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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama truth after first playoff win

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is as competitive as they come. But mostly, and he has admitted such in the past, he is competitive with the most challenging opponent of all: Himself. Wembanyama immediately squashed any concern in his first-ever game in the playoffs after leading the Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama truth after first playoff win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed

Doc Rivers has been reduced to a spectator in this season’s playoffs after the Milwaukee Bucks had a catastrophic campaign, ending their nine-year streak of making it to the postseason. Rivers recently stepped down as coach of the Bucks, who had a 32-50 record, their worst since their 15-win season in 2013-2014. Milwaukee’s forgettable campaign […] The post Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paolo Banchero delivers powerful take on Magic’s frustrating regular season

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has heard every form of criticism this season after they stumbled to a mediocre record and had to squeeze through the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the playoffs. The optimism was high for the Magic heading into Banchero’s fourth year, with many even predicting his first nod to the All-Star […] The post Paolo Banchero delivers powerful take on Magic’s frustrating regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla reveals why Jayson Tatum and Celtics needed each other

BOSTON — Just a little over 340 days ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went under the knife to repair his ruptured right Achilles. But, by the way he was playing during the Celtics’ 123-91 drubbing of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the first round on Sunday afternoon, it looked like he’d never […] The post Joe Mazzulla reveals why Jayson Tatum and Celtics needed each other appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins played Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. And they held a 2-0 lead in the third period. Boston had all the momentum in the contest. Unfortunately for them, it came crashing down thanks to Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson. Thompson scored two goals in the third period to tie […] The post Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic had all sorts of trickery against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday to take Game 1, 112-101, of their first-round series in the playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. The eight-seeded Magic never trailed in the contest, shocking the top-seeded Pistons, who looked bamboozled for the majority of the 48 minutes. Paolo Banchero, who […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bears’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2026 NFL Draft in a rare but powerful position. They are certainly aggressive enough to contend but still perhaps one bold move away from truly threatening the NFC elite. That is where their perfect draft-night maneuver emerges. it would be a full-scale statement. As things stand, the Bears are […] The post Bears’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scoot Henderson’s playoff debut can’t be ignored despite Blazers’ loss

While all the talk on Sunday was about the first game of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the postseason, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson also made a good account of himself in his debut in the playoffs on Sunday. The seventh-seeded Trail Blazers lost to the second-seeded Spurs, 111-98, in Game 1 […] The post Scoot Henderson’s playoff debut can’t be ignored despite Blazers’ loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What LeBron James found ‘insane’ about Game 1 win vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefinitely, it meant that other players on the roster were going to get an opportunity to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation. Through the week of practice leading up to Game 1 against the Rockets, head coach JJ Redick settled on Bronny […] The post What LeBron James found ‘insane’ about Game 1 win vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson outlines ‘coolest moment’ after scoring game-winning playoff goal

The Buffalo Sabres hosted their first playoff game in 14 years on Sunday. They took on the Boston Bruins, and it felt as if the first game would go the visitors’ way. However, Tage Thompson led a massive comeback to tie the game. And Mattias Samuelsson gave the home fans exactly what they were hoping […] The post Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson outlines ‘coolest moment’ after scoring game-winning playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 7 picks

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a 2025 season that showed flashes of elite potential but ultimately fell short due to depth issues. As such, GM Les Snead and Head Coach Sean McVay are once again turning to the NFL Draft to reinforce the roster. The atmosphere in Thousand Oaks carries a sense of […] The post Rams’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 7 picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win

Victor Wembanyama was barely hearing anything during the postgame interview. The crowd was serenading him and the San Antonio Spurs with cheers after they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Sunday. Wembanyama was nothing but impressive, earning his first-ever win in the playoffs. […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest

For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of […] The post Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers

Devin Vassell enjoyed an incredible stretch of plays during the second half of the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday night. Vassell is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Spurs. He made his way up the ranks to […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win

It was just another day in the office for Victor Wembanyama as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing win over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama was unfazed in his postseason debut, exploding for 35 points on 13-of-21 […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Phoenix Suns walked into Oklahoma City with a healthy amount of hope, star power, and postseason experience. They walked out of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with hard questions and a 35-point humiliation. What began as a competitive opening stretch quickly unraveled into a masterclass in defensive onslaught from the Thunder. The […] The post Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder

It is back to the drawing board for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns after they were obliterated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The eight-seeded Suns failed to recover after starting flat, possibly a sign of fatigue after going through the […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Logan Cooley wires 1st playoff goal in Mammoth history past Carter Hart

The Utah Mammoth are playing in their first-ever playoff series. They drew a tough matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. So far, though, they are standing up to the Pacific Division champions. And it was Logan Cooley who got the party started. Cooley and Lawson Crouse worked a bit of a give-and-go situation in the […] The post Logan Cooley wires 1st playoff goal in Mammoth history past Carter Hart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives credit to fans in incredible comeback win

The Buffalo Sabres made their first playoff appearance since 2011 on Sunday, and they made sure it would be one fans would never forget for a long time. The Sabres appeared to be circling down the drain in Game 1 of their series at KeyBank Center in Buffalo against the Boston Bruins, when the visiting […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives credit to fans in incredible comeback win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo picks side in Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo looks at soccer legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a strong light. He provided his stance on who he prefers as his soccer idol. Former NBA player Goran Dragic had Antetokounmpo on the latest episode of the Gogi’s Garage podcast. Antetokounmpo says he wasn’t naturally gifted like a Kevin […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo picks side in Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were hardly challenged by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, running away with the win, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The Thunder erected a 21-point lead at halftime, 65-44, and never took their foot off the gas pedal to draw […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels Heat buzz with latest remarks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are two things that continue to be a potential scenario for the two parties. The Milwaukee Bucks teased the possibility once again. Former Heat player Goran Dragic had Antetokounmpo on the latest episode of the Gogi’s Garage podcast. Dragic teased Antetokounmpo about his knee issues and that he needs […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels Heat buzz with latest remarks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr robs Kyle Schwarber of extra bases to secure win vs Phillies

The Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 win on Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Braves can thank star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.’s glove for the victory, as he showed his defensive prowess to close things out in the series. With two outs and the Phillies […] The post Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr robs Kyle Schwarber of extra bases to secure win vs Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Insider ‘wonders’ about Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package thanks to Kel’el Ware

The Miami Heat fell short of advancing to the playoffs after bowing to the Charlotte Hornets in a controversial game in the Play-In Tournament, which saw Bam Adebayo suffer a back injury after being tripped by LaMelo Ball. Now that the Heat’s season is over, the chatter regarding their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo has been […] The post NBA rumors: Insider ‘wonders’ about Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package thanks to Kel’el Ware appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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