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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals RJ Barrett’s request before game-winner vs. Magic

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night at Scotiabank, forcing a 3-3 tie in the best-of-seven matchup. The game-changing sequence came after Cleveland’s Evan Mobley committed a turnover when the ball deflected off his leg on the sideline, giving Toronto possession. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals RJ Barrett’s request before game-winner vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James postgame interview hilariously interrupted by Jeff Green

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets from the NBA Playoffs on Friday. Lakers star LeBron James, who has been a cornerstone of this team’s postseason run, gave an interview postgame. That interview was interrupted by Rockets player Jeff Green. James stopped his interview to give Green a hug. “One second,” James said to […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James postgame interview hilariously interrupted by Jeff Green appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an unlikely setback in their season. Los Angeles was matched up with one of the pleasant surprises of the 2026 MLB season: the St. Louis Cardinals. Emmet Sheehan took the mound for the team. While Sheehan struggled to start the year, allowing 13 runs in his four starts, a solid […] The post Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamal Murray shoulders the blame for Nuggets’ disappointing first round exit

The Denver Nuggets’ season came to an abrupt end Thursday night with a 110-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6. The first-round elimination was Denver’s first since 2022, marking a disappointing end for a team that captured the franchise’s first championship just three years ago. Following the elimination, point guard Jamal Murray didn’t […] The post Jamal Murray shoulders the blame for Nuggets’ disappointing first round exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson was fined $50,000 after Game 6 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks advanced in emphatic fashion Thursday night, but Mitchell Robinson’s actions during Game 6 vs. the Atlanta Hawks drew significant attention and ultimately resulted in league discipline. The Knicks secured a dominant 140–89 victory at State Farm Arena to clinch the series, though tensions flared midway through the second quarter. Robinson and […] The post Why Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson was fined $50,000 after Game 6 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors star Scottie Barnes’ priceless reaction to RJ Barrett’s OT game-winner

The Toronto Raptors are alive! Facing elimination in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto channeled some of the energy from their 2019 championship run. RJ Barrett hit a high-arcing three that bounced around before going in the rim to win the game for Toronto. Sounds oddly familiar, right? Now, the […] The post Raptors star Scottie Barnes’ priceless reaction to RJ Barrett’s OT game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to avoid a major meltdown on Saturday night after what’s been a very strong season. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have forced a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Saturday night, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit with back-to-back wins with their backs against the wall. Tatum missed the […] The post Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? Celtics vs. 76ers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a decisive Game 7 after a disappointing start to their first round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Now, anything can happen, and the Sixers are hopeful Joel Embiid will be there to help them out. Embiid returned from a multi-week absence due to an appendectomy in Game 4, shocking […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 7 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder fans will love Jared McCain’s ‘forever’ declaration

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept past the Phoenix Suns in the first round, and while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets a big part of the headlines, multiple players contributed to the 4-0 series victory. One guy that hasn’t had his chance just yet is Jared McCain. McCain is still getting acclimated to both the city and his […] The post Thunder fans will love Jared McCain’s ‘forever’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell repeats same 3 words after RJ Barrett’s Raptors game-winner

The Cleveland Cavaliers have no choice but to look ahead after their stunning Game 6 loss to the Toronto Raptors. RJ Barrett’s game-winner at the buzzer that bounced off the back iron, plinko’d around the cylinder, and fell through the net with 1.2 seconds left in overtime left Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the Cavs […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell repeats same 3 words after RJ Barrett’s Raptors game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2027 TE picks South Carolina over UCLA, LSU, Ohio State

South Carolina football continued strengthening its 2027 recruiting class on Friday, with a commitment from three-star tight end Judah Lancaster, who chose the Gamecocks over multiple Power Four programs, including UCLA, Auburn, Ohio State, LSU, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Maryland. Lancaster, a Brentwood Academy (Tennessee) product, stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs between 231 and 240 […] The post 2027 TE picks South Carolina over UCLA, LSU, Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Cade Cunningham was ‘confident’ Pistons would force Game 7

It looked like the end was near for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic. Trouble came for the Pistons when they went down 3-1 in their matchup against the eighth-seeded Magic, as it would be hard for them to live down a first-round exit […] The post Why Cade Cunningham was ‘confident’ Pistons would force Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavaliers star Evan Mobley’s mother RTs Donovan Mitchell diss after Game 6 loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now headed to Game 7 after a 112-110 overtime loss in Game 6 against Toronto Raptors on Friday at Scotiabank, a defeat that tied the first-round playoff series 3-3 and forced a winner-takes-all matchup in Cleveland on Sunday. Amid the growing pressure, off-court attention has also surfaced following a cryptic social […] The post Cavaliers star Evan Mobley’s mother RTs Donovan Mitchell diss after Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers star LeBron James, Kevin Durant share special moment after Game 6 win

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets proved to be more special and more memorable than injuries made it seem from the get-go; in addition to Luka Doncic’s absence for the entire series as well as Austin Reaves’ absence for the first four games, Kevin Durant could only suit up in just one outing — […] The post Lakers star LeBron James, Kevin Durant share special moment after Game 6 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Raptors fans go crazy after RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner

RJ Barrett had the home crowd go insane following his game-winning shot in the Toronto Raptors’ Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Going into the game, Toronto trailed 3-2 in the series. They bounced back from an 0-2 start by winning Games 3 and 4 at home before falling in Game […] The post Watch Raptors fans go crazy after RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why LeBron James had to ‘set the tone’ for Lakers in Game 6 vs. Rockets

Everything looked smooth for the Los Angeles Lakers when they took a 3-0 lead last week in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. But then the Lakers were forced to lock in after the Rockets took two consecutive games and put them under threat of being only the fifth team in NBA history to […] The post Why LeBron James had to ‘set the tone’ for Lakers in Game 6 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell was impressed by RJ Barrett’s Kawhi Leonard shot

The Toronto Raptors escaped Game 6 and Jurassic Park with a victory, forcing a do-or-die Game 7 back in Cleveland on Sunday. It was all thanks to a miraculous shot and bounce by Raptors forward RJ Barrett. With about four seconds remaining in overtime, Barrett’s three-point shot bounced up off the back iron about eight […] The post Donovan Mitchell was impressed by RJ Barrett’s Kawhi Leonard shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Marner’s 2-goal effort eliminates Mammoth in Game 6

The Vegas Golden Knights are moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mitch Marner scored two goals in Game 6 against the Utah Mammoth. Utah put in a good account of themselves in this series. In the end, though, the experienced Golden Knights are moving on this year. Marner was the […] The post Mitch Marner’s 2-goal effort eliminates Mammoth in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas has the Utah Mammoth of the ropes, and they got a massive boost on Friday night. Golden Knights star Mitch Marner announced his arrival in a big way on the game’s biggest stage. Marner scored in […] The post Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James has NSFW message to Father Time after Game 6 win

LeBron James made a clear statement towards Father Time following the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-clinching win over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on Friday night. James continues to go through Year 23 of his incredible NBA career, continuing to shine as one of the best stars in the league. This postseason marked his 19th […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James has NSFW message to Father Time after Game 6 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How LeBron James, Rui Hachimura helped Lakers take down Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers have done it. After suffering two consecutive scares in closeout attempts against the Houston Rockets, the Lakers finally figured it out on Friday for Game 6, handling business against the Rockets, 98-78, to punch their ticket into the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a matchup against the Oklahoma […] The post How LeBron James, Rui Hachimura helped Lakers take down Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers news: Luka Doncic gets injury timeline update for Thunder series

The Los Angeles Lakers have defeated the Houston Rockets and advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs, where they’ll take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, a lot of eyes will turn to Luka Doncic and his injury status. Doncic has been out since early April with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, coincidentally […] The post Lakers news: Luka Doncic gets injury timeline update for Thunder series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett ‘still dreaming’ about hitting Game 6 winner in hometown

Game 6 must have been an incredibly surreal moment for RJ Barrett, as he drilled a bonkers three-pointer with one second left on the clock to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to stave off elimination. Barrett has been one of the most beloved players on the Raptors since he […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett ‘still dreaming’ about hitting Game 6 winner in hometown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star CB picks Ole Miss Rebels over LSU, Texas A&M

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels landed a talented prospect in the 2027 class, seeing cornerback Taelyn Mayo commit to the program. Mayo announced his commitment to the Rebels on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Lewisville, Texas, he chose the Rebels over the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies. Mayo […] The post 4-star CB picks Ole Miss Rebels over LSU, Texas A&M appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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