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The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of elimination following a 125-120 loss in Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Darko Rajakovic’s squad led by 12 early in the fourth quarter but could not close out the win after losing Brandon Ingram to a heel injury. Ingram played 12 minutes before exiting the […] The post Scottie Barnes believes Raptors need Brandon Ingram to beat Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were halfway to a historic comeback from 0-3 down in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night, and it looked like they were going to even the series up with a win in Game 6 on Wednesday night. Unfortunately for Sidney Crosby and company, that didn’t come to fruition. […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby tells the truth about series loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had their playoff hopes crushed on Wednesday night. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York scored his first career playoff goal in overtime to officially eliminate Pittsburgh. What’s next for the iconic core of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin remains to be seen. For fellow veteran mainstay Bryan Rust, though, there are […] The post Penguins’ Bryan Rust expresses pride in comeback effort despite Flyers series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic remain in control of their playoff path despite a Game 5 setback, as a message from franchise legend Dwight Howard quickly gained attention following the loss on Wednesday night. The Magic fell to the Detroit Pistons 116–109 in a high-scoring contest that cut its series lead to 3–2. The game featured a […] The post Magic legend Dwight Howard posts directive to Orlando after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors may be looking at some big changes this summer, and all of it could start with head coach Steve Kerr. His future currently remains up in the air as he decides what he steps he wants to take for his future, and his decision will have significant domino effects. In a […] The post Draymond Green gets real on December Steve Kerr altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. Montreal and Tampa played another close game, but the Habs got it done in Game 5. One reason the Canadiens have had this success in this series is defenseman Lane Hutson. Hutson was a star for Montreal in the […] The post Canadiens’ Lane Hutson crushes Chris Chelios playoff benchmark vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs after pulling off the hard-earned win, 116-109, in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham had his best game of the best-of-seven matchup to lead the top-seeded Pistons, dropping 45 points, four rebounds, and five assists. […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson reveals ‘aggressive’ text to brother Amen before Rockets’ Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shannon Sharpe is sharing his opinion amid the ongoing Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. The NFL Hall of Famer is sharing his thoughts on the scandal involving the New England Patriots’ head coach and the former NFL insider. He believes that the situation should not affect his job with the Patriots, whom he began […] The post Shannon Sharpe defends Mike Vrabel staying with the Patriots amid Dianna Russini scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves is back, and the Los Angeles Lakers faithful let him know how much they missed him. When Reaves checked into tonight’s playoff game vs. the Houston Rockets, marking his first time back on the court since suffering an oblique injury on April 2, Lakers fans roared in welcoming him back. Reaves entered the […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves gets hero’s welcome in Game 5 return vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic found themselves at the center of a historic playoff performance as Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham each scored 45 points in Game 5 of their first-round series. Banchero delivered a playoff career-high 45 points in a 116–109 loss, adding nine rebounds and seven assists. Despite the defeat, his performance kept Orlando competitive […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero sounds off on bonkers playoff duel vs. Cade Cunningham appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After losing three of their first four games of the 1-8 first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons fought back in a major way in Game 5, scoring a franchise record 45 points in a 116-109 win. Suddenly, the Pistons had life in a series that looked borderline hopeless, secured a victory in […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘undeserving’ admission after heroic Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs series grew intense Wednesday. This time RJ Barrett engaged in a heated moment with James Harden. Barrett walked over to the sidelines to grab the basketball. Harden trekked over to the Raptors bench during that moment, though. This shoving match then broke out, which got the benches […] The post RJ Barrett drops fiery take on James Harden after altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 125-120, in a thrilling encounter in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The Raptors had multiple chances to run past the Cavaliers, but they ran out of steam. Toronto was outscored by Cleveland in the fourth quarter, 25-17. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals Game 6 status amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. That road win puts the Habs in the driver’s seat, headed back to Bell Centre, where a rowdy Friday crowd awaits. Alexandre Texier scored the winner, but a franchise legend had the moment to remember from this one. […] The post Canadiens F Brendan Gallagher’s priceless reaction to early goal vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic have continued to make an impression this postseason, with their physical style and resilience shaping a competitive series against the Detroit Pistons. Entering the series as the No. 8 seed in the East, the Magic established a clear identity built on effort and toughness. Despite a Game 5 loss, Orlando still holds […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic had a golden opportunity on Wednesday night, as they looked to close out the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. In a game that saw the Magic playing from behind throughout, they ultimately fell, 116-109. In the loss, Paolo Banchero went bonkers. He scored 45 points […] The post 2 Magic players most responsible for Game 5 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
To say former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer was surprised that Kyle Whittingham left Utah to become the Michigan football coach would be an understatement. Meyer told On3’s Chris Low that he couldn’t believe the news, even though he unequivocally thinks that Michigan made a masterful hire. “Yeah, I’m a Buckeye, so my first […] The post Urban Meyer’s very Ohio State reaction to Michigan football’s Kyle Whittingham hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Defenseman Cam York was the hero, as he scored Game 6’s only goal in overtime. Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs nearly made the stop, but he couldn’t get over in time to stop the puck. CAM YORK IS THE HERO IN GAME […] The post Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons live to fight another day after a 116-109 Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, trimming their first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. Following the victory head coach JB Bickerstaff explained what he felt made the difference for his team. “It’s a simple formula for […] The post JB Bickerstaff reveals ‘simple’ formula for Pistons success vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The writing was on the wall for ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson after the abysmal start to the season for his ball club. There have been questions about his job security even before the slow start, as the Phillies were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s National League Divisional Series. Despite a […] The post Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to Cam York’s overtime winner. A 0-0 game, Game 6 went to overtime and nearly completed the first extra period before a goal was scored. Noah Cates won the face-off and screened the goalie, providing traffic for York’s shot to clip the post and rocket past […] The post Flyers’ Cam York sends Penguins home with epic Game 6 overtime winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jordon Hudson is calling out an NFL media outlet for their coverage of the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. Hudson is the girlfriend of former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, and is displeased with how NBC Sports and Pro Football Talk have covered the scandal involving the current Patriots coach and former NFL […] The post Jordon Hudson slams NFL media over coverage of Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers regained control of their first-round series in the playoffs against the Toronto Raptors after hacking out the win, 125-120, in Game 5 at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter, including limiting the fifth-seeded Raptors to just 7-of-28 shooting, to secure the victory. James Harden had a […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley helped Cavs over Raptors in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Utah Mammoth were starting to take control of the series after a big win on home ice in Game 3, but the Vegas Golden Knights took back the momentum in Game 4. The Mammoth received a boost for Game 5 when center Barrett Hayton, who had been out of the lineup with an injury […] The post Barrett Hayton makes Mammoth playoff debut vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.
