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Marcus Smart is quickly entering legendary role player status for the Lakers, helping lead them to a 3-0 series lead.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left with his hand bent against the Phoenix Suns before Saturday. But he delivered the hot hand for the Oklahoma City Thunder. By going full Most Valuable Player mode in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs and hitting new personal marks. Turns out his NBA Injury is a non-issue, dropping a new playoff […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes full MVP-mode in huge Game 3 win over Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

University of Michigan center Aday Mara has decided to enter his name in this year’s draft but will keep his college eligibility, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports. Mara, a potential lottery pick, played a major role in the Wolverines’ national championship season as their starting big man after transferring from UCLA. Mara […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded guard Austin Reaves to questionable for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Reaves has been out since April 2nd due to a strained left oblique. The original timeline for Reaves to return was between four and six weeks. This return would come at approximately three-and-half weeks. The Lakers have gone up 3-0 over the Rockets, despite the absences of Reaves and Luka Doncic. While Reaves could play in Sunday's Game 4, Donci...

Hawks general manager Onsi Salah was a long-time admirer of CJ McCollum and was happy to acquire him in the January deal that sent Trae Young to Washington, but Salah admits to Howard Beck of The Ringer that he had no idea McCollum would emerge as a playoff force. The veteran guard is the main […]

The San Antonio Spurs seized control of their first-round series with a 120-108 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3, flipping both home-court advantage. This was despite the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the game due to concussion protocol. The result gives San Antonio a 2-1 lead as Stephon Castle took […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija shares urgent message after Game 3 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

HOUSTON — Kevin Durant wasn’t available for Friday’s Game 3 against the Lakers, his second absence of the first-round playoff series. The Rockets star forward was ruled out because of a left ankle sprain, with the Rockets listing him as questionable on Thursday’s injury report before ruling him out 90 minutes before tipoff. The Rockets’...

All the Magic was on Orlando’s side as the Detroit Pistons dropped Game 3 113-105 to the Orlando Magic and face a 2-1 series deficit and plenty of questions. I’m not sure how many of them have answers Pistons fans are comfortable with. The Pistons played awful basketball nearly the entire game, but somehow found […]

The Spurs said Victor Wembanyama is not available for Friday night's Game 3 against Portland in the teams' first-round playoff series while he continues to recover from a concussion.

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns had yet another injury on their hands, as Devin Booker exited the game with a left ankle injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. It occurred during the third quarter, and he landed awkwardly after attempting a shot. He was on the floor for a while before the team immediately […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker returns to Game 3 vs. Thunder after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown explained Boston’s urgent mindset heading into Friday night’s Game 3 win over Philadelphia.

After stealing Game 3 in Houston, Rui Hachimura was a little too honest about the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers was on the verge of losing Game 3 before an unlikely rally ignited them to stun the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Los Angeles had incredible momentum going into Game 3. They valiantly defended homecourt without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, seeing LeBron James and the supporting cast step up in […] The post Lakers completely gave up but still won Game 3 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James and Marcus Smart made huge clutch plays in the Lakers' win over the Rockets.

Part of the pitch head coach Mike Brown brought when he was hired by the Knicks last summer was instituting an offensive scheme that would allow star Jalen Brunson to get easier looks and be less ball-dominant. Through three playoff games, that has not been the case, and Brunson’s effectiveness on offense has suffered because […]

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka had shared the play on which Kevin Durant got injured.

Former U.S. soccer player Megan Rapinoe believes the WNBA needs to take a hard look in the mirror before the start of the 2026 season. After the Dallas Wings selected UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, she was asked about her relationship with Paige Bueckers during her ...

Caitlin Clark is set to begin her third year with the Indiana Fever, opening the 2026 WNBA season with a matchup against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on May 9. Clark appeared in just 13 games during her second season in Indiana, but still secured an All-Star nod after averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game.

That's back-to-back wins for the Hawks, who had Dyson Daniels win the award last year.

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this summer, there was risk involved given his injury history, age and not playing for a contender in a few years. However, he has exceeded every expectation and is playing a vital role in L.A. having a commanding 3-0 lead against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, […]