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Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16

Alabama basketball dealt with a massive wave of adversity coming into March Madness when point guard Aden Holloway was arrested and taken away from the team right before its march to a championship. Nate Oats has been able to right the ship, however, getting the Crimson Tide to plays some of their best basketball when […] The post Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets suffer historic OT collapse in stunning loss to Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets set a new record against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday at Target Center. They, however, would want it erased as soon as possible. The Rockets fell to the Timberwolves, 110-108, in overtime, blowing a 13-point lead in the extension. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, citing ESPN, it was the largest blown lead […] The post Rockets suffer historic OT collapse in stunning loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to ‘failing Celtics test’

BOSTON — After the Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-109, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sang his their praises during Thursday’s postgame press conference. Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history against the Celtics, on March 12, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games ever in a two-point win (104-102) over Boston. However, the Celtics returned […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to ‘failing Celtics test’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Shohei Ohtani bold predictions for 2026 season

It is difficult to argue that any accomplishment or regression would be surprising, or a player who has already proven to be a unicorn of the sport. Even still, Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Shohei Ohtani could surprise this season, not only for what he might accomplish, but also for the way his game might evolve […] The post 2 Shohei Ohtani bold predictions for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The 2025-26 season has not gone even remotely close to according to plan for the Golden State Warriors. After the 2025 NBA playoffs brought the franchise hope, that if they get everybody healthy come playoff time, they could compete with the best of the best, the Warriors’ injury problems have been even worse this season. […] The post Warriors’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

Anything is gravy for the Los Angeles Clippers at this point of the season; anything they achieve from here on out will already be such a huge win when taking into account where they were to start the 2025-26 NBA season. This Clippers team started the season having lost 21 of their first 27 games, […] The post Clippers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Julius Randle takes NSFW shot at Scott Foster after wild OT win vs. Rockets

Julius Randle sank the game-winning bucket with 8.8 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Houston Rockets in overtime, 110-108, at Target Center on Wednesday. The Timberwolves had to claw back in the extension to dispose of the Rockets and improve to 45-28. Julius Randle's game-winner lifts the Wolves over the Rockets 👀 […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle takes NSFW shot at Scott Foster after wild OT win vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid updates fans on ‘tricky’ oblique recovery after win over Bulls

Joel Embiid has earned an unfortunate reputation in his career. While he’s one of the best centers of his generation, the Philadelphia 76ers star often finds himself on the sidelines. Injuries have been a tragically common theme for the star center, as his body has suffered multiple injuries over the course of his career. The […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid updates fans on ‘tricky’ oblique recovery after win over Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic falls awfully short of insane 20/20/20 game

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic delivered another staggering all-around masterpiece in Wednesday night’s 142–135 win vs. the Dallas Mavericks, nearly posting a 20/20/20 triple-double that pushed the Nuggets to 46–28 on the season, as they sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with 17 days left in the regular season. Coming on the second […] The post Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic falls awfully short of insane 20/20/20 game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Eagles’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency

For a time there, it looked like the Philadelphia Eagles were exclusively going to be mocked Kenyon Sadiq in seemingly every mock draft until the 2026 NFL Draft. On paper, it makes sense, right? The Eagles have a big, long-term need at tight end, even after signing not one, not two, but four players at […] The post Eagles’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves fans go nuclear on Scott Foster after stunning Naz Reid ejection

The nail-biting game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday was marred by controversy after Naz Reid was ejected in overtime. Reid was tossed with 4:13 left in the extension after arguing with referee Scott Foster following an offensive foul call. Reid was whistled for the infraction against Alperen Sengun, but the […] The post Timberwolves fans go nuclear on Scott Foster after stunning Naz Reid ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Jose Caballero gets real about historic ABS challenge that failed

The New York Yankees dominated their Opening Day matchup vs. the San Francisco Giants and watched Jose Caballero turn a routine fourth-inning pitch into a historic moment. The Yankees shortstop became the first player ever to initiate an ABS challenge in a regular-season MLB game, putting the league’s new automated strike zone squarely in the […] The post Yankees’ Jose Caballero gets real about historic ABS challenge that failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Key matchup Arkansas must exploit to upset Arizona in March Madness Sweet 16

Arkansas basketball is playing its best basketball at the right time, as John Calipari has this young Razorbacks team peaking in March. Arkansas rolled through the SEC Tournament and collected the conference title before heading into March Madness as a No. 4 seed, and they have not slowed down. A comfortable win over Hawai’i in […] The post Key matchup Arkansas must exploit to upset Arizona in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas vs. Purdue prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

Coming off upset wins over BYU and Gonzaga, Texas looks to keep the train rolling in its Sweet Sixteen matchup against Purdue. The Longhorns are the only remaining double-digit seed through two eventful rounds of March Madness as they look to knock off the Big Ten Tournament champions. After upsetting Michigan in the Big Ten […] The post Texas vs. Purdue prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets fans explode with reactions to Jamal Murray’s unreal 53-point night vs. Mavericks

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray woke up bored on Thursday and decided to mess around against the Dallas Mavericks. Murray carried the Nuggets past the Mavericks, 142-135, at Ball Arena, dropping a season-high 53 points. He shot 19-of-28 from the field, including 9-of-14 from long distance. He also had six rebounds and four assists. Fatigue […] The post Nuggets fans explode with reactions to Jamal Murray’s unreal 53-point night vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick delivers honest Bronny James assessment after beating Pacers

The vitriol toward Bronny James has seemingly simmered down in his second year with the Los Angeles Lakers. But that does not mean that he will not continue to prove himself. Many felt that James did not deserve to be in the NBA when the Lakers drafted him in the second round in 2024, saying […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick delivers honest Bronny James assessment after beating Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants pitcher Logan Webb makes unwanted Opening Day history with dismal Yankees outing

The San Francisco Giants endured a difficult Opening Day on Wednesday night, as Logan Webb’s performance quickly became the central storyline in their 7-0 shutout loss vs. the New York Yankees. The Giants’ ace ran into early trouble, setting an unfortunate tone for the 2026 season opener. Making his fifth consecutive Opening Day start for […] The post Giants pitcher Logan Webb makes unwanted Opening Day history with dismal Yankees outing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ravens’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

Even by the Baltimore Ravens’ standards, this offseason carries a different kind of weight. There’s a new voice on the headset, a new defensive vision taking shape, and a roster that feels just incomplete enough to be dangerous. This is where Baltimore has historically thrived: in the margins and finding players who don’t just fit […] The post Ravens’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants tie wrong kind of history in lopsided Opening Day loss to Yankees

The San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees made history Wednesday as the first Netflix MLB game. Then the former landed on the wrong side of it, as New York blasted the Giants 7-0 on Opening Day. But what type of history did the home team hit inside Oracle Park? It’s a mark last seen […] The post Giants tie wrong kind of history in lopsided Opening Day loss to Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson has perfect reaction to clinching 1st round homecourt advantage

The San Antonio Spurs hardly broke a sweat in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at FedExForum as they ran away with the lopsided victory, 123-98. The Spurs flexed their might from the onset, outscoring the Grizzlies, 38-19. From there, it was mere formality. San Antonio won its seventh straight game and improved […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson has perfect reaction to clinching 1st round homecourt advantage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals don’t have a star problem, but they do have a balance problem. When you have an offense led by Joe Burrow, flanked by elite playmakers, you’re supposed to be competing deep into January. The 2025 season, though, made one thing painfully clear. Star power alone isn’t enough. Championships are built on depth, […] The post Bengals’ 3 sleeper prospects to target in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Luis Arraez keeps impressive hit streak going on Opening Day vs. Yankees

The San Francisco Giants began their 2026 MLB campaign with a loud thud. In Luis Arraez’s regular-season debut for his new team, the Giants got clobbered in a 7-0 loss at the hands of Max Fried and the New York Yankees on Wednesday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco. There are not a lot […] The post Giants’ Luis Arraez keeps impressive hit streak going on Opening Day vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning have shown signs throughout the season that they have been the best team in the NHL. While they had some problems early on and they have had issues since returning from the Olympic break, there was a portion in the middle of the season when the Lightning reeled off a 19-1-1 […] The post Lightning’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge won’t love this MVP company after Opening Day golden sombrero

The New York Yankees came out victorious over the San Francisco Giants in the first game of the 2026 MLB season, 7-0. However, Yankees star Aaron Judge had a night to forget. Judge struck out his first four times up to the plate. He became the first reigning MVP to record a dreaded golden sombrero […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge won’t love this MVP company after Opening Day golden sombrero appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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