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NBA Concussion Recovery Time is Brutal News for Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs saw their superstar center Victor Wembanyama take a hard fall in their Game 2 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama left the game right away after he hit his head. The big man underwent an evaluation for a concussion. Unfortunately, that was Wembanyama’s initial diagnosis. via Shams Charania, ESPN: San […] The post NBA Concussion Recovery Time is Brutal News for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jaylen Brown Makes VJ Edgecombe Statement After 76ers-Celtics Game 2

The Boston Celtics were left stunned on Tuesday night, following their Game 2 battle against the Philadelphia 76ers. A major part of Philly’s success was due to the star rookie, VJ Edgecombe. After getting his first taste of NBA Playoff action over the weekend, Edgecombe had a massive bounce-back effort in Game 2. It’s one […] The post Jaylen Brown Makes VJ Edgecombe Statement After 76ers-Celtics Game 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and if they want to win this series they’re likely going to have to do so short-handed. Despite a recent report suggesting that Austin Reaves in particular was inching closer […] The post JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ biggest issue in Game 2 loss to 76ers

After a dream start to their first-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics fell flat on Tuesday for Game 2. Their offense sputtered, particularly in crunch time, as the 76ers took a 111-97 victory on the road to even up the series at one game apiece. The Celtics […] The post Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ biggest issue in Game 2 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics

The story of VJ Edgecombe’s rookie season has been that he’s so mature and his game is so well-rounded beyond his years. It’s difficult to forget sometimes that the Philadelphia 76ers guard is only 20 years of age. That’s even more difficult to recall now, especially after he put up a 30-point, 10-rebound masterclass to […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals influence behind 30-point masterclass vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win

Tyrese Maxey was very much in his bag during Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers earned a stunning road victory over the Celtics in Tuesday’s Game 2. They won by a convincing final of 111-97 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. to even up the first-round series at … The post Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers’ stunning Game 2 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets get update on Kevin Durant’s status for Game 2

The Houston Rockets are about to get a Kevin Durant-sized boost for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant is reportedly planning to make his series debut on Tuesday in Game 2 after missing the opener due to injury. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Rockets’ medical staff has fully … The post Rockets get update on Kevin Durant’s status for Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers owner Tom Dundon may target team’s mascots in latest cost-cutting move

Tom Dundon is apparently leaving no stone unturned in his continued attempts to save a few bucks. The new Portland Trail Blazers owner Dundon may target the team’s mascots, Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur, as part of his latest cost-cutting measure. Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio reported on Tuesday that Dundon does … The post Blazers owner Tom Dundon may target team’s mascots in latest cost-cutting move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1

Two of the NBA’s most mercurial personalities went at it before Sunday’s game. Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons had an incident with Desmond Bane of the Orlando Magic before Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday. Video went viral this week showing the episode, which took place during pregame introductions at Little … The post Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk

The Minnesota Timberwolves love to trash-talk, which isn’t surprising when Anthony Edwards is your emotional leader. However, it wasn’t Edwards who got things going after Minnesota’s Game 2 win on Monday night when Jaden McDaniels called out Denver’s poor defense. While it is part of Minnesota’s identity to get under the other team’s skin, Carmelo […] The post Carmelo Anthony gets real about Jaden McDaniels’ trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona

Jaylen Brown already boasted plenty of credibility entering the 2025-26 campaign — 2024 NBA Finals MVP, 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection and four All-Star selections — but the Boston Celtics pillar should be moving with a whole new level of confidence after leading the franchise to success in Jayson Tatum’s absence. It definitely looks that way […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown slapped with tech after destroying Adem Bona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement Before Rockets-Lakers Game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets (at home).The Lakers are coming off a 107-98 win (in Game 1) on Saturday.Luke Kennard went off for 27 points while shooting 5/5 from three-point range.Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold StatementBefore Game 2, Basketball […] The post NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement Before Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs announced their starting lineup and injury report for Game 2 of the series vs the Blazers after major Wembanyama news. The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Nick Wright believes LeBron James, Lakers could put Rockets away in Game 2

It appears the Houston Rockets are more dependent on the 37-year-old Kevin Durant than fans maybe even realized, but the Los Angeles Lakers are relying on their own aging legend to will them through the first round of the NBA playoffs. The 41-year-old LeBron James scored 19 points on 9-of-15 shooting and also recorded 13 […] The post Why Nick Wright believes LeBron James, Lakers could put Rockets away in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could Kevin Durant Injury Could Put Rockets Coach’s Job in Jeopardy?

The Houston Rockets are in a tough spot, despite facing a Los Angeles Lakers team that has missed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Heading into the series, the Rockets were heavy favorites to win. Then, Kevin Durant was ruled out not long before Game 1 tipped off. Dealing with a sudden knee contusion, the Rockets […] The post Could Kevin Durant Injury Could Put Rockets Coach’s Job in Jeopardy? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Dillon Brooks has his eyes set on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Suns-Thunder Game 2

The Phoenix Suns fell 119-84 in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off the first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. With a chance to even up the series on Wednesday in Game 3, Dillon Brooks reveals why he’s locking in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While talking with media members on Tuesday during the […] The post Why Dillon Brooks has his eyes set on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Suns-Thunder Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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