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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series

You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is currently facing elimination in the first-round series as they trail the Lakers 3-1. During his remarks, Smith … The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jamal Shead reveals heartfelt text from Kelvin Sampson over Game 4 hustle

The Toronto Raptors evened up their opening round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 93-89 win in Game 4. Second year Raptors guard Jamal Shead may not have jumped off the stat sheet, but he came up with one of the biggest plays in Game 4 in forcing the Cavs into an eight […] The post Jamal Shead reveals heartfelt text from Kelvin Sampson over Game 4 hustle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic Injury Return Update: Lakers Face Major Blow as Slovenian Star's Availability Concerns Looms Over Potential Thunder Clash – Sportskeeda

Luka Doncic Injury Return Update: Lakers Face Major Blow as Slovenian Star's Availability Concerns Looms Over Potential Thunder Clash  Sportskeeda

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"JJ is genuinely psychotic", "Reheating Joe mazzulla nachos" – NBA Fans React to JJ Redick's Chilling Take on Lakers’ Closeout Game Hurdles – Sportskeeda

"JJ is genuinely psychotic", "Reheating Joe mazzulla nachos" - NBA Fans React to JJ Redick's Chilling Take on Lakers’ Closeout Game Hurdles  Sportskeeda

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Why Nikola Jokic is ‘absolutely’ a top-5 center in Lou Williams’ book

There’s no question that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a top-five player in the NBA today, but what is his status in terms of all-time rankings when it comes to centers? Well for former NBA player Lou Williams, Jokic is already among the best of the best when looking throughout league history. During a […] The post Why Nikola Jokic is ‘absolutely’ a top-5 center in Lou Williams’ book appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Game 5 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Without further ado, let’s dive right in. New York tied the series in Game 4, preventing the Hawks from taking a 3-1 lead. Furthermore, they get to go back to New York […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks takes NBA Cancun meme to new level with ‘beach’ offseason plans

On Monday, the Phoenix Suns’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns defied expectations this year by making it to the playoffs in what was thought to be a down year for the team, but they ultimately came up well short against the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks takes NBA Cancun meme to new level with ‘beach’ offseason plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Game 5 status vs. Rockets revealed

After being listed as questionable before being ruled out for the Lakers’ last two playoff games against the Rockets, there’s heightened optimism that star guard Austin Reaves will make his return to the court in Game 5. Reaves will be a gametime decision for Wednesday’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena, with the Lakers leading 3-1 in...

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Austin Reaves breaks silence amid pending Game 5 injury return

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into Game 5 of their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets looking to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, and they might have some reinforcements in the lineup. Austin Reaves is officially a game time decision, as per Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Following Lakers’ […] The post Austin Reaves breaks silence amid pending Game 5 injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons most to blame for stunning 3-1 series deficit vs. Magic that threatens to ruin 60-win season

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs in their best position to win their first championship since 2004, but instead find themselves in a 3-1 hole against the eight-seeded Orlando Magic. After dominating all season, J.B. Bickerstaff, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are suddenly in danger of becoming just the seventh one-seed to bow […] The post Pistons most to blame for stunning 3-1 series deficit vs. Magic that threatens to ruin 60-win season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5

The Orlando Magic may have to win shorthanded in Wednesday’s Game 5 if they want to close out the Detroit Pistons. Franz Wagner, who left Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal in the third quarter with a calf issue, has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. His … The post Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers Get Good Joel Embiid News Before Game 5 vs Celtics

Preparing for the Game 5 battle in Boston, the Philadelphia 76ers held a routine shootaround session on Tuesday morning. Joel Embiid remains on the team’s injury report for the matchup. Fortunately, Embiid was initially listed as probable for the game. That’s a big change compared to the last two matchups, where the Sixers had him […] The post 76ers Get Good Joel Embiid News Before Game 5 vs Celtics appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jalen Duren’s defiant declaration as he continues to get punked in Pistons-Magic series

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell into a shocking 3-1 hole in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 94-88 Game 4 loss. Pistons big man Jalen Duren yet again struggled to make an impact on either end of the floor in this one, finishing the game with 12 […] The post Jalen Duren’s defiant declaration as he continues to get punked in Pistons-Magic series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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