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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.
Donovan Mitchell aired his frustration over the lack of foul calls in Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons.
Ric Flair did not hold back after the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. The wrestling legend and longtime Lakers supporter posted a fiery message on X, formerly Twitter, taking aim at injured superstar Luka Doncic, criticizing him for missing playoff action while […] The post Ric Flair urges Lakers to trade Luka Doncic in wild X rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves struggled in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The dynamic duo of Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson set the tone for Detroit. Cunningham led the way with 23 points and seven assists. But it was Robinson who was particularly dominant, finishing with 19 points, including […] The post How Duncan Robinson opened up the game for Pistons vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt amid the team’s Game 1 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. As the fourth quarter was in the final minutes, ESPN’s Shams Charania updated Vanderbilt’s injury with the announcement of an official diagnosis. via Shams Charania, ESPN: Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has […] The post NBA Insider Reveals Bad News on Jarred Vanderbilt Injury After Lakers Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Josh Hart kept the postgame buzz alive with a humorous response to Kelly Oubre Jr.’s playful jab at Jalen Brunson.
Kelly Oubre Jr. probably wasn't impressed at Jalen Brunson's big night against Philly. He then went on to lament something about Brunson's game that the refs constantly reward.
Did Luka Doncic truly go to Spain to treat his injury? If you ask Brian Windhorst, he alleges that Doncic went to Europe for another reason.
LeBron James has a famous playoffs stare signifying his focus but in their series with the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers star admitted that there were moments he went blank.
On paper, the Detroit Pistons had relatively easy sledding in their Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham led all players in scoring at 23 in 42 minutes of action, Duncan Robinson nailed five of his eight shots from beyond the arc, and even Jalen Duren, who struggled against the Orlando Magic, found a […] The post JB Bickerstaff highlights Jalen Duren’s impact after Pistons-Cavs series opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was given a $50k fine for his comments about officiating.
Though the Detroit Pistons were able to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, there were plenty of concerns coming out of the series, including the play of Jalen Duren, the star center some openly feared could play a massive role in an early exit for the Eastern Conference’s best regular season […] The post Pistons’ Tobias Harris gives Jalen Duren flowers for active Game 1 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers already have an extremely strenuous challenge ahead of them in the form of the Oklahoma City Thunder, so they cannot bear to lose another player. That is not up to them, though. Jarred Vanderbilt’s availability is in question following a brutal injury in the first half of Tuesday’s Game […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt exits Thunder clash with fully dislocated pinky finger appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season has come to an end. By all accounts, it was a successful season. They started off hot and maintained their momentum throughout the season to notch a playoff berth. Even with two of their starters injured in the postseason, Toronto still brought the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games. There’s […] The post Raptors forward Gradey Dick’s future hinges on areas highlighted by Darko Rajakovic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JR Smith is speaking out after fans mobbed him at Madison Square Garden following the New York Knicks Game 1 of the NBA Semifinals Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. While JR was leaving the stadium, fans were excited to see him and surrounded him, which ultimately led to the two-time NBA champion falling down. He […] The post JR Smith breaks silence after fans mobbed him outside MSG after Game 1 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves scraped by with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It wasn’t enough for the defensive-oriented Spurs, despite Victor Wembanyama making history with 12 blocks. However, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch questioned the legitimacy of Wembanyama’s blocks, accusing him of goaltending […] The post Chris Finch doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After taking some time on his livestream after Game 7 to criticize the officiating in the Boston Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown has officially been fined $50,000 for publicly criticizing the NBA. “Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $50,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 for critical comments after Game 7 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
In the modern NBA, spectators put star players’ legacies on the line during the playoffs with every dribble they take.
The opening game of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinal between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden was no contest, with Mike Brown’s squad enjoying a blowout 137-98 victory after taking things over in the second quarter. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 35 points, while OG Anunoby added […] The post Brian Windhorst reveals who needs to step up big for 76ers in Game 2 vs Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 of their series against the San Antonio Spurs on the road on Monday. With Anthony Edwards returning from a knee injury and missing the services of Ayo Dosunmu because of a calf issue, the Timberwolves managed to pull off a 104-102 victory at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu’s initial injury statuses for Game 2 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks got their second round playoff series off to a strong start with a blowout victory over VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1. Philly was coming off an emotional Game 7 win against the Boston Celtics just 48 hours prior, and the quick turnaround certainly didn’t […] The post Even VJ Edgecombe appreciates the passion of Knicks fans at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.
