Josh Hart’s offense flatlines as Knicks 3-point woes worsen
Josh Hart delivered his first playoff dud — at least scoring-wise — at the worst time.
Playoffs
Senators’ Thomas Chabot’s 5-word power play message after Hurricanes loss
The Ottawa Senators fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Thursday night. The Senators now have their backs firmly up against the wall. Ottawa is down 3-0 in the series, and they are on the brink of elimination. Thomas Chabot and his teammates have to figure things out sooner rather than later. One […] The post Senators’ Thomas Chabot’s 5-word power play message after Hurricanes loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs
Entering Thursday night, the Toronto Raptors knew they had to bring it for their backs were against the wall. Going down 3-0 in their first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers was a death sentence to their season, so they had to bring their A-game to avoid seeing their campaign come to a premature end. Scottie […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears
The 2025-26 season was supposed to be the New York Knicks’ time to shine. Both their biggest competitors for Eastern Conference supremacy seemed to be headed for down years, and the Knicks had all the opportunity in the world to perhaps finally get over the hump. But they have been having trouble in their first-round […] The post Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alex Tuch’s playoff point streak achieves Sabres feat not seen since 2011
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series. Buffalo now holds a 2-1 series lead after winning Game 1 over the Bruins in Buffalo. It was a close game, but veteran forward Alex Tuch was the difference maker for the visiting Sabres. Buffalo and Boston were tied 1-1 in […] The post Alex Tuch’s playoff point streak achieves Sabres feat not seen since 2011 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Here We Go’ — NBA World Reacts to Stunning News That Austin Reaves May Play in Lakers-Rockets Game 3
Austin Reaves' encouraging injury update fuels optimism about the Lakers' playoff outlook entering Game 3 vs. Houston.
Deandre Ayton Reveals LeBron James' Serious Warning for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have a commanding 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in their first-round NBA playoffs series. LeBron James has been leading the charge for a Lakers side that is missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injury. James has been L.A.’s driving force in the first two ...
Flyers fans troll Sidney Crosby with savage billboard after taking 3-0 lead
Regardless of whether he actually sold the call, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby picked the wrong team to get an embellishment penalty against in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Penguins dropped their third straight game to their rival Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night to fall in a 3-0 series hole, but it was Crosby’s penalty […] The post Flyers fans troll Sidney Crosby with savage billboard after taking 3-0 lead appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers are at a place (let’s face it) they probably weren’t expecting to be a week ago: up 2-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Up to 2-0 in the playoffs? Against the massively favored Houston Rockets? That can’t be. Oh yes, it can. No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. […] The post Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns faces an uncertain future with the New York Knicks, and this current playoff run could potentially make or break Towns’ future in New York.If the Knicks are able to go on a deep run, then they likely won’t be looking to shake things up in a big way over the offseason. However, if […] The post New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs
LOS ANGELES – Coming into their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that limiting All-Star big man Alperen Sengun was going to be a major point of focus. Through the Lakers’ first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton has done an incredible job matching up with his […] The post Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
RJ Barrett makes ‘little kid’ admission ahead of Raptors home playoff debut
The Toronto Raptors are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. It will be the club’s first home playoff game, and RJ Barrett is absolutely giddy about playing in the matchup. While talking with media members hours before the scheduled 8 p.m. EST tip-off, the […] The post RJ Barrett makes ‘little kid’ admission ahead of Raptors home playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hawks’ GM drops candid admission on CJ McCollum’s playoff heater
The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to go up 2-1 on Thursday night in their series against the New York Knicks. The Hawks tied things up earlier this week thanks to a scorching hot fourth quarter from CJ McCollum, who responded to chants from the Madison Square Garden by taking over down the stretch, frequently hunting […] The post Hawks’ GM drops candid admission on CJ McCollum’s playoff heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Analysts Claim LeBron James is Closing Gap in GOAT Debate Amid Dominant Playoff Run
The First Take crew is convinced that LeBron James is getting closer to the GOAT status and Michael Jordan's legacy.
John Hynes delivers encouraging message to Wild rookie after back-breaking Game 3 penalty
The Minnesota Wild had plenty of things to blame their Game 3 loss against the Dallas Stars on, with their dreadful 1-for-7 powerplay performance being one of them. However, one player who took the loss especially hard for the Wild was Danila Yurov, thanks to an ill-timed puck over the glass delay of game penalty […] The post John Hynes delivers encouraging message to Wild rookie after back-breaking Game 3 penalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Results According to NBA 2K26
We’ve got the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 3 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The Timberwolves potentially saved their season in Game 2 by coming back to defeat the Nuggets. But the series is still tied since the Nuggets won Game 1. But now the series heads […] The post Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch ‘not concerned’ about Connor McDavid amid Game 2 injury scare
It was almost code red for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans when Connor McDavid collided with teammate Mattias Ekholm and went down the tunnel with an injury during Wednesday night’s game. McDavid has played more hockey over the past 24 months than anyone else, and seeing him ailing is going to scare plenty of […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch ‘not concerned’ about Connor McDavid amid Game 2 injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox rumors: What gives Alex Cora ‘security’ over other struggling managers
The Boston Red Sox have gotten out to a brutal 9-15 start to their 2026 campaign. Many would assume manager Alex Cora would be on the hot seat. Of course, the Red Sox are closely monitoring the situation. But based on his contract and past success, Cora’s seat is cooler than other managers around the […] The post Red Sox rumors: What gives Alex Cora ‘security’ over other struggling managers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘He’s Trying to Do Some Damage’ — Matthew Tkachuk Warns TB Lightning to Watch Out for Canadiens Winger
Matthew Tkachuk warns the Lightning about Canadiens winger Josh Anderson’s physical dominance in a tight playoff series.
Chet Holmgren Has Priceless Reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Bold Praise After Game 2 Win
In a recent post-game interview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Chet Holmgren for his outstanding defensive contributions to the team's success. Holmgren responded to the praise with a hilarious facial expression
Brian Windhorst Once Prepared for LeBron James’ Retirement After Thinking of Him as “An Old Man Who Can’t Compete”
Brian Windhorst admitted he once expected LeBron James to retire, believing the NBA icon was nearing the end competitively.
Oilers Fan Who Delayed Playoff Game By Throwing Rotisserie Chicken Onto The Ice May Have Cost His Team A Win
Fans of the Red Wings and Predators have a reputation for throwing dead animals onto the ice during games every now and again. The same cannot be said for the people who root for the Oilers, but one of them managed to cause a delay that may have come back to bite Edmonton during a […] The post Oilers Fan Who Delayed Playoff Game By Throwing Rotisserie Chicken Onto The Ice May Have Cost His Team A Win appeared first on BroBible.
76ers Joel Embiid takes another step toward returning during Celtics playoff series
The Philadelphia 76ers got a much-needed boost of hope on Thursday when Joel Embiid continued to get better after his injury. He took part in some of practice while still following his strength and conditioning program. According to reporter Kyle Neubeck, the All-Star center is trending in the right direction. Even though a firm return date hasn’t […] The post 76ers Joel Embiid takes another step toward returning during Celtics playoff series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The ‘sign’ CJ McCollum sees that will give Hawks an advantage in Game 3
The Atlanta Hawks may be coming into Game 3 with momentum after the comeback win they had in Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Through the first two games of the series, the Hawks haven’t played to the standard they hold themselves to, and the hope is that coming back home will change that. […] The post The ‘sign’ CJ McCollum sees that will give Hawks an advantage in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.