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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1. For Rui Hachimura, increased physicality in […] The post Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Orlando Magic in an important NBA Play-in Tournament clash Wednesday night in the City of Brotherly Love, and among those the Sixers are counting on to deliver is veteran big man Andre Drummond. Philadelphia is seeing action without former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid in the fold after […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond of all people drills trey vs. Magic before halftime appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA Playoffs are here. Most are anticipating the Oklahoma City Thunder repeating as NBA champions. They finished the season with the best record in the league at 64-18 and won their third straight 30-point game against the LA Lakers, 123-87, on April 7. Meanwhile, LeBron James has the Thunder winning outright, but his co-host on the […] The post LeBron James declares Thunder the title favorite, but Steve Nash has some ‘nitpicks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the college basketball season now over, the focus for many players becomes the NBA Draft. After a breakout junior season, the Iowa State Cyclones are set to lose forward Milan Momcilovic as he has officially declared for the NBA Draft, as per Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. Momcilovic had originally hinted at entering the […] The post Milan Momcilovic officially declares for NBA Draft after historic season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It didn’t take much from Aaron Gordon for Tim Hardaway Jr. to sign with the Denver Nuggets this past offseason. Hardaway, according to Gordon, reached out to the Nuggets star shortly before signing with the team. The conversation, while succinct, proved successful in helping lure the veteran shooting guard to Denver. “I’ve known Tim for […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon reveals what convinced Tim Hardaway Jr. to sign with Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Second-year guard Jared McCain has adapted seamlessly to the Oklahoma City Thunder since his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Mark Daigneault points to McCain’s fiesty approach as a means to a 40.8% 3-point shooting clip while averaging 10.6 points per game. He’s been a reliable option off the bench for the returning champions, […] The post Jared McCain’s revealing ‘off-the-court’ take on chemistry with Thunder teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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On Thursday, Kon Knueppel etched his place in Charlotte Hornets history. He surpassed Kemba Walker to become the third single-season leader in 3-pointers. Altogether, Knueppel has 261 3-pointers this year. In 2018-2019, Walker had 260. In the process, the Hornets came away victorious over the Phoenix Suns 127-107. Altogether, Knueppel finished with 20 points and […] The post Watch moment that ‘scared the crap out of’ Kon Knueppel after setting 3-point record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Iowa State basketball team suffered a tough defeat in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Iowa State bowed to Tennessee by a 76-62 score. Following that game, the Cyclones could very well be losing a key player. Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, per 247Sports. “I […] The post Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic declares for 2026 NBA Draft after Sweet 16 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The UConn Huskies are the defending national champions, and are probably the favorite to win it all again as March Madness has gotten underway. But one thing that could potentially derail the Huskies’ title chances is the NCAA Tournament schedule. Following the team’s win against North Carolina, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blasted the scheduling […] The post Why UConn’s Geno Auriemma sounded off on NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers star LeBron James made history by assisting his son, Bronny, on a 3-pointer on Friday, and revealed a surprise about his shooting. The post Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Surprise Statement on Bronny James ‘Incident’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.
St. John’s junior point guard has missed his last 16 attempts.
The Charlotte Hornets hit the jackpot when they drafted Kon Knueppel, as he’s been arguably the best rookie in the NBA this season. While Dallas Mavericks sensation Cooper Flagg has had a strong year of his own, Knueppel has made his case for the Rookie of the Year Award. Knueppel is already among the most […] The post Kon Knueppel keeps making crazy 3-point history during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg continues to be one of the most discussed names in basketball. The 19-year-old rising star was the top pick in last year’s NBA Draft. Well before he heard his name called on draft night, many were calling Flagg the next great in line. He was an easy pick to […] The post Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Gets More Bad News for Rookie of the Year Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Alabama basketball dealt with a massive wave of adversity coming into March Madness when point guard Aden Holloway was arrested and taken away from the team right before its march to a championship. Nate Oats has been able to right the ship, however, getting the Crimson Tide to plays some of their best basketball when […] The post Key matchup Alabama must exploit to upset Michigan in March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce made 2,143 3-pointers during his 19-year NBA career, good for 17th all-time. He won the 2010 All-Star 3-Point Contest, famously outlasting a rookie Stephen Curry. The man could shoot. And on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden, the 48-year-old Hall of Famer proved he ...
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