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The Philadelphia 76ers might have added another “W” to the win column on Thursday night, but head coach Nick Nurse isn’t exactly planning a parade. Despite escaping with a 113-111 victory over a struggling Sacramento Kings squad, Nurse was refreshingly and brutally honest about his team’s performance. “I think we’re pretty lucky, to be honest […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse gets brutally honest about close win vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Laura Ziegler had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 7 Louisville extended its winning streak to 13 games with an 84-66 victory over Stanford on Thursday night. Stanford has lost three in a row. Mackenly Randolph hit a 3-pointer from the corner on the game’s first possession and the Cardinals (20-3, 10-0 ACC) stayed in front the rest of the way.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams each scored 17 points and No. 6 LSU beat Arkansas 92-70 on Thursday night for its sixth straight Southeastern Conference win. The Tigers (20-2, 6-2) led by just three points at halftime against the Razorbacks (11-11, 0-7), who have lost all their league games by double-digit margins. Johnson, Williams and reserve Kate Koval helped LSU pull away after halftime. Koval had 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds for her sixth-double-...

Momentum is building on the floor, and the Cavaliers’ phones are staying busy off it. Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Cavs have been active in trade conversations as the February 5 deadline approaches, with president of basketball operations Koby Altman and the front office exploring multiple avenues. “I think there’s a decent chance the Cavs […] The post Cavs active in trade calls, exploring multiple avenues ahead of deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet to discuss modifications to the controversial court design at Rocket Arena after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic narrowly avoided serious injury Wednesday night. Doncic is questionable for Friday's game at the Washington Wizards with left ankle soreness. "While improvements have been made to the arena floor over the years to address this issue, the NBA and the Cavaliers are revisiting the situation given the incident last night," a league spokespe...

It was nearly 50 years ago the Nets and Nuggets competed in the 1976 ABA Championship, the final ABA game ever. The two teams have had different fates since the merger but that’s not here nor there. The Nets have lost six straight and it isn’t getting easier tonight. KEY INFO Brooklyn Nets (12-33) […]

Nick Martinelli scored 34 points and Tre Singleton notched a massive double-double as Northwestern beat Penn State 94-73 on Thursday night. It's the fourth time this season Martinelli has scored 32 points or more. Singleton racked up 17 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and two blocks for the Wildcats (10-11, 2-8 Big Ten).

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge scored 21 of her 29 points in the second half, Elsa Lemmila had 14 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks, and No. 11 Ohio State beat Wisconsin 81-58 on Thursday night. Ohio State (19-3, 8-2 Big Ten) has won five straight against Wisconsin to lead the series 57-18. Chance Gray added 10 points for the Buckeyes. Cambridge scored 13 points in the last four minutes, 18 seconds of the third quarter, which included a 3-pointer that capped a 19-6 run and gave Ohio...

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111 on Thursday night. Paul George added 15 points for Philadelphia, which came back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth-quarter.

Washington Wizards’ Trae Young represented the district by wearing a John Wall jersey on the retired guard’s special night during Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. As Young continues his recovery from an MCL injury, he’s embraced the Wizards’ culture. From helping out the younger players to giving tips from the sidelines during games, Trae […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young pays homage to John Wall on special night in DC appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are going head-to-head in the NBA Rookie of the Year race this year. The two rookies are the favorites at the moment. Former teammates at Duke, Flagg and Knueppel are also going head-to-head on Thursday night in the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks clash. Both players started the game strong, […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg wastes no time accomplishing impressive feat vs. Kon Knueppel amid ROY race appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga has reached the point where even the NBA’s most seasoned veterans are checking their watches. With the Feb. 5 trade deadline looming, the noise surrounding the two-time MVP and the struggling Milwaukee Bucks has become deafening. Now, two of the most influential figures in Miami Heat history are weighing in […] The post Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem express shared stance on Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls took on the Miami Heat in a rescheduled game on Thursday. In the first half, forward Jalen Smith scored in double figures for the 10th consecutive game. However, in the second quarter, he was taken out due to tightness in his calf, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network. Altogether, Smith […] The post The Bulls lose Jalen Smith to concerning injury during Heat game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The drama surrounding Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is the gift that keeps on giving. Or so it seems. Fans quickly speculated after it was revealed that Kuminga left the Warriors’ recently concluded five-game road trip early. Many believed that he went home to pack his stuff as Kuminga was going to be moved […] The post Why Jonathan Kuminga left Warriors during road trip amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Not For The Falcon, But Against The Hawk

NBA fans react to Devin Booker's comments on Kendall Jenner's recent ad campaign with Fanatics Sportsbook.

Tyrese Maxey saved the day Thursday as the Sixers completed a fourth-quarter comeback and avoided a loss to the lowly Kings.

LeBron James may be saying he hasn’t thought about retirement, but he’s acting like someone set for retirement.

Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 on Thursday night. Amid swirling trade rumors, Milwaukee’s two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a second straight game with a calf strain. Khris Middleton and Bub Carrington each added 13 points for Washington, which held a 61-43 rebounding advantage in its second straight win.

Two teams going opposite directions in the standings

It’s not an easy decision, but what do the numbers say?

Freshman Jamarion Batemon scored 17 points off the bench to lead six Iowa State players in double figures, and the No. 8 Cyclones used an early flurry to take a big lead and go on to a 97-67 victory over Colorado on Thursday night. Iowa State (19-2, 6-2 Big 12) won by 30 points for the second time in three games and has beaten all but two of its opponents by double digits. The Buffaloes (12-9, 2-6), who have dropped six straight and eight of their last 10, suffered their most lopsided confere...

According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, the Knicks continue to show strong interest in pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the reality of Milwaukee’s asking price makes a deal difficult. The Bucks are believed to want “blue-chip young talent” along with multiple draft picks in exchange for the ten-time All-NBA forward, and New York […] The post Knicks face long odds landing Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Everyone in the NBA is waiting with bated breath on what will happen to the drama involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the anticipation has only gotten more feverish. It was recently reported that Antetokounmpo is now willing to move on from the Bucks. Multiple teams are salivating […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo catches attention with activity amid wild trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors have a less a week to figure out what direction they want to take the franchise following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear against the Miami Heat. The injury changes everything for the Warriors, and both now and for the future. And it’s why they must go all-in for a Giannis Antetokounmpo […] The post Why Warriors must go all-in for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Before the Chicago Bulls took on the Miami Heat on Thursday, Jalen Smith was listed as probable on the injured list. He was dealing with tightness in his calf. Fortunately for Chicago, he was on the floor and in the starting rotation. As a result, Smith managed to increase a streak of scoring in double […] The post Jalen Smith achieves unique feat in showdown vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg woke up the crowd at American Airlines Center on Thursday amid their lackluster start against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks found themselves down by double digits early on after the Hornets, who are on a four-game winning streak, outscored them in the first quarter, 33-20. In the second frame, Flagg […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg claims Hornets’ Moussa Diabate as latest poster victim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cavaliers continue to evaluate their options with De’Andre Hunter as the February 5 trade deadline approaches. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports Hunter is more likely than not to be moved before the deadline, despite Cleveland’s earlier reluctance to trade him for less than the package it surrendered a year ago. That original deal included […] The post Cavs weighing De’Andre Hunter trade options as deadline nears appeared first on Hoops Wire .