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NBA playoffs

Golden State Warriors NBA Playoffs Picture: Updated Standings and Best Case Scenario After Tough Loss vs Cavaliers (Apr. 2)

Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:41am
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersGolden State Warriors
College Football Network

With Thursday’s loss to the Cavaliers, the Warriors are all but guaranteed to be locked into the 10th seed, forcing them to win two play-in games just to reach the playoffs.

Read moreGolden State Warriors NBA Playoffs Picture: Updated Standings and Best Case Scenario After Tough Loss vs Cavaliers (Apr. 2)

Jalen Williams Shows Class With Message to Luka Doncic After Injury Scare 

Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:02am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Total Pro Sports

Jalen Williams showed class after Luka Doncic’s injury scare, expressing concern despite the Thunder’s dominant win.

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Lakers HC JJ Redick explains decision before Luka Doncic’s injury

Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:06am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a harsh reality on Thursday night, as they were blown out by the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 139-96, while also losing star guard Luka Doncic to injury. The Slovenian All-Star left the game in the third quarter after suffering a left hamstring strain, the same leg that had previously kept […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick explains decision before Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Why Was Luka Doncic In The Game Down 30?”: Lakers Fans Slam Decision to Prolong Superstar’s Minutes After Hamstring Injury in Blowout Loss

Apr 3, 2026 @ 4:20am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
College Football Network

MVP candidate Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury during their 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.

Read more“Why Was Luka Doncic In The Game Down 30?”: Lakers Fans Slam Decision to Prolong Superstar’s Minutes After Hamstring Injury in Blowout Loss

Will Luka Doncic Return in Time For NBA Playoffs After Latest Injury Setback? Closer Look at Hamstring Injury Strain Timelines

Apr 3, 2026 @ 4:03am
BasketballNBADallas Mavericks
College Football Network

A look at Luka Doncic's potential return date after suffering a hamstring injury on Thursday against the OKC Thunder.

Read moreWill Luka Doncic Return in Time For NBA Playoffs After Latest Injury Setback? Closer Look at Hamstring Injury Strain Timelines

Sports Doctor Fears Luka Doncic Could Miss Up to 6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain, Lakers Could Deal With Massive Blow in NBA Playoffs

Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:48am
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Spots doctor outlines worst case scenario for Luka Doncic after Lakers superstar's hamstring injury setback.

Read moreSports Doctor Fears Luka Doncic Could Miss Up to 6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain, Lakers Could Deal With Massive Blow in NBA Playoffs

Injury Expert Fears the Worst for Luka Doncic, Lakers After Hamstring Setback

Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:48am
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

A sports doctor suggests Luka Doncic could miss up to six weeks with hamstring injury, as Lakers await MRI results after Thunder loss. The post Injury Expert Fears the Worst for Luka Doncic, Lakers After Hamstring Setback appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreInjury Expert Fears the Worst for Luka Doncic, Lakers After Hamstring Setback

Cleveland Cavaliers Star James Harden Made NBA History In Warriors Game

Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:25am
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersGolden State Warriors
Heavy

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers played the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.The Cavs won by a score of 118-111.James Harden finished with 19 points, two rebounds and five assists while shooting 7/11 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.With their win over […] The post Cleveland Cavaliers Star James Harden Made NBA History In Warriors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama

Apr 3, 2026 @ 2:53am
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderSan Antonio Spurs
ClutchPoints

The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreKendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama

Max Strus keeps Cavs grounded after playoff clincher

Apr 3, 2026 @ 2:36am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsCleveland CavaliersGolden State WarriorsIndiana PacersPhiladelphia 76ersToronto Raptors
ClutchPoints

For the fourth consecutive season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the NBA playoffs. On Thursday night, they punched their ticket to the playoffs after securing a 118-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors. With a 48-29 record, the worst they can finish the season with is 34 losses, and considering how they have the […] The post Max Strus keeps Cavs grounded after playoff clincher appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMax Strus keeps Cavs grounded after playoff clincher

LaMelo Ball Caught Looking Straight at Camera While Making Wild Gesture 

Apr 3, 2026 @ 2:35am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsPhoenix Suns
Total Pro Sports

LaMelo Ball sparked viral reactions with his sideline antics during the Hornets’ win over the Suns.

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After Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury, how long do players miss with hamstring strains?

Apr 3, 2026 @ 2:14am
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

Following a disastrous two and a half quarters versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans’ optimism for a Los Angeles Lakers’ title run likely declined to some degree, but it plummeted by the end of the game. NBA leading scorer Luka Doncic sustained a left hamstring injury in the third and did not return for the […] The post After Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury, how long do players miss with hamstring strains? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreAfter Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury, how long do players miss with hamstring strains?

‘Never a Time to Get Comfortable’ — LeBron James Reacts to Luka Dončić’s Disheartening Injury Ahead of NBA Playoffs

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:58am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Pro Football Network

LeBron James emphasizes the importance of health and camaraderie after Luka Dončić’s early exit vs. the Thunder.

Read more‘Never a Time to Get Comfortable’ — LeBron James Reacts to Luka Dončić’s Disheartening Injury Ahead of NBA Playoffs

LeBron James Handed Historic Loss as Lakers Injuries Pile Up

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:54am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

Coming off LeBron James making history in the win against his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers, he and the Los Angeles Lakers laid an egg, getting absolutely destroyed by the Oklahoma City Thunder 139-96. The result snapped the momentum of a surging stretch and delivered a harsh reality check late in the season. For a […] The post LeBron James Handed Historic Loss as Lakers Injuries Pile Up appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLeBron James Handed Historic Loss as Lakers Injuries Pile Up

Could Lakers have avoided Luka Doncic hamstring injury after first-half scare?

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:26am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
ClutchPoints

Murphy’s Law states that everything that could go wrong will go wrong. On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers experienced this firsthand. Not only did they crumble yet again on national television en route to a blowout loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, this time by 43 points, 139-96, they also lost talisman Luka Doncic […] The post Could Lakers have avoided Luka Doncic hamstring injury after first-half scare? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreCould Lakers have avoided Luka Doncic hamstring injury after first-half scare?

Lakers' LeBron James Addresses Luka Doncic's Injury After Thunder Loss

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:54am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Athlon Sports

LeBron James addressed Luka Doncic's injury after the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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LeBron James’ instant reaction to Luka Doncic’s crushing injury after Lakers loss

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:49am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
ClutchPoints

The streaking Los Angeles Lakers intended to make a statement in Thursday night’s showdown with the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were annihilated in the Paycom Center. The Purple and Gold did not just lose a marquee matchup, however. They might have also lost their top guy roughly two weeks before the playoffs begin. […] The post LeBron James’ instant reaction to Luka Doncic’s crushing injury after Lakers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLeBron James’ instant reaction to Luka Doncic’s crushing injury after Lakers loss

How Many Games Do Lakers Have Left, and When Do 2026 NBA Playoffs Start? Timeline After Luka Dončić’s Injury

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:48am
BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Luka Dončić's hamstring injury raises major concerns as the NBA Playoffs near, with recovery timelines set to impact the Lakers’ postseason run.

Read moreHow Many Games Do Lakers Have Left, and When Do 2026 NBA Playoffs Start? Timeline After Luka Dončić’s Injury

Warriors run out of gas against Cavs in possibly last game without Curry

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:46am
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersGolden State Warriors
NY Post Sports

The Warriors simply lacked the firepower to put away the Cavaliers, allowing a team playing its third game in four nights to score 18 of the final 29 points in a 118-111 loss.

Read moreWarriors run out of gas against Cavs in possibly last game without Curry

Prayers Pour In for Luka Dončić After Lakers Star Suffers Worrisome Injury in Blowout Loss to Thunder

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:44am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Pro Football Network

Luka Dončić's troubling hamstring injury sparks major online concern for the Lakers with the NBA playoffs fast approaching.

Read morePrayers Pour In for Luka Dončić After Lakers Star Suffers Worrisome Injury in Blowout Loss to Thunder

JJ Redick’s Luka Doncic Injury Statement After Lakers-Thunder

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:11am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new injury to worry about. As the Oklahoma City Thunder served the Western Conference’s third-seeded Lakers a beatdown on Thursday, April 2, the star guard Luka Doncic left the game early. The Slovenian superstar was seen hobbling with a little under eight minutes left to go in the third […] The post JJ Redick’s Luka Doncic Injury Statement After Lakers-Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreJJ Redick’s Luka Doncic Injury Statement After Lakers-Thunder

"Season's over if he tore it": Lakers fans fear the worst after Luka Doncic goes down with brutal injury – Sportskeeda

Apr 2, 2026 @ 11:21pm
BasketballNBADallas MavericksLos Angeles Lakers
Sportskeeda

"Season's over if he tore it": Lakers fans fear the worst after Luka Doncic goes down with brutal injury  Sportskeeda

Read more"Season's over if he tore it": Lakers fans fear the worst after Luka Doncic goes down with brutal injury – Sportskeeda

Fans dunk on Lakers during embarrassing first-half rout vs. Thunder

Apr 2, 2026 @ 11:03pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Thursday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on primetime national television garnered plenty of hype, as this was a meeting between two of the hottest teams in the association. But the Lakers, yet again, have fallen flat on their face in a matchup against the reigning champion. Due to carelessness […] The post Fans dunk on Lakers during embarrassing first-half rout vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreFans dunk on Lakers during embarrassing first-half rout vs. Thunder

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Suffers Injury Scare Against Thunder

Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:41pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Athlon Sports

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves had an injury scare against the Thunder.

Read moreLakers’ Austin Reaves Suffers Injury Scare Against Thunder
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