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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards could return vs. Rockets, but Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle are also on injury report

The Minnesota Timberwolves could regain Anthony Edwards for their final road game of the regular season, but their latest injury report also includes key frontcourt pieces Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, along with several additional contributors, ahead of Friday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Minnesota (47-33) is set to face Houston (51-29) at 6:30 […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards could return vs. Rockets, but Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle are also on injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers will take notice of Suns’ Devin Booker, Jalen Green injury updates

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to closely monitor the latest injury developments involving Devin Booker and Jalen Green as the Phoenix Suns begin a two-game road trip with a matchup in Los Angeles on Friday night. Phoenix (44-36) released its injury report Friday morning ahead of the 7:30 p.m. PT tipoff, listing Booker as […] The post Lakers will take notice of Suns’ Devin Booker, Jalen Green injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Coach Makes Strong LeBron James-Steph Curry Statement

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows greatness when he sees it. The 60-year-old bench boss cannot help but marvel at what LeBron James and Stephen Curry have meant to the game of basketball.  Thursday's Lakers visit to Chase Center reignited the James-Curry on-court rivalry. Curry ...

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Lakers Coach Addresses LeBron James' Status After Injury Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers finally busted out of their three-game losing slump on Thursday night. They secured a much-needed road win against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, 119-103. This was thanks in large part to another strong performance from LeBron James. The NBA’s all-time leading ...

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NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance In Lakers-Warriors Game

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. The Lakers won by a score of 119-103. Bronny James finished with ten points, one rebound, three assists and two steals while shooting 4/7 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time. NBA […] The post NBA World Reacts To Bronny James’ Performance In Lakers-Warriors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ LeBron James fires back at fan during Warriors blowout

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got on the right side of the ledger on Thursday night, hammering the Golden State Warriors, 119-103. That snapped a three-game losing streak in which the Lakers were outscored by 85 points. Midway through the fourth quarter, LeBron James appeared to have a confrontation with a Warriors fan sitting nearby. […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James fires back at fan during Warriors blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cameras Catch LeBron James' Testy Exchange With Courtside Fan

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a crucial win on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers snapped a three-game losing skid with a 119-103 victory against a Steph Curry-less Warriors side. James led the way with a game-high 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting, eight ...

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Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday. Robinson notes that the Pelicans are eyeing a two-to-three-year extension for Williamson worth … The post Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers Get Bad News on Marcus Smart in Latest Injury Update

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into Thursday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors still dealing with significant injury concerns, as the regular season nears its conclusion. Los Angeles is coming off a 123-87 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a result that extended its losing streak to three games and highlighted the […] The post Lakers Get Bad News on Marcus Smart in Latest Injury Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren keeps insane streak dating back to high school alive

After All-Star Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings, he continued an absurd streak that dates back to his high school days. Holmgren’s 30 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks led the Thunder to a 128-110 blowout win against the LA Clippers on […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren keeps insane streak dating back to high school alive appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA World Reacts To Steph Curry News Before Lakers-Warriors Game

On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors will host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center.The Warriors most recently beat the Sacramento Kings by a score of 110-105.Steph Curry finished with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 5/12 from the field and 4/11 from three-point range in 25 minutes […] The post NBA World Reacts To Steph Curry News Before Lakers-Warriors Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Are Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey playing tonight? 76ers vs. Rockets injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets are set to go head-to-head on Thursday night. Joel Embiid has dealt with injury concerns in the past, but he is listed on Thursday’s injury report with an illness. Tyrese Maxey is also on the injury report with a right finger tendon strain splint. So, are the 76ers stars […] The post Are Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey playing tonight? 76ers vs. Rockets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘obvious’ mic drop after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed streak

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings on Wednesday. After a 128-110 win against the LA Clippers, the Thunder clinched the top seed for the third year in a row. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the impressive accomplishment, as the Thunder, for the third […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘obvious’ mic drop after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Grizzlies’ wild ‘pickup’ strategy with so many injuries

In reality, the Memphis Grizzlies’ season has long been over, but their offense has been a sight to behold — just ask Jamal Murray. After last night’s 136-119 Denver Nuggets win, Murray, who had a team-high 26 points, expressed awe at the young and often-losing Memphis squad. “They’re playing like pickup, some shots I’m not […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Grizzlies’ wild ‘pickup’ strategy with so many injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Rare Praise From Kawhi Leonard Amid MVP Race

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 128-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The result capped a dominant regular season for the defending champions, who improved to 64-16 and locked up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.After the game, Kawhi Leonard […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Rare Praise From Kawhi Leonard Amid MVP Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Drops Major Quote on Aaron Gordon Partnership

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a master at his craft. Sometimes, he doesn’t even have to move. He’ll throw his back to the basket and begin scanning the floor. What defenses will often do is slowly begin rotating over to his side. Numerous eyes are watching his every wiggle. That typically does one thing: open up […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Drops Major Quote on Aaron Gordon Partnership appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama Spurs, Receive Disappointing Update on Wednesday

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs received unwanted news on Wednesday as their young star remained sidelined.  The 22-year-old Frenchman has pushed the franchise back into true contention with rapid growth and steady dominance. Wembanyama has served as a complete game-changer on ...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder lock up West’s top seed after dismantling Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a huge advantage when they start the real defense of their title in the playoffs after securing the top seed in the Western Conference on Wednesday. The Thunder dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers, 128-110, to improve to 64-16 and fend off the San Antonio Spurs, who were looking to […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder lock up West’s top seed after dismantling Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets secure longest win streak of Nikola Jokic era after beating Grizzlies

To paraphrase the eminent linguist DJ Khaled, all Nikola Jokic does is win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win, no matter what. That’s 10 straight wins for Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after they made mincemeat of the Memphis Grizzlies, 136-119, at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Jokic messed around and tallied his […] The post Nuggets secure longest win streak of Nikola Jokic era after beating Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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