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On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 3-1 in their first round series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 94-88 Game 4 loss. The Pistons are now in serious danger of becoming the rare number one seed to lose in the first round to the eighth seed, having to win three straight games […] The post Bill Simmons’ sarcastic remark about Pistons’ trade deadline fail says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid is listed as probable after an appendectomy, returned with 26 points in Game 4, but the 76ers still trail the Celtics 3-1 entering crucial Game 5 now.
The Denver Nuggets kept their season alive Monday night, and Nikola Jokic made history in the process. Jokic recorded a triple-double in Denver’s 125-113 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying Russell Westbrook for the most career triple-doubles in NBA history across the regular season and playoffs. According to NBA on Prime, Jokic’s performance […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ties insane Russell Westbrook playoff triple-double record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angel Reese posted a clip of Jamal Cain dunking on her ex-boyfriend, Jalen Duren.
The Portland Trail Blazers will attempt to save their season during Game 5 vs. the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. They’ll remain without star guard Damian Lillard for the due-or-die matchup. Despite speculation about a potential return, the Trail Blazers ruled Lillard out for Game 5. The nine-time All-Star has not appeared in a game this […] The post Is Damian Lillard returning for Game 5 vs. Spurs withTrail Blazers’ season on brink? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There is no love lost between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, and the end of the last two games in their first-round playoff series proves it. Game 4 concluded with Nikola Jokic taking offense to a garbage-time layup by Jaden McDaniels and being ejected after nearly inciting a brawl. And Game 5, while not […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic savagely trolls Timberwolves after end of Game 5 blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In a plot twist in the playoffs, the Orlando Magic are up, 3-1, against the Detroit Pistons in their first-round series after hacking out the win, 94-88, in Game 4 at Kia Center on Monday. For longtime fans of the Magic, it is deja vu from over two decades ago. In 2003, Orlando was also […] The post Tracy McGrady blasts ‘myth’ of alleged 3-1 comment from 2003 Magic-Pistons series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After a second blowout loss in four games, the Philadelphia 76ers are on the brink of elimination. On Tuesday night, the Sixers are paying a visit to the Boston Celtics for Game 5. It’s a win-or-go-home situation for the Sixers, and there’s a lot of pressure placed on core members of the organization to show […] The post Worst of All Time? 76ers Get Scorching Take Before Game 5 vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.
The Minnesota Timberwolves got their latest update for star Anthony Edwards, following their Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania in Go Up, Edwards is out for at least two weeks, ruling him out for the remainder of Round 1 against the Nuggets, where the Timberwolves are […] The post New Anthony Edwards Update Spells Potential Disaster For Minnesota Timberwolves appeared first on HEAVY.
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The Denver Nuggets faced elimination Monday night in their Game 5 first-round matchup against the ...
Matthew Tkachuk explains why injuries and Carolina’s style left Brady Tkachuk’s Senators with little chance in their playoff sweep.
Jaden McDaniels faced hostile chants in Game 5 as Nikola Jokic powered the Nuggets to a win, capitalizing on Timberwolves turnovers to extend the playoff series.
“You’re supposed to be the next great American big man” - Carmelo Anthony challenges Jalen Duren amid Detroit’s playoff crisis Basketball Network
In this crazy season, Game 5 is a must-win for the Lakers. Why, you might be asking. They have a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. They’re going to have multiple chances to clinch. They’re firmly in control. Think again. This season, nothing has gone as expected for the...
The Pittsburgh Penguins kept their season alive on Monday night by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena to force Game 6. The victory marked the second straight elimination win for Pittsburgh, making them just the sixth team since 2016 to push a series to a sixth game after trailing […] The post Sidney Crosby toasts Penguins for handling playoff adversity vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid suffered what looked like an ankle injury in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets.
LeBron James' subpar Game 4 performance vs. Houston doesn't stop one NBA pundit from making a bold prediction for the rest of the series.
Cade Cunningham admits he isn't shocked the top-seeded Detroit Pistons face a massive first-round playoff exit against the Magic.
The Denver Nuggets found someone to step up big in guard Spencer Jones during an elimination game on Monday night. The post Nuggets’ Spencer Jones Elicits Strong Fan Reaction Amid Game 5 Performance appeared first on HEAVY.
What a difference a few weeks can make for the Orlando Magic. The sky seemed to be falling on Orlando just two weeks ago when they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament matchup. But fast forward to Monday night, and the Magic are now just one win away from advancing to […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley channels Kobe Bryant after Game 4 win over Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After winning 60 games in the regular season and emerging as the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons’ minds must have been filled with ambitions of winning the 2026 NBA championship. But fast forward to Monday night, and the Pistons are reeling. They are now down 3-1 in their first-round matchup against […] The post Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart vows to ‘fight’ in Game 5 with back against the wall appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"They gave up all these assets for you" - Stephen A. Smith calls out Mikal Bridges and his disappointing performances so far this playoffs Basketball Network
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is public enemy No. 1 in Colorado these days. If that was not clear enough, the fans of the Denver Nuggets made it so at Ball Arena on Monday. The Nuggets were in the middle of eviscerating the Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series. With the outcome already […] The post Nuggets fans serenade Jaden McDaniels with 2-word diss in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Utah Mammoth in Game 3, putting them at a disadvantage heading into Monday night. The Mammoth had a 2-1 series lead and the home crowd behind them. It was a rocky game, but in the end, Shea Theodore helped Vegas come out on top. The Golden Knights were […] The post Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore walks off Mammoth in Game 4 to even series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
