Magic Fan Goes Viral for Wild Antics During LaMelo Ball Free-Throws
Despite a fan’s creative distraction at the free-throw line, LaMelo Ball and the Hornets were overwhelmed by the Magic.
Playoffs
Dillon Brooks cashed $1 million bonus after beating Warriors
Dillon Brooks had a million reasons to smile Friday after vanquishing the Golden State Warriors to close out the NBA play-in tournament. Brooks and his Phoenix Suns outlasted the Warriors 111-96 in their do-or-die clash at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The victory ensured that the veteran swingman pocketed an extra $1 million in … The post Dillon Brooks cashed $1 million bonus after beating Warriors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA World Reacts To Kevin Durant News Before Rockets-Lakers Game
On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets will be in Los Angeles to play the Lakers for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.The Rockets finished the regular season with a 52-30 record, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.Kevin Durant News Before Lakers GameBefore the game, the Rockets surprisingly announced that […] The post NBA World Reacts To Kevin Durant News Before Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup
The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Jonathan Toews hints at future with Jets after return season
The Winnipeg Jets signed Jonathan Toews last summer, giving the future Hall of Famer a chance to return to hockey with his hometown team. Toews sat out two seasons as he dealt with issues relating to illness and COVID-19. In 2025-26, he was able to play a full 82 games for the first time since […] The post Jonathan Toews hints at future with Jets after return season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet
The Orlando Magic handed the Charlotte Hornets their worst loss of the season as they won 121-90 to set up a first-round series with the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte was embarrassed across the board and had effectively lost the game in two quarters, returning with a 31-point deficit in what was a total offensive collapse. However, […] The post Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting
Charles Lee maintained his support for Kon Knueppel despite the star rookie’s struggled throughout the play-in tournament following the Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic. Knueppel enjoyed an incredible rookie campaign throughout the regular season, making a case for Rookie of the Year. He will be competing with Cooper Flagg for the honors, […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push
The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the best teams in the NBA in the calendar year of 2026 thus far, and they looked like a world-beating team, as they were almost always blowing out their opponents when they reached victory lane. In the first game of the play-in tournament, it almost looked as though […] The post Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks’ Mike Brown is ready to handle potential ‘Hack-A-Mitch’ tactic
Fouling Mitchell Robinson on purpose was deployed regularly in last year’s playoffs, with Detroit’s JB Bickerstaff and Boston’s Joe Mazzulla taking it to higher levels to stall the Knicks’ offense.
Jamahl Mosley gives Magic fans credit for electrifying atmosphere vs. Hornets
Behind a clinical all-around performance, the Orlando Magic blew past the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 on Friday night, clinching the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear that it was the home crowd that made all the difference. Before addressing the media postgame, Mosley credited […] The post Jamahl Mosley gives Magic fans credit for electrifying atmosphere vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Exclusive photos of Luka Doncic returning to LA after two weeks in Europe
Luka Doncic returned to Los Angeles on Friday on the eve of the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. The California Post has the exclusive photos of his return home.
Knicks need best versions of Miles McBride, Landry Shamet for long playoff run
Miles McBride and Landry Shamet share so much in common.
Magic crush Hornets in play-in to set up date with Pistons in first round of playoffs
The Magic earned the No. 8 seed in playoffs and will start their best-of-seven series at Detroit on Sunday.
Rockets announce concerning injury update on Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets may be down a superstar of their own to open their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Durant’s name was included on Houston’s injury report submitted Friday night, almost exactly 24 hours before the Rockets host the Lakers for Game 1 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The 16-time All-Star … The post Rockets announce concerning injury update on Kevin Durant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Blazers accused of pulling a cheap move on their fans before playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers are dampening some of the excitement about the franchise’s first trip to the playoffs in a half-decade. Trail Blazers president of business operations Dewayne Haskins disappointed fans with a revelation he made during a news conference on Friday. Haskins said that fans would not be receiving free playoff T-shirts for Games … The post Blazers accused of pulling a cheap move on their fans before playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lakers Get Good News Before Game 1 Of Rockets Playoff Series
The Los Angeles Lakers announced their injury report for their playoff series vs the Rockets, which features Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The post Lakers Get Good News Before Game 1 Of Rockets Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Tracy McGrady tells The Post what Knicks must lock in on to reach NBA Finals
Tracy McGrady sits down with The Post's Steve Serby for some Q&A ahead of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series.
Kevin Durant lands on Rockets’ injury report before Lakers Game 1
The No. 5-seeded Houston Rockets are set to take on the No. 4-seeded Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, in Game 1 of their first-round contest in the NBA Playoffs. While L.A. is already without Luka Doncic (left hamstring) and Austin Reaves (left oblique), it appears Kevin Durant has popped up in the Rockets’ latest injury […] The post Kevin Durant lands on Rockets’ injury report before Lakers Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Breaking down Knicks-Hawks matchups ahead of their first-round playoff series
The playoffs are a whole different animal.
The Post’s Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff predictions
The Post's experts give their Knicks-Hawks predications.
Mikal Bridges ready to raise his game in playoffs for Knicks — again
Bridges is on the receiving end of more criticism than anyone on the Knicks.
"Upset alert" – Chris Webber thinks the Denver Nuggets are at risk vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round – Basketball Network
"Upset alert" - Chris Webber thinks the Denver Nuggets are at risk vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round Basketball Network
Here’s how to watch Warriors vs. Suns in NBA Play-In Tournament for free
The final game of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament is here with a “win to get in” matchup between the No. 10 Golden State Warriors and the No. 7 Phoenix Suns for the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed. Despite creating an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter against Portland, the Suns let their lead, the...
Oilers Iron Out Plan B and C For Goaltending as Connor McDavid and Co. Take on Anaheim Ducks
Oilers lock in backup goalie plans as playoff clash ahead of a first-round matchup with the Anaheim Ducks.