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Lakers insider stresses JJ Redick deserves more credit for series win vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough task against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. The Thunder have been nothing but dominant since the regular season, and they will stop at nothing to defend their title. With Luka Doncic still out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury, the fourth-seeded […] The post Lakers insider stresses JJ Redick deserves more credit for series win vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"The nice answer would be yes… But I can't say that" – Paolo Banchero says he is unsure if the Magic have enough to go to the next level – Basketball Network

"The nice answer would be yes… But I can't say that" - Paolo Banchero says he is unsure if the Magic have enough to go to the next level  Basketball Network

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Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stayed graceful in defeat Sunday after his team’s season came to an end. Rajakovic’s Raptors hung tough with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The road dogs led by double digits in the first half and hung tough with … The post Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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RJ Barrett’s powerful message about Raptors after taking Cavs to Game 7

There were no last-second heroics from RJ Barrett this time. The Toronto Raptors could not sustain their momentum from their win in Game 6, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-102, in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Sunday. The Raptors blew a double-digit lead in the first half […] The post RJ Barrett’s powerful message about Raptors after taking Cavs to Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run

Darko Rajakovic shared a sentimental statement about his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season following their playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Rajakovic completed his third season as a head coach in the NBA. He showcased solid growth as he helped Toronto improve over time. Going from 25 wins his first […] The post Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes is the gift that keeps on giving for the team in the 2026 NHL playoffs. In fact, Hughes made franchise history during Game 1 of the Wild’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. With an assist in the first period and a goal in […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic Praises Scottie Barnes After Raptors Season Ends

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised the playoff play of Scottie Barnes after the team’s season ended on Sunday. The Raptors lost 114-102 on Sunday night to lose their first-round series to the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3. It was an incredibly competitive series, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance at times, but ultimately, it’s […] The post Darko Rajakovic Praises Scottie Barnes After Raptors Season Ends appeared first on HEAVY.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes 2026 admission after playoff loss to 76ers

Even before the season started, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown already knew that it was going to be an uphill climb. With Jayson Tatum sidelined for an extended period and Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford all gone, the odds were stacked against the Celtics. There was chatter of a gap year or a […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes 2026 admission after playoff loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel and his teammates put a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. But they were unable to truly break through the Habs […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers

The Boston Celtics just endured a nightmare first-round exit, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons points the finger squarely at head coach Joe Mazzulla. Despite casting a Coach of the Year vote for Mazzulla, the collapse completely baffled Simmons. Instead of leaning into the fast-paced, deep-rotation identity […] The post Celtic’ Bill Simmons points finger at Joe Mazzulla for collapse vs 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley breaks down how Game 7 got away from Magic

Jamahl Mosley had no choice but to explain what went wrong for the Orlando Magic in their season-ending loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon. Mosley and the Magic had a lot of positive momentum in the first round, winning three out of the initial four games to take a 3-1 […] The post Jamahl Mosley breaks down how Game 7 got away from Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Tobias Harris speaks up on what made 3-1 comeback stunner possible

After turning in one of the best single-half performances of his career in Game 7 against the Orlando Magic, Tobias Harris’ Detroit Pistons get to live to fight another day as they advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Detroit scored more points in the final three frames than the Magic scored […] The post Pistons’ Tobias Harris speaks up on what made 3-1 comeback stunner possible appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lions send 3-word message after Pistons’ series comeback vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons completed a spectacular comeback Sunday against the Orlando Magic, winning the seventh game of their opening round playoff series. PISTONS IN 7 🗣️ — Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 3, 2026 It was anything but an easy assignment for the top-seeded Pistons. While they had been the dominant team in the Eastern Conference […] The post Lions send 3-word message after Pistons’ series comeback vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons star Jalen Duren’s motivation that sparked defense in Game 7 vs. Magic

Jalen Duren came through with a great performance on both sides of the ball to help the Detroit Pistons to the Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon. Duren shined as a 20-point, 10-rebound threat throughout the course of the regular season, earning All-Star recognition. However, his form regressed for most of […] The post Pistons star Jalen Duren’s motivation that sparked defense in Game 7 vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff admits he never wavered during epic 3-1 comeback

The Detroit Pistons quickly learned that success in the NBA regular season often has little to do with surviving and advancing in the playoffs. The Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but they found themselves down 3 games to 1 in their opening round series against the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic. It […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff admits he never wavered during epic 3-1 comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown Makes Announcement After Celtics' Playoff Exit

Jaylen Brown and the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics, after taking a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, saw their season come to an end on Saturday night after falling to Joel Embiid and the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers 109-100 in Game 7. Now the Celtics will head into the ...

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Paolo Banchero Gives Honest Assessment of Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero gave an honest assessment of his team, saying that they simply aren’t good enough to win in the playoffs. The Magic had a 3-1 series lead against the Detroit Pistons, but choked it away and lost the series 4-3 on Sunday in Detroit. While few gave Orando much of a […] The post Paolo Banchero Gives Honest Assessment of Orlando Magic appeared first on HEAVY.

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