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Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 regular season coming to a close in a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the team now prepares for an all-too-familiar path in the postseason. As the Heat enter its fourth straight play-in tournament, the opponent, time, and place are set against the Charlotte Hornets […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Celtics players post career-highs in exclamation win vs. Magic

The Boston Celtics closed out their regular season with a win over the Orlando Magic, 113-108, at TD Garden on Sunday. The Celtics tallied a 56-26 record, including 30-11 at home. They went 9-2 in their last 11 outings. Many believed, even so-called experts, that it would be a gap year for the Celtics following […] The post 3 Celtics players post career-highs in exclamation win vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ AJ Green sets new franchise record amid 76ers clash

AJ Green accomplished an amazing franchise feat with his 3-point shooting in the Milwaukee Bucks’ season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Green completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Bucks. He made his way up the ranks to secure a starting role as one of the best perimeter shooters […] The post Bucks’ AJ Green sets new franchise record amid 76ers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton Sends Message to Pacers Fans After Disappointing 2025-26 NBA Season

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a forgettable one for Indiana Pacers fans. After making it to the Eastern Conference finals in two straight seasons and advancing all the way to the NBA Finals last season, the Pacers took a major step back this year by finishing second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings. The only […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Sends Message to Pacers Fans After Disappointing 2025-26 NBA Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Philadelphia 76ers NBA Play-In Details vs Orlando Magic Revealed

The Philadelphia 76ers still had hopes of making the NBA Playoffs as the sixth seed heading into their season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, April 12. If the Sixers secured a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, that would be the first of three factors to check off the list. The Sixers dominated the […] The post Philadelphia 76ers NBA Play-In Details vs Orlando Magic Revealed appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash

The Ottawa Senators have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but their performance and results in the final two regular-season games of the season will determine whether they finish in the No. 1 or No. 2 Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. They are currently in the No. 1 spot — the […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Paul George playing vs. Bucks with Joel Embiid out, playoff seeding on the line?

It has come down to the final game of the regular season, and the Philadelphia 76ers still don’t know where they will finish in the Eastern Conference. There are still several scenarios where they can finish as the No. 6, No. 7, or No. 8 seed. For them, their best bet is to finish either […] The post Are 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Paul George playing vs. Bucks with Joel Embiid out, playoff seeding on the line? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 12: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Sunday, Apr. 12 NHL schedule with the biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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Cade Cunningham Sends Strong Message Before Pistons’ Playoff Run

The Detroit Pistons had a great season in 2025-2026. Cade Cunningham and his team will finish in first place within the Eastern Conference. While that’s a massive jump even from last year, when they finished sixth in the conference, the Pistons remain hungry. Following Detroit’s Friday night win over the Charlotte Hornets, Cunningham dropped an […] The post Cade Cunningham Sends Strong Message Before Pistons’ Playoff Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Raptors make intriguing contract decision right before NBA playoffs

The Toronto Raptors are converting two-way guard AJ Lawson to an NBA contract ahead of the playoffs. Before hosting the Brooklyn Nets with playoff implications on the line for the Raptors in their regular-season finale, Lawson will be available. Lawson and the Raptors are tied with the Orlando Magic for sixth place in the Eastern […] The post Raptors make intriguing contract decision right before NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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