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Donovan Mitchell suggests flopping after alarming free throw disparity

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped Game 1 of their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night despite putting up a strong fight and nearly pulling off the comeback late. But Donovan Mitchell was both calm and upset after the loss. Mitchell finished Game 1 with 23 points, four rebounds, and two assists while shooting […] The post Donovan Mitchell suggests flopping after alarming free throw disparity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance In Lakers-Thunder Game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series (in OKC). The Lakers lost by a score of 108-90. LeBron James finished with 27 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 12/17 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in […] The post NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance In Lakers-Thunder Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Stunning moment Maple Leafs GM is branded a 'con artist' and 'liar' by reporter in extraordinary press conference

Keith Pelley, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO, was forced to defend his decision to hire the 36-year-old, who spent four controversial years with the Arizona Coyotes.

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Tigers’ AJ Hinch addresses Framber Valdez incident that got pitcher ejected

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Tuesday, clinching a series loss at home. It was a disastrous start from Framber Valdez, who was ejected after allowing ten runs in 3+ innings. Tigers manager AJ Hinch spoke about Valdez’s ejection and the hit-by-pitch that caused it. “We play a really good […] The post Tigers’ AJ Hinch addresses Framber Valdez incident that got pitcher ejected appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JB Bickerstaff highlights Jalen Duren’s impact after Pistons-Cavs series opener

On paper, the Detroit Pistons had relatively easy sledding in their Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham led all players in scoring at 23 in 42 minutes of action, Duncan Robinson nailed five of his eight shots from beyond the arc, and even Jalen Duren, who struggled against the Orlando Magic, found a […] The post JB Bickerstaff highlights Jalen Duren’s impact after Pistons-Cavs series opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff credits Magic series for Game 1 success vs. Cavs

The Detroit Pistons could wind up regretting their seven-game slug fest with the Orlando Magic, as extra court time becomes critical as the NBA playoffs progress, but head coach JB Bickerstaff is grateful for the lessons his team learned by going the distance. The No. 1 seed certainly looked prepared in the opening matchup of […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff credits Magic series for Game 1 success vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons HC JB Bickerstaff gives unlikely reserve credit for being ready in Game 1 vs. Cavs

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers both had quick turnarounds from Game 7 of their first-round series to Game 1 of their conference semifinal series on Tuesday night, and it was Detroit that looked the fresher of the two in the opener. The Pistons held a lead for most of the way and survived a […] The post Pistons HC JB Bickerstaff gives unlikely reserve credit for being ready in Game 1 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson led Pistons past Cavs in Game 1

Game 1 between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not disappoint. Both teams were coming off a brutal seven-game series where they were taken to their absolute limits. Everyone expected both teams to come out swinging and let off some steam from their previous series. Indeed, we got exactly that. The Pistons started […] The post How Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson led Pistons past Cavs in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James reaches new milestone with fiery quarter vs. Thunder

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. For LeBron James, he and the Lakers are the obvious underdogs. But James didn’t let that stop him from getting off to a strong start with something to prove. In the first […] The post LeBron James reaches new milestone with fiery quarter vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham admits bitter truth that helped Pistons beat Cavs in Game 1

Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons took care of business against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-101, in Game 1 of their second-round series on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pistons finished off the Cavaliers with timely buckets from Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris. Cunningham scored 23 points, although he […] The post Cade Cunningham admits bitter truth that helped Pistons beat Cavs in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves suffers Game 1 injury scare in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collision

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to need all hands on board if they’re going to take down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Austin Reaves is a significant part of that battle, and will need to stay healthy for that to happen. Midway through the […] The post Austin Reaves suffers Game 1 injury scare in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper breathes a sigh of relief after Zack Gelof nearly robs HR

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper hit a pair of home runs in Tuesday’s 9-1 win over the Athletics. However, his second was almost taken away. After Harper smashed a deep shot to center field, Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof leapt up to make the grab. Once he came down, it was unclear if he made the […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper breathes a sigh of relief after Zack Gelof nearly robs HR appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jarred Vanderbilt Injury: What Happened to Lakers Forward in Game 1 vs Thunder?

The Los Angeles Lakers visited the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on Tuesday night for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup.The Lakers were the underdogs heading into the series due to the Thunder’s status as the best team in the NBA after the regular season. They are also the defending NBA […] The post Jarred Vanderbilt Injury: What Happened to Lakers Forward in Game 1 vs Thunder? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pistons HC JB Bickerstaff reiterates identity after smothering Cavs in Game 1

The Detroit Pistons opened the Eastern Conference semifinals with an emphatic 111-101 home win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, taking a 1-0 series lead behind a balanced team effort and relentless defensive pressure. Superstar Cade Cunningham led the Pistons offensive attack with 23 points and seven assists, while Tobias Harris chipped in 20 […] The post Pistons HC JB Bickerstaff reiterates identity after smothering Cavs in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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