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Knicks’ dominant Game 2 win over Cavs proves they’re on Thunder, Spurs level

The New York Knicks, for the entirety of the 2025-26 season, looked like they were yet to reach their full potential under new head coach Mike Brown. And for a second there during their first-round clash against the Atlanta Hawks, they seemed to be in genuine trouble — with CJ McCollum’s daggers giving the Hawks […] The post Knicks’ dominant Game 2 win over Cavs proves they’re on Thunder, Spurs level appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Mammoth trade targets after 1st-round loss to Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth had about as successful a season as any team eliminated in round one could have had. They are a young, up-and-coming team that finally took that next step, making the playoffs. And the Mammoth put in a good account of themselves against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Mammoth won Games 2 and […] The post 2 Mammoth trade targets after 1st-round loss to Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ playoff dominance puts them among group of NBA champions

When the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after he led the franchise to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in a quarter century, they put themselves directly under the microscope. Following the highly polarizing decision to replace him with fellow two-time Coach of the Year Mike Brown, this organization was immediately thrust […] The post Knicks’ playoff dominance puts them among group of NBA champions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cameron Brink’s game-changing effect earns Lynne Roberts shout-out

The Los Angeles Sparks got back in the win column following their 97-88 victory against the Phoenix Mercury to kick off a four-game road trip. The Sparks had six players in double figures including Cameron Brink who also made a huge impact on the defensive end as well. Following the game, Sparks head coach Lynne […] The post Cameron Brink’s game-changing effect earns Lynne Roberts shout-out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell bluntly shuts down fatigue concerns after Cavs’ Game 2 loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dug themselves a two-game hole on Thursday after falling to the New York Knicks, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers trailed by as much as 19 points, as the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, asserted their might on both […] The post Donovan Mitchell bluntly shuts down fatigue concerns after Cavs’ Game 2 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas passes Diana Taurasi, chasing only Candace Parker in this stat

It has been an up-and-down ride for the Phoenix Mercury to start their 2026 WNBA campaign, but their star forward, Alyssa Thomas, continues to be a beacon of consistency. The Mercury picked up a 97-88 loss at the hands of the visiting Los Angeles Sparks at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, but it was […] The post Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas passes Diana Taurasi, chasing only Candace Parker in this stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans roast Cavs’ Dennis Schroder for wasting no time with 0-2 Instagram post

The Cleveland Cavaliers are likely still licking their wounds after suffering a double-digit beating against the New York Knicks, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. But it looks like Dennis Schroder is already moving on. Schroder contributed four points, four rebounds, and three assists in 18 […] The post Fans roast Cavs’ Dennis Schroder for wasting no time with 0-2 Instagram post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Aaron Rodgers bold predictions for resurgent season with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers may have needed weeks to make up his mind, but he will be under center for the Steelers this season. The veteran quarterback has decided that he will play his last season of NFL football at the age of 42. There are many reasons why Rodgers probably should have made a decision to […] The post 3 Aaron Rodgers bold predictions for resurgent season with Steelers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Martin St. Louis gives his take on why Canadiens dominate on the road

The Montreal Canadiens pulled out a dominant Game 1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Montreal scored four unanswered goals to take the Carolina crowd out of the game early. And this win continues a very promising trend for Martin St. Louis and his Canadiens in these playoffs. Montreal has been a very […] The post Martin St. Louis gives his take on why Canadiens dominate on the road appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson reveals Knicks’ ‘advantage’ after taking 2-0 lead on Cavs

The New York Knicks are rolling. Their 109-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals marks their ninth consecutive victory in this year’s playoffs, dating back to Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. While everything is looking up for the Knicks, there is a long […] The post Jalen Brunson reveals Knicks’ ‘advantage’ after taking 2-0 lead on Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Despite 2-0 comeback vs. Pistons, the Cavs are cooked after MSG meltdown vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in danger, and it will be concerning for Cavs fans just how many times this seems to have been the case in this year’s playoffs. They did look like they were in trouble when they went down 2-0 against the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they managed to […] The post Despite 2-0 comeback vs. Pistons, the Cavs are cooked after MSG meltdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This Stanley Cup Playoffs rest stat spelled Game 1 doom for the Hurricanes from the start

The Carolina Hurricanes opened the Eastern Conference Final with a 6-2 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at Lenovo Center. Carolina entered the series after a record 11-day layoff following their sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers, the longest break between playoff games since at least 1920. Montreal, by contrast, arrived after grinding through […] The post This Stanley Cup Playoffs rest stat spelled Game 1 doom for the Hurricanes from the start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll sinks Rockies with clutch walk-off hit

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still hot, thanks in large part to the clutch genes of star outfielder Corbin Carroll. The Diamondbacks walked off the Colorado Rockies in a series opener at Chase Field in Arizona on Thursday, with Carroll saving the day for Arizona with a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll sinks Rockies with clutch walk-off hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson sheds light on biggest area of growth for Knicks

Jalen Brunson let his teammates cook before putting in the finishing touches in the New York Knicks’ win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Brunson scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and take a […] The post Jalen Brunson sheds light on biggest area of growth for Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Jaxson Dart makes eye-opening growth admission before Year 2

Jaxson Dart was quite insightful towards his growth as a young professional player in the NFL following his rookie campaign with the New York Giants. Dart entered the league after enjoying a four-year career in college football, representing the USC Trojans for one year before playing the last three years with the Ole Miss Rebels. […] The post Giants’ Jaxson Dart makes eye-opening growth admission before Year 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes took completely different paths to the Eastern Conference Finals, with the former winning two Game 7s on the road and the latter going a perfect 8-0 through their first two rounds. When a squad has to empty the tank multiple times during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, both physically and […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fire’s surprise roster cuts leave WNBA fans baffled

The Portland Fire suffered their loss in their debut season after falling to the Indiana Fever, 90-73, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Fire failed to capitalize against the Fever, who were handicapped without Caitlin Clark due to a back injury. Following the defeat, which dropped the Fire to 2-3, the front office decided to […] The post Fire’s surprise roster cuts leave WNBA fans baffled appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s Canadiens nightmare dates back long before Game 1

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen seems to have the case of the Montreal Canadiens. Andersen struggled mightily in front of the net during Thursday’s series opener of the 2026 Eastern Conference Final against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes gave Andersen an early cushion to work with, as Seth Jarvis […] The post Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s Canadiens nightmare dates back long before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals stone-cold mindset despite taking 2-0 lead on Cavs

The New York Knicks have to be feeling very giddy after taking a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Thursday night, the Knicks won in rather convincing fashion once more, as they outplayed the Cavs in the second half en route to a 109-93 victory. And as things […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals stone-cold mindset despite taking 2-0 lead on Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout

The Carolina Hurricanes are no longer undefeated in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour watched his team drop Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Montreal Canadiens. This game also wasn’t close, as the Habs claimed a 6-2 win on the road at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jarrett Allen isn’t losing trust in Cavs’ gameplan despite Josh Hart’s big Game 2

Jarrett Allen remains supportive of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ defensive approach towards New York Knicks guard Josh Hart despite his 26 points in Game 2 on Thursday night. Cleveland tried testing Hart’s ability to shoot the 3-ball on high efficiency, a trait he tends to be streaky with. He was unable to get it going in […] The post Jarrett Allen isn’t losing trust in Cavs’ gameplan despite Josh Hart’s big Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart’s Knicks teammates gush about him lighting up MSG in Game 2

With Jalen Brunson drawing the brunt of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ defensive attention after he dropped 38 points in the New York Knicks’ comeback victory in Game 1 from 22 points down, the opportunities were there for the Knicks’ role players to take center stage. Considering the many weapons they have on offense, ranging from Karl-Anthony […] The post Josh Hart’s Knicks teammates gush about him lighting up MSG in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Chiefs’ latest DE move should catch Bengals’ attention

The Kansas City Chiefs are loading up for the 2026 season. After an extremely disappointing season that saw them miss the postseason completely, the former champions are looking to get their revenge on the league. Their first moves came in the NFL Draft, where they picked up a few rookies to help bolster their lineup. […] The post Why Chiefs’ latest DE move should catch Bengals’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’

When Seth Jarvis scored in the first 33 seconds of Thursday’s Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Montreal Canadiens, it looked as if the Carolina Hurricanes were going to pick up where they left off 12 days earlier. Their dominant Stanley Cup Playoffs run ended abruptly, however, as the Habs immediately responded 27 seconds later. […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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