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BREAKING: Minnesota Timberwolves Make New Anthony Edwards Announcement

On Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Denver Nuggets (at home) for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.Anthony Edwards had five points and three rebounds while shooting 1/8 from the field in his first 18 minutes of playing time.However, he left the game with an injury.Underdog NBA wrote: “Status alert: Anthony Edwards […] The post BREAKING: Minnesota Timberwolves Make New Anthony Edwards Announcement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Josh Hart reveals how ‘sense of urgency’ influenced Knicks’ Game 4 win over Hawks

The New York Knicks relieved some tensions among their fans by trouncing the Atlanta Hawks. Josh Hart dropped 10 points and came within one rebound of a double-double Saturday. And Hart won’t sugar coat it, Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs came with a “sense of urgency.” Hart bluntly made that admission with reporters after […] The post Josh Hart reveals how ‘sense of urgency’ influenced Knicks’ Game 4 win over Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards exits Game 4 with gruesome leg injury

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down with a gruesome leg injury during Saturday’s first-round series Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. Edwards jumped high in the air to contest a layup from Nuggets swingman Cam Johnson with under three minutes remaining at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The All-Star guard appeared to hyperextend his … The post Anthony Edwards exits Game 4 with gruesome leg injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UPDATED Anthony Edwards Injury: Star Leaves Timberwolves’ Game 4 With an Apparent Knee Issue

Anthony Edwards left the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 matchup against the Denver Nuggets after suffering an apparent left knee injury, adding a major scare to a night that had already turned rough physically for Minnesota.Multiple courtside reporters noted that Edwards appeared to grab at his left knee after a hard landing before being helped toward […] The post UPDATED Anthony Edwards Injury: Star Leaves Timberwolves’ Game 4 With an Apparent Knee Issue appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Shaq Says Rudy Gobert Deserves No Praise For Slowing Down Nikola Jokic

Four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert is playing some of the best basketball of his career right now, but Shaquille O’Neal still thinks he’s overrated. Gobert has received a lot of praise for the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a 2-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has played significantly worse […] The post Shaq Says Rudy Gobert Deserves No Praise For Slowing Down Nikola Jokic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history in a 121-109 Game 3 victory to take a 3-0 lead in a first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which didn’t surprise coach Mark Daigneault one bit. Gilgeous-Alexander became only the second NBA player to score 40+ points on at least 83.3% shooting in […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks fans furious after Scott Foster ‘humiliated’ himself with botched call in Game 4

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster did not endear himself Saturday to the New York Knicks faithful. Foster committed one of the more curious officiating blunders in Game 4 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The mistake happened as the Knicks had possession and a 41-31 lead midway through the second quarter at … The post Knicks fans furious after Scott Foster ‘humiliated’ himself with botched call in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers Announce Major Austin Reaves News as Chances of Sweep Skyrocket

Austin Reaves’ imminent return to the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup is here. Just as the Lakers are slowly shifting their sights to the second round of the playoffsThe Lakers have completely jumped the Rockets, pushing their lead to 3-0 after a miraculous win Friday night in Houston. The Rockets have one last chance before […] The post Lakers Announce Major Austin Reaves News as Chances of Sweep Skyrocket appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jalen Brunson suffers injury scare in Game 4 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks came into Game 4 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks in desperate need of a win to avoid falling behind in the series 3-1. Late in the third quarter, the Knicks were holding a double digit lead, but all eyes were on Jalen Brunson […] The post Jalen Brunson suffers injury scare in Game 4 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker drops candid admission about Luguentz Dort after near injury

PHOENIX– During Saturday’s game, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker had an apparent injury. However, that injury came after trying to get by Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort. Many thought that the latter tripped Booker, but some thought it was incidental contact. For the Phoenix guard, he said his ankle “is fine” postgame, but shared […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker drops candid admission about Luguentz Dort after near injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made playoff history in Game 3 vs. Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder are up 3-0 in the series after earning a 121-109 Game 3 win over the Phoenix Suns. It was another impressive performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who happened to make NBA playoff history on Saturday. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old point guard is just the second player in playoff history to record […] The post How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made playoff history in Game 3 vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes full MVP-mode in huge Game 3 win over Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left with his hand bent against the Phoenix Suns before Saturday. But he delivered the hot hand for the Oklahoma City Thunder. By going full Most Valuable Player mode in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs and hitting new personal marks. Turns out his NBA Injury is a non-issue, dropping a new playoff […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes full MVP-mode in huge Game 3 win over Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero joins Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant with historic playoff stat line

The Orlando Magic took a 2-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons with a 113-105 Game 3 win Saturday, powered by a historic performance from Paolo Banchero that placed him alongside Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant in NBA playoff history. Banchero finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and two blocks across […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero joins Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant with historic playoff stat line appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green Rips Into Tari Eason After Lakers’ Clutch Run Leaves Rockets on the Ropes

Draymond Green singled out Tari Eason for fierce criticism following the Houston Rockets’ chastening overtime home loss to the LA Lakers. The Rockets looked like a team that lacked motivation as they fell 112-108 in Game 3 of the first-round series on Saturday. They were second-best all night and are now one loss away from […]

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Lu Dort accused of dirty play against Devin Booker

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort is facing accusations of dirty play after a collision with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Booker was hobbled during the third quarter of Saturday’s Western Conference first round series between the Suns and Thunder. Booker was trying to execute a backdoor cut when he tripped and fell, grabbing his … The post Lu Dort accused of dirty play against Devin Booker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama’s concussion protocol situation receives crucial update after Game 3

The San Antonio Spurs earned a big 120-108 Game 3 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night without Victor Wembanyama. While Wemby continues working his way back from a head injury, the club shared an important update about his concussion protocol. With the Spurs preparing for Game 4 against the Trail Blazers, the […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s concussion protocol situation receives crucial update after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker returns to Game 3 vs. Thunder after injury scare

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns had yet another injury on their hands, as Devin Booker exited the game with a left ankle injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. It occurred during the third quarter, and he landed awkwardly after attempting a shot. He was on the floor for a while before the team immediately […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker returns to Game 3 vs. Thunder after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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