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Erik Spoelstra gets real on Heat’s defensive woes amid downward spiral ahead of postseason

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have been experiencing extreme disappointment as of late, especially after losing to the league-worst (by record) Indiana Pacers on Sunday, 135-118, it’s the defense that’s been a key area of concern. With the Heat looking to make a playoff push, time is running out, and head coach Erik Spoelstra […] The post Erik Spoelstra gets real on Heat’s defensive woes amid downward spiral ahead of postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: LeBron James bolting Lakers for Warriors ‘has some legs’

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, but one of the biggest storylines surrounding the team continues to be the topic of LeBron James’ pending free agency. The Lakers star is in the final year of his contract, and one rumor that […] The post NBA rumors: LeBron James bolting Lakers for Warriors ‘has some legs’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but it has been a disappointing season for the team this year. As Alex Ovechkin continues to hit milestones, the Caps find themselves outside of the playoff picture. The Capitals have made a recent run and are now within striking distance of […] The post Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy gets ‘definite’ injury update amid playoff push

The Colorado Avalanche have been the best team in the NHL nearly all year long. At the NHL trade deadline, the team got even better, as Nazem Kadri and Nicolas Roy both joined the Avalanche.  Still, Roy played just nine games with the franchise before going down with an injury on March 22 against the […] The post Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy gets ‘definite’ injury update amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum out vs. Hawks after season-high 32 points vs. Hornets

It took 11 games, but Jayson Tatum looked like his old self in Sunday’s 114-99 road win over the Charlotte Hornets. He showed no signs of the ruptured Achilles tendon that he suffered in last year’s playoffs, galvanizing Boston Celtics fans everywhere while striking fear into future opponents. The team is not deviating from its […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum out vs. Hawks after season-high 32 points vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bears’ Ben Johnson is sick of hearing about Chicago’s 2025 success

The Chicago Bears had one of their best years in recent franchise history, but don’t talk to head coach Ben Johnson about it. Less than three months removed from the end of an 11-6 season in which the Bears made their first playoff appearance in five years, won their first NFC North championship in seven […] The post Bears’ Ben Johnson is sick of hearing about Chicago’s 2025 success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Charlotte Hornets have spent the 2025-26 season defying expectations. They have clawed their way from irrelevance into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. As the postseason approaches, though, the narrative is shifting from feel-good resurgence to looming reality check. In a conference loaded with battle-tested contenders, seeding isn’t just a number but […] The post Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes promise to fan who hit halfcourt shot

On Sunday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder managed to pull away in the fourth quarter of what was a very entertaining 111-100 win over the New York Knicks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had some shooting troubles earlier in the game, but he was in full MVP mode in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points in the final […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes promise to fan who hit halfcourt shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sheldon Keefe credits Devils’ resiliency after Blackhawks win

The New Jersey Devils are on the outside looking in at the Eastern Conference playoff race. New Jersey needs all the points it can get if it wants to challenge for a postseason spot. Sheldon Keefe’s boys did exactly what they needed to do on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Devils fell behind Connor […] The post Sheldon Keefe credits Devils’ resiliency after Blackhawks win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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