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Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game

Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat. Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t … The post Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game

Several fans felt like a key ingredient was missing from Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat postseason clash. The Hornets hosted the Heat to kick off this year’s NBA play-in tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The visitors began to pick up some momentum late in the third quarter, taking a 79-74 lead in what had … The post Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James admits he wants Celtics, Lakers finals

LeBron James has his eyes on one more iconic chapter, and it involves the Boston Celtics. As the NBA playoffs begin, James admitted on his Mind The Game podcast that a Finals showdown with Boston would mean something extra, especially given their long history. “That’d be crazy,” James said. “I had a lot of Celtics […] The post LeBron James admits he wants Celtics, Lakers finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James can’t wait to drink wine, watch ‘f***ing play-in’ instead of participating

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the NBA playoffs, which are slated to start on Saturday evening with a game against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers avoided the play-in tournament for the second straight year this season after participating in it in both 2023 and 2024. One person who is happy to […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James can’t wait to drink wine, watch ‘f***ing play-in’ instead of participating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons had the best suggestion for the Hornets-Heat play-in game

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets will face off in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, but Bill Simmons thinks there should be some added incentive to win the game. Simmons suggested on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” that the loser of the game should have to take back disgraced guard Terry Rozier. Rozier played for … The post Bill Simmons had the best suggestion for the Hornets-Heat play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Analyst drops bold LeBron James-Kevin Durant comparison before Lakers-Rockets playoff clash

With LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for the NBA Playoffs, the opponent in the first round will be star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. As the storyline will be that James and Durant are battling it out with the Lakers and the Rockets, respectively, this analyst speaks about the comparison between […] The post Analyst drops bold LeBron James-Kevin Durant comparison before Lakers-Rockets playoff clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kristaps Porzingis’ admission ahead of play-in vs. Clippers

Kristaps Porzingis is going to be a big piece for the Golden State Warriors if they’re going to make any noise in the Western Conference over the next few years. While he will be a free agent this summer, the Warriors didn’t trade Jonathan Kuminga for Porzingis simply for him be a rental. The Latvian […] The post Kristaps Porzingis’ admission ahead of play-in vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA 2026 Postseason Schedule: Complete Timeline for Play-In, Playoffs, and Finals

NBA 2026 postseason schedule revealed, full timeline for play-in, playoffs, and Finals dates you need to know.

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Jayson Tatum’s insane Achilles recovery earns LeBron James’ stamp of celebration

The Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance to win the NBA Championship this season, and a lot of that has to do with the speedy recovery and stellar play of Jayson Tatum. After missing 10 months with a torn Achilles tendon suffered during Game 4 of the second round of the NBA playoffs against the […] The post Jayson Tatum’s insane Achilles recovery earns LeBron James’ stamp of celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James declares Thunder the title favorite, but Steve Nash has some ‘nitpicks’

The NBA Playoffs are here. Most are anticipating the Oklahoma City Thunder repeating as NBA champions. They finished the season with the best record in the league at 64-18 and won their third straight 30-point game against the LA Lakers, 123-87, on April 7. Meanwhile, LeBron James has the Thunder winning outright, but his co-host on the […] The post LeBron James declares Thunder the title favorite, but Steve Nash has some ‘nitpicks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James feeling like a young kid again with ‘lit’ playoff mic drop

The Los Angeles Lakers recently learned that their first round opponent for the upcoming NBA playoffs will be the Houston Rockets, with the series set to begin on Saturday evening in LA. Unfortunately, the Lakers will be without both Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic at least at the beginning of this series, meaning the pressure […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James feeling like a young kid again with ‘lit’ playoff mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Get Concerning LeBron James Update Just Before Playoff Series vs Rockets

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting prepared to play the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. But news involving James’ future in Los Angeles won’t ease whether it’s the middle of the season or the week of the postseason. The Lakers have seen a devastating chain of events in the […] The post Lakers Get Concerning LeBron James Update Just Before Playoff Series vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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