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Fans can’t believe Al Horford’s unreal 3-point barrage in Warriors-Clippers

The Golden State Warriors completed a come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in the Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome on Wednesday to keep their flat-lining season alive. The Warriors clawed back from a 13-point deficit in the second half to steal the win and set up a do-or-die date with the Phoenix Suns […] The post Fans can’t believe Al Horford’s unreal 3-point barrage in Warriors-Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Of course Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam in place of Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers DH

When news broke that Shohei Ohtani would only be pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series finale against the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day, it allowed fans in New York to breathe a sigh of relief. Sure, Dalton Rushing had himself a tear during the Dodgers’ East Coast road trip, scoring […] The post Of course Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam in place of Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers DH appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors shock Clippers in Play-In behind Stephen Curry, Al Horford

The Golden State Warriors may not be what they were during their dynasty, but their championship DNA still shines through when it matters most. That was never more true than on Wednesday night, with Golden State facing elimination in the Play-In Tournament against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors trailed by as many as 13 […] The post Warriors shock Clippers in Play-In behind Stephen Curry, Al Horford appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out

The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game. And from Bowness’s perspective, it was clear the players had things on their minds other than the game at hand. The Blue Jackets fell […] The post Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers

The Orlando Magic will have to go through a needle hole to qualify for the playoffs after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. With the defeat, the Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in a do-or-die affair for the last spot in the playoffs […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers

When the Philadelphia 76ers announced their starting lineup for the seven-eight seed Eastern Conference Play-In game against the Orlando Magic, it did not feature franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid, who has been unable to play after emergency appendectomy surgery. Fortunately, for the first time since Embiid’s surgery, he was with the team and on the bench, […] The post Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing

The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Kelly sends message to LSU football HC Lane Kiffin after landing Tigers job

LSU football has entered a new era as Lane Kiffin takes over the Tigers program following a significant coaching change. The transition has quickly become a focal point across college football, drawing attention to both Kiffin’s arrival and Brian Kelly’s departure. LSU moved on from Kelly after the 2025 season, despite his 34–14 record that […] The post Brian Kelly sends message to LSU football HC Lane Kiffin after landing Tigers job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. limps to locker room vs. Warriors in NBA Play-In

The Los Angeles Clippers have been battling injuries all season long. With their season on the line now, they have unfortunately suffered another injury scare. Forward Derrick Jones Jr has been one of their best defenders this year. Unfortunately, Jones came up limping in their Play-In Game against the Golden State Warriors after rolling his […] The post Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. limps to locker room vs. Warriors in NBA Play-In appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski takes painful shot to the face from Kawhi Leonard

Brandin Podziemski is known for his willingness to sacrifice his body for the Golden State Warriors, but he probably didn’t expect a literal shot to the jaw from one of the league’s strongest players. In a high-stakes Western Conference Play-In showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, the sophomore guard […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski takes painful shot to the face from Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot

While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1. For Rui Hachimura, increased physicality in […] The post Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ X-factor that will spark upset of Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks would have dreamed up of a better end to the 2025-26 season, but what matters at the end of the day is that they qualified for the playoffs after much uncertainty towards the middle of the regular season. There was a changing of the guard that commenced for the Hawks, and even […] The post Hawks’ X-factor that will spark upset of Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time calling out the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Andre Drummond immediately turned the page to the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs contest. Philly scaled past the play-in hurdle by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97. Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points and won the all-new Amazon Prime Playmaker chain. Those smiles […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: LiAngelo Ball shares desire for NBA return

LiAngelo Ball is not giving up on his hoop dreams. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the former pro basketball player shared his desire to return to the court. “I feel like I’ll give it a shot, especially if I could play with one of my brothers,” LiAngelo said of brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo […] The post Exclusive: LiAngelo Ball shares desire for NBA return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers

The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball avoided suspension after causing the back injury of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during their face-off in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. He, however, was fined a combined $60,000 for “unnecessary and reckless contact” and using profane language in the postgame conference. Ball appeared to intentionally trip Adebayo in the […] The post LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ JT Compher makes stunning admission after blowout Panthers loss

JT Compher and the Detroit Red Wings are not playing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After being first in the East on January 25th, Detroit suffered an unimaginable collapse to finish seven points outside of the playoffs. And their season ended with a whimper, not a bang, against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Defenseman […] The post Red Wings’ JT Compher makes stunning admission after blowout Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

The Orlando Magic’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was already a grueling uphill battle, but a late-game injury scare involving star forward Franz Wagner nearly turned a frustrating loss into a total catastrophe. As the clock ticked down at the Wells Fargo Center, Wagner and teammate Wendell Carter Jr. collided […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup

After recording a decisive, double-digit win over the Orlando Magic in their seven-eight Play-In Tournament showdown, fans of the Philadelphia 76ers were rightfully excited to see Tyrese Maxey and company get to work in the proper playoffs. Fans chanted “we want Boston” before the clock hit quadruple zeros, Maxey and Kyle Lowry shared a special […] The post Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Jackie Robinson’s grandchild throws out 1st pitch before Dodgers-Mets game

Jackie Robinson remained at the center of Major League Baseball on Wednesday as the league honored its most influential figure on Jackie Robinson Day. The annual celebration once again brought together players, teams, and fans to reflect on Robinson’s lasting impact. At Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the New York Mets in a […] The post Watch Jackie Robinson’s grandchild throws out 1st pitch before Dodgers-Mets game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kentucky transfer drops Nate Oats reason why he chose Alabama

Alabama basketball scoured for talent after falling to Michigan in the Sweet 16. Even Nate Oats and company landed a former rival via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Ex-Kentucky standout Brandon Garrison rolls with the Crimson Tide now. Garrison broke his silence on joining ‘Bama with On3/Rivals Crimson Tide reporter Blake Byler Wednesday. He first […] The post Kentucky transfer drops Nate Oats reason why he chose Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry sends message to fans after locker room visit: ‘I’m good’

Golden State Warriors fans, you can rest easy now. During their Play-In Tournament Game against the Los Angeles Clippers, star point guard Stephen Curry suddenly exited the game. What’s worse, Curry went back to the locker room. That had a lot of fans worried about the star point guard, especially because he was just coming […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry sends message to fans after locker room visit: ‘I’m good’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win

The Philadelphia 76ers are hitting their stride at the perfect time, but Tyrese Maxey might have just let a massive secret slip during the post-game celebrations. Following a gritty 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, Maxey found himself sporting the “Playmaker Chain” and speaking to the media about the team’s frantic playoff push. While praising […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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