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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’

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When Seth Jarvis scored in the first 33 seconds of Thursday’s Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Montreal Canadiens, it looked as if the Carolina Hurricanes were going to pick up where they left off 12 days earlier. Their dominant Stanley Cup Playoffs run ended abruptly, however, as the Habs immediately responded 27 seconds later. […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jose Alvarado’s Knicks leadership gets Game 2 shoutout from Mike Brown

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The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after dominating Game 2, 109-93, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Knicks are now just two wins away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Cavaliers tried to keep it close […] The post Jose Alvarado’s Knicks leadership gets Game 2 shoutout from Mike Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart sounds off on monster Game 2 in Knicks’ blowout of Cavs

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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart made the Cleveland Cavaliers pay for not respecting his outside shooting. Hart had a night to remember on Thursday, as he played a major role in the Knicks’ 109-93 win in Game 2 of their 2026 Eastern Conference Finals series over the Cavs at Madison Square Garden in New […] The post Josh Hart sounds off on monster Game 2 in Knicks’ blowout of Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens

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The Carolina Hurricanes have finally lost a playoff game this postseason. Carolina fell to Juraj Slafkovsky and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. After the game, captain Jordan Staal made a rather stunning admission about how this loss came to be. “We lost the game from the start, obviously […] The post Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown applauds Jalen Brunson’s Game 2 with MVP mic-drop

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Jalen Brunson, after putting up 38 points in the New York Knicks’ epic comeback victory from 22 points down in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals, failed to put up an encore in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brunson ended up with just 19 points on 7-16 shooting from […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown applauds Jalen Brunson’s Game 2 with MVP mic-drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2

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Richard Jefferson certainly does self-deprecating humor pretty well. The retired ex-NBA forward Jefferson was on the call Thursday for ESPN during Game 2 between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Jefferson went viral for an absolutely ruthless line … aimed at … The post Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks HC Mike Brown’s message to Josh Hart after big Game 2: ‘Keep letting it fly’

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Mike Brown sang his praises for Josh Hart following the veteran guard’s career performance in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Hart earned his stripes as a two-way player, especially being a standout on the defensive side of the ball. His efforts […] The post Knicks HC Mike Brown’s message to Josh Hart after big Game 2: ‘Keep letting it fly’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell heaps praise on Josh Hart for stepping up in Game 2 rout

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Another game, another loss for Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. On Thursday, the Cavs suffered a 109-93 loss in Game 2 of their series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Knicks guard Josh Hart proved to be a big thorn in the side of the […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell heaps praise on Josh Hart for stepping up in Game 2 rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson Marks Assists Milestone in Game 2 Win vs. Cavaliers

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Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks took a major step toward their goal of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. This is after the Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, 109-93, to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Brunson led the way ...

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Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud

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The Carolina Hurricanes are not beating the allegations. After winning 53 games and collecting 113 points in the 2025-26 NHL regular season and going undefeated in the first two rounds of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Hurricanes returned to action on Thursday and got blown out of the water by the visiting Montreal […] The post Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson tips his cap to Jalen Brunson after Game 2 domination

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves in a precarious situation after losing to the New York Knicks, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Cavaliers tried to rally multiple times in the second half, but the Knicks were just too locked in, especially with the raucous […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson tips his cap to Jalen Brunson after Game 2 domination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Josh Hart Game!” Knicks Fans React To New York’s Game 2 Win Vs Cavaliers in ECF

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The New York Knicks zoomed to a 2-0 record in the Eastern Conference Finals after dispatching the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-93 in Game 2 on Thursday night.  Josh Hart led the way for the Knicks with 26 points, a playoff career-high, on 10-for-21 shooting from the field, along with four rebounds and seven assists.  Hart took […] The post “Josh Hart Game!” Knicks Fans React To New York’s Game 2 Win Vs Cavaliers in ECF appeared first on HEAVY.

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Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final

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The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. However, they went on to shut down the Carolina Hurricanes following that goal. The Canadiens won Game 1 of the East Final thanks in part to Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky. Caufield scored a goal and added an assist […] The post Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart notch playoff career-bests in Knicks’ Game 2 rout of Cavs

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Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart played tag team as they enjoyed career feats in the New York Knicks’ 109-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. Going into Game 2, Brunson and the Knicks were coming off an incredible comeback win in Game 1. They were […] The post Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart notch playoff career-bests in Knicks’ Game 2 rout of Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson moves up all-time Knicks list amid Game 2 vs. Cavs

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Jalen Brunson has been far from his best for the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but it has scarcely mattered for this streaking Knicks team. Brunson has not quite been his explosive scorer self, as the Cavs have limited him to just 11 points […] The post Jalen Brunson moves up all-time Knicks list amid Game 2 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan pull up to MSG for Knicks-Cavs Game 2

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Timothée Chalamet and Tracy Morgan are holding down celebrity row at the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The diehard Knicks fans are joined by Fat Joe, Ben Stiller, Michael J. Fox, Spike Lee, and Walt Frazier, who were also seen in the broadcast and in photos […] The post Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan pull up to MSG for Knicks-Cavs Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs’ potential James Harden extension hinges on 1 key factor

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When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired James Harden at the NBA trade deadline, they envisioned him being in town for at least a few seasons. However, a potential Harden extension this summer now hinges on one key factor: How well Harden plays in the Eastern Conference Finals. “How Harden performs the rest of the series could … The post Cavs’ potential James Harden extension hinges on 1 key factor appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Donovan Mitchell’s defiant message to ESPN before Cavs’ Game 2 vs. Knicks

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to regroup ahead of a pivotal Game 2 matchup against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and star guard Donovan Mitchell delivered a defiant message to ESPN before Thursday night’s contest. Cleveland enters Game 2 trailing 1-0 in the series after suffering a stunning 115-104 overtime collapse […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s defiant message to ESPN before Cavs’ Game 2 vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Knicks guard Josh Hart’s Jimmy Fallon stunt led to ‘greatest comeback in history of world’

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After having his shoes untied by Josh Hart, Jimmy Fallon did it during the New York Knicks‘ Game 1 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it might’ve sparked the comeback. During the May 20, 2026, edition of The Tonight Show, Fallon recounted his experience going to Game 1 with his young daughter. She was over […] The post How Knicks guard Josh Hart’s Jimmy Fallon stunt led to ‘greatest comeback in history of world’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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