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All the postseason seeding scenarios for Hawks, Raptors, Magic, 76ers for last day of NBA regular season

The Eastern Conference playoff race entering the final day has compressed into a highly entertaining battle between four teams. The Atlanta Hawks, who enter the final as the No. 5th seed, are the only team out of them, the Toronto Raptors, the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers guaranteed of a playoff spot. All others […] The post All the postseason seeding scenarios for Hawks, Raptors, Magic, 76ers for last day of NBA regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ OG Anunoby exits Raptors showdown with ankle injury

The New York Knicks faced a late-season injury concern Friday night as forward OG Anunoby exited their matchup against the Toronto Raptors with a left ankle injury and did not return. Anunoby’s injury appeared to occur early in the second quarter when he tripped over Scottie Barnes and fell. Although he briefly continued playing, he […] The post Knicks’ OG Anunoby exits Raptors showdown with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown got roasted over his pitch to win MVP

Jaylen Brown is not seen as a frontrunner in the NBA MVP race, but that has not stopped him from making his case to win the award. Unfortunately for him, nobody is buying it. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne asked Brown in an interview if he thinks he should be the MVP this year. Brown’s response was … The post Jaylen Brown got roasted over his pitch to win MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bill Simmons Saw 76ers As Major Threat to Celtics Before Embiid Setback

With the Philadelphia 76ers struggling to maintain their position as the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed, they are on pace to participate in the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the Sixers make the playoffs as the seventh seed, they’ll pick up a first-round series against the Boston Celtics. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has been paying close attention […] The post Bill Simmons Saw 76ers As Major Threat to Celtics Before Embiid Setback appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy

Philadelphia 76ers received a positive update on Joel Embiid after the star center underwent a successful appendectomy, though his timeline to return remains uncertain. According to Austin Krell of Sixers On SI, Embiid was discharged from the hospital Friday and is heading back to Philadelphia as he begins the next phase of his recovery. The […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid receives update after successful appendectomy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Injury Twist Leaves Philadelphia 76ers Season in Danger

The Joel Embiid injury cloud has taken another dramatic turn, dealing a major blow to the Philadelphia 76ers at the worst possible time. The reigning centerpiece of the franchise is now sidelined after undergoing surgery, leaving uncertainty around his availability as the regular season nears its conclusion and postseason positioning hangs in the balance.Joel Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid Injury Twist Leaves Philadelphia 76ers Season in Danger appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers rumors: Nick Nurse’s pressure to win could result in unique Philadelphia hot seat scenario

The Philadelphia 76ers once again find themselves in purgatory after the recent loss of Joel Embiid, who is out indefinitely after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. Currently sitting in the No. 8 seed with a realistic range between 6th and 10th, the lack of clarity may as well result in questions being asked of head coach […] The post 76ers rumors: Nick Nurse’s pressure to win could result in unique Philadelphia hot seat scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Detroit Pistons Make Final Decision on Isaiah Stewart vs Hornets

As the Detroit Pistons‘ 2025-2026 NBA season reaches the final phase of the regular season, they are doing what they can to get some of their recovering players in the best shape possible before the playoffs. Isaiah Stewart falls on that list, as he spent a large chunk of the final stretch sidelined due to […] The post Detroit Pistons Make Final Decision on Isaiah Stewart vs Hornets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness isn’t sweating blowout loss to Sabres amid playoff race

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 on Thursday, falling to 11th in the Eastern Conference. A mid-season charge had them in the dance temporarily, but they have run out of juice and may not make the postseason. Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness is not panicking about the playoffs after the […] The post Why Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness isn’t sweating blowout loss to Sabres amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum appreciates Knicks fans’ gesture in MSG return

New York Knicks fans, like arguably all sports fans in The Big Apple, are extremely passionate when they are watching their team play. It does not take long for rabid enthusiasm to turn into unrelenting vitriol, but there is a time when the game is not the most important story of the night. The packed […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum appreciates Knicks fans’ gesture in MSG return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns shares perfect reaction to Josh Hart’s daggers vs. Celtics

Karl-Anthony Towns had a huge grin as he was being interviewed in the locker room after the New York Knicks escaped the Boston Celtics, 112-106, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Towns had 16 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals to help the Knicks improve to 52-28 and pull within two games of […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns shares perfect reaction to Josh Hart’s daggers vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Toronto Raptors Star Brandon Ingram Made History Against Heat

On Thursday night, the Toronto Raptors played the Miami Heat (at home) in Canada.The Raptors won by a score of 128-114.Brandon Ingram finished with 38 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 13/23 from the field and 2/3 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.Raptors Star Brandon Ingram Made HistoryIn […] The post Toronto Raptors Star Brandon Ingram Made History Against Heat appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Senators’ Thomas Chabot returning from broken arm for vital Panthers matchup

The Ottawa Senators get a welcome injection on Thursday as defenseman Thomas Chabot returns to the lineup against the Florida Panthers, just 17 days after suffering a fractured right forearm. Chabot’s comeback beats the initial recovery estimate of four to eight weeks following surgery on March 26. The injury occurred on March 23 when he […] The post Senators’ Thomas Chabot returning from broken arm for vital Panthers matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes brutally honest admission ahead of return to Madison Square Garden

Jayson Tatum got real about his return to Madison Square Garden ahead of the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. This marks Tatum’s first game back at the historic arena since his untimely Achilles injury in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He was on pace for an incredible […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes brutally honest admission ahead of return to Madison Square Garden appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid out indefinitely due to appendicitis

The Philadelphia 76ers are now likely to play the NBA play-in tournament without star big man Joel Embiid. Hours before Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets, it was reported that Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy as he was diagnosed with appendicitis. 76ers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery this … The post Joel Embiid out indefinitely due to appendicitis appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How much time could 76ers’ Joel Embiid miss after appendicitis diagnosis?

The Philadelphia 76ers could be without Joel Embiid for an extended period following a sudden appendicitis diagnosis, raising significant questions about his availability as the regular season winds down. Embiid is set to undergo surgery after the team confirmed the diagnosis ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets (50-29). Early indications suggest the […] The post How much time could 76ers’ Joel Embiid miss after appendicitis diagnosis? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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