How the Timberwolves solved their Nikola Jokić problem in Game 2
Once thought impossible by leading experts, Rudy Gobert clamped Nikola Jokić in Game 2 to steal Denver's home court advantage in the first round.
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Portland Trail Blazers Owner Reportedly Implements Extreme Cost-Cutting Moves That Have the League Talking
New reports claim the Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership has introduced aggressive cost-cutting measures, creating buzz around the league.
Lakers reportedly in danger of losing $11M sniper in free agency if playoff breakout continues – sportingnews.com
Lakers reportedly in danger of losing $11M sniper in free agency if playoff breakout continues sportingnews.com
"I watched him drop 50" – Jaxson Hayes isn't surprised by Luke Kennard’s massive playoff explosion vs. Rockets – Basketball Network
"I watched him drop 50" - Jaxson Hayes isn't surprised by Luke Kennard’s massive playoff explosion vs. Rockets Basketball Network
"Their whole team. They’re all bad defenders" – Jaden McDaniels calls out the Nuggets after the Timberwolves' Game 2 victory – Basketball Network
"Their whole team. They’re all bad defenders" - Jaden McDaniels calls out the Nuggets after the Timberwolves' Game 2 victory Basketball Network
Bill Simmons calls out the Spurs over playoff ‘gimmicks’
Bill Simmons was all red about the San Antonio Spurs’ colorful home setup in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Using the “Fiesta” theme, the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, was adorned with vibrant colors to welcome the Spurs’ return to playoff basketball for the first … The post Bill Simmons calls out the Spurs over playoff ‘gimmicks’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Teammates CJ McCollum and Jose Alvarado Get Into It as Hawks Stun Knicks
CJ McCollum’s heated exchange with Jose Alvarado added intensity to Game 2, as the Hawks guard led a late comeback win over the Knicks with a clutch performance.
New Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Is Aggressively Cutting Costs
Dundon became the Trail Blazers owner in late March.
Fans roast Nuggets after brutal choke job in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets, of all teams, would know just how difficult of a gauntlet the playoffs can be in the Western Conference. This year, they drew the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, setting themselves up for one of the most difficult matchups imaginable to start the 2026 NBA playoffs. And on Monday, the Nuggets […] The post Fans roast Nuggets after brutal choke job in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is not buying 1 narrative after Game 2 win
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have wrestled back momentum. However, Anthony Edwards isn’t buying into the narrative that the series has tilted in their favor. Following a gritty 119-114 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, Edwards quickly dismissed talk of Minnesota being in the driver’s seat after reclaiming home-court advantage. “It’s 1-1, it’s […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is not buying 1 narrative after Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his props to CJ McCollum following the latter’s explosive performance in the Atlanta Hawks’ upset win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Monday night. Going into the game, Atlanta trailed 1-0 in the first-round series after losing Game 1. They needed a win on the road to go back […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nasty Chants Rain Down On CJ McCollum at MSG During Playoffs Game 2
During the third quarter of Game 2, Knicks fans were heard directing hostile chants toward CJ McCollum.
Hawks’ CJ McCollum revelling in the boos as Garden’s latest villian
Monday night, the veteran guard heard plenty of them as he shot the Hawks past the Knicks 107-106 at the Garden to even this best-of-seven opening-round series at one game apiece.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson takes blame for ‘poor decision-making’ in Game 2 loss to Hawks
The New York Knicks suffered a cruel loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 107-106, in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks held a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but they allowed the Hawks to claw back and tie the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Jalen […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson takes blame for ‘poor decision-making’ in Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2
Is CJ McCollum turning into a villain? The Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks series seems to be bringing out that side of the guard. The naturally hostile New York crowd and McCollum’s earlier comments make it look like the guard is leaning more into his villainous tendencies and whatnot. If you ask McCollum, though, he would […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Star CJ McCollum Made History In Hawks-Knicks Game
On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks played Game 2 of their series with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.The Hawks won by a score of 107-106 to tie up the series at 1-1.CJ McCollum went off for 32 points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block while shooting 12/22 from the […] The post NBA Star CJ McCollum Made History In Hawks-Knicks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Kevin Durant’s Troubling Knee Injury Origin Finally Confirmed After Practice Incident
What caused Kevin Durant to miss his team's series opener against the Los Angeles Lakers? And will he suit up for game two? There's a chance that he may not be available, according to Shams Charania.
Karl-Anthony Towns turned into nonfacter when Knicks needed him most
They weren’t really slowing him down the first three quarters Monday, either.
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray dazzles with halftime buzzer-beater vs. Timberwolves
Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets looked to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of the playoffs as they hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Game 2 on Monday. Murray was sensational in Game 1. So far, he has been even more fantastic in Game 2, dropping 23 points, including five […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray dazzles with halftime buzzer-beater vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
3 Knicks most to blame for brutal Game 2 collapse to Hawks
The New York Knicks’ collapse in Game 2 vs. the Atlanta Hawks stunned Madison Square Garden and abruptly flipped the early momentum of the series. In a 107–106 playoff loss Monday, fans watched a controlled, disciplined performance unravel in the final minutes. What should have been a commanding win instead became a case study in […] The post 3 Knicks most to blame for brutal Game 2 collapse to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Embarrassing Choke Job’ — NBA World Reacts to Knicks’ ‘Dumbfounding’ Game 2 Collapse vs. Hawks
A disastrous collapse for the New York Knicks has given the Atlanta Hawks new life in the series, courtesy of CJ McCollum.
Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 loss to Hawks: Mikal Bridges’ passive last shot ends tough night
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Addresses Missed Game-Winner Over Hawks
New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges comments on missing the game-winner over the Atlanta Hawks.
Hawks vs. Knicks Post-Game Stats: CJ McCollum Leads Atlanta to Epic Upset to Tie Series
CJ McCollum's standout showing helped Atlanta steal Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs from the New York Knicks.