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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ‘like kid in candy story’ in injury return that saves award chances

He was supposed to start, but Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards had to answer the call of nature before facing the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Monday, forcing him to come off the bench. It was a hilarious footnote in his return from a knee injury. But that is what Edwards does: He […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ‘like kid in candy story’ in injury return that saves award chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares unbothered take on MVP talks

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47 points led a 114-110 win against the Detroit Pistons in overtime on Monday, which re-sparked the continuous MVP conversation during his postgame media availability. However, the reigning MVP wanted no part of it. For Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s not on him to give his take on why […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares unbothered take on MVP talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers guard Marcus Smart’s status still up in the air amid latest injury update

Marcus Smart has played such an instrumental role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ excellent past month or so; since the All-Star Weekend, the Lakers have gone 16-5, giving them the fourth-best record in the NBA since (only behind the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Atlanta Hawks). Smart, however, has missed the past four […] The post Lakers guard Marcus Smart’s status still up in the air amid latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes sends hilarious plea to Luka Doncic after Wizards win

In something that was a long time coming, Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ Monday night clash against the Washington Wizards after accruing 16 technical fouls thus far throughout the 2025-26 campaign. The good news is that if there was ever a time for Doncic to miss a game with the battle for playoff […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes sends hilarious plea to Luka Doncic after Wizards win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James pushes back on Bronny James’ wild 1-on-1 story

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of reasons to feel good about these days since they have been on a roll heading into the playoffs. The Lakers notched their third straight win and 12th in 13 outings after beating the Washington Wizards, 119-109, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. James logged a triple-double […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James pushes back on Bronny James’ wild 1-on-1 story appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Heat’s ‘pent-up anger’ sparked huge win vs. 76ers amid playoff push

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat were heading into a downward spiral with the postseason nearing closer, the team would come out on Monday night and get a much-needed win over the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-109. With the Heat being extremely disappointed with how they’ve been playing for the past few weeks, losing seven of their […] The post How Heat’s ‘pent-up anger’ sparked huge win vs. 76ers amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Made NBA History Against Wizards

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Washington Wizards (at home).LeBron James finished with 21 points, ten rebounds, 12 assists and one block while shooting 8/16 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Made NBA HistoryJames broke his own record as […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Made NBA History Against Wizards appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Heat add to East chaos with late-game blitz vs. 76ers

The Miami Heat has created plenty of noise in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket after stunning the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night. Going into the matchup, Miami has gone through ups and downs throughout the regular season. Despite this, they have performed well enough to remain in the playoff picture as they sit in […] The post Heat add to East chaos with late-game blitz vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Bobby Portis gives insight on surprising Cam Thomas exit

Bobby Portis provided some intriguing insight on why Cam Thomas’ time with the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t end up working out in the ongoing 2025-26 season. Thomas, who played in 18 games for the Bucks, only lasted several weeks with the team. However, they decided to cut him from the roster as the team was unable […] The post Bucks’ Bobby Portis gives insight on surprising Cam Thomas exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Take your pick for Lakers first-round opponent: Rockets or Timberwolves

The current conversations surrounding the Lakers’ playoff prospects are significantly different than they were a month ago. It was just 4 ½ weeks ago when there were real concerns about whether the Lakers, who were sixth in the Western Conference standings and in the midst of a three-game losing streak after falling to the Suns...

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Erik Spoelstra gets real on Heat’s defensive woes amid downward spiral ahead of postseason

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have been experiencing extreme disappointment as of late, especially after losing to the league-worst (by record) Indiana Pacers on Sunday, 135-118, it’s the defense that’s been a key area of concern. With the Heat looking to make a playoff push, time is running out, and head coach Erik Spoelstra […] The post Erik Spoelstra gets real on Heat’s defensive woes amid downward spiral ahead of postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: LeBron James bolting Lakers for Warriors ‘has some legs’

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, but one of the biggest storylines surrounding the team continues to be the topic of LeBron James’ pending free agency. The Lakers star is in the final year of his contract, and one rumor that […] The post NBA rumors: LeBron James bolting Lakers for Warriors ‘has some legs’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but it has been a disappointing season for the team this year. As Alex Ovechkin continues to hit milestones, the Caps find themselves outside of the playoff picture. The Capitals have made a recent run and are now within striking distance of […] The post Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy gets ‘definite’ injury update amid playoff push

The Colorado Avalanche have been the best team in the NHL nearly all year long. At the NHL trade deadline, the team got even better, as Nazem Kadri and Nicolas Roy both joined the Avalanche.  Still, Roy played just nine games with the franchise before going down with an injury on March 22 against the […] The post Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy gets ‘definite’ injury update amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum out vs. Hawks after season-high 32 points vs. Hornets

It took 11 games, but Jayson Tatum looked like his old self in Sunday’s 114-99 road win over the Charlotte Hornets. He showed no signs of the ruptured Achilles tendon that he suffered in last year’s playoffs, galvanizing Boston Celtics fans everywhere while striking fear into future opponents. The team is not deviating from its […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum out vs. Hawks after season-high 32 points vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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