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Suns’ Mat Ishbia stands by Devin Booker’s comments, urges NBA to fix referee problem

Ahead of the third game between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there have been many who have called out the officiating in the series. With Suns stars Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks ranting about the referees and the calls, owner Mat Ishbia has joined […] The post Suns’ Mat Ishbia stands by Devin Booker’s comments, urges NBA to fix referee problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe clarifies hilarious viral winking moment with camera vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning upset in Game 2, defeating the Boston Celtics 111-97 and silencing the TD Garden crowd. The standout player of the night was rookie VJ Edgecombe, who delivered a historic performance with 30 points and 10 rebounds. After the game, Edgecombe and Paul George shared a lighthearted exchange about […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe clarifies hilarious viral winking moment with camera vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers’ last hilarious moment with Bucks players on plane

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently searching for their next head coach after recently parting ways with Doc Rivers following the 2025-26 season. Whoever they bring in will be inheriting a tumultuous situation headlined by seemingly never-ending trade rumors surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. Recently, Bucks forward Bobby Portis stopped by FanDuel’s “Run It Back” show […] The post Doc Rivers’ last hilarious moment with Bucks players on plane appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Injury Reports and Starting Lineups Tonight (April 23) | Game 3, 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 1-1 as Denver heads to Target Center for Game 3 on Thursday, with Anthony Edwards listed as questionable.

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Devin Booker accuses referee of ruining NBA’s integrity: ‘It’s bad for the sport’

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and Devin Booker believes the referees have something to do with it. Booker scored 30 points to go along with six rebounds Wednesday night, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Suns from losing Game 2 of their playoff…

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Why He Let Canadian Teammate Dillon Brooks Hear It After Tough Bucket: “He Was Just Doing His Usual Antics”

Though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander often lets his hard work do the talking, he couldn't help but chirp at Dillon Brooks in Game 2.

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New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Injury Reports and Starting Lineups Tonight (April 23) | Game 3, 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 at State Farm Arena on Thursday. Can Atlanta keep pace against a Knicks team built to contend?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2

On Wednesday, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in the first round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, 120-107. In the process, things got heated between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks. The spark was when SGA pointed and laughed at Brooks after converting on a mid-range jumper with under five minutes […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night. With the series perched nicely at 1-1, Minnesota head to home turf at a crucial juncture and will be looking to build on their victory in Game 2. However, they have a major injury concern […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Capable of Doing Anything’ — 2-Time All-Star Marvels at LeBron James ‘Dominating the Rockets With His Mind’ in Year 23

LeBron James dominates the Rockets in Year 23, drawing high praise from Isaiah Thomas as the Lakers take a 2-0 series lead without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

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Nuggets Announce Aaron Gordon Injury Ahead of High-Stakes Game 3

Heading into Game 3, the Denver Nuggets have a slightly different injury report against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets announced that the veteran forward Aaron Gordon is dealing with left calf tightness. He is still expected to have a good shot at playing. The Nuggets listed Gordon as probable. However, his presence on the injury […] The post Nuggets Announce Aaron Gordon Injury Ahead of High-Stakes Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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