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The Los Angeles Lakers have had two cracks at closing out the Houston Rockets after taking a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, but have not been able to do so. On Wednesday night, the Rockets survived another Lakers push on the road, getting a 99-93 win to send the series back to Houston […] The post Lakers star LeBron James fires a savage response to Jabari Smith’s claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers responded under a heap of pressure in Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. After losing Games 3 and 4 on the road, the Cavs trailed Toronto by seven at halftime as the Raptors gained more and more confidence. Cleveland responded in the second half, riding stellar performances from James Harden, Evan Mobley […] The post Why James Harden’s turnover troubles won’t sink Cavs vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers landed a key player back in the lineup for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Austin Reaves finally got the nod to suit up and play after missing multiple weeks of action due to an oblique strain. Over the last couple of games, the Lakers had Reaves listed as questionable, but […] The post Austin Reaves Gets Honest About Return in Disappointing Lakers-Rockets Game appeared first on HEAVY.
The Houston Rockets are inching closer and closer to doing the unthinkable. With Wednesday’s 99-93 road victory, the Houston Rockets have forced their first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers back to Houston for Game 6. And, depending on what happens on Friday, we could see the Rockets become the first team in NBA […] The post Rockets closer to making NBA history after stunning Lakers in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese tried to play like a guard against her former Chicago Sky teammate, Kamilla Cardoso. After breaking out a new move, she was brutally rejected by Cardoso with minimal effort.
The Lakers’ mission was to take the Rockets’ postseason life away.
The Orlando Magic nearly joined the history books on Wednesday night, almost taking down the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons as the 8-seed in the East. They unfortunately fell a few plays short of the upset, but they’ll have a chance to complete the series win on Friday night in Game 6. Paolo Banchero did […] The post Jalen Suggs reveals best part of playing with Paolo Banchero appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of elimination following a 125-120 loss in Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Darko Rajakovic’s squad led by 12 early in the fourth quarter but could not close out the win after losing Brandon Ingram to a heel injury. Ingram played 12 minutes before exiting the […] The post Scottie Barnes believes Raptors need Brandon Ingram to beat Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama responded to the criticism he faces for showing emotion and shedding tears on the court.
The Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs after pulling off the hard-earned win, 116-109, in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham had his best game of the best-of-seven matchup to lead the top-seeded Pistons, dropping 45 points, four rebounds, and five assists. […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson reveals ‘aggressive’ text to brother Amen before Rockets’ Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a change to the starting lineup when they entered the second half of the Game 5 matchup against the Houston Rockets. With Austin Reaves back, Lakers head coach JJ Reddick felt comfortable after two quarters of action going back to the star sharpshooter. Luke Kennard Has A Rough Outing One […] The post Lakers Make Critical Austin Reaves Change in Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made more insane playoff history in his team's Game 5 showdown with the Houston Rockets. The post LeBron James Makes More Playoff History in Lakers-Rockets Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
Game 5 of the NBA playoffs between The Lakers and the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles featured a major celebrity turnout including "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudekis, Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song and more.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs series grew intense Wednesday. This time RJ Barrett engaged in a heated moment with James Harden. Barrett walked over to the sidelines to grab the basketball. Harden trekked over to the Raptors bench during that moment, though. This shoving match then broke out, which got the benches […] The post RJ Barrett drops fiery take on James Harden after altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reportedly, four teams have emerged as potential suitors for Denver Nuggets standout Peyton Watson.
The Orlando Magic have continued to make an impression this postseason, with their physical style and resilience shaping a competitive series against the Detroit Pistons. Entering the series as the No. 8 seed in the East, the Magic established a clear identity built on effort and toughness. Despite a Game 5 loss, Orlando still holds […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers regained control of their first-round series in the playoffs against the Toronto Raptors after hacking out the win, 125-120, in Game 5 at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter, including limiting the fifth-seeded Raptors to just 7-of-28 shooting, to secure the victory. James Harden had a […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley helped Cavs over Raptors in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham faced fierce criticism in falling 3-1 to the Orlando Magic. Game 5 left Cunningham and company in win-or-go-home mode Wednesday in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit staved off elimination, hanging on for the 116-109 win at Little Caesars Arena. So how did the perennial NBA All-Star Cunningham approach this contest? […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals win-or-go-home Game 5 mindset appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cavaliers rallied for a 125-120 win over the Raptors in Game 5.
Charles Barkley is formally recanting his prediction less than two weeks into NBA playoffs. The retired basketball icon Barkley had a funny moment during ESPN’s coverage of Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. During halftime at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Barkley spoke on the Cavaliers, who trailed 74-67 … The post Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram left Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Detroit Pistons extended their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs as they escaped with the win, 116-109, in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The top-seeded Pistons avoided an embarrassing elimination against the eighth-seeded Magic at home. Orlando leads the best-of-seven matchup, 3-2. Cade Cunningham set the tone early, […] The post Calvin Johnson shows love to Pistons during Game 5 vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was one of the biggest success stories for the team during their phenomenal regular season campaign. He emerged as one of the best big men in the league, with his athleticism powering his defensive exploits and explosive verticality. But during the Pistons series with the Magic, he’s struggled immensely. In […] The post Bill Simmons regrets Jalen Duren All-NBA decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When will Luka Doncic return to play amid injury? Will Doncic play against the Thunder in the next round? The latest news on Doncic's injury. The post Luka Doncic Injury Return Update: Will Lakers Star Play vs. Thunder If LA Wins? appeared first on HEAVY.
