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James Harden, Donovan Mitchell’s Game 1 play will have Cavs fans dreaming of NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers came out in dominant fashion on Saturday with the Cavs routing the Toronto Raptors, 126-113 in Game 1 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs. It was the star guard duo of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell who powered the Cavs to victory in Game 1, and their performances bode […] The post James Harden, Donovan Mitchell’s Game 1 play will have Cavs fans dreaming of NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The vet Bronny James is studying before Game 1 vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – The injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have called Bronny James into action for the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening-round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. James was thrust into the lineup towards the end of the regular season amid the injuries, and he figures to be part of […] The post The vet Bronny James is studying before Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs

The No. 4-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the No. 5-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. Evan Mobley turned heads in the second quarter of the contest after putting two opponents on a poster with a monster slam. Near the end of the second quarter, […] The post Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series

Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Kerr’s message to Steph Curry, Draymond Green has been revealed

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr huddled with Steph Curry and Draymond Green in the waning moments of the team’s 111-96 play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Az. Now we know the message he delivered to his two longest-tenured players. Kerr was wearing a microphone for the game, … The post Steve Kerr’s message to Steph Curry, Draymond Green has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Is Kevin Durant Playing Tonight Against Lakers? Major Concerns Loom for Rockets’ Superstar Status for Game 1 of 2026 NBA Playoffs (April 18)

The Houston Rockets could have a disadvantage against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant after Suns make playoffs

The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end, but Draymond Green’s remarks about Kevin Durant quickly became a central storyline. As the 2026 playoff picture took shape, attention shifted to Durant’s 2025 offseason departure from the Phoenix Suns and the team’s return to the postseason the following season without him. The veteran […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant after Suns make playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Rockets Star James Harden Gets Honest on NBA Playoff Failures

Soon, the Cleveland Cavaliers will get their first taste of James Harden playoff action. Will that be a good or bad thing? The former Houston Rockets superstar is aware of the perception about his postseason runs, but he seems to be the last one focused on all of that heading into Game 1 between the […] The post Ex-Rockets Star James Harden Gets Honest on NBA Playoff Failures appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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LaVar Ball urges Hornets to sign his sons

LaVar Ball is back after the Charlotte Hornets’ elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament, and he has an idea to help the team realize its ambitions. In a new video, Ball urges the Hornets to sign Lonzo and Gelo to pair with LaMelo, citing their “unmatched” chemistry. He also criticized Hornets coach Charles Lee for … The post LaVar Ball urges Hornets to sign his sons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Amazon Prime Video boasts jump in NBA play-in game viewership

The conventional wisdom is that moving sporting events to streaming sacrifices audience reach for giant tech dollars. Amazon Prime Video is trying to prove that is not the case. Prime Video is in the first year of their massive new rights deal with the NBA. And as far as the streaming competition goes, they have…

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Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season come to an end Friday night with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, but Stephen Curry still added a notable milestone to his résumé. Despite the defeat, Curry became the all-time leading scorer in NBA Play-In Tournament history, according to NBA analyst […] The post Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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