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The Mavericks got very hot from the field and found a way to suffocate the Rockets on the defensive end as they came out with an impressive 110-104 victory on Saturday night.

Anthony Edwards says the Timberwolves players make life harder for themselves by not following the game plan.

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected for the second time in two weeks after arguing with officials over an uncalled three-second violation Saturday against the Jazz.

Conference play began for many teams Saturday as the action gained in intensity across the nation

The Warriors have gotten some big boosts on the injury front against the Jazz.

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Lakers and Grizzlies enter Saturday’s matchup with multiple key players ruled out or questionable.

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat upset the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, the team had been on a four-game winning streak until they came back down to Earth after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 125-115. In a frustrating night that included Heat star and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez […] The post Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell drop blunt takes on Heat’s outlook after Timberwolves loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a right ankle sprain and said he will not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hopeful […] The post Mavericks’ PJ Washington exits vs. Rockets with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Finch explained why it was necessary for the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Finch is going through his sixth season as a head coach in the NBA, all with the Timberwolves. He looks to keep the squad competitive as a serious playoff contender after reaching the West Finals for […] The post Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves really ‘needed’ win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Tar Heels defense put out a stinker in a stunningly bad performance vs. the Mustangs on Saturday

It’s stating the obvious that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been better as of late due to improved health, but few consider the importance of this on an individual level. Athletes are creatures of habit, and when those routines are altered or interrupted because of injuries or roster moves, it throws things off. In basketball, that […] The post Finally healthier, the Cavs are getting back on track amid 3-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LOS ANGELES – Since Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have been sidelined due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have taken their place in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, for the time being. The Lakers are 1-1 across the past two games with the duo running with the starters, and during […] The post How Marcus Smart-Jake LaRavia ‘connection’ creates balance for Lakers’ lineups appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks chipped away at a big second-half deficit for the second consecutive game, but ultimately fell to the 76ers at the Garden, 130-119.

JJ Redick says the Lakers still aren't organized offensively.

The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford. The Indiana Pacers selected 6-foot-5, 202-pound guard Newton with the No. 49 overall pick […] The post Rockets sign UConn standout to 2-way contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alperen Sengun played just 64 seconds for the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The All-Star center left the game against the Dallas Mavericks after rolling his right ankle on a rebound early in the first quarter and didn’t return. The Rockets first listed him as questionable, then ruled him out. The injury could derail a career-best […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun ruled out of Mavericks game with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Spurs could not generate enough firepower or get enough stops against the Trail Blazers as Victor Wembanyama continues to nurse a knee injury.

Tristen Newton is joining the Rockets on a two-way contract, a league source tells Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Tyler Smith will be waived to create an opening. Newton, a 24-year-old shooting guard, signed a two-way deal with Minnesota in September and was waived prior to the start of the season. He […]

No. 5 Purdue guard Braden Smith became the Big Ten's career assists leader, passing Cassius Winston, in an 89-73 win over Wisconsin

Rockets center Alperen Sengun suffered a lateral sprain of his right ankle in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Mavericks and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is listed as out for Saturday night's game against the Trail Blazers.