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It has not been a good last two games for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. After coming back to beat the Houston Rockets in overtime in Game 3 to go up 3-0 in the series, the Lakers have struggled offensively each of the last two games, including in last night’s 99-93 home loss. […] The post LeBron James admits what haunted Lakers in Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks will attempt to close out the Atlanta Hawks during Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday. They could be without Josh Hart for the matchup. Hart is questionable on Thursday due to a lower back contusion. The 31-year-old played 30 minutes during the Knicks’ decisive Game 6 win on Tuesday, […] The post Is Josh Hart playing tonight? Knicks vs. Hawks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets by a score of 99-93 in Game 5 (at home). Despite, the loss Austin Reaves made his return to action. He put up 22 points, four rebounds, six assists and one block while shooting 4/16 from the field and 2/8 from three-point range […] The post NBA World Reacts To Austin Reaves’ Performance In Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
In the third quarter of Game 5, emotions flared during a jump-ball situation between James Harden and Scottie Barnes.
With the Pistons staring at elimination, they needed to play with an extra edge. And they found it early, with Duncan Robinson shoving Desmond Bane in the first quarter.
Accountability, not excuses, defined the Orlando Magic’s mindset following their 116–109 Game 5 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. With a chance to close out the series, the Magic instead saw its lead trimmed to 3–2, shifting pressure back onto a young roster still learning how to finish in the postseason. The loss […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane drops eye-opening ‘beat ourselves’ admission after loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Houston Rockets (at home) for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. The Lakers lost by a score of 99-93. LeBron James finished the loss with 25 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two steals while shooting 9/19 from the field and 0/5 from three-point range […] The post NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance In Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley "apologizes" for his pick to emerge from the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Detroit Pistons kept their season alive on Wednesday night with a 116-109 Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena, cutting the first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. The win was anchored by Cade Cunningham, who scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, surpassing Dave Bing’s previous high of 44. He shot […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham says the obvious out loud about Game 5 eruption appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic remain in control of their playoff path despite a Game 5 setback, as a message from franchise legend Dwight Howard quickly gained attention following the loss on Wednesday night. The Magic fell to the Detroit Pistons 116–109 in a high-scoring contest that cut its series lead to 3–2. The game featured a […] The post Magic legend Dwight Howard posts directive to Orlando after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves is back, and the Los Angeles Lakers faithful let him know how much they missed him. When Reaves checked into tonight’s playoff game vs. the Houston Rockets, marking his first time back on the court since suffering an oblique injury on April 2, Lakers fans roared in welcoming him back. Reaves entered the […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves gets hero’s welcome in Game 5 return vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
During their Game 6 showdown with the Flyers in Philly, Pittsburgh Penguins star Blake Lizotte was first sent crashing into his own goalie by Porter Martone to ignite a wild brawl.
The Orlando Magic found themselves at the center of a historic playoff performance as Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham each scored 45 points in Game 5 of their first-round series. Banchero delivered a playoff career-high 45 points in a 116–109 loss, adding nine rebounds and seven assists. Despite the defeat, his performance kept Orlando competitive […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero sounds off on bonkers playoff duel vs. Cade Cunningham appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After losing three of their first four games of the 1-8 first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons fought back in a major way in Game 5, scoring a franchise record 45 points in a 116-109 win. Suddenly, the Pistons had life in a series that looked borderline hopeless, secured a victory in […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘undeserving’ admission after heroic Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 125-120, in a thrilling encounter in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The Raptors had multiple chances to run past the Cavaliers, but they ran out of steam. Toronto was outscored by Cleveland in the fourth quarter, 25-17. […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes reveals Game 6 status amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Defenseman Cam York was the hero, as he scored Game 6’s only goal in overtime. Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs nearly made the stop, but he couldn’t get over in time to stop the puck. CAM YORK IS THE HERO IN GAME […] The post Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons live to fight another day after a 116-109 Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, trimming their first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. Following the victory head coach JB Bickerstaff explained what he felt made the difference for his team. “It’s a simple formula for […] The post JB Bickerstaff reveals ‘simple’ formula for Pistons success vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Utah Mammoth were starting to take control of the series after a big win on home ice in Game 3, but the Vegas Golden Knights took back the momentum in Game 4. The Mammoth received a boost for Game 5 when center Barrett Hayton, who had been out of the lineup with an injury […] The post Barrett Hayton makes Mammoth playoff debut vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James dismissed the idea that Draymond Green’s suspension was the main reason the Warriors lost the 2016 Finals.
Detroit Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham delivered a season-saving performance Wednesday, scoring 45 points in a 116–109 win vs. the Orlando Magic to keep the Pistons’ playoff run alive. The victory cut the Magic’s series lead to 3–2 and forced a Game 6, giving the Pistons renewed belief after facing elimination. Cunningham carried the offense […] The post Why Pistons’ HC JB Bickerstaff wasn’t surprised by Cade Cunningham’s 45-point Game 5 heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic had a chance to break the hearts of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night by defeating them in five games on home court. The Pistons had high hopes entering the playoffs as the first seed in the Eastern Conference, but dug themselves a 3-1 hole that will be tough to get out […] The post Jamahl Mosley unleashes 3 things that handed Pistons Game 5 win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Detroit Pistons had their backs against the wall coming into Game 5 against the Orlando Magic after dropping Games 3 and 4 on the road. One more Magic win would lead to one of the most shocking first-round upsets in recent history, but the Pistons had other plans. Playing in front of their home […] The post What Cade Cunningham learned about Pistons in Game 5 win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, and the top-seeded Pistons beat the Magic 116-109 on Wednesday night in Game 5.
The Orlando Magic were on a mission to close out their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, and Paolo Banchero played like it. Although the Magic ended up losing Game 5 of the series, 116-109, Banchero put together a memorable performance. The former Duke Blue Devils star forward went off for 45 points […] The post Paolo Banchero makes personal record despite Magic’s Game 5 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
