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Pistons star Jalen Duren’s motivation that sparked defense in Game 7 vs. Magic

Jalen Duren came through with a great performance on both sides of the ball to help the Detroit Pistons to the Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon. Duren shined as a 20-point, 10-rebound threat throughout the course of the regular season, earning All-Star recognition. However, his form regressed for most of […] The post Pistons star Jalen Duren’s motivation that sparked defense in Game 7 vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Adley Rutschman drops humbled truth bomb on recent skid

Falling 11-3 to the New York Yankees on Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles have now lost six of their last eight games. Star catcher Adley Rutschman is well aware of Baltimore’s skid. As the Orioles close out their series with the Yankees, Rutschman is urging his team to put their best foot forward. While their 15-19 […] The post Orioles’ Adley Rutschman drops humbled truth bomb on recent skid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees option Anthony Volpe to Minor Leagues after rehab stint

The New York Yankees smoked the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on Sunday, moving to 23-11 on the season. Before they go for the four-game sweep of their division rivals on Monday, a big decision had to be made. Anthony Volpe’s rehab stint in the minors expired on Sunday, but the Yankees are keeping him in AAA. […] The post Yankees option Anthony Volpe to Minor Leagues after rehab stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham shares a huge takeaway from surviving Magic

The Detroit Pistons dug deep to get out of a massive hole against the Orlando Magic. They end up in the NBA Playoffs history books with the Philadelphia 76ers in erasing a 3-1 series lead during round one. But this completed comeback prompted a huge takeaway from Cade Cunningham. The Pistons star shared his blunt […] The post Cade Cunningham shares a huge takeaway from surviving Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham ties LeBron James, Jamal Murray in NBA playoff history after 3-1 comeback

Cade Cunningham joined LeBron James and Jamal Murray in incredible NBA playoff history after leading the Detroit Pistons to the 3-1 series comeback win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon. Cunningham and the Pistons found themselves in a tough spot throughout the first round of the 2026 playoffs. Despite being the […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham ties LeBron James, Jamal Murray in NBA playoff history after 3-1 comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick reveals true feelings on facing tough Thunder challenge

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick understands the difficulty of facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Lakers’ Luka Doncic ruled out for Game 1 against the Thunder, it only gets tougher for Los Angeles. Redick gave the Thunder their flowers during his media availability ahead of Game 1, per California Post’s Khobi Price. “The […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick reveals true feelings on facing tough Thunder challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff admits he never wavered during epic 3-1 comeback

The Detroit Pistons quickly learned that success in the NBA regular season often has little to do with surviving and advancing in the playoffs. The Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but they found themselves down 3 games to 1 in their opening round series against the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic. It […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff admits he never wavered during epic 3-1 comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero sends sobering message after series loss to Pistons

Though Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero moved past a disastrous Game 6 to have a great performance in Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons, it still ended in a heartbreaking 116-94 loss. With Franz Wagner out for the Magic in Game 7, Banchero would still be honest about the state of the team after the […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero sends sobering message after series loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ranger Suarez gives optimistic Red Sox update after being pulled from Astros game

The Boston Red Sox continue to hold down last place in the American League East, after dropping two out of three games to the Houston Astros and suffering yet another series defeat. Pitcher Ranger Suarez started the Sunday game for Boston and he blanked the Astros for four innings before he came out of the […] The post Ranger Suarez gives optimistic Red Sox update after being pulled from Astros game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff drops NSFW Tobias Harris defense after monster Game 7

As Detroit Pistons star Tobias Harris had a career game in the Game 7 win against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, 116-94, head coach Tobias Harris would have a bold declaration on the forward. When the Pistons forced a Game 7 against the Magic, the team needed key outings from their players, with Harris’ being […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff drops NSFW Tobias Harris defense after monster Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Aaron Gordon trade destinations if Nuggets get offer they can’t refuse

Drastic changes could be coming the Denver Nuggets’ way this offseason. The team had a solid regular season, as they won 54 games, but things fell apart in the postseason. The Nuggets lost in six games to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was ravaged by injuries. In their clinching loss, all of Anthony Edwards, Donte […] The post 3 best Aaron Gordon trade destinations if Nuggets get offer they can’t refuse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Dream’s Angel Reese is helping Madina Okot prep for rookie season

COLLEGE PARK – The Atlanta Dream only have a few days left until they can cut down their roster to just 12 players, and their game against the Washington Mystics was the last time they were able to do a real evaluation of who they’ll keep. Though they lost 83-72, there were some good and […] The post How Dream’s Angel Reese is helping Madina Okot prep for rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons, 76ers 3-1 comebacks make new NBA Playoffs history

The Detroit Pistons obliterated their 3-1 deficit by pummeling the Orlando Magic Sunday. Detroit joined the Philadelphia 76ers in making NBA Playoffs history too. The Sixers erased their own 3-1 deficit to knock off the Boston Celtics Saturday. Now both stand alone in this category per the NBA Communications office. “This marks the first time […] The post Pistons, 76ers 3-1 comebacks make new NBA Playoffs history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers snaps losing streak vs. Cardinals, but home run drought lives on

After an ugly almost-week of not-so-winning baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially snapped their season-long four-game losing streak, with Justin Wrobleski leading his squad past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. Suddenly, the malaise of a work week’s worth of losing baseball has passed in the City of Angeles, and fans can look ahead to […] The post Dodgers snaps losing streak vs. Cardinals, but home run drought lives on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards’ YouTube video gives inside look at Timberwolves star’s injury rehab

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for their second round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, which is slated to get underway on Monday evening. The Timberwolves got to this point with a surprising Game 6 win over the Denver Nuggets without several key players, including injured star Anthony Edwards. Edwards was initially […] The post Anthony Edwards’ YouTube video gives inside look at Timberwolves star’s injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick gives Thunder GOAT praise before second-round clash

With the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder coming up in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the former is coming off a hard-fought series against the Houston Rockets. After the Lakers eliminated the Rockets in the playoffs, head coach JJ Redick takes a look at the team’s next […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick gives Thunder GOAT praise before second-round clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Knicks will vanquish 76ers in 6 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The New York Knicks struggled in the early going of their first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks, but after falling behind by a 2-1 margin, they found their form and dispatched the Hawks in 6 games. If there was ever any doubt about the Knicks, it disappeared in their clinching 140-89 triumph. The Knicks blitzed […] The post Why Knicks will vanquish 76ers in 6 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rays leave Giants in total shambles with milestone walk-off

The San Francisco Giants have struggled to find their footing under new manager Tony Vitello. On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays rubbed further salt into the wound. With the bases loaded and only one out, Jonathan Aranda hit a walk-off single to secure the series sweep. The 2-1 victory marked the 200th walk-off in Rays […] The post Rays leave Giants in total shambles with milestone walk-off appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs

There is no definite date on the return of Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards, but he’s showing progress amid his recovery from a lower-body injury. As the Timberwolves prepare for a second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 edition of the NBA Playoffs, Edwards has reportedly been given the green light […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid probable for 76ers Game 1 vs. Knicks after Game 7 injury scare

While the Philadelphia 76ers were able to secure the win in Game 7 of their two-seven series against the Boston Celtics in enemy territory, the team did not leave Beantown unscathed, with Joel Embiid taking a beating in the contest. Playing 39 minutes of action for Nick Nurse’s squad, a mark that somehow only ranked […] The post Joel Embiid probable for 76ers Game 1 vs. Knicks after Game 7 injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone offers no clarity on Anthony Volpe return

With the New York Yankees having to make a decision regarding Anthony Volpe and his return to the team after his rehab window has closed, fans have been wondering when the 25-year-old will make his 2026 season debut. As rumors will surround the Yankees regarding the Volpe situation, manager Aaron Boone has given insight into […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone offers no clarity on Anthony Volpe return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Josh Hart shuts down applause for advancing past first round of NBA Playoffs

The New York Knicks dismantled the Atlanta Hawks in historic fashion to advance past the first round. Josh Hart played a pivotal role in the 51-point beatdown. Except Hart doesn’t want to hear anymore praise toward the Knicks during these NBA Playoffs. Hart dished a blunt response on how he really feels about NYK moving […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart shuts down applause for advancing past first round of NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Minnesota Wild. After three consecutive Western Conference Final appearances, Dallas fired Pete DeBoer last offseason. The move to Glen Gulutzen did not get them over the hump. Now, the Stars should be active in the offseason trade market to try to fix […] The post 3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase breaks silence on ‘tough’ roster cuts

SAN FRANCISCO– It is decision-making time for the Golden State Valkyries as they look to finalize their roster with the regular season quickly approaching. With only 12 roster spots available, plus two freshly introduced developmental spots, Golden State waived six players this past weekend, most notably rookie Marta Suárez, who many believed had a good […] The post Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase breaks silence on ‘tough’ roster cuts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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