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The Portland Trail Blazers struck fear into the San Antonio Spurs twice with big leads. But now hit infamous NBA Playoffs history after falling to San Antonio 114-93. Worse for Portland? The Blazers could easily be up 3-1 had it not been for back-to-back squandered leads. That leads into where the blame lies for Portland […] The post Blazers most to blame for epic Game 4 collapse vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Looking for a Game 4 victory to avoid the sweep, the Houston Rockets caught a break in the third quarter. Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was tossed with a flagrant 2 foul on Alperen Sengun. Kevin Durant, who was on the Rockets’ bench throughout the Game 4 action, was spotted waving at Ayton after […] The post Kevin Durant’s Reaction to Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Ejection Goes Viral appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected after a flagrant two foul on Alperen Sengun as Los Angeles fell apart against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 at Toyota Center.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first attempt at closing out their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have built upon their nine-point lead at the halftime intermission and pushed it deep into double digits. And with the Lakers floundering, the Rockets’ aggressiveness and desperation […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton ejected from Game 4 after flagrant 2 foul on Alperen Sengun appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It must have thrown a bit of a wrench in the Boston Celtics’ game plan for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers when it was announced that Joel Embiid was returning to action after an absence caused by appendectomy. Embiid had missed the prior three games of the series, and now, the 76ers were getting […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla drops truth bomb on Joel Embiid after Game 4 blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Texas.The Lakers can sweep the series with a victory.Deandre Ayton had 19 points and ten rebounds while shooting 9/12 from the field in his first 25 minutes of playing time.Lakers Player Ejected From Game […] The post BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers Player Ejected From Game 4 Against Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Saturday night’s Game 3 matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves included a devastating injury to Donte DiVincenzo in the opening quarter. Before the game even concluded, DiVincenzo was diagnosed with a torn Achilles. It’s an injury that ended the postseason of several players last year, including Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Following […] The post Jayson Tatum Sends Heartfelt Message to Donte DiVincenzo After Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the second half of their Game 4 matchup against the Houston Rockets. At this point in time, it appears that the series is likely to be extended for a Game 5 barring another shocking comeback.LeBron James and company began the series with three straight wins. Even without Luka […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Return Timeline Updated by Sports Doctor appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The big story heading into Game 4 of the Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers is the return of Joel Embiid.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama made his highly anticipated return in Game 4 of the Spurs’ first-round playoff series, after exiting Game 2 and missing all of Game 3 with a concussion from a nasty collision with the hardwood. The Frenchman shone in his return to the floor, scoring 27 points and adding 11…
After putting up a spirited effort in Game 3 which provided much hope despite their 108-100 loss to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers fell flat on their face in Game 4 on Sunday. They started off the first quarter with such lethargy and fell behind by 16 points after 12 minutes of game time […] The post Nick Nurse calls out 76ers’ ‘huge problem’ in Game 4 Celtics carnage appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers watched NBA Playoffs history unfold Sunday. But the wrong kind that swung towards the Toronto Raptors’ way. Toronto shot a dismal 32% yet still beat the Cavs. Defense certainly became the them inside Scotiabank Arena. Cleveland even bottled the Raptors to an atrocious 13.3% from the perimeter. Plus swatted five blocks on […] The post Cavaliers most to blame for hideous Game 4 loss to Raptors to tie series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The sky is falling and the world is ending for the Houston Rockets, or so it seems. The 2026 NBA playoffs have been nothing but a disaster thus far for the Houston Rockets, as they have fallen behind 3-0 in their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, which is a death sentence for one’s […] The post Kendrick Perkins blasts Rockets as most selfish team in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Boston Celtics won Game 4 vs. the Sixers on Sunday, behind 30 points and some trash talk for Reggie Miller. The post Payton Pritchard Taunts Hall of Famer in Celtics Game 4 Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Toronto Raptors evened the series up at two games apiece in their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and helping lead the way was rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles who has been having an incredible postseason for his first go-round. Following the Raptors’ Game 4 win against the Cavs, Collin Murray-Boyles spoke about […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles can’t help but smile after playoff breakout vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers reveal the final hurdle delaying Austin Reaves’ return, as JJ Redick explains the key factor keeping the guard sidelined. The post Lakers Reveal Final Hurdle in Austin Reaves Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The San Antonio Spurs put up a bit of an encore to their Game 3 win on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, as they stormed back from a double-digit deficit early in the game to win by double digits once more, 114-93. They are now in a […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shouts out unheralded MVP after Game 4 win vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One of the biggest questions throughout the Game 3 matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers: Where is Kevin Durant? The Rockets knew he wasn’t going to play, after he suffered an ankle sprain during Game 2. But considering the Rockets were playing in their first home playoff game of the postseason, […] The post Is Kevin Durant on the Rockets Bench for Game 4 vs Lakers? appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Victor Wembanyama had a successful return from concussion protocol, as he led the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-93, in Game 4 at Moda Center on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series in the playoffs. Wembanyama was all over the floor, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds, three […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sounds off on De’Aaron Fox amid 3-1 series lead vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
All-Star guard Luka Doncic won't suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. The post When Is Luka Doncic Coming Back? Latest on Lakers Star’s Injury Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers fell behind 3-1 in their opening round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs after their 114-93 loss in Game 4, a game that also featured a bit of fireworks between Deni Avdija and Stephon Castle. Both players went head to head during a brief altercation late in the fourth quarter, […] The post Deni Avdija speaks out on ‘disrespect’ from Stephon Castle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
HOUSTON — Lakers star guard Austin Reaves was downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Rockets at Toyota Center. Reaves has been sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain, an injury that typically comes with a four- to six-week recovery timeline. The Lakers’ Austin Reaves won’t play Sunday against...
The Houston Rockets have their backs against the wall on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are down 3-0 in the series and are on the brink of elimination. A loss on Sunday will mark the end of what has been a memorable campaign for ...
Breakout Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija lost his cool and shoved Stephon Castle to almost start a fight towards the end of Game 4 in their first-round series. Members of the San Antonio Spurs and Trail Blazers held them apart before things got violent, but it was a tense moment between two young stars. […] The post Deni Avdija Says Stephon Castle Disrespected Him In Altercation appeared first on Heavy Sports.
