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Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets on Friday and will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday, but thanks to the Toronto Raptors forcing a Game 7, the Lakers have a few more days of rest. And that’s why Lakers […] The post Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics Receive Great News Ahead of Crucial Game 7 vs. Sixers

This is certainly a position the Boston Celtics did not envision they would be in a recently a a few days ago.  Not after Jayson Tatum came back looking like his old All-NBA self. Not after going up 3-1 over the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.  But here the Celtics are.  They gear up […] The post Celtics Receive Great News Ahead of Crucial Game 7 vs. Sixers appeared first on HEAVY.

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How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets. A big reason for why the Lakers advanced in the playoffs was Deandre Ayton outplaying the Rockets’ frontcourt. Following the Lakers’ Game 6 win against the Rockets, Deandre Ayton spoke […] The post How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert drops Victor Wembanyama admission ahead of Spurs playoff clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ reward for beating the Denver Nuggets in impressive fashion is a Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is familiar with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a fellow Frenchman, and heading into the upcoming round of the NBA playoffs, he spoke about the mentality that Wembanyama has […] The post Rudy Gobert drops Victor Wembanyama admission ahead of Spurs playoff clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves HC Chris Finch shares crucial Anthony Edwards playoff injury update ahead of Spurs series

The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 Game 6 win to advance to the second round of the playoffs. However, there are still injury concerns regarding Anthony Edwards as the team prepares for the San Antonio Spurs. On Saturday, head coach Chris Finch shared an update about the star shooting guard. […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch shares crucial Anthony Edwards playoff injury update ahead of Spurs series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Completely Gutted’: Ryan Reynolds Reacts to Wrexham’s Final-Day Playoff Miss

Wrexham AFC saw their promotion dreams slip away on the final day of the EFL Championship season after missing out on a playoff spot. A result that had co-owner Ryan Reynolds visibly emotional. Wrexham were in the driver's seat going into the final game day, but somehow managed to be held to a 2–2 ...

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Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets

Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account activity may have played a large role in derailing the Houston Rockets’ season. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 98-78 loss in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, ending their season without a playoff series win. A postmortem by William Guillory and … The post Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The Illinois basketball connection that sparked Timberwolves’ unbelievable Nuggets upset

The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced past the Denver Nuggets in a six-game first-round series, and a key factor behind the upset was an unlikely college connection rooted in University of Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball. Former Illinois standouts Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. played pivotal roles throughout the series, providing production and energy that helped […] The post The Illinois basketball connection that sparked Timberwolves’ unbelievable Nuggets upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ R.J. Barrett Makes Personal Admission After Wild Game-Winner

Toronto Raptors forward/guard R.J. Barrett Jr. sent his team to Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in stunning fashion on Friday night.Barrett’s last-second three-pointer in overtime bounced straight up several feet in the air after initially hitting the basket, and the ball fell straight down into the hoop. It ended a scoring drought for the […] The post Raptors’ R.J. Barrett Makes Personal Admission After Wild Game-Winner appeared first on HEAVY.

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