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Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 2 vs. Nuggets with knee injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to regroup for Game 2 of their opening round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, but there is a chance they could be a little short-handed. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was officially listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Nuggets due to right knee injury management, as per ClutchPoints’ […] The post Anthony Edwards questionable for Game 2 vs. Nuggets with knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Troubling update emerges about Joel Embiid’s status

The Philadelphia 76ers may have to ride out the rest of their season without the services of The Process. 76ers center Joel Embiid missed Sunday’s Game 1 against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Philadelphia then went on to get thumped by the Celtics, losing the first-round series opener by a final … The post Troubling update emerges about Joel Embiid’s status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jayson Tatum joins 6 other Celtics legends in franchise playoff history

BobThe Boston Celtics cruised to victory in Game 1 of their opening round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 123-91 win. It was the star duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum who led the way for the Celtics in their Game 1 playoff win, and in the process Tatum joined several franchise […] The post Jayson Tatum joins 6 other Celtics legends in franchise playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘He’ll End Up As One of the Greatest Ever’ — NBA World Reacts As Jayson Tatum Passes Idol Kobe Bryant in History Books

Jayson Tatum surpassed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the history books during the Celtics' Game 1 win over the 76ers, prompting strong reactions.

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Immanuel Quickley’s initial Game 2 injury report status vs. Cavs

Following a Game 1 shellacking, the Toronto Raptors are searching for a way to get back into their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with Game 2 on the horizon. And help could come in the form of the injury report. Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley was listed as questionable on the injury report […] The post Immanuel Quickley’s initial Game 2 injury report status vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Atlanta Hawks Announce Starting Player Could Miss Game 2 Against Knicks

On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks will be back at Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.The Hawks lost Game 1 (on Saturday) by a score of 113-102.Onyeka Okongwu finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 6/9 from […] The post Atlanta Hawks Announce Starting Player Could Miss Game 2 Against Knicks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut

Things didn’t go super smoothly for Philadelphia 76ers star rookie V.J. Edgecombe in his postseason debut in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics.If given the opportunity, Edgecombe probably would have drawn things up differently – both individually and from a team perspective.76ers Were Blasted by Boston Celtics in V.J. Edgecombe’s Playoff DebutThe 76ers were thoroughly […] The post Philadelphia 76ers’ V.J. Edgecombe Reacts to Frustrating Postseason Debut appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics Fans Epically Troll The Philadelphia 76ers After Game 1 Beatdown

In the final minutes of the Philadelphia 76ers‘ play-in matchup against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, with a spot in the playoffs on the line, the fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena made it clear that they were ready for what’s next.“We want Boston,” chants echoed amongst Philadelphia fans, knowing that the win over the […] The post Celtics Fans Epically Troll The Philadelphia 76ers After Game 1 Beatdown appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dillon Brooks gets a flagrant foul for smacking Chet Holmgren in face

Dillon Brooks continued his troublemaking from the very start of the Phoenix Suns-Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series. The Suns and Thunder kicked off Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Less than five minutes into the first quarter, the Phoenix swingman Brooks received a flagrant foul … The post Dillon Brooks gets a flagrant foul for smacking Chet Holmgren in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate

The biggest question the Tampa Bay Lightning have to answer before their series against the Montreal Canadiens is the status of Victor Hedman. Their captain took a leave of absence on March 25th and has not returned since. Lightning coach Jon Cooper is still playing his cards close to the vest as puck drop approaches, […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jayson Tatum Gets Candid After Emotional Playoff Return From Injury

The Boston Celtics entered the NBA playoffs looking every bit like a team ready for a deep run, and their Game 1 performance backed that up in dominant fashion. Behind the long-awaited return of Jayson Tatum and another strong showing from Jaylen Brown, Boston rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 on Sunday afternoon at TD […] The post Jayson Tatum Gets Candid After Emotional Playoff Return From Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks hit with Flagrant 1 for slapping Chet Holmgren in the face

The Phoenix Suns did what they had to do to get into the playoffs, defeating the Golden State Warriors a few days ago to clinch the No. 8 seed. Their reward was playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, but from what we’ve seen all season, the Suns won’t back down from anybody. […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks hit with Flagrant 1 for slapping Chet Holmgren in the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics fans had ruthless taunt for 76ers fans during Game 1 rout

Boston Celtics fans were feeling ruthless late during their team’s Game 1 blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics beat the 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The Celtics never trailed, and led by as much as 35 at one point. With the game … The post Celtics fans had ruthless taunt for 76ers fans during Game 1 rout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How Spurs can neutralize biggest playoff weakness with show of ‘force’

As good as the San Antonio Spurs were this regular season and as mesmerizing as Victor Wembanyama can be, the squad’s youth serves as a cautionary tale as experts wonder whether this group can join the storied franchise’s title teams. Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes are the squad’s only two rotational players who’ve experienced long […] The post How Spurs can neutralize biggest playoff weakness with show of ‘force’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum already looking like ‘Superman’ in first playoff game since Achilles tear

The Boston Celtics are on the road to win their second championship in three years, and many think they have a good chance of making it back to the NBA Finals. Those chances went up when Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury, and in his first playoff game since the tear, he already looks […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum already looking like ‘Superman’ in first playoff game since Achilles tear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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