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Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1

Two of the NBA’s most mercurial personalities went at it before Sunday’s game. Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons had an incident with Desmond Bane of the Orlando Magic before Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday. Video went viral this week showing the episode, which took place during pregame introductions at Little … The post Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk

The Minnesota Timberwolves love to trash-talk, which isn’t surprising when Anthony Edwards is your emotional leader. However, it wasn’t Edwards who got things going after Minnesota’s Game 2 win on Monday night when Jaden McDaniels called out Denver’s poor defense. While it is part of Minnesota’s identity to get under the other team’s skin, Carmelo […] The post Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona

Jaylen Brown already boasted plenty of credibility entering the 2025-26 campaign — 2024 NBA Finals MVP, 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection and four All-Star selections — but the Boston Celtics pillar should be moving with a whole new level of confidence after leading the franchise to success in Jayson Tatum’s absence. It definitely looks that way […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement Before Rockets-Lakers Game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets (at home).The Lakers are coming off a 107-98 win (in Game 1) on Saturday.Luke Kennard went off for 27 points while shooting 5/5 from three-point range.Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold StatementBefore Game 2, Basketball […] The post NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement Before Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs announced their starting lineup and injury report for Game 2 of the series vs the Blazers after major Wembanyama news. The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Nick Wright believes LeBron James, Lakers could put Rockets away in Game 2

It appears the Houston Rockets are more dependent on the 37-year-old Kevin Durant than fans maybe even realized, but the Los Angeles Lakers are relying on their own aging legend to will them through the first round of the NBA playoffs. The 41-year-old LeBron James scored 19 points on 9-of-15 shooting and also recorded 13 […] The post Why Nick Wright believes LeBron James, Lakers could put Rockets away in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could Kevin Durant Injury Could Put Rockets Coach’s Job in Jeopardy?

The Houston Rockets are in a tough spot, despite facing a Los Angeles Lakers team that has missed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Heading into the series, the Rockets were heavy favorites to win. Then, Kevin Durant was ruled out not long before Game 1 tipped off. Dealing with a sudden knee contusion, the Rockets […] The post Could Kevin Durant Injury Could Put Rockets Coach’s Job in Jeopardy? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Dillon Brooks has his eyes set on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Suns-Thunder Game 2

The Phoenix Suns fell 119-84 in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off the first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. With a chance to even up the series on Wednesday in Game 3, Dillon Brooks reveals why he’s locking in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While talking with media members on Tuesday during the […] The post Why Dillon Brooks has his eyes set on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Suns-Thunder Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals touching Joel Embiiid stance before Game 2 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough battle in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics, and it’s not made easier by the current status of Sixers star big man Joel Embiid. The former NBA Most Valuable Player missed Game 1 of the series, which was a 123-91 loss for […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals touching Joel Embiiid stance before Game 2 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops NSFW revelation after watching Dwyane Wade tape

On Monday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves got back into their series against the Denver Nuggets with a strong fourth quarter to even things up at one game apiece. This was a good bounce back game from Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points and looked much more like himself after a rough game one. He also […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops NSFW revelation after watching Dwyane Wade tape appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 2 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The NBA Playoffs are finally here, and the top 16 teams will duke it out in a battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Spurs, won Game 1 and would like […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault considers Jaylin Williams’ pick-and-roll defense to be one of the best development stories throughout his time with the organization. After Williams scored a career-high 30 points in a 124-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the regular season, Daigneault described Jaylin as “unreal” for his versatility. The strides […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBC criticized for putting announcer Michael Grady, former T’Wolves player Austin Rivers on playoff broadcast

Game 2 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets in Denver on Tuesday night delivered about as much as a first-round NBA playoff series possibly can. In the latest clash in what has become one of the league’s signature rivalries, Anthony Edwards played through visible knee pain to outclass Nikola Jokic and Co. once again. Perhaps the…

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves dealt conflicting injury return updates for Rockets series

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for Game 2 of their Western Conference first round series against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers went up 1-0 in surprisingly easy fashion over the weekend, putting 107 points on the board despite playing without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Now, Los Angeles has gotten a […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves dealt conflicting injury return updates for Rockets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Celtics are going to win Eastern Conference after Game 1 flex vs. 76ers

By almost all accounts, this season was supposed to be a gap year for the Boston Celtics. Head coach Joe Mazzulla and All-Star Jayson Tatum clearly did not receive the memo. After dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91, the Celtics made a serious case that they are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. All-Stars […] The post Why Celtics are going to win Eastern Conference after Game 1 flex vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Young reveals why Anthony Edwards is the best all-around player

Nick Young didn’t hesitate when the conversation turned to Anthony Edwards, even as the Minnesota Timberwolves star picked apart his own performance. Edwards finished Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets with 30 points and 10 rebounds, helping fuel a comeback win, per BleacherReport. Still, he showed little satisfaction afterward, calling his stat line “sh-t’s a-s” […] The post Nick Young reveals why Anthony Edwards is the best all-around player appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chandler Parsons calls out new Blazers owner for stingy cost-cutting rules

The Portland Trail Blazers’ new ownership group is facing mounting criticism after reports of strict cost-cutting measures, with former NBA player Chandler Parsons publicly calling out the approach. Parsons reacted on X, formerly known as Twitter, after details of the reported policies surfaced. “how to never get a free agent” The criticism follows reporting from […] The post Chandler Parsons calls out new Blazers owner for stingy cost-cutting rules appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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