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Mathurin scores 38 points in his Clippers home debut in 115-114 win over the Nuggets

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Updated Feb 20, 2:37 PM ET

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points in his home debut for Los Angeles and the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday night. Denver’s Jamal Murray had a chance to tie it on three free throws with 0.9 seconds remaining after a foul from Derrick Jones Jr. Murray made the first two before missing the third, with time expiring on the rebound. Kawhi Leonard added 23 points, and Jones had 22 to help the Clippers improve to 21-7 since Dec. 20. Both teams wer...

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1 move Nuggets still must make to fill out roster after 2026 NBA trade deadline

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The 2025-26 season was supposed to be a crowning moment of sorts for the Denver Nuggets, as they added a few new pieces around their core four of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun, and this newfound depth was supposed to make them invulnerable, especially come postseason time. However, this campaign has […] The post 1 move Nuggets still must make to fill out roster after 2026 NBA trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Cade Cunningham adds to MVP 'case' with 42-point game vs. Knicks

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Updated Feb 20, 1:47 PM ET

The Pistons' Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA's Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.

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Stephen Curry drops confident message if Warriors can earn playoff berth

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Despite their topsy-turvy campaign, Stephen Curry remained adamant that the Golden State Warriors will be a tough matchup for anyone if they qualify for the playoffs. The Warriors are looking to hold down the fort as Curry is still sidelined with a knee injury. While his MRI revealed no structural damage, the two-time MVP will […] The post Stephen Curry drops confident message if Warriors can earn playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Jaylen Brown records triple-double as Celtics spoil Kristaps Porzingis’ Warriors debut - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Feb 20, 1:14 PM ET

Jaylen Brown delivered a historic all-around performance Thursday night, posting 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists to power the Boston Celtics to a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. The victory marked Boston’s seventh win in its last eight games and improved the club to 35-19, solidifying its hold on […] The post Jaylen Brown records triple-double as Celtics spoil Kristaps Porzingis’ Warriors debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Austin Reaves drops ‘interesting’ admission on leadership role

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LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers resume the regular season this Friday against the LA Clippers, they’ll have good news on the injury front. Austin Reaves, who made his return this month from a calf injury, is no longer on a minutes restriction, Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during team practice on […] The post Austin Reaves drops ‘interesting’ admission on leadership role appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Exclusive: The 'repetitive' trend Heat's Nikola Jovic is working to erase after All-Star break

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MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are getting a huge boost with Tyler Herro returning to practice after missing the last 15 games, another player on the team who’s chasing consistency is Nikola Jovic. While Jovic’s fourth Heat season has been an extended slump, the 22-year-old spoke honestly about his year and what he’s looking […] The post Exclusive: The ‘repetitive’ trend Heat’s Nikola Jovic is working to erase after All-Star break appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Nets' Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to blowout loss to Cavs after All-Star break

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The Brooklyn Nets looked like a team still on vacation during their first game out of the All-Star break. Jordi Fernandez’s squad sleepwalked through a 112-84 loss to the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday to open the second half of the season. The game marked the Nets’ NBA-leading eighth wire-to-wire loss of the season. Brooklyn […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to blowout loss to Cavs after All-Star break appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Celtics' beatdown of Warriors has fans going wild on social media

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If you’re a Golden State Warriors fan, you might want to look away. If you’re a Boston Celtics fan, you’re probably already halfway through a celebratory dance. The Boston Celtics turned the Chase Center into a personal playground Thursday night, dismantling the Golden State Warriors in a performance that felt less like a basketball game […] The post Celtics’ beatdown of Warriors has fans going wild on social media appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The Sixers shot below 40% from the field and began the unofficial second half of the season with another clunker to the Hawks.

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Fulwiley scores 26 as No. 7 LSU rallies to defeat No. 17 Mississippi 78-70

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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 26 points as No.7 LSU erased an 11-point deficit in the final eight minutes and beat No. 17 Mississippi 78-70 on Thursday night. Fulwiley capped her performance with a clinching layup with 46 seconds remaining as LSU (23-4, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) outscored Ole Miss (21-7, 8-5) 24-5 in the decisive game-closing rally. Flau’jae Johnson added 18 points, five rebounds and three assists for the Tigers, despite missing most of the first half with ...

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Betts powers No. 2 UCLA past Washington 82-67 to clinch a share of the Big Ten title

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Lauren Betts had 23 points on 11-of-15 shooting and eight rebounds, and No. 2 UCLA defeated Washington 82-67 on Thursday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season title with its 20th consecutive victory. The Bruins (24-1, 14-0) can win the title outright with a victory over visiting Wisconsin on Sunday. USC claimed it last season, the first playing in the Big Ten for both the Bruins and the Trojans.

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Blazers’ Thybulle, Murray Nearing Returns; Sharpe Still Out

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Trail Blazers wings Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray were both full participants in practices on Wednesday and Thursday, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. “They’ve had two intense days here,” interim head coach Tiago Splitter said Thursday at the Blazers’ practice facility in Tualatin. “We’ll see how (they feel) tomorrow.” Both players are officially questionable […]

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