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The Pistons face a must-win Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a shocking loss in Game 1.

A record 216 WNBA games will be broadcast this season in the league’s 30th year of play, the WNBA announced Wednesday. The league renewed television partnerships with ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, CBS Television Network/Paramount+, ION and NBA TV, and signed deals with new partners NBC/Peacock/NBCSN and USA Network. “The WNBA is coming off a landmark season in 2025, one that was defined by incredible basketball and countless memorable performances,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in the

If game 1 was a dream, then game 2 was a nightmare. What now?

Whenever the Sixers have looked done for this season, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe have bailed them out. Game 2 was just another example.

The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart to guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

The Houston Rockets have found themselves down 2-0 in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and many people would have been surprised to hear that before it started. Game 1 was understandable since Kevin Durant was out, but that still felt like a game they should have won. Durant returned in Game 2, but […] The post The ‘impossible’ stats behind Rockets epic fail to start Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Phoenix Suns for Game 2 of their series, as Game 1 was a complete blowout by the No. 1 seed.

The Portland Trail Blazers just won a huge Game 2 in San Antonio, defeating the Spurs, 106-103. It was the first for interim head coach Tiago Splitter, who took over in place of Chauncey Billups amid the FBI’s gambling investigation. Elsewhere, however, the Blazers may be attempting to replace Splitter before the season is even […] The post Tiago Splitter reacts to ownership distractions and changes during playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter said he was trying to remain professional with rumors of new owner Tom Dundon conducting an extensive coaching search with the team in the playoffs. "Just trying to be a pro," Splitter said before the Blazers' 106-103 win over the Spurs in Game 2. "[I] try to focus on my locker room and my staff to stay and think about basketball. Same way when I got the job and all the stuff that was going on." Splitter was reportedly given a raise from his as...

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing the unexpected as they lead the series 2-0 over the disastrous Houston Rockets thanks to the spectacular play of LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what was marked down as impossible before their series against the Houston Rockets, defeating Kevin Durant and company 101-94 in Game 2. LeBron James once again led the charge, but the likes of Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart also stepped up in a big way to help their team […] The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard getting MVP chants vs. Rockets is wildest thing of playoffs so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Rockets' seem to be falling apart as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lashed out at their teammates during the loss against the Lakers in Game 2.

Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with a concussion after he was hurt early in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spurs' 106-103 loss in Game 2 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama was driving to the basket against Blazers guard Jrue Holiday when he was fouled, lost his footing and fell forward, striking his head on the floor. He remained down briefly, appeared disoriented while attempting to rise and was ultimately escorted to the locker room for evaluation. Spurs general manager ...

Close to 35 years have passed, and the Dream Team remains widely considered the greatest assembled squad of all time. Sorry, The Avengers and One Direction. Part of that legendary team was Patrick Ewing. He was starring for the New York Knicks when he got the call to play for the Dream Team, along with […] The post Patrick Ewing gives Redeem Team just one game in series vs. Dream Team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

VJ Edgecombe delivered one of the most remarkable rookie playoff performances in NBA history Tuesday, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while battling a back injury as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 to level their first-round series at 1-1. At 20 years and 265 days old, Edgecombe became the youngest player in NBA history to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game, surpassing Magic Johnson, who was 20 years and 276 days old during his celebrated 4...

VJ Edgecombe was downright heroic (and still just 20 years old) Tuesday night in the Sixers' Game 2 victory over the Celtics.

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The Houston Rockets looked very much in danger after losing Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Kevin Durant’s knee was bothering him enough to the point of having to miss a playoff game, after all. But Durant returned on Tuesday for Game 2, renewing the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits brutal career-tying low in Game 2 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.