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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reacts to Payton Pritchard’s criticism after Game 5 loss to 76ers

The Boston Celtics could not finish off the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday after suffering a 16-point loss, 113-97, in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs. Even the boisterous crowd at TD Garden failed to boost the Celtics, who were manhandled by the 76ers in the second half. Boston blew a 13-point lead […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reacts to Payton Pritchard’s criticism after Game 5 loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown pinpoints Celtics’ failure against Joel Embiid

The Boston Celtics failed to take down the Philadelphia 76ers and send them home for good on Tuesday night, falling 113-97 in a critical Game 5. Now, the Celtics will have to head back to Philly and try to close out the series in Game 6. Many pundits had written the 76ers off after they […] The post Jaylen Brown pinpoints Celtics’ failure against Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Keldon Johnson shares priceless moment with teammates after accepting award

The San Antonio Spurs were looking to advance to the second round as they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday for Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs. The Spurs only need one win to move to the conference semifinals after completing a 19-point comeback at Moda Arena […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson shares priceless moment with teammates after accepting award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Head Was Literally Above the Rim’ — NBA World Reacts to Jonathan Kuminga’s ‘ABSURD’ Alley-Oop Dunk in Hawks-Knicks Game 5

Jonathan Kuminga soars for a gravity-defying alley-oop finish early in Game 5 vs. the Knicks, sending the NBA world into a frenzy.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla explains players’ behavior in brutal 4th quarter vs. 76ers

Entering the second half, the Boston Celtics appeared to be in cruise control against the Philadelphia 76ers in a closeout Game 5 at TD Garden. They were defending the 76ers well, hitting their threes, and were executing smoothly on offense. Even as Joel Embiid got into a roll in the third quarter, the Celtics were […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla explains players’ behavior in brutal 4th quarter vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet have date night at Knicks Game 5

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet headed to Madison Square Garden for date night to see the New York Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round series. The series is currently tied at two wins for each team, but as a die-hard Knicks fan, it was critical that Chalamet […] The post Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet have date night at Knicks Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5

The Philadelphia 76ers are not done yet. They went into hostile territory on Tuesday and upset the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 to stay alive in their first-round collision in the playoffs. The 76ers stunned the crowd at TD Garden, with the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George spearheading the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid Gets Major Praise for Dominating 76ers-Celtics Game 5

Despite trailing for a long portion of the Game 5 matchup against the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers flipped the script late in the game and came away with a second road win in the first-round series. Joel Embiid was back for the second time after spending the last couple of weeks […] The post Joel Embiid Gets Major Praise for Dominating 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers star Joel Embiid reveals keys to getting back to Boston for Game 7

The Philadelphia 76ers successfully extended their season on Tuesday night, coming into Boston and getting a huge 113-97 upset win in Game 5 against the Celtics on the road. Now, Philly cuts the Celtics’ series lead to just 3-2 and will head home for a Game 6 in the City of Brotherly Love. A win […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid reveals keys to getting back to Boston for Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit

With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trolls Dillon Brooks With ‘Cancun’ Message After Sweep

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure the final word landed his way after the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns. The All-Star guard delivered a dominant 37-point performance in a 120-107 win to close the series, then followed it up with a viral moment off the court.The message came one day later. Gilgeous-Alexander posted an Instagram […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trolls Dillon Brooks With ‘Cancun’ Message After Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury

It is Groundhog Day all over again for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid had to leave Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an apparent knee injury. In the third quarter at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid rotated over to defend a drive by Boston’s Jaylen Brown. The … The post Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid Has Knee Injury Scare in 76ers-Celtics Game 5

As the Philadelphia 76ers looked to form a comeback against the Boston Celtics in the second half, the star center, Joel Embiid, injured his knee. With a little over four minutes left to go in the third quarter, Embiid bumped knees with a defender. Embiid was clearly shaken up after the play, and it wasn’t […] The post Joel Embiid Has Knee Injury Scare in 76ers-Celtics Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post

The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the series against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, sweeping Phoenix with a 131-122 Game 4 win. On Tuesday, superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks with a viral post on Instagram. Gilgeous-Alexander, who is 27 years old, posted an image of himself and Brooks on the court. However, Brooks’ […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks are facing a tough challenge in the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With the series heading back to the Big Apple tied at 2-2, Game 5 is the most important game of the season for both clubs. As the Knicks prepare for the game, head coach […] The post Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-1 in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and they have done that without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. There is a chance that Reaves could return for Game 5 on Wednesday, but Doncic remains out for this series. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania had a worrisome update … The post Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake

The Orlando Magic are making noise in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and it’s not just because of the surprising dominance they are showing in the first round against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. In Game 4 of the series on Monday at the Kia Center in Orlando, Magic players Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze were seen […] The post 14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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