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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch drops the mic on Nuggets after series win

Chris Finch dropped a truth bomb after the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning series win over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Thursday night. Going into the series, Minnesota had the underdog status against Denver. It didn’t help matters that Anthony Edwards wasn’t healthy throughout the series […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch drops the mic on Nuggets after series win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks end curse after overcoming Hawks in first round of NBA Playoffs

The New York Knicks made a major statement on Thursday night in Game 6 of their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. After going down in a small early hole, the Knicks responded with a massive run. Their lead got as big as 61 before they eventually settled for a 140-89 win to advance […] The post Knicks end curse after overcoming Hawks in first round of NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It wouldn’t be easy, with Connor McDavid and company looking to force a Game 7. However, Cutter Gauthier and his teammates did not allow Edmonton to secure an extra game in this series. Gauthier scored his fourth goal of the series […] The post Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson responds to unexpected WWE question after Hawks series

Jalen Brunson understands the importance of staying focused following the New York Knicks’ 140-89 series-clinching victory over the Atlanta Hawks, especially given the struggles this team endured last week. But he has a little time to address other matters before gearing up for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. One reporter was dying to know the superstar […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson responds to unexpected WWE question after Hawks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic, Jaden McDaniels bury hatchet after Nuggets-Timberwolves series

Jaden McDaniels became public enemy number one for the Denver Nuggets after he put the entire team on blast in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 win. McDaniels has certainly backed up his trash talk, as he emerged as the Timberwolves’ best player on the floor in their 110-98 win over the Nuggets […] The post Nikola Jokic, Jaden McDaniels bury hatchet after Nuggets-Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns clearly surprised by bizarre triple-double

Karl-Anthony Towns expressed amazement towards his triple-double performance in the New York Knicks’ series-clinching win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 on Thursday night. Going into the game, New York boasted a 3-2 series lead. They initially trailed 2-1 after the first three games before bouncing back with dominant wins in Games 4 and […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns clearly surprised by bizarre triple-double appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Payton Pritchard adapts March Madness mentality amid 76ers rise in series

The Boston Celtics are heading into a do-or-die Game 7 with their season on the line after a 106-93 Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center. What once looked like a comfortable series for Boston after a one-sided Game 4 has flipped entirely, with Philadelphia erasing a 3-1 […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard adapts March Madness mentality amid 76ers rise in series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here’s what Phillies’ Alec Bohm said after clutch walk-off vs. Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies swept their doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. They accomplished the feat with a walk-off in each game. Justin Crawford hit the first walk-off earlier in the day, while Alec Bohm came through with a walk-off sacrifice fly to clinch the second game victory by a final score of 6-5. […] The post Here’s what Phillies’ Alec Bohm said after clutch walk-off vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder make 1 thing clear about Dyson Daniels after Knicks scuffle

Quin Snyder made his thoughts on the altercation involving Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson very clear following the Atlanta Hawks’ season-ending loss to the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Thursday night. New York embarrassed Atlanta throughout the first half. After a decent three-minute start for Atlanta, New York exploded with a historic run […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder make 1 thing clear about Dyson Daniels after Knicks scuffle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why 76ers star Joel Embiid’s motivation vs. Celtics is fueled by vengeance

Joel Embiid must be sick and tired at this point of running into the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs. But as fate would have it, the Philadelphia 76ers drew the Celtics in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, and for the fourth time in his career, Embiid has to overcome these pesky […] The post Why 76ers star Joel Embiid’s motivation vs. Celtics is fueled by vengeance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars

The Minnesota Wild got arguably the toughest draw in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in large part due to the division-based playoff format. Despite boasting one of the highest point totals in the entire NHL, the Wild were forced to play another top team, the Dallas Stars, without home-ice advantage. However, this […] The post Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. drops most quotable take after forcing Game 7 vs. Celtics

If you need a reminder that Kelly Oubre Jr. is the undisputed king of vibes in Philadelphia, look no further than his postgame availability on Thursday night. The Philadelphia 76ers had just dismantled the Boston Celtics 106-93 to force a Game 7, and Oubre was feeling himself after a gritty performance. When reporters asked about […] The post 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. drops most quotable take after forcing Game 7 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits troubling pattern amid growing 76ers threat

Are the Boston Celtics in trouble? It sure seems like it now. The Celtics once held a comfortable 3-1 lead in the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Everything seemed to be going swimmingly for the second-seeded team, as they navigated the Jayson Tatum injury and are now one step away from reaching Round 2 of […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits troubling pattern amid growing 76ers threat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic altercation leads to double T’s vs. Wolves amid ‘f*** you’ chants

The Denver Nuggets entered Thursday night’s Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves fighting for their playoff lives. In what has been a close game throughout, things got heated midway through the fourth quarter. With the T’Wolves leading 86-80, Jokic’s frustration appeared to get the better of him. It looked as though the Nuggets’ big man […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic altercation leads to double T’s vs. Wolves amid ‘f*** you’ chants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum explains concerning in-game leg issue vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics had a golden opportunity to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night, but the Philadelphia 76ers had other plans. Instead of a celebration, the Celtics left Game 6 with a 106-93 blowout loss and a major reason to worry about Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar sent a wave […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum explains concerning in-game leg issue vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Larsa Pippen, Jeff Coby breakup after 1 year dating

Larsa Pippen and Jeff Coby have split. A source confirmed the news to People. “Yes, they’re broken up. She decided to move in a different direction,” a source close to Pippen says. The couple had been dating for a year and were even talking about getting engaged. Back in July 2025, Pippen shared that the […] The post Larsa Pippen, Jeff Coby breakup after 1 year dating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse downplays Game 6 Celtics drubbing with honest admission

The Philadelphia 76ers thwarted elimination by walloping the Boston Celtics 106-93 Thursday. Head coach Nick Nurse and the Sixers felt the energy from inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Yet Nurse downplayed the dominance on display during this NBA Playoffs game. He instead dropped an honest admission postgame. Especially when he got asked if this was […] The post Nick Nurse downplays Game 6 Celtics drubbing with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla addresses Jayson Tatum injury concerns vs. 76ers

Boston Celtics fans are reeling after watching their team lose Game 6 versus the Philadelphia 76ers, but they are probably more worried about the possibility of losing Jayson Tatum to an injury setback. The C’s future, both in these playoffs and beyond, could be in serious jeopardy if the superstar forward is forced to undergo […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla addresses Jayson Tatum injury concerns vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George gets major credit from Nick Nurse after Game 6 win vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are refusing to go quietly. With their backs against the wall and their playoff lives on the line, the Sixers marched onto their home floor Thursday night and delivered a statement 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics to force a decisive Game 7. While Tyrese Maxey caught fire for 30 points and […] The post 76ers’ Paul George gets major credit from Nick Nurse after Game 6 win vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks make bold move after 51-point humiliation vs. Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks came into Game 6 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks with a lot of optimism and a chance to get a big win and force a Game 7. However, that hope was quickly evaporated when the Knicks went on a massive run in the first half to put the […] The post Hawks make bold move after 51-point humiliation vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars

The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the first time since 2015, the Wild have advanced in the postseason after eliminating the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Next up on the schedule for Quinn Hughes and his teammates is Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Hughes is […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown praises ‘off the charts’ quality in decimation of Hawks

The New York Knicks are into the second round of the NBA Playoffs, having decimated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 140-89. As insane as it may sound, the game wasn’t even as close as that 51-point margin. Following the win, Knicks head coach Mike Brown explained why everything […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown praises ‘off the charts’ quality in decimation of Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Caitlin Clark provides update amid knee injury concerns

In a 95-80 preseason loss to the Dallas Wings on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Fever saw star guard Caitlin Clark go down with an injury. Clark exited in the third quarter following contact on a three-point attempt when Allana Smith was called for a Flagrant 1 foul for infringing on her landing space. […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark provides update amid knee injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid hits push-ups mid-game as Sixers fans go wild

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers took care of business on Thursday night, defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6. The victory means both teams will not play a decisive Game 7 in Boston on Saturday. In just his third game back from an appendectomy, Embiid dominated once again en route to the Sixers third […] The post Joel Embiid hits push-ups mid-game as Sixers fans go wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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