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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama does-it-all with block-slam dunk combo vs. Celtics

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Updated Jan 11, 7:04 PM ET

Victor Wembanyama showed off his incredible versatility on both sides of the ball during the San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Wembanyama is making excellent strides throughout his third season in the NBA with the Spurs. His ability to perform on both sides of the ball at an elite level […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama does-it-all with block-slam dunk combo vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Pacers’ Jay Huff unleashes Statue of Liberty dunk on Heat

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Updated Jan 14, 10:43 PM ET

Jay Huff pulled off an astounding dunk highlight in the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Huff is going through his fifth season in the NBA, his first with the Pacers. He has been a journeyman to start his career with Indiana being his fifth team, but has found a starting […] The post Pacers’ Jay Huff unleashes Statue of Liberty dunk on Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Warriors Notes: Butler, Green, MPJ, Melton, Horford

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Updated Jan 23, 7:54 PM ET

Jimmy Butler‘s work with the second unit has sparked the Warriors to an 8-3 record over their last 11 games, Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. Coach Steve Kerr reworked his rotation to give Butler more time with the reserves, and that group has been consistently winning its minutes […]

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Billy Donovan reveals how Coby White got his ‘pop’ back in win over Mavericks

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Updated Jan 11, 4:03 AM ET

After being postponed against the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls came back with a vengeance to defeat the Anthony Davis-less Dallas Mavericks 125-107. Although they were overshadowed by the Bears/Packers NFC Wild Card game across town, the Bulls came ready to play. That was especially true of Coby White. Fresh off a recent calf injury […] The post Billy Donovan reveals how Coby White got his ‘pop’ back in win over Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Northwest Notes: Gordon, Trail Blazers, Holiday, Bailey

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Updated Jan 24, 5:04 PM ET

The Nuggets have been using Aaron Gordon off the bench since he returned from a hamstring strain to maximize the value of his limited minutes, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Coach David Adelman wants Gordon to be available to help close out games, so he’s playing him strategically the rest of the time. […]

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Why Giannis’ Bucks cannot budge in Grizzlies’ Ja Morant bidding war

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The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo paired with Ja Morant is intoxicating on paper. One is a generational force of nature in the half-court and transition. The other is among the league’s most electric downhill creators. In a vacuum, it looks like a shortcut back to title contention for the Milwaukee Bucks after two seasons of […] The post Why Giannis’ Bucks cannot budge in Grizzlies’ Ja Morant bidding war appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drains stepback 3 over Victor Wembanyama

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Jaylen Brown had an impressive highlight against Victor Wembanyama during the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Brown is making a lot of noise as one of the best performing stars in the NBA. He is in the conversation of potentially being a favorite for the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drains stepback 3 over Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Cavs can alleviate pressure on Donovan Mitchell with catalyst Darius Garland: ‘He’s our electricity’

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Donovan Mitchell’s start on Saturday was fast, but as the game went on, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed that they don’t have to rely on their six-time All-Star. It was Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson who did the job as Mitchell picked his spots in the Cavs’ bounce-back 146-134 win […] The post Cavs can alleviate pressure on Donovan Mitchell with catalyst Darius Garland: ‘He’s our electricity’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Jason Kidd ejected from Bulls clash after double technicals

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On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks were first without Anthony Davis due to injury as they faced the Chicago Bulls. Then, not even halfway through the first quarter, they were without head coach Jason Kidd. At the 5:44 mark, Kidd emphatically received an ejection from the game after receiving double technical calls, per Grant Afseth of […] The post Jason Kidd ejected from Bulls clash after double technicals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Billy Donovan drops Cooper Flagg ‘3-level’ scorer truth bomb

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Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting. In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […] The post Billy Donovan drops Cooper Flagg ‘3-level’ scorer truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Why Grizzlies should buy low on Scoot Henderson before Ja Morant jumps ship

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The winds of change are blowing through the FedExForum before the NBA Trade Deadline. After a tumultuous few seasons defined by injuries, suspensions, and unmet expectations, the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers for Ja Morant. EVP Zach Kleiman is suddenly trying to fill a massive rotational void and redefine an identity, all while turning around […] The post Why Grizzlies should buy low on Scoot Henderson before Ja Morant jumps ship appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Central Notes: Hunter, Garland, Bulls’ Injuries, I. Jackson

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Updated Jan 10, 9:58 PM ET

De’Andre Hunter‘s inability to excel as a starter has been one of the biggest disappointments for the Cavaliers, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com stated on a recent edition of The Wine and Gold Podcast (subscription required). Cleveland traded for Hunter at last year’s deadline, hoping he would be the answer in the team’s long search for […]

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Billy Donovan reveals hope for the Bulls amid injury trouble

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Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke about the team’s injury problems before taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Even as the bulk of the roster has been hobbled at some point, Donovan stays optimistic about the prospect of his team’s health and being whole again. “I’m hopeful that we can get whole at […] The post Billy Donovan reveals hope for the Bulls amid injury trouble appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Spurs vs Celtics injury report for Saturday

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night in a cross-conference matchup at TD Garden, with both teams dealing with notable absences ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Boston enters the game without Jayson Tatum, who remains out following a right Achilles repair. The Celtics also ruled out Josh Minott due […] The post Spurs vs Celtics injury report for Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs. Clippers injury report

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Updated Jan 23, 10:13 AM ET

Winners of four of their last five, the Detroit Pistons will look to slow the momentum of the resurgent Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Pistons are still waiting to see if Cade Cunningham can return from a one-game injury absence after hurting his wrist earlier in the week. Here is everything we know […] The post Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs. Clippers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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