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Victor Wembanyama Reacts to DPOY Win While Highlighting Biggest Challenge Along the Way

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs just became the first unanimous winner of the prestigious Defensive Player of the Year award in NBA history. And he shared his struggle before finally taking home the hardware.

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Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season

To virtually no one’s surprise, Victor Wembanyama was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year. The first time in NBA history, a player won that honor unanimously. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are up 1-0 over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A game in which Wembanyama scored 35 […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark Admits 'Humbling Experience' After Stephanie White's Decision

Caitlin Clark has been itching to get back on the court for the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star’s second season was cut short due to injury, limiting her to just 13 games in 2025. Clark, however, was back to her usual best when she returned to competitive basketball for Team USA in ...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got candid about getting to the free-throw line after the OKC Thunder blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday.  In the game, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 free throws, and 15 of them as the Thunder took control early and never looked back to beat the Suns, 119-84.  […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama truth after first playoff win

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is as competitive as they come. But mostly, and he has admitted such in the past, he is competitive with the most challenging opponent of all: Himself. Wembanyama immediately squashed any concern in his first-ever game in the playoffs after leading the Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama truth after first playoff win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win

It was just another day in the office for Victor Wembanyama as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing win over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama was unfazed in his postseason debut, exploding for 35 points on 13-of-21 […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were hardly challenged by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, running away with the win, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The Thunder erected a 21-point lead at halftime, 65-44, and never took their foot off the gas pedal to draw […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA playoffs with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but attention quickly shifted off the court one day later when the league announced its finalists for the NBA MVP award. Lakers star Luka Doncic was not among the final three names despite leading […] The post Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a knack for drawing fouls in many different ways. The Oklahoma City Thunder star explained his approach to pulling off that trait after the Game 1 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander has firmly risen up the ranks to become one of the top players in the entire league, […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists

The NBA has made serious noise following the announcement of their finalists for the annual MVP award of the 2025-26 season. Last season saw Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earn the honors over Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic. Not only are both stars back on the finalists list for the award, but […] The post NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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