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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 26, 12:27 AM ET

Entering Wednesday’s matchup with a laundry list of injuries, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought back, led by backup center Jaylin Williams, in an attempt to upset the Detroit Pistons. Daigneault and the shorthanded Thunder faced the Pistons without four starters. And although Detroit snapped Oklahoma City’s three-game win streak, Daigneault […] The post Thunder’s Jaylin Williams toughness gets ‘unreal’ endorsement from Mark Diagneault appeared first on ClutchPoin...

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 26, 12:44 AM ET

The city of Detroit has not known hope like this in a basketball sense since the mid-2000s. But thanks to the emergence of Cade Cunningham as one of the best players in the association, the Pistons have blossomed into one of the best teams in the NBA. They are a true nuisance to play against […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham leaves kids in a frenzy after beating Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 26, 2:19 AM ET

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is falling in popularity, as the most famous players are refusing to compete. Not only are the most recognizable names begging off, even the best dunkers don’t see the point of putting themselves out there for the distinction of being the league’s dunk king. The prestige that the competition once […] The post Pat McAfee gets Suns’ Mat Ishbia to commit $2 million to slam dunk contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 26, 10:27 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Ingram has spent most of this season honing his skill set behind the scenes. The 2024 second-round pick’s quiet development has been a source of satisfaction within the Spurs organization. Ingram was named G League Player Of The Week after averaging 22.2 points, 13.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists over his […] The post Mitch Johnson explains Spurs draft pick’s rapid improvement amid player of the week honor appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 26, 11:52 AM ET

The Washington Wizards have been in full tank mode as of late, with several players, including trade acquisitions Trae Young and Anthony Davis, sidelined due to supposed injuries. The Wizards are pushing all their chips to the center of the table in order to try to secure a top draft pick, and as a result, […] The post Wizards give promising rookie new 2-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 26, 11:51 AM ET

The New York Knicks are playing mostly well of late, and Karl-Anthony Towns deserves some of the credit. The team’s recent loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers aside, Towns has figured out how to impact the game. Despite shooting the ball less, he’s putting forth significant effort on the glass and impacting games where he can. […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns is surging, but more is still needed for Knicks to be a real NBA championship threat appeared first on ClutchPoints .