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Scoot Henderson Urges Blazers to ‘Hit’ Victor Wembanyama, Intensify Physicality vs Spurs

The Portland Trail Blazers struggled to solve Victor Wembanyama en route to a Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in their first-round series.  Wembanyama, who was playing in his first-ever playoff game, made history, putting up 35 points, the most by a playoff-debuting Spurs player, on top of five rebounds […] The post Scoot Henderson Urges Blazers to ‘Hit’ Victor Wembanyama, Intensify Physicality vs Spurs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed

Doc Rivers has been reduced to a spectator in this season’s playoffs after the Milwaukee Bucks had a catastrophic campaign, ending their nine-year streak of making it to the postseason. Rivers recently stepped down as coach of the Bucks, who had a 32-50 record, their worst since their 15-win season in 2013-2014. Milwaukee’s forgettable campaign […] The post Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla reveals why Jayson Tatum and Celtics needed each other

BOSTON — Just a little over 340 days ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went under the knife to repair his ruptured right Achilles. But, by the way he was playing during the Celtics’ 123-91 drubbing of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the first round on Sunday afternoon, it looked like he’d never […] The post Joe Mazzulla reveals why Jayson Tatum and Celtics needed each other appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic had all sorts of trickery against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday to take Game 1, 112-101, of their first-round series in the playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. The eight-seeded Magic never trailed in the contest, shocking the top-seeded Pistons, who looked bamboozled for the majority of the 48 minutes. Paolo Banchero, who […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs addresses injury concern after Game 1 shocker vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Kelly Olynyk gets clowned for his socks in final seconds of Game 1

San Antonio Spurs big man Kelly Olynyk probably didn’t expect his choice of socks to be put on blast to open the playoffs. The veteran big man was on the floor for the final minute of play in the Spurs’ 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series at … The post Spurs’ Kelly Olynyk gets clowned for his socks in final seconds of Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Reggie Miller kept on messing up Victor Wembanyama’s name in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got Reggie Miller’d during his NBA playoff debut on Sunday. The Basketball Hall of Famer Miller was on the call for Sunday’s first-round series opener between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers. Miller was doing color commentary for NBC during the game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. … The post Reggie Miller kept on messing up Victor Wembanyama’s name in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cade Cunningham Admits Truth Behind Pistons’ Stunning Loss vs Magic

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. After the NBA watched two NBA Play-In teams get blown out, the Pistons failed to follow through with keeping the trend going. This weekend’s slate saw its first real upset as Cade Cunningham and the Pistons dropped the ball […] The post Cade Cunningham Admits Truth Behind Pistons’ Stunning Loss vs Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander honest take on Jalen Williams’ importance to Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — With only 33 regular-season games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is finding his stride at an ideal time, as All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained his importance to their postseason run. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expects the Suns to be better in Game 2. Williams stuffed the stat sheet […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander honest take on Jalen Williams’ importance to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chet Holmgren speaks out on Dillon Brooks’ pregame antics

Even before Game 1 tipped off between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, there was already some fireworks as there is sure to be when Dillon Brooks is involved. Dillon Brooks refused to give the ball up to Chet Holmgren before tip-off, and the officials […] The post Chet Holmgren speaks out on Dillon Brooks’ pregame antics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs teammates send message with outfits before Game 1 vs. Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs never earn a reputation for being flashy even with rising star Victor Wembanyama. Past teams developed a business-like persona in winning multiple NBA titles. The upcoming series against the Portland Trail Blazers comes off as all business for SA too. But they made quite the fashion statement with their pregame attire. […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Spurs teammates send message with outfits before Game 1 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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