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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again

There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson. But Gobert knows his caliber as a […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels in full Nuggets hater mode again after Game 3

Jaden McDaniels caused some jaws to drop and some eyebrows to get raised after he called out the entire Denver Nuggets roster for being bad on defense, even going as far as to call out Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, among others, by name in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 win in Game […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels in full Nuggets hater mode again after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks guard CJ McCollum’s Jonathan Kuminga love fest will have Warriors fans pouting

When the Atlanta Hawks traded for Jonathan Kuminga (and Buddy Hield) in the deal that saw Kristaps Porzingis head to the Bay in exchange, the expectations for the former seventh overall pick weren’t very high. After all, his stock has fallen off a cliff in his final days with the Golden State Warriors, as he […] The post Hawks guard CJ McCollum’s Jonathan Kuminga love fest will have Warriors fans pouting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Devin Booker called out 1 referee by name after losing Game 2 to Thunder

Devin Booker singled out NBA referee James Williams on Wednesday after the Phoenix Suns fell to 0-2 in their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Booker was upset with Williams over a controversial sequence late in the third quarter of Game 2 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Suns trailed 93-75 with … The post Devin Booker called out 1 referee by name after losing Game 2 to Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops concerning Aaron Gordon injury claim after Game 3

The Denver Nuggets were already playing shorthanded to start things off in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Peyton Watson remaining on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. But on Thursday, things went from bad to worse for the Nuggets, as Aaron Gordon had to miss Game 3 due […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic drops concerning Aaron Gordon injury claim after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Coach Makes Feelings Clear on Jaden McDaniels’ Bold Move

Following a Game 2 victory on the road in Denver, Colorado, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels went viral for being straightforward. The defensive standout dropped a critical statement regarding his thoughts on the Nuggets’ defense. In McDaniels’ eyes, everybody in Denver is bad on defense. “Go at Jokic, Jamal, all the bad defenders. Tim Hardaway, […] The post Timberwolves Coach Makes Feelings Clear on Jaden McDaniels’ Bold Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade is backfiring in a big way

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Michael Porter Jr. away in a salary dump to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson this past offseason was mostly a positive. After all, it opened up cap room for the Nuggets to bolster the team’s depth. But now that Denver is here in the 2026 NBA playoffs, they […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade is backfiring in a big way appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Reacts to Being Benched in Game 3 Loss to Hawks

The New York Knicks‘ 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 on Thursday night is not a game that Knicks forward Mikal Bridges will look back on fondly.Bridges was a complete nonfactor over the course of the contest, and his lack of impact ultimately resulted in him riding the bench down the stretch. […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges Reacts to Being Benched in Game 3 Loss to Hawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denver Nuggets Announce Key Injury Statement on Aaron Gordon

Before the Denver Nuggets paid a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 of the first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the team worried about the availability of Aaron Gordon. At first, the veteran forward was in good shape. Although he was listed on the injury report with a calf-related issue, the Nuggets […] The post Denver Nuggets Announce Key Injury Statement on Aaron Gordon appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels stands on business in Game 3 after calling out Nuggets stars by name

Talking smack the way Jaden McDaniels did in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets on the road can only have one of two effects. It can either jolt the opposing team wide-awake, or it can put the trash-talking side at quite an advantageous position, mental-wise. It certainly looks […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels stands on business in Game 3 after calling out Nuggets stars by name appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare late in Game 3 vs. Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing the fight to the Denver Nuggets, but they suffered a slight injury scare in Game 3. In the second half of their game, star guard Anthony Edwards came up limping after making a play. With the Timberwolves holding a lead at the time, the All-Star guard was taken out of […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare late in Game 3 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3 loss to Hawks

Following the New York Knicks’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2, Karl-Anthony Towns was urged to be more aggressive in Game 3. After all, Towns went scoreless in the fourth quarter of their 107-106 defeat back on Monday. So it was certainly a promising sign that Towns was demanding the ball more and […] The post What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks fans in shambles after botched last play in Game 3 loss to Hawks

New York fans have expressed heartbreak after seeing the Knicks botch a potential game-winning play in their Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. The Knicks struggled for most of the game against Atlanta but still had a chance to win it. However, Jalen Brunson lost control of the ball as he […] The post Knicks fans in shambles after botched last play in Game 3 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for embarrassing Game 3 goose egg vs. Hawks

CJ McCollum may be public enemy number one among fans of the New York Knicks at present considering how he’s emerged as the hero for the Atlanta Hawks over the past two games, but Mikal Bridges isn’t far behind. Bridges, the man who was acquired back in 2024 for a king’s ransom of five unprotected […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for embarrassing Game 3 goose egg vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jabari Smith Jr. puts pressure on Kevin Durant with blunt take vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets are staring down an 0-2 hole against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. With the series shifting to Houston for Games 3 and 4, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and how he’ll respond after one of the worst playoff games of his NBA career. Durant finished Game 2 with 23 […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. puts pressure on Kevin Durant with blunt take vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans stunned by Nikola Jokic’s ‘worst quarter ever’ in Game 3

The Minnesota Timberwolves somehow made Nikola Jokic look like a complete pedestrian to open Game 3. The Denver Nuggets star had one of his most uncharacteristic quarters ever in the opening period on Thursday in their first-round series at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The Timberwolves were able to take Jokic, the quarterback of the … The post Fans stunned by Nikola Jokic’s ‘worst quarter ever’ in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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This Karl-Anthony Towns stat makes Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks even more mind-blowingwp

The New York Knicks are floundering in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, but at least one stat makes it hard to blame Karl-Anthony Towns for his team’s Game 3 loss on Thursday. The Knicks dropped Game 3 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta to the tune of a 109-108 score. Despite the razor-thin […] The post This Karl-Anthony Towns stat makes Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks even more mind-blowingwp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges trade looks worse than ever with unreal Game 3 disaster vs. Hawks

Some fans may be wondering where in the world Mikal Bridges was for the New York Knicks when they were making a comeback in Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks. But to Knicks fans who tuned in from minute one, they knew that benching Bridges was the best thing head coach Mike Brown could have […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges trade looks worse than ever with unreal Game 3 disaster vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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