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Cavs ‘stars’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley get Game 2 props from Kenny Atkinson

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2026 NBA playoffs with only one goal in mind: to get over the hump. So far, so good — they’ve taken the first two games of their first-round matchup against the Toronto Raptors, taking a 2-0 series lead after earning a 115-105 victory on Monday night. While the series is […] The post Cavs ‘stars’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley get Game 2 props from Kenny Atkinson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue to roll as we’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this next Western Conference series. The Portland Trail Blazers take on the San Antonio Spurs, the Spurs leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Blazers-Spurs prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs secured a 111-98 Game […] The post Blazers vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch doubles down on NBA refs, Nuggets’ free throws: ‘Maybe we ought to start flopping too’

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said after the team’s Game 1 loss in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that Denver star Jamal Murray getting 16 free throw attempts was a “head-scratcher.” “Yeah, I thought we played really good defense,” Finch told the media in his postgame press conference…

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Nuggets HC David Adelman bluntly addresses Chris Finch’s claim on Jamal Murray’s FTs

David Adelman fired back at Chris Finch’s comments about Jamal Murray’s free throw activity ahead of the Denver Nuggets’ Game 2 clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Murray was active in his 39 minutes of action against Minnesota’s defense in Game 1. He finished with a stat line of 30 points, seven assists and […] The post Nuggets HC David Adelman bluntly addresses Chris Finch’s claim on Jamal Murray’s FTs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith makes a bad mistake about the Warriors

Stephen A. Smith continues to add to his list of strikeouts. The ESPN personality Smith was speaking Monday on “First Take” about the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors officially failed to qualify for the 2026 playoffs after losing to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament a few days prior. During his remarks, Smith … The post Stephen A. Smith makes a bad mistake about the Warriors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Game 2 ready to turn loose veteran James Harden. Including Kenny Atkinson creating more open shots for Harden against the Toronto Raptors. Harden indeed regained his shooting touch, but forced Darko Rajakovic to explode during their NBA Playoffs game Monday. The Raptors head coach watched one of his own fall […] The post James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Coach JJ Redick Addresses Luka Doncic Development Before Game 2

Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The 27-year-old is still recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the tail end of the regular season. Doncic will not play in Game 2 on Tuesday. The Lakers have already officially ruled him ...

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Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined

The Philadelphia 76ers‘ official injury report for Game 2 of their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics is identical to their report for the first game of the series.It includes the expected absence of star center Joel Embiid, who has been ruled out of the game as he continues to recover from an emergency appendectomy. […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report For Game 2 vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season

To virtually no one’s surprise, Victor Wembanyama was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year. The first time in NBA history, a player won that honor unanimously. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are up 1-0 over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A game in which Wembanyama scored 35 […] The post Victor Wembanyama reveals ‘real struggle’ in DPOY season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter

A potential trade featuring Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be gaining plenty of interest. Sengun is going through his second playoff appearance while Antetokounmpo is watching from home after Milwaukee failed to qualify for the postseason. However, Houston suffered a Game 1 upset loss to the Los […] The post Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as the 2026 NBA Playoffs continue in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their First Round matchup, Boston leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the 76ers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics took an expected 1-0 lead […] The post 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Brown reveals 2 keys to keep Karl-Anthony Towns momentum going vs. Hawks

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks was both the best of times, and worst of times, for Karl-Anthony Towns. The All-Star center finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three blocks on the night. But the path there was a tale of two Towns. Over […] The post Mike Brown reveals 2 keys to keep Karl-Anthony Towns momentum going vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun reacts to viral LeBron James video from Game 1 vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets are hopeful for a bounce-back Game 2 performance after a very disappointing Game 1 against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. In particular, the Rockets need much more from All-Star center Alperen Sengun. In a Game 1 that saw Kevin Durant sidelined due to a bruised right knee, Sengun finished with […] The post Alperen Sengun reacts to viral LeBron James video from Game 1 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has had Luke Kennard stock for over a decade

The Los Angeles Lakers needed other players to step up down the stretch before the NBA Playoffs. King James can still take over games, but those moments are getting fewer and farther between, which gives other players a chance to step up. In addition to that, a rash of injuries allowed players like Luke Kennard […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has had Luke Kennard stock for over a decade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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