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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller has no doubt NY ‘knows the assignment’ as they advance in playoffs after Game 6 blowout win

Things are going well for the New York Knicks after advancing in the playoffs following their 51-point beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks, and superfan Ben Stiller is loving it. Stiller reacted to a moment from Karl-Anthony Towns’ postgame press conference. KAT acknowledged that they “didn’t play our best basketball” at times in the series, but […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller has no doubt NY ‘knows the assignment’ as they advance in playoffs after Game 6 blowout win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They went home for Game 5 with the series tied at two, but lost the final two games of their season. After three consecutive losses in the Western Conference Final, Dallas is headed home early […] The post 3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend Jordyn Woods trolls Hawks with Game of Thrones meme after Game 6 beatdown

Following the 51-point obliteration of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, trolled the opposition with a play on an iconic Game of Thrones line. Woods took to her Instagram Stories following the Knicks’ blowout of the Hawks. It was a screenshot with subtitles from the iconic […] The post Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend Jordyn Woods trolls Hawks with Game of Thrones meme after Game 6 beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donald Trump breaks silence on Iran’s FIFA World Cup confirmation

With just weeks left for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran has finally found its spot in the 2026 World Cup. With a temporary ceasefire in place between the USA and Iran, the relationship between the two countries seemed tense after Israel and the USA’s joint attack on Iran. […] The post Donald Trump breaks silence on Iran’s FIFA World Cup confirmation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic reaffirms his loyalty to Nuggets despite disappointing playoff exit

The Denver Nuggets’ season ended Thursday night with a brutal 110-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6, marking a disappointing first-round elimination on the road. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 28 points, but his heroics weren’t enough even against a shorthanded Timberwolves team. Despite a disheartening end to the season, Jokic still reaffirmed […] The post Nikola Jokic reaffirms his loyalty to Nuggets despite disappointing playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spoiler alert: Explaining Knicks star Karl Anthony Towns’ giant The Devil Wears Prada 2 cameo

There are a lot of cameos in the Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway-led The Devil Wears Prada 2, and that includes one with New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Devil Wears Prada 2. After returning to Runway, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is invited to a lavish weekend party at Miranda […] The post Spoiler alert: Explaining Knicks star Karl Anthony Towns’ giant The Devil Wears Prada 2 cameo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Released WWE wrestler undergoes shocking transformation

After years of separation following Indi Hartwell’s departure from WWE a couple of years ago, Hartwell has now finally reunited with her kayfabe husband Dexter Lumis.The couple shares a long, storied history. In 2021, WWE NXT fans saw Lumis marry Hartwell (kayfabe) on WWE NXT, with members of The Way: Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, and […] The post Released WWE wrestler undergoes shocking transformation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former WWE Women’s Champion’s injury gets unfortunate SummerSlam timeline update

Things aren’t looking great for former WWE Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer, who may be out of action for a while with her injury, if the latest update is any indication. WrestleVotes on Fightful Select (via Sports Illustrated) reports that Vaquer will be out for a long time. While there’s “some optimism” she’ll be back in […] The post Former WWE Women’s Champion’s injury gets unfortunate SummerSlam timeline update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles completely rules out dream match against Kenny Omega

Just months after his retirement match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AJ Styles was presented with the Hall of Fame induction before WWE WrestleMania 42. Now, just a couple of weeks after his Hall of Fame induction, Styles has opened up about the possibility of facing former Bullet […] The post WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles completely rules out dream match against Kenny Omega appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why The Rock was pulled over after celebrating Emily Blunt’s accomplishment

Even the “Final Boss” and acclaimed actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t above the law, as he learned after getting pulled over after celebrating his Smashing Machine co-star Emily Blunt‘s latest accolade. The Rock was supporting Blunt as she was honored at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, Apr. 30. TMZ reports he was […] The post Why The Rock was pulled over after celebrating Emily Blunt’s accomplishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants suffer nightmare last experienced in 1956

The San Francisco Giants went through a brutal Thursday, suffering back-to-back walk-off defeats in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, a scenario the franchise had not experienced since July 15, 1956, against the Cincinnati Redlegs. The day began with a 3-2 loss in Game 1, where Ryan Walker was charged with his second blown save […] The post Giants suffer nightmare last experienced in 1956 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert relishes challenge of tough Nuggets series

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 win in Game 6 on Thursday night, closing the first-round series 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the third straight season. Minnesota’s defense found its center of gravity in Rudy Gobert, who helped put out fires against Nikola Jokic when the game […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert relishes challenge of tough Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers deliver fireworks in WNBA preseason duel

The WNBA preseason showdown between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers lived up to expectations as the Dallas Wings secured a 95-80 win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Dallas took over the game early, going on 14-2 and 15-2 runs between the first two quarters, and outscored Indiana 36-17 in the second […] The post Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers deliver fireworks in WNBA preseason duel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics are in serious danger. After another brutal loss in Game 6, Boston has officially squandered their 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite holding a dominant lead over their rivals, Philly is coming back into the series thanks in large part to Joel Embiid’s efforts. The loss to the Sixers on the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ surprise breakout star behind the team’s offensive surge

The Chicago Cubs have a huge challenge in front of them in the 2026 season. They were a playoff team a year ago under manager Craig Counsell, but they lost to the division rival Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series in five games. The Cubs are interested in much more than making the […] The post Cubs’ surprise breakout star behind the team’s offensive surge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers entered this season with high hopes to make a Stanley Cup run after finally getting the Connor McDavid contract extension settled, but things didn’t go according to plan this season. A tumultuous campaign came to a crashing halt on Thursday night, when the Anaheim Ducks knocked the Oilers out of the playoffs […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks put season in perspective after ugly 51-point elimination loss vs. Knicks

ATLANTA – The best felt like it was yet to come. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit a 3-pointer in the corner three minutes into Game 6, and it capped off a 9-0 run for the Atlanta Hawks. There was a mini crowd pop, and from there, it was hard to get a Hawks fan to get excited […] The post Hawks put season in perspective after ugly 51-point elimination loss vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks most to blame for 51-point Game 6 beatdown vs. Knicks

For the Atlanta Hawks, Game 6 wasn’t just a loss. It was a complete unraveling under pressure. In a closeout game against the New York Knicks where urgency should have fueled competitiveness, Atlanta instead delivered one of the most lifeless postseason performances in recent memory. From the opening possessions, there was a visible disconnect. Rotations […] The post Hawks most to blame for 51-point Game 6 beatdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic issues reality check after losing to Timberwolves backups

The Denver Nuggets’ season ended Thursday night with a 110-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6, closing the first-round series 4-2. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals to face the San Antonio Spurs, while the third-seeded Nuggets, 2023 NBA champions, exited the postseason. Minnesota achieved the win while missing Anthony […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic issues reality check after losing to Timberwolves backups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse

The Dallas Stars are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas needed a win on Thursday to keep its season alive. However, Quinn Hughes scored twice for the Minnesota Wild to end Dallas’s season in six games. Head coach Glen Gulutzan and his team are headed toward a longer offseason than they anticipated. Gulutzan […] The post Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 Nuggets player most to blame for season-ending Game 6 loss to Timberwolves

After entering the 2025-26 season as one of the favorites to win it all, the Denver Nuggets’ journey in the 2026 NBA playoffs has already come to an end — and in the first round, disappointingly so. The Nuggets could not overcome a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was playing as if it was a shark […] The post 1 Nuggets player most to blame for season-ending Game 6 loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hints at what really decided Timberwolves series

Despite starting slow versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, Nikola Jokic scored a team-high 28 points on 57.9 percent shooting and was one rebound shy of a triple-double. He performed like a superstar in this one, but the Denver Nuggets are still heading for a painfully long offseason following a 110-98 loss in Game […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hints at what really decided Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s Serbia comment sums up ugly Timberwolves series

The Denver Nuggets fell short of their lofty championship goals in the first round of the NBA playoffs, as they were bounced by the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. In Game 6, the Nuggets had their chances to pull out a late victory, but the Wolves pulled away in the fourth quarter and got […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s Serbia comment sums up ugly Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Did Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson take a subtle shot at Dyson Daniels with IG post?

After going down 2-1 in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks became the epitome of that one meme where a man sitting on a gaming chair leans forward, signaling that it’s time to take things seriously. The Knicks blew out the Hawks in three consecutive games, including a bonkers 51-point […] The post Did Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson take a subtle shot at Dyson Daniels with IG post? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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