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Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder

It is back to the drawing board for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns after they were obliterated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The eight-seeded Suns failed to recover after starting flat, possibly a sign of fatigue after going through the […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives credit to fans in incredible comeback win

The Buffalo Sabres made their first playoff appearance since 2011 on Sunday, and they made sure it would be one fans would never forget for a long time. The Sabres appeared to be circling down the drain in Game 1 of their series at KeyBank Center in Buffalo against the Boston Bruins, when the visiting […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives credit to fans in incredible comeback win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers are blazing new trails in the realm of cost-cutting. The Blazers already made negative headlines after getting through the play-in tournament, when it was revealed Friday that the team was not giving fans free T-shirts for Games 3 and 4. Considering the Blazers made the playoffs this year for the first … The post Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ausar Thompson makes 1 thing clear after Pistons’ upset loss to Magic

The Detroit Pistons left a rowdy Little Caesars Arena crowd stunned and disappointed Sunday. Detroit fell to the heavy underdog Orlando Magic 112-101, setting off an early alarm in their NBA Playoffs run. But is this loss alarming for Ausar Thompson? Thompson got asked if early postseason nerves affected Detroit. “Nah, I can’t say that […] The post Ausar Thompson makes 1 thing clear after Pistons’ upset loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ home looked absolutely beautiful in Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut

All roads led to Frost Bank Center on Sunday as the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs. It was the Spurs’ first game in the playoffs after a six-year drought. It was also Victor Wembanyama’s postseason debut, so fans of different shapes and […] The post Spurs’ home looked absolutely beautiful in Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ surreal court design for Game 1 had fans buzzing

The San Antonio Spurs got a sky-high approval rating for their court and crowd color scheme to open this year’s playoffs. The Spurs went all-in on their iconic “Fiesta” design for Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Different sections of the crowd were separated by shirts … The post Spurs’ surreal court design for Game 1 had fans buzzing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans clown Pistons for embarrassing Game 1 loss to Magic

The Detroit Pistons walked off Little Caesars Palace on Sunday with dejected looks after they suffered a shocking loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101, in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Magic was all-business right from the get-go, outscoring the Pistons, 35-27 in the first half. Detroit tried to rally in the second half, […] The post Fans clown Pistons for embarrassing Game 1 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Brown picks up reporter’s phone, playfully makes point about interrupting press conferences

The New York Knicks took down the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday. After the victory, Mike Brown met with the media at Madison Square Garden, and a loud notification could be heard from a reporter’s phone that was placed next to the microphone as Brown spoke. Brown took…

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Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT to seal Game 1 Lightning win

The Montreal Canadiens withstood a blitz from the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game 1 to force overtime. In the end, their resilience paid off. The Canadiens have won Game 1, and they can thank winger Juraj Slafkovsky for his big-time performance. Slafkovsky scored two goals in regulation to help force overtime. […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT to seal Game 1 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs return to the NBA playoffs on Sunday for the first time in six seasons when they open a first-round Western Conference series against the Portland Trail Blazers. San Antonio enters the postseason as the No. 2 seed after a major turnaround season led by Victor Wembanyama.The Spurs finished with 62 wins […] The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog drops truth bomb after Game 1 win vs. Kings

The Colorado Avalanche had the best regular-season record of any team in the National Hockey League, but now that the playoffs have gotten underway, that’s ancient history. The Avs have designs on running through the Western Conference playoffs and getting a chance to play for the Stanley Cup in a couple of months when they […] The post Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog drops truth bomb after Game 1 win vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 1 matchup to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was the Habs who struck first on the road, taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. But the veteran Bolts did not let that last for long. The Lightning potted two goals […] The post Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordan Ott gives 2 things Suns can’t do vs. Thunder juggernaut

Jordan Ott didn’t hold back on what went wrong for the Phoenix Suns in their blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday afternoon. Ott is going through the first season of his head coaching career in the NBA with the Suns. He has exceeded expectations as […] The post Jordan Ott gives 2 things Suns can’t do vs. Thunder juggernaut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Hit with Worrying Anthony Edwards Update Before Game 2 vs Nuggets

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves know the Denver Nuggets all too well in the postseason. The two franchises have faced off repeatedly in recent seasons, with this year’s matchup their third in the last four years. It is a familiar but intense rivalry but one constant has stood out for Minnesota; the team needs […] The post Timberwolves Hit with Worrying Anthony Edwards Update Before Game 2 vs Nuggets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Video shows Kevin Durant cursing at a Lakers fan

Kevin Durant still had a moment on Saturday despite being in street clothes. The Houston Rockets opened up their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. But it was the Lakers who ended up earning the 107-98 victory to take an early 1-0 lead in the … The post Video shows Kevin Durant cursing at a Lakers fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards Injury Update for Game 2 vs. Nuggets

Anthony Edwards looked good in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. The four-time All-Star registered 22 points on 7-of-19 shooting, to go along with nine rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and two triples in 38 minutes of action. It wasn’t enough, though, ...

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