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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson speaks out on Victor Wembanyama’s controversial ejection

Mitch Johnson provided his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama getting his first career ejection in the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Wembanyama got an offensive foul call after throwing an elbow that struck Naz Reid early into the second quarter. After officials finished their video review of the […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson speaks out on Victor Wembanyama’s controversial ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres won Game 1 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, things have gone downhill ever since. Buffalo scored the first goal in Game 3, but they let the game fall away from them. The Canadiens won Game 3, and Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff believes he […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper pulls off rare feat last done by Manu Ginobili

With Victor Wembanyama getting himself ejected in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spurs’ 114-109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their semifinal matchup, the Spurs needed a spark to hold down the fort for them. That spark came in the form of rookie guard Dylan Harper, who scored 24 points, […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper pulls off rare feat last done by Manu Ginobili appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards surges past Dwyane Wade in Game 4 win vs. Spurs

Anthony Edwards surpassed Dwyane Wade in an incredible list throughout NBA playoff history following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. In 40 minutes of action, Edwards was relentless against the San Antonio defense. He finished with a stat line of 36 points, six rebounds, two assists, and […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards surges past Dwyane Wade in Game 4 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York fans take over Philadelphia with ‘Knicks in 4’ chants amid blowout

As expected, the fans of the New York Knicks took satisfaction in trolling the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their second-round series at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The venue sounded like Madison Square Garden with the way the fans of the Knicks cheered their beloved squad. They are known to travel to any […] The post New York fans take over Philadelphia with ‘Knicks in 4’ chants amid blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hits brutal career low after stunning ejection

Victor Wembanyama has been quite the dominant defensive force in the 2026 NBA playoffs, and especially so in their Western Conference semifinal clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. And then in the San Antonio Spurs’ win in Game 3, Wembanyama came alive on the offensive end as well — recording 39 points in a 115-108 victory. […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hits brutal career low after stunning ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reflects on journey after clinching another ECF ticket

Jalen Brunson was clear about his thoughts on leading the New York Knicks to their second straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. Brunson has enjoyed a remarkable stint with the Knicks so far since joining the franchise in 2022. They have made the playoffs every year with him […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reflects on journey after clinching another ECF ticket appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey doesn’t hold back on Knicks fans taking over arena

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season has come to an end, and they could not have come up with a worse way to go out. On Sunday afternoon, the 76ers, despite being at home, was on the receiving end of a 144-114 beatdown as the New York Knicks laid the smackdown on Philly to advance to the […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey doesn’t hold back on Knicks fans taking over arena appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Dylan Harper goes viral for his reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s elbow to Naz Reid

The San Antonio Spurs are trying to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 at Target Center on Sunday without Victor Wembanyama, who was tossed in the second quarter after elbowing Naz Reid in the face. Wembanyama sent Reid to the floor and was whistled for a flagrant 2 foul after the review, leading to […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper goes viral for his reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s elbow to Naz Reid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Brown boils Knicks’ record 3-point shooting down to 1 thing

The New York Knicks rained down threes to complete the sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Mike Brown witnessed 25 attempts fall inside the hoop during the 144-114 rout on Mother’s Day. Brown boiled down that NBA Playoffs record-tying effort to one thing. It wasn’t shooting arc that led to the epic outing from […] The post Mike Brown boils Knicks’ record 3-point shooting down to 1 thing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the game on Sunday in Game 3 against the Buffalo Sabres. However, they did not allow the Sabres to take the game over. In fact, things pretty much went Montreal’s way after Tage Thompson’s opener on Sunday. The Canadiens won Game 3 in dominant fashion by the […] The post Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nneka Ogwumike’s stern mic drop after poor defensive effort in Aces loss

LOS ANGELES – Saturday marked Nneka Ogwumike’s first game back with the Los Angeles Sparks since returning to the team in free agency this offseason, but it didn’t go according to plan. The Sparks were blitzed by the Las Vegas Aces, 105-78, a loss in which the teams’s defense seemed non-existent. The Sparks’ issues on […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s stern mic drop after poor defensive effort in Aces loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lane Hutson ties Canadiens’ franchise record amid crucial Game 3 vs. Sabres

Lane Hutson has been the architect of the Montreal Canadiens’ offensive success from the backend for the past two seasons, and he is continuing to make history for a franchise that already has plenty of it. Last year’s Calder Trophy winner has two assists in the Canadiens’ Game 3 domination of the Buffalo Sabres in […] The post Lane Hutson ties Canadiens’ franchise record amid crucial Game 3 vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marta Suárez reveals why she chose Mercury’s developmental spot over Valkyries

SAN FRANCISCO– After all the drama surrounding the Golden State Valkyries’ bizarre Marta Suárez-Flau’Jae Johnson draft night trade, and the Valkyries subsequently cutting the TCU rookie two weeks later, Suárez is in a good place with the Phoenix Mercury. Mainly because she gets to be herself with her new team. Ahead of the Golden State’s […] The post Marta Suárez reveals why she chose Mercury’s developmental spot over Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown sends awesome non-basketball message after sweeping 76ers

The New York Knicks are back in the conference finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in their second-round series in the playoffs on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Knicks hardly broke a sweat in Game 4, running away with a 28-point win, 144-114. They are waiting for the winner between the Detroit Pistons and […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown sends awesome non-basketball message after sweeping 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey shares proud reaction to VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is proud of his rookie teammate, VJ Edgecombe. Sharing the backcourt with his new running mate, Maxey shared some kind words. 76ers rookie guard Edgecome guaranteed growth in 2026-27. For Maxey, Edgecombe’s exceptional approach to his rookie season is the best way to describe him, he said, per Philly Sports […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey shares proud reaction to VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid reveals troubling details about appendectomy recovery

Joel Embiid did everything he could for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2026 NBA Playoffs after returning from an appendectomy and playing through injury. The star center returned in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics to help the team with an epic comeback, and then played through injury against the New York Knicks despite the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid reveals troubling details about appendectomy recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Joel Embiid thinks 76ers’ 2025-26 season was still a success despite Knicks’ sweep

Once again, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid failed to reach the conference finals after they got swept by the New York Knicks in their second-round series in the playoffs on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Embiid has yet to carry the 76ers past the second round. The last time Philadelphia reached the conference finals was […] The post Why Joel Embiid thinks 76ers’ 2025-26 season was still a success despite Knicks’ sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes huge guarantee after rookie season

After Game 4’s 144-114 loss to the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe, following the final game of his rookie season, made a guarantee for the 2026-27 season. The rookie guard showed massive promise in his first year. 76ers’ Paul George revealed he spoke to Edgecombe after Philadelphia’s playoff exit on Sunday. Edgecombe […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes huge guarantee after rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s immediate reaction to ejection from Game 4 vs. Wolves

The San Antonio Spurs saw Victor Wembanyama get ejected in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, changing the entire complexion of the game and potentially the series. Wembanyama was involved in an rebounding incident with Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels where the three players were all fighting for a rebound. The Spurs star threw a […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s immediate reaction to ejection from Game 4 vs. Wolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Nick Nurse drops major VJ Edgecombe verdict after rookie season

The Philadelphia 76ers had a tough end to their season with a four-game sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks. However, there were plenty of reasons for optimism for the team in a season where their expectations were unclear. The 3-1 series comeback against the Boston Celtics gave fans something to cheer for […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops major VJ Edgecombe verdict after rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul George’s powerful message to VJ Edgecombe after 76ers’ playoff exit

After watching the 2025-26 season come to an end at the hands of the New York Knicks in a second-round sweep, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George shared a powerful message with rookie VJ Edgecombe. After 76ers head coach Nick Nurse applauded Joel Embiid’s return against the Knicks after Embiid missed Game 2, George said he […] The post Paul George’s powerful message to VJ Edgecombe after 76ers’ playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Josh Hart questions Philly’s reputation as a sports city

The New York Knicks are on a roll. They finished off a series sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers with a 144-114 victory in the City of Brotherly Love, earning the huge victory as the Knicks delivered a record-tying performance with their three-point shooting. "I used to think Philly was a sports town, I don't know […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart questions Philly’s reputation as a sports city appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama ejected from Game 4 after vicious elbow to Naz Reid

The San Antonio Spurs had a tough challenge ahead of them with the Minnesota Timberwolves trying to protect home-court in Game 4 of their second round playoff series. Thanks to Victor Wembanyama, that task just got even harder. With 8:39 remaining in the second quarter of Game 4, Victor Wembanyama came down with a defensive […] The post Victor Wembanyama ejected from Game 4 after vicious elbow to Naz Reid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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