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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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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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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s savage Game 1 trash talk to SGA, Chet Holmgren revealed

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not hold back during the team’s Game 1 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, repeatedly directing trash talk toward reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder center Chet Holmgren throughout the night. According to a breakdown shared by LegendZ on X, formerly known as […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s savage Game 1 trash talk to SGA, Chet Holmgren revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights coach John Tortorella tips cap to unlikely hero after Game 1 WCF win

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The Vegas Golden Knights came into Ball Arena without their captain and earned a massive win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, beating the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche 4-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Knights scored the first three tallies of the contest and never looked back, and […] The post Golden Knights coach John Tortorella tips cap to unlikely hero after Game 1 WCF win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers’ choke job in Game 1

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Kenny Atkinson sounded like a man who had accepted his losing fate on Tuesday after his Cleveland Cavaliers blew a late lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers led by as many as 22 points midway through the fourth quarter of what was at that point … The post Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers’ choke job in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama does “I’m No. 1” taunting gesture after spoiling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP night with passing of the torch performance

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Victor Wembanyama mouthed "I'm No. 1" after a 41-point, 24-rebound Game 1 win over SGA's Thunder in the WCF.

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"You ask why he was the No.2 pick?" – Ron Harper sounds off on Dylan's critics after Game 1 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – Basketball Network

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"You ask why he was the No.2 pick?" - Ron Harper sounds off on Dylan's critics after Game 1 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder  Basketball Network

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Victor Wembanyama pulled a cold move in the final seconds of Game 1

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Victor Wembanyama took a second to appreciate the masterpiece he helped sculpt for the San Antonio Spurs to open the Western Conference Finals. With the Spurs leading 120-114 in the final 20 seconds of double overtime, Wemby swallowed up a shot at the rim from Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Jalen Williams. Wembanyama kept the ball … The post Victor Wembanyama pulled a cold move in the final seconds of Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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"He not gonna get no 30,40 against that defense" – Brandon Jennings says Austin Reaves' Game 1 struggles prove Rich Paul was right about trading him – Basketball Network

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"He not gonna get no 30,40 against that defense" - Brandon Jennings says Austin Reaves' Game 1 struggles prove Rich Paul was right about trading him  Basketball Network

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"We got you for defense, not offense" – Gilbert Arenas questions Marcus Smart taking 15 shots for the Lakers in Game 1 – Basketball Network

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"We got you for defense, not offense" - Gilbert Arenas questions Marcus Smart taking 15 shots for the Lakers in Game 1  Basketball Network

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“We don't need you dancing out at the top of the key” – Tracy McGrady blasts James Harden after Cavs drop Game 1 to the Pistons – Basketball Network

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“We don't need you dancing out at the top of the key” - Tracy McGrady blasts James Harden after Cavs drop Game 1 to the Pistons  Basketball Network

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘simple’ strategy to beat Lakers in Game 1

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The Oklahoma City Thunder were back in action on Tuesday night after a long layoff following a sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round, but they got right back to work. After a bit of a rusty first half, the Thunder ran away from the Lakers in a 108-90 win to take a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘simple’ strategy to beat Lakers in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell suggests flopping after alarming free throw disparity

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The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped Game 1 of their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night despite putting up a strong fight and nearly pulling off the comeback late. But Donovan Mitchell was both calm and upset after the loss. Mitchell finished Game 1 with 23 points, four rebounds, and two assists while shooting […] The post Donovan Mitchell suggests flopping after alarming free throw disparity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham admits bitter truth that helped Pistons beat Cavs in Game 1

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Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons took care of business against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-101, in Game 1 of their second-round series on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pistons finished off the Cavaliers with timely buckets from Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris. Cunningham scored 23 points, although he […] The post Cade Cunningham admits bitter truth that helped Pistons beat Cavs in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"This series is over" – Gilbert Arenas blasts Victor Wembanyama’s "unacceptable" Game 1 performance against Minnesota – Basketball Network

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"This series is over" - Gilbert Arenas blasts Victor Wembanyama’s "unacceptable" Game 1 performance against Minnesota  Basketball Network

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Thunder HC Mark Daigneault isn’t taking Lakers lightly in Game 1 despite lopsided odds

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The Oklahoma City Thunder is taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the playoffs after sweeping the Phoenix Suns in Round 1. Although OKC is considered a huge favorite for Game 1 against L.A., head coach Mark Daigneault is not taking his opponent lightly on Tuesday. While talking with media members […] The post Thunder HC Mark Daigneault isn’t taking Lakers lightly in Game 1 despite lopsided odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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