Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 in Game 2 by solving every defensive adjustment Phoenix tried
Phoenix had a defensive plan for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Force him left, load help into the paint, shrink driving lanes, and send late…
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Detroit held Orlando to 83 points in Game 2 and the Magic may not have an offensive answer
Detroit held Orlando to 83 points in Game 2, the Magic’s lowest scoring output of the season, and outscored them 38-16 in the third quarter…
Jalen Brunson is causing two huge problems for the Knicks, and only one is solvable
The Knicks' offense is too reliant on Jalen Brunson, and he's getting attacked on defense. This could ultimately lead the Knicks to fall short in the playoffs.
Lakers’ defensive intensity puts Rockets in stranglehold, formidable deficit
Kevin Durant thought he saw the best version of the Lakers’ defense a month ago. After the Lakers beat the Rockets on March 18 in Houston for the second time in three days, Durant said, “This is the best version of their defense that they’re gonna bring out against us … if we do play...
"It was horrible what he displayed last night" – Kendrick Perkins thinks Nikola Jokic has to be held accountable defensively – Basketball Network
"It was horrible what he displayed last night" - Kendrick Perkins thinks Nikola Jokic has to be held accountable defensively Basketball Network
Scoot Henderson scored 31 on 11-of-17 shooting and Portland’s pace broke San Antonio in Game 2
Scoot Henderson finished Game 2 with 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three, and posted a 79 percent true shooting rate while leading…
Orlando Magic held Detroit to 34 points in the paint in Game 1 and the Pistons may not have an answer
Orlando held Detroit to 101 points in Game 1 after the Pistons averaged 117.8 during the regular season. Detroit shot 40 percent from the field,…
Jalen Brunson is being exposed — and it could be on Knicks to save him
It was a powerful performance Monday from McCollum as the fans attached his name to chanted obscenities. And as it unfolded, there was one very clear problem with the Knicks defense.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops NSFW revelation after watching Dwyane Wade tape
On Monday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves got back into their series against the Denver Nuggets with a strong fourth quarter to even things up at one game apiece. This was a good bounce back game from Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points and looked much more like himself after a rough game one. He also […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops NSFW revelation after watching Dwyane Wade tape appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘We Gotta Hold Him Accountable’ — NBA Champion Rips Nikola Jokić’s ‘Horrible’ Defense vs. Timberwolves
NBA champion Kendrick Perkins slammed Nikola Jokić’s defensive effort in Game 2 against the Timberwolves, calling for accountability.
“They’re All Bad Defenders”: Wolves’ $131M Forward Namedrops Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Two Others With Disrespectful Comment
Jaden McDaniels called out Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and entire Nuggets roster a bunch of bad defenders after Wolves' Game 2 win.
Kansas City Chiefs 7-Round Mock Draft: Full Round-by-Round Picks for 2026 NFL Draft
The Kansas City Chiefs need to shore up on defense, and here are the ones they might pick.
How the Timberwolves solved their Nikola Jokić problem in Game 2
Once thought impossible by leading experts, Rudy Gobert clamped Nikola Jokić in Game 2 to steal Denver's home court advantage in the first round.
"Their whole team. They’re all bad defenders" – Jaden McDaniels calls out the Nuggets after the Timberwolves' Game 2 victory – Basketball Network
"Their whole team. They’re all bad defenders" - Jaden McDaniels calls out the Nuggets after the Timberwolves' Game 2 victory Basketball Network
3 final Packers predictions before draft as clear offense and defense priorities begin to emerge – A to Z Sports
3 final Packers predictions before draft as clear offense and defense priorities begin to emerge A to Z Sports
49ers’ Fred Warner can’t stop smiling about Dre Greenlaw reunion
If there is one player from the San Francisco 49ers who is eager to begin training camp, it is linebacker Fred Warner. He is targeting a bounce-back campaign after barely playing last season due to an ankle injury. He suffered it in October against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, limiting him to just six games. Despite […] The post 49ers’ Fred Warner can’t stop smiling about Dre Greenlaw reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Saints Trade Idea Sees Them Moving Up in 2026 NFL Draft
The New Orleans Saints could trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to an intriguing idea from a notable commentator. The post Saints Trade Idea Sees Them Moving Up in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.
This Eagles-Vikings trade for Jonathan Greenard is exactly what Philly's defense needs
Philadelphia finds itself in desperate need of beefing up its pass rush, but doing so ahead of the draft could be costly.
When rookie Nikola Jokic felt helpless guarding Tim Duncan: "I couldn’t do nothing" – Basketball Network
When rookie Nikola Jokic felt helpless guarding Tim Duncan: "I couldn’t do nothing" Basketball Network
7 Hypothetical Trades for Alex Highsmith: Here is what the Steelers could receive for one of their most productive defenders – A to Z Sports
7 Hypothetical Trades for Alex Highsmith: Here is what the Steelers could receive for one of their most productive defenders A to Z Sports
Josh Hart tweak has become key to neutraling Hawks’ greatest threat to Knicks
But Johnson didn’t get past his third dribble. He stripped him clean — his third steal of Saturday’s 113-102 Knicks victory — and it became the best example of an important Game 1 development.
Lakers’ defense extinguishes Rockets in performance they hope to repeat
One of the biggest questions entering the Lakers-Rockets first-round playoff series was how the Luka Doncic- and Austin Reaves-less Lakers would generate quality offense against the Rockets' defense that ranked sixth during the regular season.
Shannon Sharpe Argues Dexter Lawrence Trade Won’t Solve Bengals’ Problems
Shannon Sharpe argues the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence will not solve their massive struggles on defense.
"For him to say that meant everything" – Draymond Green admits he's humbled by 'Hall of Fame defender' praise from Kawhi Leonard – Basketball Network
"For him to say that meant everything" - Draymond Green admits he's humbled by 'Hall of Fame defender' praise from Kawhi Leonard Basketball Network