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Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is expecting stiffer Suns test in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 119-84 victory in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, he’s prepared for a strong response in Game 2. Rather than enter the playoffs as defending champions, the Thunder entered the postseason with a similar mindset […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is expecting stiffer Suns test in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards News Ahead of Game 2 vs Nuggets

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to put their playoff Game 1 behind them Monday night when they face the Denver Nuggets in the continuation of their series. It was always going to be a tough matchup, one that Minnesota is well aware of having played Denver in two of the last three […] The post Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards News Ahead of Game 2 vs Nuggets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Suns vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are kicking off this weekend as we’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference series. The Phoenix Suns take on the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the two franchise’s first-ever playoffs matchup. Check our NBA odds series for the Suns-Thunder prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns survived the NBA […] The post Suns vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Who’s Winning the NBA Championship?

[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.] After four first-round series began Saturday, the NBA playoffs continue with the start of four more ...

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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“We weren’t allowed to be fans of anyone” – Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father – Basketball Network

“We weren’t allowed to be fans of anyone” - Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father  Basketball Network

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Jalen Green Reveals What Steph Curry Told Him After Suns End Warriors’ Season

Jalen Green reveals what Steph Curry told him after the Suns eliminated the Warriors in a full-circle moment. The post Jalen Green Reveals What Steph Curry Told Him After Suns End Warriors’ Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series

Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Nash adamant Luka Doncic should be eligible for NBA awards and not ‘punished for injury’ as he names his MVP

NBA legend Steve Nash reckons Luka Doncic should be eligible for the Most Valuable Player award after his injury setback. Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic won an appeal this week…

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Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their draft positioning become clearer Friday night after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup. Phoenix’s victory clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and locked in a first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City, while also finalizing the lottery outlook […] The post Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going

The Phoenix Suns enter the postseason with momentum, but Dillon Brooks’ intensity has already sparked headlines. His remarks about the Oklahoma City Thunder have added early tension to a first-round matchup set after Phoenix’s play-in victory. The Suns secured the No. 8 seed, clinching the final playoff spot in the West with a 111–96 win […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dillon Brooks Earns $1 Million After Phoenix Suns Reach the Playoffs

Dillon Brooks has earned $1 million in bonuses as part of his contract with the Phoenix Suns after helping the team reach the NBA playoffs, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported.  This comes following the Suns’ 111-96 win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night to punch their ticket to the playoffs, where they will face […] The post Dillon Brooks Earns $1 Million After Phoenix Suns Reach the Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green Apologizes to Nikola Jokic for MVP Pick

Out in Colorado, Denver Nuggets fans want to see Nikola Jokic claim his fourth MVP award, preventing a repeat for the Oklahoma City Thunder star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. At this point, polls, surveys, sportsbooks, and scattered predictions all seem to think that Jokic will ultimately land in the No. 2 or 3 spot. The Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Apologizes to Nikola Jokic for MVP Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors' Draymond Green Leaves No Doubt on His NBA MVP

Draymond Green grabbed headlines on Thursday night as he helped lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 play-in victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Green locked downKawhi Leonard in a defensive masterclass, limiting the Clippers star to just two points in the fourth quarter. It was Steph ...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense

While gearing up for his first-round best-of-7 series, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense into perspective. While the defending champions await its first-round opponent, which will be determined on Friday between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of the long road that […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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