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How do the 2025-26 Thunder compare to the 2010s Warriors? Lakers star LeBron James weighs in

LeBron James has his fair share of experience taking on a few dynasties in NBA history, and he sees one budding in this decade’s Oklahoma City Thunder squad following Game 3 of the West Semifinals on Saturday night. James is going through his NBA-record 23rd year in the league, having been in the playoffs 19 […] The post How do the 2025-26 Thunder compare to the 2010s Warriors? Lakers star LeBron James weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t concerned about his stats after Game 3 win

In a league where superstars often obsess over their box scores and MVP narratives, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is proving to be a different breed. The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently steamrolling through the Western Conference, and following a 131-108 thumping of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, SGA made it clear that he’s perfectly fine […] The post Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t concerned about his stats after Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won’t take Game 4 sweep opportunity for granted

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is emphasizing the importance of focus after the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Saturday night. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have firm control over their West Semifinals series against the Lakers. After defending homecourt in Games 1 and 2, they knew they […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won’t take Game 4 sweep opportunity for granted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick’s defiant message after Game 3 loss puts Lakers on brink of elimination

LOS ANGELES – One more game could be all that’s left in the season. The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t find any answers in their Game 3 loss to an Oklahoma City Thunder team that has overwhelmed them in the second half of three consecutive games now. But as the Lakers stand on the brink of […] The post JJ Redick’s defiant message after Game 3 loss puts Lakers on brink of elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Lakers’ LeBron James isn’t ‘angry or disappointed’ down 3-0 to the Thunder

History says the Los Angeles Lakers are done and dusted. No team in NBA history has ever climbed out of a 3-0 hole, and after a 131-108 shellacking at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, most of Hollywood is already looking toward the offseason. But don’t tell that to LeBron James. […] The post Why Lakers’ LeBron James isn’t ‘angry or disappointed’ down 3-0 to the Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Maniac competitor’ Max Strus never said die in Cavs’ critical Game 3 win vs. Pistons

Any time the Detroit Pistons were chewing into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ momentum in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, Max Strus was there to swing it right back. Whether it was a deflection when his opponent was taking it out under the basket, creating havoc for the Cavs in the half-court offensively with his […] The post ‘Maniac competitor’ Max Strus never said die in Cavs’ critical Game 3 win vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell led Thunder past Lakers in Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of the Western Conference Finals after a 131-108 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 on Saturday night. Oklahoma City improved to 7-0 in the postseason and took a 3-0 series lead, a deficit no NBA team has ever overcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […] The post How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell led Thunder past Lakers in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans send Flyers one last salute after Cinderella playoff run

The Philadelphia Flyers had their playoff run cut short after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the playoffs. They fought in Game 4, and it went all the way to overtime, but they were not able to secure the victory to keep their hopes alive. Despite the tough series, the Flyers […] The post Fans send Flyers one last salute after Cinderella playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick’s vulgar reaction to Thunder’s dominance over Lakers

JJ Redick didn’t hold back on how the Oklahoma City Thunder has played against the Los Angeles Lakers in the West Semifinals series so far after three games. The series was already going to be a tough task for Redick and the Lakers, likely missing leading scorer Luka Doncic for all the games due to […] The post JJ Redick’s vulgar reaction to Thunder’s dominance over Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes savagely troll Philly fans with Cheesesteak diss

The Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, having gone a perfect 8-0 through the first two rounds thanks to Saturday evening’s 3-2 series-clinching victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Jackson Blake scored his second goal of the game at the 5:31 mark of overtime, punching Carolina’s ticket once again to the Eastern Conference […] The post Hurricanes savagely troll Philly fans with Cheesesteak diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell gets ‘gamer’ tag from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 3 win

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently making the NBA playoffs look like a varsity-versus-JV scrimmage. After dismantling the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Friday night, OKC stayed perfect this postseason with a dominant 7-0 record. While the usual suspects did their thing, it was rookie Ajay Mitchell who stole the spotlight at Crypto.com Arena. Mitchell […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell gets ‘gamer’ tag from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes make history not seen since 1985 with Game 4 win over Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their impressive postseason run on Saturday with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 to complete a second-round sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season and third time in four years. The Hurricanes became just the fifth team in NHL […] The post Hurricanes make history not seen since 1985 with Game 4 win over Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell lasts just 3 innings in rough return vs. Braves

Blake Snell entered Chavez Ravine on a bobblehead night dedicated to him versus the Atlanta Braves. The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed him back after shoulder inflammation sidelined the star pitcher. Unfortunately Snell endured a rough evening on the hill the comeback from his MLB Injury. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts pulled Snell after only three […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell lasts just 3 innings in rough return vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jackson Blake makes 21st century Hurricanes history with series-clinching goal

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4. It took overtime for the Hurricanes to get the victory, and it was Jackson Blake who came up with the shot to get them past the Flyers. He ripped a shot past the goalie for his second […] The post Jackson Blake makes 21st century Hurricanes history with series-clinching goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lynx rookie Olivia Miles joins elite group with impressive WNBA debut

Olivia Miles made incredible WNBA history following her debut performance in the Minnesota Lynx’s season opener against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Miles entered the league as the second overall pick of the 2026 draft, starting her career with the Lynx. She enjoyed an incredible collegiate career at Notre Dame and TCU, shining as […] The post Lynx rookie Olivia Miles joins elite group with impressive WNBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Angel Reese played in Atlanta Dream debut

New Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese stepped up in a big way in her WNBA season opener. Arguably the biggest addition of the offseason, Reese quickly showed her worth to the Dream organization with her effort in the gritty comeback victory over a battle-tested Minnesota Lynx squad that was without star forward Napheesa Collier. Angel […] The post How Angel Reese played in Atlanta Dream debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Steve Kerr’s new 2-year contract is the right move for the Warriors

The only correct pathway for the Golden State Warriors was bringing back Steve Kerr. Amid the turbulence of their fading dynasty, the end of Stephen Curry’s legendary career, and questions about the long-term direction of the Warriors franchise, the only way forward was to bring back the coach that’s led them to this point. It’s […] The post Why Steve Kerr’s new 2-year contract is the right move for the Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers fans furious at Doris Burke for ‘good no-call’ Austin Reaves declaration

The Los Angeles Lakers are already facing a mountain of trouble in the Western Conference Semifinals, but for the Purple and Gold faithful, the officiating and the commentary just made things a whole lot worse. During a crucial stretch in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Austin Reaves attempted to ignite a stagnant Lakers […] The post Lakers fans furious at Doris Burke for ‘good no-call’ Austin Reaves declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Taylor Hall isn’t ready to celebrate Hurricanes’ success just yet

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime of Game 4. Jackson Blake was able to rip a shot past the goalie for his second goal of the game, and the Hurricanes remain undefeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They’re making it look easy every game, […] The post Why Taylor Hall isn’t ready to celebrate Hurricanes’ success just yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JB Bickerstaff admits to what doomed Pistons in Game 3

JB Bickerstaff explained what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Detroit got off to a great start in the East semifinals, taking a 2-0 series lead after winning Games 1 and 2. They were rolling with five consecutive wins as they hoped to […] The post JB Bickerstaff admits to what doomed Pistons in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers fan Ric Flair offers to jump off Empire States Building in wild Luka Doncic tweet

The “Nature Boy” is officially fed up. WWE legend Ric Flair took to social media to blast Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after the team dropped a pivotal Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Flair didn’t pull any punches, targeting Doncic’s absence from the lineup despite his massive paycheck. Doncic, who is set […] The post Lakers fan Ric Flair offers to jump off Empire States Building in wild Luka Doncic tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Jackson Chourio shares weird moment with his bat after foul ball

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the standard bearers in the National League Central Division in recent years. However, while they are off to a decent start in 2026 with a 21-16 record, it appears they have ceded their leadership in the division to the blazing hot Chicago Cubs. Jackson Chourio chats with his bat and […] The post Brewers’ Jackson Chourio shares weird moment with his bat after foul ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Paul Reed reveals energizer mindset behind 6th man role

The Detroit Pistons won’t be sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers after taking the 116-109 loss Saturday. Bench production including from Paul Reed wasn’t the weakness, though, with the reserve scoring 11 of the 26 points there during the NBA Playoffs meeting. Still, Reed knows he must play an energizer role greatly for the rest of the […] The post Pistons’ Paul Reed reveals energizer mindset behind 6th man role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jackson Blake punches Hurricanes’ ticket to Eastern Conference Finals with OT goal

The Carolina Hurricanes found themselves in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4, and they were able to get the win thanks to Jackson Blake. He ripped a shot past the goalie for his second goal of the game, and it helped the Hurricanes advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. JACKSON BLAKE IN OVERTIME […] The post Jackson Blake punches Hurricanes’ ticket to Eastern Conference Finals with OT goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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