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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama bluntly shuts down lack of playoff experience talk

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to their 10th straight victory after walloping the Golden State Warriors, 127-113, at Chase Center on Wednesday. For the second consecutive game, Wembanyama tallied 41 points to carry the Spurs. He added 18 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks, while shooting 16-of-22 from the field. San Antonio […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama bluntly shuts down lack of playoff experience talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the favorite to win the 2026 NBA championship. They have the likely winner of the 2026 NBA MVP award in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and their roster is getting a cleaner bill of health with each passing day. That is the only uncertain part of the Thunder’s title defense, as a few […] The post Thunder’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iman Shumpert Makes Luka Doncic Admission in MVP Discussions: ‘Haven’t Been Talking About Him’

Luka Doncic has spent the past month doing something only Michael Jordan has done before: he scored 600 points in March. On Tuesday night, he dropped 42 on the Cleveland Cavaliers, grabbing the 50th win of the season for a Los Angeles Lakers team that, by every measurable standard, cannot survive ...

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NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama Milestone During Warriors Game

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are seeking their 10th straight win on Wednesday night against a severely shorthanded Golden State Warriors side. The Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA right now, and this has been thanks in large part to Wembanyama’s dominant display. Heading into ...

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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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Rachel Nichols defends snubbing Luka Dončić in MVP race

Luka Dončić, leading the NBA in scoring and averaging close to a triple-double with improved defense while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to more than 50 wins, might be MVP worthy to some, but not to Rachel Nichols. On a recent episode of Open Floor: SI’s NBA Show, co-host Chris Mannix asked Nichols whether Lakers…

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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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Spurs’ Bill Simmons ends face of the NBA debate with Victor Wembanyama take

Outside of the San Antonio Spurs franchise and its fanbase, as well as his family, there may not be a bigger fan of Victor Wembanyama than NBA insider and noted media member Bill Simmons. Simmons, on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons podcast, mentioned that the “face of the franchise” conversation around the NBA […] The post Spurs’ Bill Simmons ends face of the NBA debate with Victor Wembanyama take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama teases playoff warning after season-high explosion vs. Bulls

Victor Wembanyama isn’t shy about sharing his goals publicly. While his touting of MVP credentials raised eye brows, it’s far from the only time the generational talent has answered a question honestly. But, when ClutchPoints asked Wemby if his aggression in a recent blowout of the Chicago Bulls could preview what’s to come in the […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama teases playoff warning after season-high explosion vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking

The issue of tanking is a hot one in NBA circles, as teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, among others, have blatantly been holding out a few of their best players or at least limiting their workload just so they could boost their chances of losing more games and therefore improving their […] The post Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update Before Spurs Game

Kristaps Porzingis has been on a heater for the Golden State Warriors of late. The former All-Star big man is finally getting his groove following his mid-season blockbuster trade from the Atlanta Hawks. Porzingis has also had to battle through injuries and a lingering illness, but he’s now playing ...

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Victor Wembanyama Doubles Down on Bold MVP Statement

Victor Wembanyama continues to cement himself as a frontrunner for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. The San Antonio Spurs star backed up his bold MVP stance Monday night with another dominant performance. The 7-foot-4 Frenchman led the Spurs to a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. ...

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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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