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Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James may not have the same athletic burst he once had, but he has still found ways to leave his teammates speechless in his unprecedented 24th season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the new season with no fanfare, as analysts and fans latched onto other Eastern Conference squads like the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. A 4-4 start has only reinforced the lack of enthusiasm surrounding the Cavs. Building momentum and silencing the noise could be quite difficult with a diminished presence inside. […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen ruled out for NBA Cup showdown with LeBron James’ 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid the early stages of the 2026-27 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s untimely injuries to three starters — Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren — has controlled most of the narrative surrounding the team, while two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Ajay Mitchell continue to thrive as a beacon of hope. Mitchell […] The post How Ajay Mitchell has settled into his role as Thunder’s second-leading scorer next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchP...
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The Lakers aren’t where they want to be defensively. But they have reasons to be optimistic that they can be a lot better on that end of the floor. The Lakers entered Friday’s home game against the Trail Blazers ranked No. 16 in defensive rating according to Cleaning The Glass, which filters out garbage time. ...
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McKenna Woliczko. | Getty Images No. 10-ranked Iowa finished their opening week with an expected, with a lopsided 80-39 win over Eastern Illinois. On Monday, they dominated Towson 73-45 in their season opener. At first, Iowa looked lethargic. They needed time to get their feet wet, as they were still trying to get a feel for the game. It turned into a low-scoring first quarter, with the Hawkeyes scratching the surface with a 17-10 lead. However, the dam burst in the 2nd quarter. They oblitera...
Stephen A. Smith comes to LeBron James' defense after the Lakers' impressive start to the 2026-27 season.
Same opponent, different stadium, same result. After falling to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night in Washington, the Wizards traveled to Atlanta and got beat again, 139-132. With Anthony Davis sidelined with a sprained ankle, the Wizards’ defense largely collapsed. The Hawks got free runs at the rim, open threes, offensive rebounds, and largely had their way against Washington. How bad was it? The Hawks had 105 points in the first three quarters and added another 34 in the fourth. Atlanta had...
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