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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

We’re back with our continued coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this Game 1 in the Western Conference. The No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves visit the No. 3 Denver Nuggets for a highly competitive first round series. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction and pick. […] The post Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis News for Suns Game

Kristaps Porzingis played a key role for the Golden State Warriors in their 126-121 season-saving win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Porzingis registered 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, five rebounds, five assists, a steal, two blocks and three triples in 28 minutes of action. The ...

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Charles Barkley talking with Michael Jordan again: ‘We’re not like Prince William and Prince Harry’

Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan were close friends as NBA superstars and teammates on the USA “Dream Team” in the 1990s. But the Barkley-Jordan friendship had a well-documented falling out after Barkley criticized Jordan’s work as part-owner and head of basketball operations with the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2012. “I think the biggest problem…

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Jaylen Brown Makes Bold Steph Curry Claim After Warriors Game

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry proved to the entire basketball world that he is still one of the best players on the planet. This is after the former back-to-back NBA MVP turned in an awe-inspiring performance in their play-in win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Curry ...

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Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury Update Before Game 1 vs. Lakers

Kevin Durant is looking to lead the Houston Rockets in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets finished the regular season with a 52-30 record for fourth in the Western Conference. They face the fourth-seeded Lakers, who have home-court advantage in the series. Game 1 ...

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Rockets Announce Concerning Kevin Durant News for Game 1 vs Lakers

The Houston Rockets could potentially miss their star forward, Kevin Durant, for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, April 18. According to the official injury report, Durant has been listed as questionable for the matchup. Durant’s possible absence is due to a right knee contusion. It’s been quite some time since Durant […] The post Rockets Announce Concerning Kevin Durant News for Game 1 vs Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nuggets Get Good Injury News Before Game 1 vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets are officially in playoff mode. Heading into Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets could potentially get a key reserve back in the mix. According to the official injury report, Denver’s sophomore forward Spencer Jones is listed as questionable due to a hamstring strain. That’s a positive upgrade, considering he hadn’t […] The post Nuggets Get Good Injury News Before Game 1 vs Timberwolves appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards landed on injury report before Game 1 vs. Nuggets

As the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the health of star Anthony Edwards is one that is worth monitoring, especially after his latest listing on the injury report. While his health has been in the news lately due to the Timberwolves star’s appeal for awards eligibility […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards landed on injury report before Game 1 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs

When the Philadelphia 76ers last eliminated the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Steven Spielberg’s classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” was still weeks away from hitting theaters. Iconic sit-com “Cheers” would not air its pilot episode for another four months. Since that 1982 triumph, the Sixers have been vanquished by the C’s in the postseason six […] The post 76ers’ Paul George embraces challenge of guarding Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gregg Popovich attends Spurs practice before Game 1 vs. Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs have their opponent set in the Portland Trail Blazers for the opening round of the NBA playoffs following the Blazers’ play-in win against the Phoenix Suns this past week. As the Spurs prepared for Game 1 against the Blazers, they had a familiar face stop by practice in former head coach […] The post Gregg Popovich attends Spurs practice before Game 1 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell’s future

Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again. The Cleveland Cavaliers will discuss the possibility of trading their star shooting guard Mitchell this summer if they cannot agree to an extension with him, Fred Katz of The Athletic reported on Friday. Katz notes that Mitchell can hit free agency in 2027 but … The post Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team lightly ahead of their best-of-7 first-round series. The Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 1 as the heavy favorite to win their opening-round playoff series. Mazzulla addressed the 76ers’ season thus far and why he isn’t underestimating them, per WEEI’s […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla isn’t taking 76ers for granted despite injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be the ones initially tasked with trying to stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to open the NBA Playoffs, and one of the players who will be tasked with handling him is already looking to the heavens for answers. Timberwolves big man Julius Randle joked his first strategy in trying … The post Timberwolves forward jokes about needing to ‘call God’ to stop Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bronny James Announces Career News Before NBA Playoffs

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 regular season on a three-game winning streak, ending with a 53-29 record and securing the Western Conference's No. 4 seed in the NBA Playoffs. Now, the Lakers will turn their focus to the first round, opening against Kevin Durant and the ...

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Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase

Almost one year ago, Donovan Mitchell sat in the middle of the media room at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility in Independence, Ohio. As reporters and videographers watched on to the All-Star guard’s exit interview after a premature bump from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, he glanced at the television. […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard’s murky future with team addressed by Lawrence Frank

The LA Clippers have some big decisions to make after their season ended at the hands of the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. It’s the first time since 2022 that the Clippers didn’t make the playoffs and the first time in Kawhi Leonard’s career that he didn’t reach the postseason. Leonard has one […] The post Kawhi Leonard’s murky future with team addressed by Lawrence Frank appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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