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Does Spurs’ Julian Champagnie believe in heat checks? He weighs in after beating the Kings

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The San Antonio Spurs secured back-to-back wins on Tuesday with a 130-103 win over the Sacramento Kings at the Frost Bank Center. Julian Champagnie played a significant role in the convincing win with an outstanding scoring performance, and the Spurs forward made it clear that he believes in heat checks when his shots are falling. […] The post Does Spurs’ Julian Champagnie believe in heat checks? He weighs in after beating the Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Karl-Anthony Towns helps lead Knicks to 1st win of 2026-27 season vs. Pistons

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The New York Knicks are winless no more. After losing their first three games of the 2026-27 season, the reigning NBA champions finally scored a victory when they also became the first team to deal the Detroit Pistons a loss, thwarting Cade Cunningham and company in Tuesday’s 111-97 win at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns helps lead Knicks to 1st win of 2026-27 season vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Julian Champagnie ties his own San Antonio record with bonkers first half vs. Kings

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Julian Champagnie has already made a habit of rewriting the San Antonio Spurs’ record book from beyond the arc, and he did it again on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Champagnie drilled eight 3-pointers in the first half at Frost Bank Center, tying his own franchise record for made threes in a half. The […] The post Spurs’ Julian Champagnie ties his own San Antonio record with bonkers first half vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans aren’t buying Lou Williams’ Jaylen Brown DPOY hype, even with Victor Wembanyama caveat

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Jaylen Brown has looked like a man on a mission in his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has embraced being an all-around threat, showcasing his willingness to play any role for his new team. The 76ers are off to a 3-1 start, with Brown averaging 20.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 […] The post Fans aren’t buying Lou Williams’ Jaylen Brown DPOY hype, even with Victor Wembanyama caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg giddy about meeting DeMar DeRozan, an NBA 2K favorite of his

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg chose the perfect game to deliver his breakout performance. Lendeborg exploded for 31 points to lead the Warriors past the Denver Nuggets, 134-114, at Ball Arena on Monday. He added 12 rebounds and six assists, finally notching his first win in the NBA after Golden State’s 0-3 start. The […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg giddy about meeting DeMar DeRozan, an NBA 2K favorite of his appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg hits historic stat line only Victor Wembanyama matched as a rookie

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Yaxel Lendeborg had his best game so far on Monday, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets, 134-114, at Ball Arena. The Warriors entered the win column after a 0-3 start. Lendeborg was unfazed despite facing Nikola Jokic, finishing with a game-high 31 points on 9-of-19 field goals. He also had 12 rebounds […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg hits historic stat line only Victor Wembanyama matched as a rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green Doubles Down On Bold Luka Doncic Take

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The MVP race will see a lot of names hoping to make a mark, including Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Despite being a top five player for many years now, the NBA voters have never voted for Doncic to win an MVP Award. Golden State Warriors legend Draymond Green chimed in before the season […] The post Draymond Green Doubles Down On Bold Luka Doncic Take appeared first on HEAVY.

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ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic claims top spot after one week

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What a first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, and what an MVP race this is about to be. From Luka Doncic going for 52 points to Anthony Edwards’ 45 points on Opening Night to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama doing what they’re known for, this year’s race for the league’s illustrious award is truly […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic claims top spot after one week appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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OKC thrived amid Jalen Williams’ injuries last season, but there’s a problem this time around

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Despite several key role players leaving the team via trade in the offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were once again seen as one of the NBA championship favorites at the start of the season. The team returned two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and all-star-caliber forwards Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Plus, the team added former Michigan […] The post OKC thrived amid Jalen Williams’ injuries last season, but there’s a problem this time around appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Johnson makes sure Spurs’ first win of season didn’t actually feel like it

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While San Antonio Spurs fans can rest easy knowing their team won’t go 0-82, head coach Mitch Johnson didn’t take the defending Western Conference champion’s first victory of 2026-27 lightly. “If you were in there, you would’ve thought we lost the game,” De’Aaron Fox said following the 122-106 victory at the Dallas Mavericks. The reason? […] The post Mitch Johnson makes sure Spurs’ first win of season didn’t actually feel like it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Sends a Blunt Message After First Win

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The San Antonio Spurs got a 122-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday. Coach Mitch Johnson wasn’t satisfied at all after the win and didn’t let the team celebrate. It took the Spurs three and a half quarters to pull away from a Mavericks team playing without Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. San Antonio has […] The post Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Sends a Blunt Message After First Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Waste of Height,’ ‘Needs to Drink More Creatine or Something’ — NBA Fans Baffled as Victor Wembanyama Gets Swatted in Back-to-Back Games

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NBA fans question Victor Wembanyama's height advantage after the Spurs star gets blocked in back-to-back games, sparking harsh reactions.

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Dallas Mavericks Announce Starting Lineup Without Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving Playing

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The Dallas Mavericks confirmed their starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs, with Cooper Flagg sidelined by a shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving out for knee injury management. The post Dallas Mavericks Announce Starting Lineup Without Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving Playing appeared first on HEAVY.

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