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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. preaches one day at a time mindset ahead of Game 6

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The Houston Rockets have found a way to keep their playoff hopes alive after winning Games 4 and 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers to avoid elimination. With Game 6 set to tip off on Friday night, Jabari Smith Jr. reveals the mindset he and his teammates have for the upcoming contest. While speaking with […] The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. preaches one day at a time mindset ahead of Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Many Times Has NBA Punished Lakers’ Luke Kennard?

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 battle against the Houston Rockets included a rare occurrence for the veteran sharpshooter, Luke Kennard. On the day after the game, the NBA announced that Kennard would be among two Lakers fined. According to the April 27 statement, Kennard was hit with a $25,000 fine from the league. Marcus […] The post How Many Times Has NBA Punished Lakers’ Luke Kennard? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers star LeBron James calls out ‘disingenuous’ haters who criticize his NBA Finals record

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As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, LeBron James addressed long-standing criticism surrounding his NBA Finals record, calling out what he described as “disingenuous” narratives tied to his career. In a year-long conversation with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James reflected on the scrutiny […] The post Lakers star LeBron James calls out ‘disingenuous’ haters who criticize his NBA Finals record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This Might be the Biggest Harry Potter Fan in the NBA

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Harry Potter fandom probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old Turkish national is having a breakout postseason for the fourth-seeded Rockets, averaging 20.5 points per game through four games. However, a recent feature by The Athletic highlighted a new side to Sengun.In the […] The post This Might be the Biggest Harry Potter Fan in the NBA appeared first on HEAVY.

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Luke Kennard claps back at critics who demanded more aggression

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LOS ANGELES – By now there’s no question that the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luke Kennard was the steal of the trade deadline. Kennard has been invaluable to the team during the playoffs in their opening round series against the Houston Rockets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has put Luke Kennard at point guard, […] The post Luke Kennard claps back at critics who demanded more aggression appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The moment Rockets’ Kevin Durant injured his ankle in Game 2 vs. Lakers

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As Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is ruled out for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, the news has shocked people due to another game missed in the playoffs for the forward. With the Rockets in a 0-2 hole against the Lakers, people wonder what happened to Durant, as the moment […] The post The moment Rockets’ Kevin Durant injured his ankle in Game 2 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near

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Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is currently taking him to the limit. Despite being 41 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy logic, even if some of the league’s most seasoned insiders were ready to write his basketball obituary just a few months ago. Appearing on the Dan Patrick […] The post As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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