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Getting ready to face a mountainous task, the Los Angeles Lakers sense the opportunity ahead. The Lakers took care of business in the first round by defeating the Houston Rockets in six games. Things got hairy briefly with the Lakers losing back-to-back games to allow the Rockets to pull within a game of tying the […] The post Lakers Drop Significant News on Star Ahead of Game 1 vs Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.
The Cleveland Cavaliers handled business with ease in Game 7 on Sunday night. Donovan Mitchell checked into the do-or-die battle for 35 minutes and didn’t have a strong shooting night. He went 9-20 from the field and 2-9 from three. Still, Mitchell contributed to a team-high 22 points. In addition to his scoring, the star […] The post Donovan Mitchell Downplays Win vs Raptors With Clear Message appeared first on HEAVY.
Rui Hachimura will be a crucial piece in the LA Lakers’ second-round matchup against the top-seeded OKC Thunder. Among those who are expecting him to provide a spark in the Lakers’ offense is the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, who attended the same Gonzaga program in college as Hachimura. In an interview with reporters, Holmgren labeled Hachimura […] The post Lakers Forward Gets Labeled As ‘Japanese Jordan’ Ahead of Thunder Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.
Closer look Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs' projected starting lineups and preview for tonight's Game 1.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had one of the most impressive first round series, taking down the Denver Nuggets in six games. If they’re to have any hope of taking down their second round opponent, however, they’ll need Anthony Edwards back from injury. Edwards missed the final two-and-a-half games of the Denver series after suffering a hyperextension […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves and the LA Lakers will have a tall task ahead of them in Round 2 as they face the top-seeded OKC Thunder led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite the tough order, Reaves remained level-headed in his approach for their second-round matchup, especially against Gilgeous-Alexander, who is notorious for his foul-baiting antics and […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
Did the Cleveland Cavaliers use Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and Drake's "ICEMAN" to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' loss? Viral posts explained Sportskeeda
Jaylen Brown had a bone to pick with Joel Embiid after the conclusion of the Celtics-Sixers series.
Ahead of their NBA playoffs clash in Round 2, LA Lakers coach JJ Redick received high praise from OKC Thunder’s champion coach Mark Daigneault. According to Daigneault, Redick has been doing a great job as the Lakers’ head tactician for two years since transitioning from an NBA analyst to a head coach with the most […] The post JJ Redick Gets High Praise from Thunder’s Champion Mentor Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
Former NBA All-Star Michael Redd has taken serious issue with Jaylen Brown making excuses about the Celtics losing Game 7 to the Sixers. The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Called Out for Making Excuses After Game 7 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
The Boston Celtics may explore trading Derrick White this offseason as they reassess their roster following a playoff collapse against the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown faces backlash from the NBA world for his criticism of Joel Embiid a day after the Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead.
Wendell Carter Jr. had an uphill battle in Game 7, and Pistons fans tried to get on his nerves.
RJ Barrett had a positively bold claim to make about Scottie Barnes despite the Toronto Raptors’ season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday night. Barrett and Barnes finished their third season together as star teammates. They played key roles in helping Toronto get back to its first playoffs since 2022, pushing […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Scottie Barnes and the Raptors' hard-fought 7-game series loss to the Cavaliers draws admiration from the NBA world.
Dave Portnoy is quite literally putting his neck on the line against the Philadelphia 76ers’ title chances. The Barstool Sports owner took to social media on Sunday to rant about Sixers fans puffing their chest after beating the Boston Celtics in the first round. Portnoy, a die-hard Boston sports fanatic, called 76ers supporters “scumbags” for … The post Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
With the Cavaliers up big in the fourth, Donovan Mitchell did not hesitate to dive for a loose ball. However, he did not expect that quite a few fans were eager to help him get back on the court, thus leading to a funny moment.
The Toronto Raptors did give it their all, but it wasn’t enough. They saw their season come to an end on Sunday night, as the Raptors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, 114-102, although considering the expectations heading into the 2025-26 campaign, even making it this far, against a true contending team in […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets huge vote of confidence after breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pistons fans got in one final dig at the Magic as their side blew out Orlando in Game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs.
When Mike Malone led the Nuggets to a title in 2023, it looked like his job was secured. Then, the team fired him last year and promoted David Adelman to head coach. What was Denver's reasoning for the hasty move? It's complicated to say the least.
The Boston Celtics are officially heading to the offseason, but they aren’t going alone. Following a disastrous 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, the Inside the NBA crew, now airing on ESPN, decided to dial up the savagery for their legendary “Gone Fishing” segment. While the graphic usually features dejected players from […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel trolled by Inside the NBA amid Dianna Russini controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jaylen Brown called out the lack of consistent officiating following the Boston Celtics’ exit from the 2026 NBA playoffs after losing in seven games to the Philadelphia 76ers this past weekend. Brown experienced the best regular season of his career as the Celtics’ top star while Jayson Tatum rehabbed his Achilles for most of the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes ‘hidden agenda’ claim on refs after collapse vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards can realistically suit up in the second round against the San Antonio Spurs, according to new reports.
Now that the second round series between the Lakers and the Thunder is set, one question remains: When will Luka Doncic play? There's a chance he may be out for longer, according to Shams Charania.
