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Will Thunder SGA’s late-game turnover set a tone for officiating in the playoffs?

When officials wiped away Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s potential game-winning 3-point shot toward the end of regulation, it resonated across the NBA. No player is accused of foul-baiting more than the reigning MVP. While Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47-point performance put the finishing touches on his MVP campaign, did his offensive foul set a precedent for […] The post Will Thunder SGA’s late-game turnover set a tone for officiating in the playoffs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Basketball Playoff Wrap-Up: Biggest Winners, Busts & Championship Lessons

The 2026 fantasy basketball playoffs are finally here, and the gap between winners and busts has never been clearer. As of April 1, 2026, the championship round has revealed repeatable lessons that will define future seasons. Winning this year had managers not only having big names on their ...

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Lakers Announce Official Injury Report Ahead of Showdown With Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder in a high-stakes inner-conference showdown tomorrow night. Los Angeles is coming off its 50th win of the season in Tuesday’s blow-out victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It marks the first time in 15 years the Lakers have secured 50 wins in back-to-back seasons.The team […] The post Lakers Announce Official Injury Report Ahead of Showdown With Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Move Before NBA Playoffs

Dalton Knecht and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a fourth-straight win on Tuesday, jumping to 50-26 on the 2025-26 NBA season after a 127-113 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the Lakers will turn their attention to Thursday's matchup, hitting the road to face Shai ...

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Mark Daigneault gets brutally honest on hate towards Thunder amid success

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the stark contrast between being an up-and-coming threat and embracing a villain role as defending champions. The Thunder captured its 60th regular-season win on Sunday, beating the Detroit Pistons 114-110 in overtime. Oklahoma City, 60-16, remains atop the Western Conference standings. After a 24-1 start, some predicted […] The post Mark Daigneault gets brutally honest on hate towards Thunder amid success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Sends Warning to Thunder Ahead of Massive Game

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to fly high in the final stage of the regular season. L.A. executed an impressive blowout victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Lakers star Luka Doncic dazzled once again, scoring 43 points on 50% shooting from the floor and the 3-point line. Doncic connected on a game-high six 3-pointers while […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Sends Warning to Thunder Ahead of Massive Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Poll: Luka Dončić and the NBA MVP Race

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The Los Angeles Lakers closed out a remarkable month of March with a 127-113 home win Tuesday night over ...

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Lakers’ JJ Redick campaigns for Luka Doncic as MVP, with 1 major caveat

Who will win the 2025-26 NBA MVP award? With less than two weeks to go in the season, the answer to this question is dependent on who you ask, and if you ask Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick his take on the race, you shouldn’t be surprised to hear him campaigning for Luka Doncic. […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick campaigns for Luka Doncic as MVP, with 1 major caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5x Lakers Champion Gets Brutally Honest on Luka Doncic’s MVP Chances

The MVP race has taken shape late in the NBA season, but Luka Doncic’s recent surge may not be enough to place him at the center of the conversation, according to former Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher.Speaking during live commentary, Fisher explained why Doncic’s name has not consistently appeared among the top MVP candidates […] The post 5x Lakers Champion Gets Brutally Honest on Luka Doncic’s MVP Chances appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the 2025-26 season doing everything a defending champion is supposed to do. They have won consistently, dominated statistically, and imposed their identity on both ends of the floor. As the playoffs approach, though, the narrative will certainly shift. For a team aiming to go back-to-back, the question is no […] The post Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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