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Suns’ Dillon Brooks stays defiant until end as Phoenix gets swept by Thunder

With the Phoenix Suns suffering a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4, a 131-122 loss on Monday night, some could argue that the team overachieved this season. With Suns stars Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker reacting after the sweep, the former would have a defiant take on how the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks stays defiant until end as Phoenix gets swept by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson finally makes Michael Porter Jr. trade worth it vs. Timberwolves, but will it last?

The Denver Nuggets are still alive! Nikola Jokic and his squad will now head back to Minnesota for Game 6, down 3-2 in the first-round series. With the sudden injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, the T-Wolves could be on the verge of blowing a 3-1 lead. With the depth that the Nuggets have, […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson finally makes Michael Porter Jr. trade worth it vs. Timberwolves, but will it last? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"There is no amount of money I wouldn't bet" – Nick Wright says LeBron James will not allow the Lakers to blow a 3-0 lead vs the Rockets – Basketball Network

"There is no amount of money I wouldn't bet" – Nick Wright says LeBron James will not allow the Lakers to blow a 3-0 lead vs the Rockets  Basketball Network

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Suns’ Jalen Green dominated play-in, but Thunder series exposes warts

On Monday evening, the Phoenix Suns saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a tough Game 4 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, completing a sweep of their first round series. The Suns performed well above expectations throughout this season, but it was still a disappointing playoff result against the defending champs. […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green dominated play-in, but Thunder series exposes warts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets Give Important Kevin Durant Update Before Game 5 vs Lakers

All signs are pointing to Kevin Durant potentially missing the Houston Rockets’ Game 5 action against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 29. On Tuesday, the Rockets hit the practice court. While Durant was present in the building, he was not participating in basketball activity. According to reporters in attendance, Durant was doing treadmill […] The post Rockets Give Important Kevin Durant Update Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves set to return vs. Rockets. What about Luka Doncic?

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the playoffs with a blowout Game 4 defeat against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers are still in firm control of the series, up 3-1 as things shift back to Los Angeles for Game 5, but the team would love to get some good […] The post Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves set to return vs. Rockets. What about Luka Doncic? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Mike Conley keeps it 100 with Jaden McDaniels on Nuggets fans’ merciless boos

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped Game 5 to the Denver Nuggets 125-113 on Monday night, but veteran guard Mike Conley made sure Jaden McDaniels stayed grounded amid a hostile road environment. McDaniels was met with consistent boos from the Denver crowd throughout the contest, and Conley addressed the situation directly during a locker room scrum with […] The post Timberwolves’ Mike Conley keeps it 100 with Jaden McDaniels on Nuggets fans’ merciless boos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons ripped for not getting Ayo Dosunmu in Jaden Ivey trade with Bulls

The Detroit Pistons signed Kevin Huerter after he was traded by the Chicago Bulls alongside Dario Saric for Jaden Ivey. Huerter, however, has not found the transition the easiest, which is also due to the consistent injuries he has suffered this season. The 27-year-old suffered a left hip injury in Detroit’s Game 3 loss to […] The post Pistons ripped for not getting Ayo Dosunmu in Jaden Ivey trade with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green begrudgingly gives Rudy Gobert credit for defense on Nikola Jokic

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been calling out aspects of the current state of the NBA, including the ongoing NBA Playoffs, despite the team being eliminated in the play-in tournament. The Warriors forward in Green has been known for blasting people verbally and has been in altercations on the court with many, including […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green begrudgingly gives Rudy Gobert credit for defense on Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaden McDaniels Sends Clear Message to Denver Nuggets After Game 5

During the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets have gotten especially chippy. Jaden McDaniels can be credited for poking the bear early on and often. Seeing as though it’s the playoffs, and the Nuggets and Timberwolves are rivals, one has to expect the Nuggets to turn up […] The post Jaden McDaniels Sends Clear Message to Denver Nuggets After Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out critics for Nikola Jokic ‘freakouts’ when he struggles

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination by picking up a comfortable Game 5 home win over the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in their first round playoff series. Nikola Jokic had by far his best game of the series in this one, scoring an efficient 27 points to go along with 12 rebounds and […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out critics for Nikola Jokic ‘freakouts’ when he struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons urged to make Kevin Durant trade by Jeff Teague amid flop vs. Magic

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell into an inexplicable 3-1 hole in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with a brutal 94-88 loss on the road in Game 4. The Pistons continued to struggle mightily to put the ball in the basket during this game, and the team is now in […] The post Pistons urged to make Kevin Durant trade by Jeff Teague amid flop vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts ‘bulls**t’ haters questioning Kevin Durant’s injury

Draymond Green has had enough. In a passionate and unfiltered defense of his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant, the veteran forward went off on critics who have questioned whether the Houston Rockets superstar is truly injured or simply quitting on his team during their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. “KD […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts ‘bulls**t’ haters questioning Kevin Durant’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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