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Rams rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Rams rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 isn’t the surprise quarterback. Sure, all eyes naturally gravitate toward Ty Simpson as possibly the future of the franchise. However, the present belongs to Max Klare. He is the versatile tight end poised to become Sean McVay’s […] The post Rams rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino exits Athletics showdown with back injury

A brutal beginning to the season somehow just got even worse for Vinnie Pasquantino. The Kansas City Royals first baseman exited Tuesday’s 4-1 extra-innings road victory against the Athletics with low back tightness, according to the team. Fans are already waiting for him to ignite, and a potential injury could delay a Pasquatch breakthrough even […] The post Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino exits Athletics showdown with back injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report

The Orlando Magic will attempt to complete a stunning first-round upset of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. They could be without star forward Franz Wagner during the Game 5 matchup. Wagner is questionable on Wednesday after exiting Monday’s Game 4 win due to a right calf injury. He underwent an MRI that revealed a low-grade […] The post Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Celtics most to blame for disappointing Game 5 loss to 76ers

The Boston Celtics built a double-digit second-half lead in Game 5 and lost it. An 113–97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on their home floor not only squandered a chance to close out the series but also shifted pressure squarely back onto Boston heading into a pivotal Game 6. After building a double-digit lead in […] The post 2 Celtics most to blame for disappointing Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson weighs in on latest round of CJ McCollum drama

CJ McCollum has quickly become public enemy number one in the collective eyes of the New York Knicks fanbase. The Atlanta Hawks guard not only stole Games 2 and 3 from the Knicks with herculean performances in the clutch, he’s also now kicked Jalen Brunson in the midsection twice this series — the first time […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson weighs in on latest round of CJ McCollum drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Titans rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Tennessee Titans didn’t just pick a wide receiver at No. 4 in the the 2026 NFL Draft. They drafted a solution to an identity crisis. In a league driven by explosive plays and vertical stress, the Titans declared that they are done playing small. The Titans rookie who will make the biggest impact in […] The post Titans rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Austin Reaves playing tonight? Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report

The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to close out the Houston Rockets during Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday. They could welcome back star guard Austin Reaves during the matchup. Reaves is questionable on Wednesday after missing the first four games of the series due to a muscle strain in his left oblique. […] The post Is Austin Reaves playing tonight? Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Hakeem Olajuwon

The San Antonio Spurs suffered a minor scare in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers when Victor Wembanyama went down with a concussion during a Game 2 loss. Wembanyama missed Game 3, but the Spurs were still able to regain control of the series with a win. Now, thankfully for San Antonio, Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes playoff history not seen since Hakeem Olajuwon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets ‘perfect’ compliment from Shaq

Victor Wembanyama has proven to be every bit the difference maker he is for the San Antonio Spurs in his first taste of playoff action. In Game 5, Wembanyama may have taken a backseat to De’Aaron Fox on the offensive end, with Fox keeping the Portland Trail Blazers at bay en route to their 114-95 […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets ‘perfect’ compliment from Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Even Victor Wembanyama’s dad was impressed by spike block on Deni Avdija in Spurs’ series win

Legend has it that Deni Avdija is still looking for the ball. The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the second round of the playoffs on Tuesday after walloping the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-95, in Game 5 at Frost Bank Center to win their first-round series, 4-1. Once again, Victor Wembanyama did damage on both ends. Just […] The post Even Victor Wembanyama’s dad was impressed by spike block on Deni Avdija in Spurs’ series win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Yankees’ Cam Schlittler reminds Jazz Chisholm Jr. of Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon

Welcome to the Cam Schlittler show, baby! The 2025 MLB playoffs were the introduction of the star pitcher to the MLB world. Now playing in his first full season in the league, the New York Yankees sophomore pitcher is breaking out as one of the best players on the mound. What makes Schlittler so good? […] The post Why Yankees’ Cam Schlittler reminds Jazz Chisholm Jr. of Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are Spurs too young? Stephon Castle ‘doesn’t care’

After having to go through the eye of the needle just to overcome the Portland Trail Blazers in Games 3 and 4 to take a 3-1 series lead, the San Antonio Spurs won Game 5 in dominant, wire-to-wire fashion, 114-95, to punch their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs. This Spurs team […] The post Are Spurs too young? Stephon Castle ‘doesn’t care’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers

Joe Mazzulla is rarely flustered following a loss, and Tuesday night was no different. The 2023-24 NBA champion and 2025-26 Coach of the Year finalist maintained his usual stoic demeanor after the Boston Celtics’ 113-97 home defeat versus the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round playoffs matchup. He does not believe the C’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla reveals message to locker room after ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ Gatorade saga continues after Game 5 win over Hawks

The New York Knicks secured a commanding 126–97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, taking a 3–2 lead in the series. The win reflected a complete performance, with New York controlling the tempo from the opening tip. The Knicks executed efficiently on both ends of the […] The post Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ Gatorade saga continues after Game 5 win over Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse saw ‘different confidence’ in surprise Game 5 hero

The Philadelphia 76ers live to see another day, as they staved off elimination in Game 5 of their first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics with an emphatic 113-97 victory. The majority of the headlines will be focusing on Joel Embiid and his masterful second-half performance that had the Celtics defense scrambling for answers, but the […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse saw ‘different confidence’ in surprise Game 5 hero appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox breeze by Blazers in Game 5 to win series

The San Antonio Spurs are through to the conference semifinals after beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-95, in Game 5 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday. The Spurs won the last three games to eliminate the Trail Blazers and advance to the second round for the first time since 2017. Victor […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox breeze by Blazers in Game 5 to win series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Joel Embiid’s resurgence gives the 76ers chance to beat Boston

The Philadelphia 76ers looked as good as gone after Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. The No. 2 seed went into Philadelphia and put its foot down with a blowout win to take a 3-1 lead heading back to Boston, seeming poised to close things out. On Tuesday night, Joel Embiid channeled his inner Lee […] The post Why Joel Embiid’s resurgence gives the 76ers chance to beat Boston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals rationale behind having Dyson Daniels guard Karl-Anthony Towns

The Atlanta Hawks were left pondering what they did wrong after suffering an embarrassing rout against the New York Knicks, 126-97, in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Knicks, who led by as much as 32 points, are now just a win away from advancing […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals rationale behind having Dyson Daniels guard Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu vows to ‘take a stand’ in the paint in Game 6 vs. Knicks

From being in dream land after taking a 2-1 series lead last Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks now find themselves on the brink of elimination after losing two consecutive games to the New York Knicks in their first-round matchup, and in rather convincing fashion, no less. On Tuesday, the Hawks were off the pace from the […] The post Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu vows to ‘take a stand’ in the paint in Game 6 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals challenge of defending Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 5

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a decisive 126–97 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, falling behind 3–2 in the series and facing mounting pressure entering Game 6. The Hawks entered the matchup seeking a more disciplined defensive effort but once again struggled to contain New York’s […] The post Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals challenge of defending Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid understands NBA mortality amid 76ers’ championship push

It can be difficult to believe sometimes, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is already 32 years of age. Due to persistent injury problems, Embiid’s best days appear to be in the rearview mirror, but every now and then, he flashes why he can be such a dominant force when healthy. In Game 5, with […] The post Joel Embiid understands NBA mortality amid 76ers’ championship push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 32-game perfect Celtics streak that ended in Game 5 loss to 76ers

Everything seemed to be lining up for the Boston Celtics in their quest to finish off the Philadelphia 76ers to punch their ticket to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. They had taken care of business in two games on the road, which gave them a 3-1 series lead heading into a pivotal […] The post The 32-game perfect Celtics streak that ended in Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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De’Aaron Fox hard foul on Deni Avdija draws boos in Spurs-Blazers Game 5

Deni Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers entered Game 5 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs looking to extend their season. Down 3-1 in the series, Portland knew it needed a big game from Avdija to see another game. Amid the fourth quarter of the contest, […] The post De’Aaron Fox hard foul on Deni Avdija draws boos in Spurs-Blazers Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat Riley leaves Heat fans with less faith than ever says Dan Le Batard

Following the Miami Heat’s loss to the Hornets in the NBA Play-In, fans have been wondering what the future holds. While the team was formidable to start the regular season, the Heat cooled off as the season went on and ultimately found themselves outside of the hunt for a top-six seed. Now, fans wait for […] The post Pat Riley leaves Heat fans with less faith than ever says Dan Le Batard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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