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Cavs’ Cade Cunningham gives flowers to ‘all-timer’ James Harden after Game 3

Cade Cunningham delivered his props to James Harden following the latter’s clutch heroics in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon. In 40 minutes of action, Harden scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to get Cleveland the win. He shot 8-of-14 from the field, including […] The post Cavs’ Cade Cunningham gives flowers to ‘all-timer’ James Harden after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors fans are mixed on blockbuster Steve Kerr extension

After being eliminated in the Play-In Tournament, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Golden State Warriors, most notably, the future of Steve Kerr coaching the team. Kerr let it be known after the final game of the season that he knew the future would be unclear, and it felt like […] The post Warriors fans are mixed on blockbuster Steve Kerr extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries News: Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini ‘day-to-day’ with minor injuries

SAN FRANCISCO– Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes and forward Cecilia Zandalasini received updates on their respective injuries after exiting midway through the team’s 91-80 season opener victory over the Seattle Storm. Hayes sustained a dislocated left pinky in the first quarter of Friday’s game, while Zandalasini has been diagnosed with a concussion after suffering […] The post Valkyries News: Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini ‘day-to-day’ with minor injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Bronny James lead Lakers through Game 3 pregame routine

No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit in the playoffs before, so the Los Angeles Lakers’ season could meet its virtual end if they are unable to conquer the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. LA needs a strong defensive game plan if it is going to beat the superior squad, […] The post Watch Bronny James lead Lakers through Game 3 pregame routine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Bobby Witt Jr.’s epic inside-the-park home run for Royals vs. Tigers

The Kansas City Royals are supposed to be an up-and-coming team in the American League Central Division. The Royals improved quite a bit last year when they finished with an 82-80 winning record, and many observers expected them to make a run at the division title this season. BOBBY WITT JR. INSIDE-THE-PARK HOME RUN! pic.twitter.com/TgCectO0zJ […] The post Watch Bobby Witt Jr.’s epic inside-the-park home run for Royals vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham remains optimistic after Game 3 loss to Cavs

Cade Cunningham remains confident about the Detroit Pistons’ chances of continuing their playoff run despite losing Game 3 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Cunningham and the Pistons are enjoying an incredible 2025-26 campaign, winning 60 games to secure the top seed in the East. Despite trailing 3-1 to the Orlando Magic in the […] The post Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham remains optimistic after Game 3 loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton immediately fouled for hitting Chet Holmgren on opening tip

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get back into their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it starts with what they do in their next two games at home. Game 2 of the series may have been their most frustrating, as the officiating was not up to par with what they wanted. The […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton immediately fouled for hitting Chet Holmgren on opening tip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres earned home-ice advantage in their first two playoff series. It has not proved to be much of an edge to this point. They lost two of three home games to the Boston Bruins in the first round, and that could have proved to be disastrous if they did not go 3-0 at […] The post 3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation

One of the biggest storylines following the Lakers’ game two loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was the confrontation between Austin Reaves and the referees. NBA Senior Vice President of Referee Development Monty McCutchen weighed in on what occurred in comments obtained by ESPN. “We teach our officials to go to center court so we’re […] The post NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Alec Bohm sends urgent reminder with multi-home run game

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of their game against the Colorado Rockies, and they may be able to pull out a win if they continue to execute. They’ll also have a good chance of winning if Alec Bohm keeps hitting home runs, which he’s done twice already in the game. Alec Bohm with […] The post Phillies’ Alec Bohm sends urgent reminder with multi-home run game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trade grades for Guardians-Giants Patrick Bailey deal

The drowning San Francisco Giants (15-23) are reaching for a life raft, as they try to turn the tides and save their sinking season. Three-time World Series champion and current president of baseball operations Buster Posey acknowledged the dire situation on Saturday, as illustrated by his decision to trade away catcher and former first-round draft […] The post Trade grades for Guardians-Giants Patrick Bailey deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr returning to Warriors on new 2-year contract amid exit speculation

The Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr have agreed to terms on a new contract that will keep the 60-year-old coach with the organization for the foreseeable future, league sources told ClutchPoints on Saturday evening. Kerr and the team agreed to a new two-year contract, setting up the 2027-28 NBA season as potentially […] The post Steve Kerr returning to Warriors on new 2-year contract amid exit speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick singles out where Thunder have hurt Lakers amid 0-2 hole

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an unenviable position, in an 0-2 hole as their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to their home court. While the Lakers are hoping to get back into the series with a Game 3 win, there is one particular problem they […] The post JJ Redick singles out where Thunder have hurt Lakers amid 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury

The Los Angeles Lakers rolled without Jarred Vanderbilt in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. A freakish finger injury forced coach JJ Redick to pull off a surprise lineup change against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Vanderbilt’s Game 3 status will be far different, though. Vanderbilt is cleared to play ahead of the home contest at […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Buster Posey reveals why Giants traded Patrick Bailey to Guardians

The San Francisco Giants made a deal earlier in the day, sending Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians for the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson. It seems like the writing may have been on the wall for Bailey after he didn’t start this past week, but […] The post Buster Posey reveals why Giants traded Patrick Bailey to Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers place pitcher on IL after officially activating Blake Snell

The Los Angeles Dodgers created room for Blake Snell Saturday. Even amid Charlie Barnes coming over from the Chicago Cubs. The franchise announced the Snell move on the eve of facing the Atlanta Braves. One other pitcher lands on the Injured List, though, amid his own MLB Injury. “The Dodgers activated LHP Blake Snell from […] The post Dodgers place pitcher on IL after officially activating Blake Snell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Rory McIlroy truly feels about LIV Golfers returning to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy has significantly softened his stance on LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour. Speaking at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, Mcilroy made it clear that the issue is no longer whether players should be allowed back. Instead, it was about whether those players even want to return given the uncertainty surrounding […] The post How Rory McIlroy truly feels about LIV Golfers returning to PGA Tour appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery, revealed

The New York Yankees have been playing some good baseball this season, and they’re not even at full strength yet. They’re still waiting for Gerrit Cole to return from the Tommy John surgery, but he has had several rehab starts that show that he is almost ready to get back to the majors. There are […] The post Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept their Eastern Conference Semifinals series alive against the Detroit Pistons by winning Game 3 116-109. Donovan Mitchell produced a massive 35-point display as Cleveland overcame Cade Cunningham’s 27-point double-double to make the series 2-1. Post-game, James Harden had a reassuringly composed response when asked about the criticism he and the Cavs […] The post Cavs star James Harden’s ‘what chatter’ question will frustrate his critics after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson’s ‘confidence’ take will catch fans’ eyes after Game 3 loss

After securing a pair of wins on their home court to open up the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons had their first taste of defeat since the Orlando Magic series, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-109 at Rocket Arena in Ohio. Fighting back from a 64-48 deficit at halftime, outscoring […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson’s ‘confidence’ take will catch fans’ eyes after Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in desperate need of a victory on Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series after dropping both of the opening games in the Motor City. Thanks to a clutch performance from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers managed to do just that, winning by a […] The post Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: John Chayka to meet with Auston Matthews, Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs are clearly a team in transition. After a brutal regular-season performance that saw them record one of the five worst records in the NHL, the Maple Leafs got a major break when they won the league’s Draft Lottery. As a result, the Leafs will have the first pick in the upcoming […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: John Chayka to meet with Auston Matthews, Craig Berube appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides important Tommy Edman injury update before Braves game

The Los Angeles Dodgers lured in a new pitcher via the Chicago Cubs amid an MLB Injury. Yet manager Dave Roberts dropped a pivotal Tommy Edman update as Charlie Barnes comes over ahead of the Atlanta Braves showdown. Is Edman on his way back sooner than expected? Unfortunately Roberts shared to reporters that Edman is […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides important Tommy Edman injury update before Braves game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paige Buckers gets 100% real on Wings’ big first win of season

While the Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever in the regular season opener on Saturday afternoon, 107-104, the win was led by second-year star guard Paige Bueckers. Though Azzi Fudd didn’t start for the Wings, Bueckers and company led the way for a huge victory against Caitlin Clark and the Fever, with the 2025 No. […] The post Paige Buckers gets 100% real on Wings’ big first win of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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