in the Pride’s first NCAA Tournament bid in 25 years, announced he will be playing for North Carolina State of the ACC after one shining moment on the national stage. “I really built...

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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1

CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers handed head coach JJ Redick confidence and assurance experience will prevail Saturday. The likes of LeBron James and Luke Kennard provided just that and more against the Houston Rockets. James delivered the double-double in his latest NBA Playoffs appearance. Kennard dropped a team-high 27, though, in leading the 107-98 win inside […] The post LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James rushes over to young fan after accidentally hitting her with ball during Lakers playoff game

During the first quarter of their Game 1 battle with the Houston Rockets , James got across to intercept a pass near the edge of the court - but accidentally swatted the ball into a fan courtside.

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Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gave the New York Knicks their flowers after a 113-102 loss in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the first round. All-Star Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 28 points in the opening frame before closing out the Hawks in the final […] The post Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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