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Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss

One man was conspicuously absent for the Phoenix Suns on the court during crunch time of their 115-111 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night: Jalen Green. Green was on the bench for the entirety of the fourth quarter, as he did not return to action after he was subbed out of play by […] The post Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James needed just 5 seconds for chasedown block vs. Cavaliers

On Tuesday night, LeBron James suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers in a clash against his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers despite it coming on the second of a back-to-back. James did play 33 minutes on Monday night in a 120-102 win over the Washington Wizards, and at his age, him sitting out back-to-backs would be […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James needed just 5 seconds for chasedown block vs. Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off

The Denver Nuggets (48-28) will officially be competing in the NBA playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. They clinched their spot in the Western Conference gauntlet on Tuesday night, and they did not even have to lift a finger. All the fourth-place squad needed was a loss by the seventh-place Phoenix Suns. The Orlando Magic […] The post Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero sounds off on important win vs. Suns

The Orlando Magic have been struggling as of late, and fans are losing patience with head coach Jamahl Mosley. This was a team that lost by 52 points just a few days ago. But the Magic got themselves an all-important win on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, outlasting another aspiring playoff team en route […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero sounds off on important win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia Eagles Rumors: 3 Potential Trade Moves That Could Happen Soon

The Philadelphia Eagles are only two seasons removed from winning their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Philadelphia ended up in the playoffs last season, winning the NFC East division with an 11-6 record. Their season ended with a 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs. As the Eagles […]

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NBA Power Rankings Week 23: Boston Celtics Clinch 3rd Spot as Top 10 Sees Little Change

Week 23 NBA Power Rankings see Boston Celtics lock in 3rd, with minimal movement across the top 10 teams.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes

All the way back in 2000, the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils fired head coach Larry Robinson 74 games into the season, replaced him with Robbie Ftorek, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. A full 26 years later, the Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to follow a similar blueprint after shockingly replacing Bruce Cassidy […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently just two points outside of the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This was expected to be a building year after having the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Flyers are ahead of schedule, and now that the former sixth overall pick is set to […] The post Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Still, they have lost three straight, and the Jackets are coming off a bad loss to the Boston Bruins. After a rough stretch of play, but with the playoffs in reach, head coach Rick Bowness sent a […] The post Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texans’ DeMeco Ryans drops revelation on fired C.J. Stroud coach after playoff debacle

There were not many NFL teams as fun to watch in 2025 than the Houston Texans. They would eventually fall to the New England Patriots in the playoffs in a game that did not go well for them. Quarterback CJ Stroud threw four interceptions, and the Texans would lose 28-16. In the offseason, the Texans […] The post Texans’ DeMeco Ryans drops revelation on fired C.J. Stroud coach after playoff debacle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Injury update could leave Canadiens without key defenseman for start of playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens have won five straight games. The Canadiens are firmly in a playoff spot and are looking to make a push to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, one of their key defensemen will be missing the rest of the regular season and will also miss the start of the playoffs, according […] The post Injury update could leave Canadiens without key defenseman for start of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama falls 23 seconds short of bonkers Jonas Valanciunas record set in 2025

A historic season continues for Victor Wembanyama, who came close to setting a new pace for recording a double-double in a game when the San Antonio Spurs took on the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. It did not take long for the Spurs to assert their dominance over the struggling Bulls in Frost Bank Center, […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama falls 23 seconds short of bonkers Jonas Valanciunas record set in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Announces Stunning Injury News After Return

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed back star guard Anthony Edwards from a significant injury absence. Edwards, 24, is in the midst of a career year, posting his best ever scoring, overall shooting and 3-point shooting marks. The Minnesota star has his team knocking on yet another playoff berth.The Timberwolves have been met with ups and downs all […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Announces Stunning Injury News After Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ‘like kid in candy story’ in injury return that saves award chances

He was supposed to start, but Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards had to answer the call of nature before facing the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Monday, forcing him to come off the bench. It was a hilarious footnote in his return from a knee injury. But that is what Edwards does: He […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ‘like kid in candy story’ in injury return that saves award chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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