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Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job

When all is said and done, any fan of the Portland Trail Blazers would declare the 2025-26 season a successful one. After all, the Blazers have been rebuilding over the past few seasons, so making the playoffs means that they’ve already accomplished one of their lofty goals. But on Tuesday, Portland took it a step […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about ‘outside noise’ after Game 2 loss to 76ers

The Boston Celtics ran out of steam against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 and absorbed a double-digit loss, 111-97, in their first-round matchup in the playoffs at TD Garden on Tuesday. The 76ers sealed the series-tying victory with an 11-0 blitz in the last four minutes, dousing cold water on the Celtics’ late surge. […] The post Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about ‘outside noise’ after Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Keldon Johnson is confident Spurs will bounce back in Game 3 vs. Blazers

After Victor Wembanyama slammed his chin hard on the Frost Bank Center hardwood, the San Antonio Spurs had to ward off a defiant Portland Trail Blazers team and prevent them from stealing a game at home in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup. While the Spurs did a good job of holding a lead, even […] The post Why Keldon Johnson is confident Spurs will bounce back in Game 3 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Tiago Splitter gives ‘committed’ Scoot Henderson flowers for huge Game 2 vs. Spurs

Not many fans gave the Portland Trail Blazers much of a chance in their first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs. But the stars aligned for the Blazers on Tuesday and they evened up the series at 1-1 after overturning a 13-point deficit with less than eight minutes to go […] The post Blazers’ Tiago Splitter gives ‘committed’ Scoot Henderson flowers for huge Game 2 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe breaks Magic Johnson’s record in huge Game 2 equalizer

VJ Edgecombe has been every bit as good as advertised for the Philadelphia 76ers after they drafted him with the third overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Edgecombe slotted into the 76ers’ starting lineup since day one, and he’ll certainly be a fixture for years to come — especially if he keeps on having […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe breaks Magic Johnson’s record in huge Game 2 equalizer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion in Game 2

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has reportedly suffered a concussion. The Frenchman had a hard fall in the second quarter of Game 2 of the Spurs’ first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama tripped while making a spin move and ended up slamming his head into the hardwood at Frost Bank Center in … The post Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder teammates remind everyone that Jalen Williams’ best has yet to come

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams warned a group of Oklahoma City Thunder reporters days before the defending champions’ first-round series opener against the Phoenix Suns. After taking a 1-0 lead off a 119-84 win over the Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back on Williams and his importance to the Thunder’s title defense. However, Williams’ reminder […] The post Thunder teammates remind everyone that Jalen Williams’ best has yet to come appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama gets injury diagnosis after hitting head on the floor

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had an ugly night on Tuesday. Apart from suffering a 106-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, the Spurs are also seemingly facing the possibility of not having Wembanyama for at least a game. […] The post Victor Wembanyama gets injury diagnosis after hitting head on the floor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Concussion Recovery Time is Brutal News for Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs saw their superstar center Victor Wembanyama take a hard fall in their Game 2 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama left the game right away after he hit his head. The big man underwent an evaluation for a concussion. Unfortunately, that was Wembanyama’s initial diagnosis. via Shams Charania, ESPN: San […] The post NBA Concussion Recovery Time is Brutal News for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jaylen Brown Makes VJ Edgecombe Statement After 76ers-Celtics Game 2

The Boston Celtics were left stunned on Tuesday night, following their Game 2 battle against the Philadelphia 76ers. A major part of Philly’s success was due to the star rookie, VJ Edgecombe. After getting his first taste of NBA Playoff action over the weekend, Edgecombe had a massive bounce-back effort in Game 2. It’s one […] The post Jaylen Brown Makes VJ Edgecombe Statement After 76ers-Celtics Game 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and if they want to win this series they’re likely going to have to do so short-handed. Despite a recent report suggesting that Austin Reaves in particular was inching closer […] The post JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ biggest issue in Game 2 loss to 76ers

After a dream start to their first-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics fell flat on Tuesday for Game 2. Their offense sputtered, particularly in crunch time, as the 76ers took a 111-97 victory on the road to even up the series at one game apiece. The Celtics […] The post Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ biggest issue in Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics

The story of VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season has been that he’s so mature and his game is so well-rounded beyond his years. It’s difficult to forget sometimes that the Philadelphia 76ers guard is only 20 years of age. That’s even more difficult to recall now, especially after he put up a 30-point, 10-rebound masterclass to […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win

Tyrese Maxey was very much in his bag during Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a stunning road victory over the Celtics in Tuesday’s Game 2. They won by a convincing final of 111-97 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. to even up the first-round series at … The post Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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