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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops ‘partner in crime’ line on Jalen Johnson connection

Mar 29, 2026 @ 12:53am

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ATLANTA – Sound the alarm if this one sounds familiar: Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker closed out the game for the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter. That noise is probably ringing, because that’s what the duo did once again, this time to defeat the Sacramento Kings 123-113. The game was tied at 97 midway […] The post Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops ‘partner in crime’ line on Jalen Johnson connection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets

Mar 29, 2026 @ 12:44am

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Nick Nurse had positive reception towards his players for how they closed out the game in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Nurse is going through the third/fourth season of his coaching stint with the 76ers. He looks to get the squad back to solid playoff contention after missing the […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Moses Moody undergoes successful surgery to repair ruptured left patellar tendon

Mar 29, 2026 @ 12:18am

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Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody had a major update towards his rehab following his season-ending injury. Moody suffered a ruptured left patellar tendon in the Warriors’ win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 23. It was an unfortunate turn of events as the guard’s best campaign to date comes to an abrupt end. Less […] The post Warriors’ Moses Moody undergoes successful surgery to repair ruptured left patellar tendon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Clippers vs. Bucks prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026

Mar 29, 2026 @ 12:00am

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We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a cross-conference series between the Los Angeles Clippers (38-36), who visit the Milwaukee Bucks (29-44) on Sunday, as Los Angeles looks to complete the season series sweep up 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Clippers-Bucks prediction and pick. The […] The post Clippers vs. Bucks prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arizona fans puff out their chest after dominant March Madness win over Purdue

Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:52pm

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Arizona basketball turned the SAP Center into a celebration center by punching its Final Four ticket. Fresh off pummeling Arkansas to start their San Jose run, the Wildcats rolled past Purdue Saturday 79-64. The dominating March Madness win got fans puffing out their chests in excitement. One happened to be LeBron James, as the Los […] The post Arizona fans puff out their chest after dominant March Madness win over Purdue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown land on Celtics’ injury report for Hornets game

Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:42pm

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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown find themselves on the injury report ahead of the Boston Celtics’ clash with the Charlotte Hornets. Tip-off is set for March 29 at 6 p.m. ET. Tatum and Brown have been co-stars since 2017, shining as one of the best duos in the NBA. They recently reunited on the court […] The post Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown land on Celtics’ injury report for Hornets game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coby White vows to keep fighting for playoff seeding after 76ers loss

Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:32pm

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It wasn’t supposed to end this way. The Charlotte Hornets had the Philadelphia 76ers on the ropes, building a 13-point second-half lead at Spectrum Center on Saturday night, until Joel Embiid and Paul George, back in the lineup and back on a mission, engineered a stunning comeback to steal a 118-114 win. JOEL EMBIID GAME […] The post Coby White vows to keep fighting for playoff seeding after 76ers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

76ers’ Joel Embiid blocks Brandon Miller 3-pointer into the stands

Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:23pm

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Joel Embiid came through in the clutch with an emphatic block on Brandon Miller during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Embiid is going through the 12th season of his NBA career with the 76ers. He has been fending off injuries throughout his time in the league, being on and […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid blocks Brandon Miller 3-pointer into the stands appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joe Pyfer makes shocking admission after Israel Adesanya fight

Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:07pm

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On Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the 29-year-old middleweight knockout artist did what few believed he could, finishing former two-time UFC champion Israel Adesanya via ground-and-pound TKO at 4:18 of Round 2. Pyfer controlled Adesanya on the canvas, took his back, and forced referee Herb Dean to wave it off with punches […] The post Joe Pyfer makes shocking admission after Israel Adesanya fight appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bennett Stirtz sends pitch to recruits after Iowa’s loss to Illinois

Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:04pm

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March Madness came close to watching Iowa Basketball snap a 46-year drought Saturday. Illinois’ 71-59 romp prevented a trip to Indianapolis for the Hawkeyes and denied a Final Four return. But that didn’t stop Bennett Stirtz from dropping a message. This one going out to recruits seeking a future college basketball home. Stirtz leaves Iowa […] The post Bennett Stirtz sends pitch to recruits after Iowa’s loss to Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Iowa’s Ben McCollum drops blunt take on officiating frustrations

Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:55pm

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Ben McCollum didn’t come to Houston’s postgame podium looking for sympathy. After No. 9 Iowa fell to No. 3 Illinois 71-59 in the South Regional Final on Saturday, losing a shot at the program’s first Final Four in over two decades, McCollum delivered the kind of blunt, unfiltered honesty that has defined his short but […] The post Iowa’s Ben McCollum drops blunt take on officiating frustrations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brad Underwood’s emotional reaction to Illinois making Final Four

Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:27pm

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Brad Underwood finally got the moment he had been waiting for his whole coaching life on Saturday night in Houston. The No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini beat No. 9 Iowa 71-59 in the South Regional Final at the Toyota Center. This was their first trip to the Final Four since 2005, and Underwood’s tears said […] The post Brad Underwood’s emotional reaction to Illinois making Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ben McCollum credits 2025-26 Iowa team for setting ‘foundation’ for future March Madness success

Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:23pm

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Iowa basketball ignited a surprise March Madness run in season one of Ben McCollum. The new Hawkeyes head coach nearly ended a 46-year Final Four drought in the end. Iowa unfortunately fell 71-59 to Big Ten rival Illinois Saturday, but left McCollum optimistic. The Hawkeyes head coach addressed the loss and program’s future with reporters […] The post Ben McCollum credits 2025-26 Iowa team for setting ‘foundation’ for future March Madness success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knicks vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:50pm

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We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a cross-conference series between the New York Knicks (49-26), who visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (58-16) on Sunday night, as Oklahoma City looks to complete the season series sweep up 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Thunder prediction and […] The post Knicks vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Brad Underwood, Illinois is ‘livin the dream’ after win over Iowa

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:47pm

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Illinois basketball snapped out of a 21-year Final Four drought Saturday by knocking off Iowa 71-59. The victory becomes the most significant for Brad Underwood. The Illini head coach has now proven he can survive and advance in March Madness with Illinois. He described the feeling as a “special” moment when talking to Lauren Shehadi […] The post Why Brad Underwood, Illinois is ‘livin the dream’ after win over Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings’ Daeqwon Plowden gets revenge on Hawks with emphatic slam dunk

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:18pm

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Daeqwon Plowden only played six games for the Atlanta Hawks, but undrafted players who are fighting to secure a rotation spot next season do not usually need a strong reason to take the court with a chip on their shoulder. The former Bowling Green standout wanted to make his old NBA employer regret trading him […] The post Kings’ Daeqwon Plowden gets revenge on Hawks with emphatic slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa

Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:04pm

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March Madness welcomed its first entry into the 2026 Final Four Saturday. Illinois basketball claimed the clash of Big Ten powers with dominating Iowa 71-59. It’s now the Illini’s first round of four appearance since 2005. And got fans in Champaign and the state thinking national title. ILLINOIS IS FINAL FOUR BOUND FOR THE FIRST […] The post Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Clippers’ Nic Batum drops ‘weirdest’ admission that will catch fans’ attention

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:51pm

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Amidst the best turnaround in regular-season history, Nic Batum and the LA Clippers lost 21 of their first 28 games of the 2025-26 campaign. After Kawhi Leonard’s game-winning shot in a 114-113 victory against the Indiana Pacers, the Clippers are 32-15 in their last 47 outings. Leonard considered giving up the game-winning shot to Darius […] The post Clippers’ Nic Batum drops ‘weirdest’ admission that will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:45pm

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The No. 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes were the lowest remaining seed in the NCAA Tournament heading into the Elite Eight. Unfortunately, the program’s Cinderella story came to an end on Saturday after suffering a 71-59 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a close game throughout, as Iowa actually had the lead at half. However, […] The post Iowa’s Cinderella run ends in bittersweet Elite 8 disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:28pm

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USC football is creating a habit of swiping away Oregon Ducks on the College Football Recruiting trail. Jonas Williams and Tomuhini Topui dipped from the Ducks to land at USC last year. Now Lincoln Riley and company have flipped another Oregon commit in Drew Fielder. The offensive tackle revealed his intentions to turn to USC […] The post USC flips 4-star in latest recruiting win over Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reds OF Dane Myers walks off Red Sox in 11th inning

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:26pm

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The Cincinnati Reds earned their first victory of the season on Saturday after defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-5. It was a thrilling contest that ended with an amazing walk-off hit from Dane Myers. In the bottom of the 11th inning, the Reds’ 30-year-old outfielder had an 0-1 count with two guys on base. Red […] The post Reds OF Dane Myers walks off Red Sox in 11th inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. walks off Pirates with 11th inning bomb

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:23pm

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When the New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in an offseason trade with the Chicago White Sox, many fans expressed excitement for the Gold Glove defense and athleticism the Cuban center fielder could bring to the club. Following back-to-back seasons with a sub-.665 OPS, any worthwhile offensive production was seen as a bonus. Well, […] The post Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. walks off Pirates with 11th inning bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston HC Kelvin Sampson announces 2026-27 return after March Madness loss

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:11pm

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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is not going anywhere for the 2026-2027 college basketball season. The future Hall of Famer wants everyone to know he will be back for his 13th season with the Cougars. Fans have wondered how much longer the 70-year-old will continue coaching, with Sampson confirming it will be at least one […] The post Houston HC Kelvin Sampson announces 2026-27 return after March Madness loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna

Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:56pm

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The New York Mets achieved a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, earning their second win of the season. During the contest, the fanbase stole the spotlight for a moment after hitting Pirates’ slugger Marcell Ozuna with a “DUI” chant. During Ozuna’s at-bat in the top of the seventh inning, Mets fans broke […] The post Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna appeared first on ClutchPoints.