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The Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. A win on home ice would have given the Canadiens a major advantage heading into Game 5 back in Tampa. However, Martin St. Louis watched as his team let the game slip away, with many players watching it from […] The post Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis addresses penalty issues in Game 4 Lightning loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks won Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion. They got a great game from Karl-Anthony Towns, who played flawlessly. Jalen Brunson played a smart game, not forcing the issue. And everyone else did essentially what you’d expect them to do. Now, the Knicks look to return to New York […] The post Knicks’ Game 4 masterpiece vs. Hawks gives them a very good chance of going up 3-2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is in the middle of an inspiring comeback from an Achilles injury he suffered in last season’s playoffs. Since his quick return, he has been a man on a mission, eager to bounce back and help the Celtics reclaim the throne. It looked like his life crumbled when he was […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum shares uplifting message for injured Donte DiVincenzo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Portland Trail Blazers struck fear into the San Antonio Spurs twice with big leads. But now hit infamous NBA Playoffs history after falling to San Antonio 114-93. Worse for Portland? The Blazers could easily be up 3-1 had it not been for back-to-back squandered leads. That leads into where the blame lies for Portland […] The post Blazers most to blame for epic Game 4 collapse vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets were fighting for their lives as they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Toyota Center on Sunday. The Rockets could not afford to lose after dropping the first three games, including a heartbreaker in Game 3 on Friday. Tension built up in […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant waves goodbye to ex-teammate Deandre Ayton after ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first attempt at closing out their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have built upon their nine-point lead at the halftime intermission and pushed it deep into double digits. And with the Lakers floundering, the Rockets’ aggressiveness and desperation […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton ejected from Game 4 after flagrant 2 foul on Alperen Sengun appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It must have thrown a bit of a wrench in the Boston Celtics’ game plan for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers when it was announced that Joel Embiid was returning to action after an absence caused by appendectomy. Embiid had missed the prior three games of the series, and now, the 76ers were getting […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla drops truth bomb on Joel Embiid after Game 4 blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steve Kerr is currently in limbo as his contract with the Golden State Warriors has expired. He has acknowledged that it is probably in everyone’s best interest to move on after the Warriors failed to advance to the playoffs. Kerr has not mentioned retirement, and he has often said he likes to be around the […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr makes election rigging joke over Jayson Tatum Olympic conspiracy theories appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche. He scored twice and added an assist to lead the way in Game 4. MacKinnon having […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Miami Heat and Pat Riley have been synonymous with each other for multiple decades now, beginning in 1995 when he first joined the organization as team president and head coach. Most fans believe that Riley, in his current role as team executive, is the brains behind each roster move. But according to recent rumors, […] The post Heat rumors: Owner’s son now calling shots over Pat Riley appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Not too many fans gave the Toronto Raptors a fighting chance to take their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially after they had gone down 2-0 in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Raptors have utilized homecourt advantage to its intended effect. After a barrage late in Game 3 cut the series deficit to […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes challenged by Darko Rajakovic after heroic Game 4 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After putting up a spirited effort in Game 3 which provided much hope despite their 108-100 loss to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers fell flat on their face in Game 4 on Sunday. They started off the first quarter with such lethargy and fell behind by 16 points after 12 minutes of game time […] The post Nick Nurse calls out 76ers’ ‘huge problem’ in Game 4 Celtics carnage appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chargers’ 2026 NFL Draft picks tell a story of a franchise leaning all the way into its philosophy. This wasn’t a scattershot weekend of chasing upside. Their draft approach centered on protecting Justin Herbert and reestablishing a physical edge that mirrors Jim Harbaugh’s DNA. Los Angeles made it clear that they wanted to build […] The post Chargers’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers watched NBA Playoffs history unfold Sunday. But the wrong kind that swung towards the Toronto Raptors’ way. Toronto shot a dismal 32% yet still beat the Cavs. Defense certainly became the them inside Scotiabank Arena. Cleveland even bottled the Raptors to an atrocious 13.3% from the perimeter. Plus swatted five blocks on […] The post Cavaliers most to blame for hideous Game 4 loss to Raptors to tie series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The sky is falling and the world is ending for the Houston Rockets, or so it seems. The 2026 NBA playoffs have been nothing but a disaster thus far for the Houston Rockets, as they have fallen behind 3-0 in their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, which is a death sentence for one’s […] The post Kendrick Perkins blasts Rockets as most selfish team in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for the Colorado Avalanche to help his team advance to the second round. As for Los Angeles, they head to the offseason after a fifth consecutive first-round exit. Interim head coach DJ Smith’s future is among the things this […] The post Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors evened the series up at two games apiece in their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and helping lead the way was rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles who has been having an incredible postseason for his first go-round. Following the Raptors’ Game 4 win against the Cavs, Collin Murray-Boyles spoke about […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles can’t help but smile after playoff breakout vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft picks reveal something that has eluded the Silver and Black for years: direction. Armed with the No. 1 overall pick and a roster riddled with structural flaws, Las Vegas didn’t hesitate. They identified their future, committed to it, and built around it with purpose. From securing a franchise quarterback to […] The post Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs put up a bit of an encore to their Game 3 win on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, as they stormed back from a double-digit deficit early in the game to win by double digits once more, 114-93. They are now in a […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shouts out unheralded MVP after Game 4 win vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Boston Celtics are just a win away from moving to the second round in the playoffs after routing the Philadelphia 76ers, 128-96, in Game 4 of their opening-round series at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The Celtics displayed a sense of urgency, outscoring the 76ers, 34-18, in the first quarter. They never relinquished the […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard makes franchise history with fiery offense off the bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft grades for every pick reveal a front office that understood the assignment. It was all about reinforcing a championship window that is very much alive. From the bold pre-draft move to acquire Dexter Lawrence II to a series of calculated selections, Cincinnati approached this draft like a team tired […] The post Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama had a successful return from concussion protocol, as he led the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-93, in Game 4 at Moda Center on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series in the playoffs. Wembanyama was all over the floor, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds, three […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sounds off on De’Aaron Fox amid 3-1 series lead vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs watched history unfold twice against the Portland Trail Blazers. One came from a team perspective in erasing a new double-digit deficit. De’Aaron Fox became responsible for the other mark in this NBA Playoffs rout Sunday. Fox delivered this first time stat line for a guard in Spurs history: 28 points, six […] The post De’Aaron Fox makes Spurs history in wild Game 4 comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped back-to-back games on the road to the Toronto Raptors in their first-round NBA playoff series. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have accounted for 22 of the Cavs’ 40 turnovers, and the answer to their opponents’ adjustments has been subpar, to put it kindly. “Listen, they’re very athletic,” Cleveland head coach […] The post How Raptors ‘swarm’ is haunting James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
