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Lakers’ Luka Doncic unloads on Raptors with eye-popping halftime stats

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Luka Doncic is getting into the habit of starting hot lately. The Lakers star had a historic first quarter stat line against the Golden State Warriors last time out. And on Sunday, he torched the Toronto Raptors with an otherworldly first half. Doncic finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, and four assists while going 7-of-12 […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic unloads on Raptors with eye-popping halftime stats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s 4-game span is like no other since 2008 Paul Pierce

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Jayson Tatum is making history early in the 2026–27 NBA season, matching a rare feat previously accomplished by one of the many Boston Celtics legends, Paul Pierce. Tatum became the first Celtic since Pierce in 2008 to attempt at least 54 free throws over a four-game span, according to Dick Lipe of NBC Sports Boston. The […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s 4-game span is like no other since 2008 Paul Pierce appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Coby White Gets Positive Injury Update for Hornets

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Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White has received a positive injury update for the team after missing the first seven games of the season. White has missed all seven of the Hornets’ games so far this season with a calf injury. However, it appears that the North Carolina will finally be making his season debut for […] The post Coby White Gets Positive Injury Update for Hornets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers’ rookie gets closer to making season debut with latest injury update

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Cameron Carr was taken off of the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Raptors on Sunday. Carr, whom the Lakers acquired from the Knicks after New York selected him with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 draft, has missed all six of the Lakers’ games this season because of a strained...

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NBA rumors: Pistons will be ‘salivating’ over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball

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The Detroit Pistons have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-1 after a recent road win over the Brooklyn Nets. Still, there are questions abound about the Pistons’ apparent lack of shooting and secondary playmaking around Cade Cunningham, which ultimately did them in last year’s playoffs vs […] The post NBA rumors: Pistons will be ‘salivating’ over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets Get Timely Boost as Star Returns Against Thunder

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The Alperen Sengun return gave the Houston Rockets a welcome lift Saturday night, and the result was an emphatic 119-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sengun finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists after missing the previous two games with lower back soreness. His return helped Houston respond to its first defeat […] The post Rockets Get Timely Boost as Star Returns Against Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Giannis Antetokounmpo was actually grateful for Heat’s brutal 0-4 start to season

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surging after a 145-125 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking their second straight victory after the brutal 0-4 start to the season, there’s no doubt that immense improvements have taken place. As the Heat’s dynamic duo in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo continue to find their groove together, the […] The post Why Giannis Antetokounmpo was actually grateful for Heat’s brutal 0-4 start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury, but will Rudy Gobert be available tonight vs. the Spurs? Gobert is dealing with low back spasms. Here’s everything we know about his injury status for tonight’s game vs. […] The post Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“This Is an Epidemic at This Point”: NBA Fans Frustrated as Ja Morant Becomes Latest Star Hit by Injury Bug

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As if the start of the 2026-27 season couldn’t be more frustrating, another star player is already set to miss time with an injury. On Friday night, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The All-Star guard is the latest name […]

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson calls out Josh Hart for fatigue comments

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Jalen Brunson always has a thing or two up his sleeve to take shots at his teammate Josh Hart. The star point guard recently had a lighthearted response to Hart’s admission that the New York Knicks are already feeling the effects of fatigue early in the 2026-27 season. After the Knicks lost 98-93 to the […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson calls out Josh Hart for fatigue comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives 100% honest review of Dwyane Wade’s revamped statue

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s slow start to the season getting a little boost after the 129-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the first victory of the season after a 0-4 start, a story off the court has caught the eye of many. As Heat icon Dwyane Wade got his statue revamped, head […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives 100% honest review of Dwyane Wade’s revamped statue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jalen Smith playing tonight? Bulls vs Celtics injury report

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The Chicago Bulls will visit the Boston Celtics on Friday. On Monday, the Bulls lost to the Celtics 134-99. Then they lost to the New York Knicks, 133-127, to start the year 1-4. Jalen Smith is listed as questionable on the NBA injury report with a left finger sprain. Smith has been filling in at center […] The post Is Jalen Smith playing tonight? Bulls vs Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard Is Not In Toronto As Injury Treatment Continues

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Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is currently receiving treatment for swelling in his left knee outside of Toronto. According to head coach Darko Rajakovic, Leonard is not in Toronto and is seeking medical treatment elsewhere.  “He is not here with us in Toronto. He’s getting his treatments right now outside of Toronto,” the coach said […] The post Kawhi Leonard Is Not In Toronto As Injury Treatment Continues appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ernie Johnson addresses Charles Barkley’s future on ‘Inside the NBA’

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The 2026-27 NBA season will officially double as an Ernie Johnson victory lap, as the beloved host announced Wednesday his plan to step away from ESPN’s Inside the NBA after this season. “I just wanted to get it out there,” Johnson said of his decision to announce the news now while appearing on The Dan Patrick…

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is Detective Madison as Law & Order: SVU promo teases role

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The next episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit marks Jalen Brunson’s debut and pairs him with New York Knicks superfan Mariska Hargitay. The teaser for the episode revealed who he is playing. Brunson will play a detective named Madison, maybe a tongue-in-cheek reference to Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson will appear as a […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is Detective Madison as Law & Order: SVU promo teases role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Peyton Watson Scored Just 4 Points in Cavs’ Loss to Hawks

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Peyton Watson was so good on Wednesday night in the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ win over the Washington Wizards. It was his best game since joining the Cavs from the Nuggets. He dropped a season-high 22 points while making 9-of-17 shots from the floor and 3-for-3 from the line (1-for-4 from 3). Watson added six rebounds, two […] The post Why Peyton Watson Scored Just 4 Points in Cavs’ Loss to Hawks appeared first on HEAVY.

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