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High-scoring affairs by individual players are becoming more commonplace in the modern NBA. Just this season, fans saw Bam Adebayo drop 83 points, which was the second most in a single game ever. Defenses turn up the intensity a few notches and refs swallow their whistles more come playoff time, though, which makes monstrous point […] The post Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets are heading into a pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight while facing major injury concerns which could ultimately define the outcome of their current playoff run. With the Lakers leading the series 3-1 thus far, Houston’s health situation has become a critical concern as the Rockets enter tonight’s […] The post Houston Rockets Give Injury Status Update Ahead of Game Against Los Angeles Lakers Tonight appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin Durant will miss Game 5 as the Rockets face elimination against the Lakers, leaving Houston without its top scorer in a must-win playoff game.
Kevin Durant playoff record since leaving Warriors: Inside NBA star's disappointments with Nets, Suns, Rockets sportingnews.com
We’re back with another prediction and pick for the 2026 NBA Playoffs as we head to the Western Conference for this upcoming Game 5 showdown. The Houston Rockets look to avoid elimination on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers, leading 3-1 in this series. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Rockets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Houston […] The post Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Coming off their first win of the postseason, the Houston Rockets’ season continues to hang on by a thread as they enter Game 5 down 3-1 to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team would love to get Kevin Durant back from his ankle injury, but Ime Udoka will have to try to save his season […] The post Is Rockets’ Kevin Durant returning from ankle injury for Game 5 vs. Lakers? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Despite winning Game 4, one NBA veteran believes it is a wrap for the Houston Rockets when they come to Los Angeles for Game 5.
Several teams are expected to approach the Houston Rockets about a potential move involving Kevin Durant this offseason.
The Houston Rockets did well to respond with an emphatic 115-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, doing just enough to stave off elimination. But while they may live to see another day, circumstances are still looking dire for the Rockets. Kevin Durant has already been ruled out […] The post Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jalen Duren has caught a lot of flak on social media for his dismal playoff showing this season, and his former girlfriend, Angel Reese, has made it even worse.
Rockets star Kevin Durant won't be available for Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets first round playoff series on Wednesday.
Former Kevin Durant teammate Kendrick Perkins made a bold comment about how teams around the league feel about the former MVP right now. Durant is under fire for missing most of the Houston Rockets first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers and not sitting on the bench during Game 3. Another failed season with more […] The post Former Kevin Durant Teammate Says Other Teams Don’t Want Him appeared first on HEAVY.
With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Warriors linked to blockbuster Kevin Durant trade after playoffs sportingnews.com
"Hell no, he's not" - Kendrick Perkins doesn't think Kevin Durant is a desirable trade target going into the off-season Basketball Network
Since Game 3 of the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest questions from outsiders has been about how much Kevin Durant is involved with the team as he recovers from a setback. After Durant was ruled out for Game 3 due to a sprained ankle, his […] The post Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
While Kevin Durant might be one-and-done with the Houston Rockets, Kendrick Perkins thinks he should just be done. With Houston down 3-1 to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first-round of the NBA playoffs, Durant’s future with the Rockets is unsurprisingly in doubt. Durant has played in just one game during the…
Alperen Sengun issued a bold warning about physicality after Game 4, as the Rockets stay alive against the Lakers with rising tension in the playoff series.
On Monday, the Phoenix Suns’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns defied expectations this year by making it to the playoffs in what was thought to be a down year for the team, but they ultimately came up well short against the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks takes NBA Cancun meme to new level with ‘beach’ offseason plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In a Dynasty league, winning isn't just about who you draft, it’s about knowing when to say goodbye. The biggest mistake managers make is holding onto a superstar until their value hits zero. To stay competitive, you must master the sell-high move, which is trading a veteran while they still have ...
A former NBA champion questioned whether Kevin Durant is worth disrupting a team’s culture.
A former NBA champion revealed the perfect trade target for the Pistons to pair with Cade Cunningham.
With the season looking close to over, one analyst has six trade destinations for Kevin Durant if the Rockets move on from him.
With the Phoenix Suns suffering a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4, a 131-122 loss on Monday night, some could argue that the team overachieved this season. With Suns stars Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker reacting after the sweep, the former would have a defiant take on how the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks stays defiant until end as Phoenix gets swept by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
