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Spurs’ Luke Kornet details toll on Victor Wembanyama amid physicality

Towering 7’4″ star Victor Wembanyama is getting his first taste of action in the NBA Playoffs with the San Antonio Spurs, who selected him with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Currently, Wembanyama and the Spurs are deadlocked at two games apiece in the Western Conference Semifinal against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who […] The post Spurs’ Luke Kornet details toll on Victor Wembanyama amid physicality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Conley Jr. makes bench confession after Timberwolves’ wild Game 4 ending vs. Spurs

Mike Conley Jr. could only watch—and that was exactly the problem for him. Fortunately, they survived. The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the San Antonio Spurs, 114-109, in Game 4 at Target Center on Sunday to tie their second-round series, 2-2. There were nail-biting moments in the closing minutes, but the Timberwolves stayed poised to complete the […] The post Mike Conley Jr. makes bench confession after Timberwolves’ wild Game 4 ending vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Naz Reid makes cold response to Victor Wembanyama’s elbow

The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped Game 4 with more than just a crucial 114-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The T-Wolves also walked away with one of the defining moments of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Early in the second quarter, Target Center fell silent after Victor Wembanyama caught Naz Reid with a hard elbow to […] The post Timberwolves’ Naz Reid makes cold response to Victor Wembanyama’s elbow appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights’ John Tortorella vocal on trust level after Game 4 Ducks loss

The Anaheim Ducks skated away with a massive win in Game 4 over the Vegas Golden Knights. John Tortorella watched his team fall against Anaheim after a dominant performance on the road in Game 3. Vegas heads home with home ice advantage in the final three games of the series. But they also head home […] The post Golden Knights’ John Tortorella vocal on trust level after Game 4 Ducks loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens

While the Buffalo Sabres managed to find the back of the net first during Sunday evening’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre thanks to sniper Tage Thompson, it was downhill from there. The Canadiens scored four unanswered goals on the Sabres courtesy of Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield, […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Mike Conley jokes about negative impact of ‘evil dude’ teammate

The Minnesota Timberwolves managed to even up their semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs, 2-2, with a 114-109 win in Game 4. It did help that the Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama in the second quarter due to an ejection, but the Timberwolves remained composed in the clutch, hitting San Antonio’s weak spots with Wembanyama […] The post Timberwolves’ Mike Conley jokes about negative impact of ‘evil dude’ teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Flyers most to blame for 2nd-round sweep against Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers knew they had an uphill battle in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Metropolitan Division champion Carolina Hurricanes. However, after eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, there was plenty of confidence among head coach Rick Tocchet’s charges. However, the Hurricanes had too much speed and Rod […] The post 2 Flyers most to blame for 2nd-round sweep against Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama be suspended for Game 5 after flagrant foul on Naz Reid?

The Minnesota Timberwolves eventually made the most of Victor Wembanyama’s early ejection in their 114-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The win means that the series is tied 2-2 as we head to San Antonio for Game 5. Wembanyama was ejected after he initially got tangled up with Jaden McDaniels while fighting for a […] The post Will Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama be suspended for Game 5 after flagrant foul on Naz Reid? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aces’ A’ja Wilson reaches huge WNBA milestone during Sparks game

A’ja Wilson accomplished a major rebounding milestone in her career following her performance in the Las Vegas Aces’ win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday night. Wilson is going through the ninth season of her incredible WNBA career with the Aces. She dominates as arguably the best player in the entire league, having led […] The post Aces’ A’ja Wilson reaches huge WNBA milestone during Sparks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with reporter about Timberwolves’ size

With the injury to Donte DiVincenzo and a few pieces of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ backcourt, they have had to adjust on the fly. Included in those adjustments from head coach Chris Finch has been an increased reliance on a big lineup consisting of Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid on the frontcourt. In Game […] The post Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with reporter about Timberwolves’ size appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ offense firing on all cylinders with feat not seen in 20 years

The Montreal Canadiens are riding high from their Game 3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Montreal allowed the first goal of the contest, but took over in the second period. Alex Newhook scored two goals to lead the effort as Montreal skated away with a 6-2 win on home ice. The Canadiens’ […] The post Canadiens’ offense firing on all cylinders with feat not seen in 20 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zohran Mamdani drops savage reaction after Knicks’ 76ers sweep

The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in Game 4 to complete a historic 4-0 sweep in the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York, as a result, will play in their second straight Eastern Conference finals after a memorable offensive display that saw them record 25 three-pointers in a game that was effectively closed […] The post Zohran Mamdani drops savage reaction after Knicks’ 76ers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson has ‘ridiculous’ response to potential Victor Wembanyama Game 5 suspension

The San Antonio Spurs refused to fold in Game 4 on Sunday despite losing Victor Wembanyama to an ejection in the first half. They, however, ran out of gas in the fourth quarter and succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 114-109, at Target Center. Their second-round series is now tied, 2-2. Wembanyama was tossed in the […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson has ‘ridiculous’ response to potential Victor Wembanyama Game 5 suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs most to blame for series-tying Game 4 loss to Timberwolves

This young San Antonio Spurs team is learning in real time, as they are being pushed to their limit by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In Game 4 on Sunday night, the Spurs had to overcome some spontaneous adversity after Victor Wembanyama got himself ejected, and in the end, they lost steam in similar fashion to their […] The post Spurs most to blame for series-tying Game 4 loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ heartfelt Mother’s Day message after Game 4 win vs. Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves desperately needed a response Sunday night. Anthony Edwards delivered one fueled by something far bigger than basketball. Following Minnesota’s gritty 114-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals, Edwards opened up about the emotional inspiration behind his dominant performance. Entering the game, the Timberwolves […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ heartfelt Mother’s Day message after Game 4 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke, Alex Killorn lead charge in Game 4 Golden Knights win

The Anaheim Ducks could not stop Mitch Marner in Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. However, Anaheim was up to the task in Game 4. The Ducks defeated the Golden Knights on Sunday night to even their second-round series at two games apiece. Veteran Alex Killorn and rookie Beckett Sennecke led the way for […] The post Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke, Alex Killorn lead charge in Game 4 Golden Knights win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards pays homage to ex-NFL WR over wild Ayo Dosunmu catch

The Minnesota Timberwolves kept their semifinal series with the San Antonio Spurs interesting as they won Game 4 114-109 to tie it 2-2. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and also had six rebounds and two assists after Victor Wembanyama was ejected early in the second quarter. As one would expect, ANT was in great spirits […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards pays homage to ex-NFL WR over wild Ayo Dosunmu catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty star Breanna Stewart puts officials on blast after beating Mystics

Breanna Stewart didn’t hold back her criticisms of the officiating after the New York Liberty’s overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday evening. Stewart began the 11th season of her remarkable WNBA career, her fourth with the Liberty. She shines as one of the best players in the league, having led New York to […] The post Liberty star Breanna Stewart puts officials on blast after beating Mystics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards outpaces Timberwolves’ history with wild playoff feat

If you told Anthony Edwards that Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs would start immediately after the final buzzer of Game 4, he would gladly lace up and take the floor. Edwards’ adrenaline was probably still pumping after he powered the Timberwolves over the Spurs, 114-109, in Game 4 at […] The post Anthony Edwards outpaces Timberwolves’ history with wild playoff feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards highlights major difference after Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in Game 4

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves evened up their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs after holding on for the close victory, 114-109, in Game 4 at Target Center on Sunday. The Spurs kept in step with the Timberwolves in the second half despite missing Victor Wembanyama, who was ejected in the second quarter […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards highlights major difference after Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Max Muncy makes blunt admission after series loss to Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed some roster makeovers during the Atlanta Braves series. Including Mookie Betts heading down to Triple-A in Oklahoma City. But Max Muncy and LA took a 7-2 Sunday defeat at the hands of Atlanta inside Chavez Ravine. Muncy himself admitted his own struggles during the series officially won by the Braves […] The post Dodgers’ Max Muncy makes blunt admission after series loss to Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers most to blame for embarrassing playoff sweep at hands of Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers may have exorcised their playoff demons against the Boston Celtics, but they ran into the buzzsaw that is the New York Knicks and ended up getting swept in the Eastern Conference semifinal, 4-0. The Knicks won Game 4 by 30 points, 144-114, in a beatdown that was reminiscent of how they obliterated […] The post 76ers most to blame for embarrassing playoff sweep at hands of Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors rumors: Insider ‘keeps circling’ this 2026 NBA Draft prospect for No. 11 pick

The odds weren’t much in favor of the Golden State Warriors with regard to the 2026 NBA Draft, as they had a two percent chance of landing the top overall selection after posting the 11th-worst record in the League this past season. Instead, they’ll have the 11th overall pick, which was the most likely statistical […] The post Warriors rumors: Insider ‘keeps circling’ this 2026 NBA Draft prospect for No. 11 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards reveals savage Game 4 message to Spurs rookie

Anthony Edwards took charge in the fourth quarter and led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the hard-earned win, 114-109, over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 at Target Center on Sunday to tie their second-round series in the playoffs, 2-2. Edwards scored 16 of his game-high 36 points in the final period. He also finished […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards reveals savage Game 4 message to Spurs rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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