The Knicks lost an ominous Game 3 way before Jalen Brunson’s miscues
The Knicks face a must-win Game 4 on Saturday — all because they didn’t show up until they had dug themselves an 18-point hole.
Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves Fans Erupt in Wild Chants Amid Growing Officiating Frustrations in Playoff Series
Timberwolves fans erupted with chants aimed at Scott Foster during Game 3, as Minnesota cruised past Denver while officiating remained a major talking point.
Jalen Brunson Makes Candid 3-Word Admission After Knicks’ 2nd Straight Late-Game Miscue vs. Hawks
Jalen Brunson offers a blunt response after the Knicks’ second straight crushing last-second playoff loss to the Hawks.
“Devin Booker Was Right And You Still Fined Him?”: Fans Berate NBA Authorities After Rescinding Suns Star’s Tech But Fining Him $35,000
Fans couldn't help but react to Devin Booker getting fined despite the decision of the league to rescind his technical foul.
Former Bulls Guard Shines in Playoff Matchup Against Jokic
Former Chicago Bulls draftee Ayo Dosunmu nearly outscored Nikola Jokic in a playoff game.The situation is as crazy as it sounds, as ex-Bulls guard has become a pivotal piece of the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ playoff push.Dosunmu was drafted 38th overall by the Bulls in 2021. This season, the two-way guard averaged a career-high 15 points in […] The post Former Bulls Guard Shines in Playoff Matchup Against Jokic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
CJ McCollum Seems to have Thrown Shade at Warriors While Praising Jonathan Kuminga
CJ McCollum has been a hero for the Atlanta Hawks in the Atlanta Hawks’ first-round series against the New York Knicks. After clutch plays in Game 2, McCollum drained a game-winning jumper in the waning seconds of Game 3 to lift the Hawks to a 2-1 series lead against the Knicks. During the NBA on […] The post CJ McCollum Seems to have Thrown Shade at Warriors While Praising Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Heavy Sports.
“DOES NOT Need To Play:” Lakers Upgrading Austin Reaves To Questionable Week Before Expected Playoff Return Has Fans Worried
Laker fans expressed their uneasiness in Austin Reaves' potential return one week ahead of schedule.
Damian Lillard could return from Achilles injury vs. Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers are deadlocked in a battle with the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Deni Avdija and Co. will try to take a 2-1 series lead on Friday night when the series shifts to the Pacific Northwest for Games 3 and 4 with Damian Lillard watching from […] The post Damian Lillard could return from Achilles injury vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alex Tuch’s glowing Noah Ostlund praise after impactful Game 3 effort
The Buffalo Sabres are in control of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins after Thursday night. Rookie forward Noah Ostlund made an immediate impact, scoring a goal and providing an assist in the win. He was a vital component to the win, which gave Buffalo a 2-1 series advantage. Ostlund’s performance is even more […] The post Alex Tuch’s glowing Noah Ostlund praise after impactful Game 3 effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New York Knicks Still Owe Struggling NBA Player $150 Million
On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.The Knicks lost by a score of 109-108.Mikal Bridges had a shockingly poor performance, finishing with zero points, one rebound and two assists while shooting 0/3 from the field in 21 minutes […] The post New York Knicks Still Owe Struggling NBA Player $150 Million appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Nikola Jokic Gets Brutally Honest Analysis After Game 3 vs Timberwolves
Game 3 in Minnesota turned out to be another tough outing that the Denver Nuggets couldn’t come out on top of. Although Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were confident they could bounce back, the MVP candidate once again struggled to overcome a strong defensive effort put on by Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves’ defense. As […] The post Nikola Jokic Gets Brutally Honest Analysis After Game 3 vs Timberwolves appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall drops ‘unreal’ Frederik Andersen praise after Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes took care of business on Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators. Taylor Hall led the way offensively with two assists on the night. Meanwhile, Frederik Andersen made 29 saves in the victory. As a result, the Hurricanes are one win away from sweeping the Senators right out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall drops ‘unreal’ Frederik Andersen praise after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Josh Hart’s offense flatlines as Knicks 3-point woes worsen
Josh Hart delivered his first playoff dud — at least scoring-wise — at the worst time.
Senators’ Thomas Chabot’s 5-word power play message after Hurricanes loss
The Ottawa Senators fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Thursday night. The Senators now have their backs firmly up against the wall. Ottawa is down 3-0 in the series, and they are on the brink of elimination. Thomas Chabot and his teammates have to figure things out sooner rather than later. One […] The post Senators’ Thomas Chabot’s 5-word power play message after Hurricanes loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs
Entering Thursday night, the Toronto Raptors knew they had to bring it for their backs were against the wall. Going down 3-0 in their first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers was a death sentence to their season, so they had to bring their A-game to avoid seeing their campaign come to a premature end. Scottie […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears
The 2025-26 season was supposed to be the New York Knicks’ time to shine. Both their biggest competitors for Eastern Conference supremacy seemed to be headed for down years, and the Knicks had all the opportunity in the world to perhaps finally get over the hump. But they have been having trouble in their first-round […] The post Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alex Tuch’s playoff point streak achieves Sabres feat not seen since 2011
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series. Buffalo now holds a 2-1 series lead after winning Game 1 over the Bruins in Buffalo. It was a close game, but veteran forward Alex Tuch was the difference maker for the visiting Sabres. Buffalo and Boston were tied 1-1 in […] The post Alex Tuch’s playoff point streak achieves Sabres feat not seen since 2011 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Here We Go’ — NBA World Reacts to Stunning News That Austin Reaves May Play in Lakers-Rockets Game 3
Austin Reaves' encouraging injury update fuels optimism about the Lakers' playoff outlook entering Game 3 vs. Houston.
Deandre Ayton Reveals LeBron James' Serious Warning for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have a commanding 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in their first-round NBA playoffs series. LeBron James has been leading the charge for a Lakers side that is missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injury. James has been L.A.’s driving force in the first two ...
Flyers fans troll Sidney Crosby with savage billboard after taking 3-0 lead
Regardless of whether he actually sold the call, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby picked the wrong team to get an embellishment penalty against in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Penguins dropped their third straight game to their rival Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night to fall in a 3-0 series hole, but it was Crosby’s penalty […] The post Flyers fans troll Sidney Crosby with savage billboard after taking 3-0 lead appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers are at a place (let’s face it) they probably weren’t expecting to be a week ago: up 2-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Up to 2-0 in the playoffs? Against the massively favored Houston Rockets? That can’t be. Oh yes, it can. No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. […] The post Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns faces an uncertain future with the New York Knicks, and this current playoff run could potentially make or break Towns’ future in New York.If the Knicks are able to go on a deep run, then they likely won’t be looking to shake things up in a big way over the offseason. However, if […] The post New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs
LOS ANGELES – Coming into their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that limiting All-Star big man Alperen Sengun was going to be a major point of focus. Through the Lakers’ first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton has done an incredible job matching up with his […] The post Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
RJ Barrett makes ‘little kid’ admission ahead of Raptors home playoff debut
The Toronto Raptors are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. It will be the club’s first home playoff game, and RJ Barrett is absolutely giddy about playing in the matchup. While talking with media members hours before the scheduled 8 p.m. EST tip-off, the […] The post RJ Barrett makes ‘little kid’ admission ahead of Raptors home playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.