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It has not been a good last two games for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. After coming back to beat the Houston Rockets in overtime in Game 3 to go up 3-0 in the series, the Lakers have struggled offensively each of the last two games, including in last night’s 99-93 home loss. […] The post LeBron James admits what haunted Lakers in Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers missed a chance to close out their first-round series, falling 99-93 to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The loss trimmed Los Angeles’ series lead to 3-2 and forced a Game 6 back in Houston. Head coach JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat the outcome afterward, pointing directly to the […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick drops truth bomb on Game 5 debacle vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks will attempt to close out the Atlanta Hawks during Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday. They could be without Josh Hart for the matchup. Hart is questionable on Thursday due to a lower back contusion. The 31-year-old played 30 minutes during the Knicks’ decisive Game 6 win on Tuesday, […] The post Is Josh Hart playing tonight? Knicks vs. Hawks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers responded under a heap of pressure in Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. After losing Games 3 and 4 on the road, the Cavs trailed Toronto by seven at halftime as the Raptors gained more and more confidence. Cleveland responded in the second half, riding stellar performances from James Harden, Evan Mobley […] The post Why James Harden’s turnover troubles won’t sink Cavs vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets are inching closer and closer to doing the unthinkable. With Wednesday’s 99-93 road victory, the Houston Rockets have forced their first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers back to Houston for Game 6. And, depending on what happens on Friday, we could see the Rockets become the first team in NBA […] The post Rockets closer to making NBA history after stunning Lakers in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Cam York sent the Philadelphia Flyers to the second round with his first career playoff goal. Everyone in Pittsburgh is still processing this loss. However, Erik Karlsson did his best to put it into words on Wednesday night. “Empty, obviously, a bit. I think […] The post Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Accountability, not excuses, defined the Orlando Magic’s mindset following their 116–109 Game 5 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. With a chance to close out the series, the Magic instead saw its lead trimmed to 3–2, shifting pressure back onto a young roster still learning how to finish in the postseason. The loss […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane drops eye-opening ‘beat ourselves’ admission after loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons kept their season alive on Wednesday night with a 116-109 Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena, cutting the first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. The win was anchored by Cade Cunningham, who scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, surpassing Dave Bing’s previous high of 44. He shot […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham says the obvious out loud about Game 5 eruption appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic nearly joined the history books on Wednesday night, almost taking down the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons as the 8-seed in the East. They unfortunately fell a few plays short of the upset, but they’ll have a chance to complete the series win on Friday night in Game 6. Paolo Banchero did […] The post Jalen Suggs reveals best part of playing with Paolo Banchero appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of elimination following a 125-120 loss in Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Darko Rajakovic’s squad led by 12 early in the fourth quarter but could not close out the win after losing Brandon Ingram to a heel injury. Ingram played 12 minutes before exiting the […] The post Scottie Barnes believes Raptors need Brandon Ingram to beat Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were halfway to a historic comeback from 0-3 down in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night, and it looked like they were going to even the series up with a win in Game 6 on Wednesday night. Unfortunately for Sidney Crosby and company, that didn’t come to fruition. […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby tells the truth about series loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had their playoff hopes crushed on Wednesday night. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York scored his first career playoff goal in overtime to officially eliminate Pittsburgh. What’s next for the iconic core of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin remains to be seen. For fellow veteran mainstay Bryan Rust, though, there are […] The post Penguins’ Bryan Rust expresses pride in comeback effort despite Flyers series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic remain in control of their playoff path despite a Game 5 setback, as a message from franchise legend Dwight Howard quickly gained attention following the loss on Wednesday night. The Magic fell to the Detroit Pistons 116–109 in a high-scoring contest that cut its series lead to 3–2. The game featured a […] The post Magic legend Dwight Howard posts directive to Orlando after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors may be looking at some big changes this summer, and all of it could start with head coach Steve Kerr. His future currently remains up in the air as he decides what he steps he wants to take for his future, and his decision will have significant domino effects. In a […] The post Draymond Green gets real on December Steve Kerr altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. Montreal and Tampa played another close game, but the Habs got it done in Game 5. One reason the Canadiens have had this success in this series is defenseman Lane Hutson. Hutson was a star for Montreal in the […] The post Canadiens’ Lane Hutson crushes Chris Chelios playoff benchmark vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs after pulling off the hard-earned win, 116-109, in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham had his best game of the best-of-seven matchup to lead the top-seeded Pistons, dropping 45 points, four rebounds, and five assists. […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson reveals ‘aggressive’ text to brother Amen before Rockets’ Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shannon Sharpe is sharing his opinion amid the ongoing Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. The NFL Hall of Famer is sharing his thoughts on the scandal involving the New England Patriots’ head coach and the former NFL insider. He believes that the situation should not affect his job with the Patriots, whom he began […] The post Shannon Sharpe defends Mike Vrabel staying with the Patriots amid Dianna Russini scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves is back, and the Los Angeles Lakers faithful let him know how much they missed him. When Reaves checked into tonight’s playoff game vs. the Houston Rockets, marking his first time back on the court since suffering an oblique injury on April 2, Lakers fans roared in welcoming him back. Reaves entered the […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves gets hero’s welcome in Game 5 return vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic found themselves at the center of a historic playoff performance as Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham each scored 45 points in Game 5 of their first-round series. Banchero delivered a playoff career-high 45 points in a 116–109 loss, adding nine rebounds and seven assists. Despite the defeat, his performance kept Orlando competitive […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero sounds off on bonkers playoff duel vs. Cade Cunningham appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After losing three of their first four games of the 1-8 first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons fought back in a major way in Game 5, scoring a franchise record 45 points in a 116-109 win. Suddenly, the Pistons had life in a series that looked borderline hopeless, secured a victory in […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘undeserving’ admission after heroic Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs series grew intense Wednesday. This time RJ Barrett engaged in a heated moment with James Harden. Barrett walked over to the sidelines to grab the basketball. Harden trekked over to the Raptors bench during that moment, though. This shoving match then broke out, which got the benches […] The post RJ Barrett drops fiery take on James Harden after altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 125-120, in a thrilling encounter in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The Raptors had multiple chances to run past the Cavaliers, but they ran out of steam. Toronto was outscored by Cleveland in the fourth quarter, 25-17. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals Game 6 status amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. That road win puts the Habs in the driver’s seat, headed back to Bell Centre, where a rowdy Friday crowd awaits. Alexandre Texier scored the winner, but a franchise legend had the moment to remember from this one. […] The post Canadiens F Brendan Gallagher’s priceless reaction to early goal vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic have continued to make an impression this postseason, with their physical style and resilience shaping a competitive series against the Detroit Pistons. Entering the series as the No. 8 seed in the East, the Magic established a clear identity built on effort and toughness. Despite a Game 5 loss, Orlando still holds […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
