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The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 125-122 win over the LA Clippers on Friday, and head coach JJ Redick made it clear what moment defined the night. “I thought that the charge was the play of the game and frankly the second charge would have been the play of the game had they made the […] The post JJ Redick calls Austin Reaves’ charge “the play of the game” after Lakers edge Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Olympiakos’ta Evan Fournier, Panathinaikos finali öncesi agresif oynayan taraf olmaları gerektiğini söyledi. The post Evan Fournier: “Eğer Üst Üste 5 Derbiyi Ben Kaybetmiş Olsam…” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Nikola Jokic delivered another masterclass Friday night, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 157-103 demolition of the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. The 157 points marked the most scored on the road in franchise history and the highest total in an NBA game this season. Denver’s 54-point margin underscored a dominant performance on both […] The post Jokic powers Nuggets to franchise-record 157 points in 54-point rout of Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers karşısında şov yaptı. The post Denver Nuggets, Portland’ı Paramparça Etti: 157 Sayı, 54 Fark! (VİDEO) appeared first on Eurohoops .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic addressed the NBA media for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. Topic made his NBA debut in a 105-86 win against the Milwaukee Bucks before the All-Star break last week. It was an emotional moment for Nikola, who received a standing ovation at the Paycom […] The post Thunder’s Nikola Topic reflects on ‘awesome’ win after cancer diagnosis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Austin Reaves pulled off a ridiculous highlight during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Reaves is going through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Lakers. He made his way up the ranks as he became one of the best guards in the league, transforming himself […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves tricks everyone with wild behind the back layup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the massive influence and reach of global brands like Nike and Jordan Brand, they’ve long planted roots in international markets with a love for the game of basketball. The fans in Asia are some of the most enthusiastic about the sport and every once in a while Air Jordan will pay homage to the […] The post Air Jordan 11 ‘Tokyo’ Japan-exclusive release details appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks started the second half of the season with a road win, an environment in which they’ve been quite comfortable this year. Coming into Friday, the Hawks were 17-15 on the road. It’s the home games where they tend to slip up (10-16 record), and that was the case in their […] The post Why CJ McCollum believes Hawks didn’t deserve to beat Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves are stuck in a dogfight in the Western Conference, as even after defeating the Dallas Mavericks quite easily, 122-111, in their first game back since the All-Star break, they are still in sixth in the standings. Moving up is going to be tough, which will in turn force the Timberwolves to raise […] The post Are Timberwolves better in 2025-26 than 2024-25? Chris Finch weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Edwards eases fears about him potentially leaving the Timberwolves for the Hawks.

John and Nate level a TOW Missile at the league's tankers with some novel solutions and evaluation of whether the league's proposed ideas will work, while discussing if the Jazz's punishment was fair. Then a look back at the 2025 Trade Deadline is a year on. Do we think the Luka trade was still a bad deal for the Mavs? How is the De'Aaron Fox trade working out for the Spurs/Kings, and Bulls? We also hit on the Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, De'Andre Hunter and Kyle Kuzma trades, take a look at...

Olympiakos Başantrenörü Giorgos Bartzokas, Panathinaikos finali öncesi Nigel Hayes-Davis transferinin rakibe psikolojik katkı sağladığını söyledi. The post Georgios Bartzokas: “Nigel Hayes-Davis Transferi, Panathinaikos’un Psikolojisini Yükseltti” appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Bulls didn’t suddenly decide to tear it down. They just finally stopped pretending. After years of hovering in the NBA’s soft middle, the Bulls used the trade deadline to do what they’d resisted for far too long — clear the deck. Seven players out. A stack of second-round picks in. A few young flyers […] The post It might be time for Bulls to embrace the tank appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 assists, Austin Reaves added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch for a 125-122 victory Friday night. LeBron James had 13 points and 11 assists for the Lakers in their return from the All-Star break. Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points before missing the final 5:10 with an apparent ankle injury for the Clippers (27-29), who fell just short of getting back to .500 in incredible fashion after their 6-21 start to the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers for the fourth and final time in the 2025-26 regular season, and it was yet another opportunity for Luka Doncic to play against the team he’s battled more than any in his career. In their first game out of the All-Star break, the Lakers got out […] The post The Luka Doncic stats that prove he loves playing against Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Edwards has surely had a gala time of late. After winning the All-Star tournament and the MVP award, ANT was quick to once again star for the Timberwolves as they produced a commanding 122-11 win over the Dallas Mavericks. And well, in perfectly characteristic fashion, Edwards was seen showing off his MVP trophy to […] The post Watch Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards show off Kobe Bryant Trophy to teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Luka Doncic didn't have his most efficient shooting night but still finished with 38 points and 11 assists to lead the Lakers past the Clippers 125-122 on Friday night.

Fenerbahçe Beko'da Talen Horton-Tucker, Türk Telekom maçının ardından konuştu. The post Talen Horton-Tucker: “Performansımız Daha İyi Olabilirdi” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Beşiktaş GAIN ve Fenerbahçe Beko, Türkiye Kupası finalinde kozlarını paylaşacak. The post Beşiktaş GAIN – Fenerbahçe Beko Türkiye Kupası Finali Ne Zaman, Saat Kaçta Oynanacak? appeared first on Eurohoops .

Anadolu Efes koçu Pablo Laso, Beşiktaş GAIN maçının ardından konuştu. The post Pablo Laso: “Gösterdiğimiz Çaba Skora Yansımadı” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox. Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut on Friday. The Japanese slugger is learning his way around the major leagues after reaching a $34 million, two-year contract with the rebuilding White Sox in December.

That's not exactly the player the Clippers want to lose.

Box score for the Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game from February 20, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

Coach Kenny Atkinson met with the media in Charlotte following the Cavaliers’ impressive 118-113 road win. He discussed rebounding, Jarrett Allen, and a whole lot more. Check it out below. The post Video: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson talks win over Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Kon Knueppel went off with his performance in the Charlotte Hornets’ clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Knueppel is halfway through his rookie year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has made remarkable strides as one of the best performing rookies from the 2025 draft class, making a case for Rookie of […] The post Hornets fans celebrate Kon Knueppel for monster game vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers were widely expected to pull off a cost-cutting move prior to the trade deadline, as this is how their front office has operated over the past few seasons. They have shown an aversion to paying the luxury tax, and for better or for worse, they have made sure that they don’t stray […] The post Jared McCain’s monster game vs. Nets will have 76ers fans in tears appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.

Anthony Edwards is undisputedly one of the best players in the association, and some even believe that he’s the best player in the NBA bar none. Now, it’s hard to crown Edwards as such considering how talented his peers are, but the fact that he’s rubbing elbows with the elite is nothing short of a […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ties Luka Doncic for impressive 2025-26 mark appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets may be missing some key pieces in the frontcourt, but Tim Hardaway Jr. is making sure the perimeter remains dangerous. On Friday night at the Moda Center, the veteran sharpshooter etched his name into the NBA record books, knocking down his 2,000th career three-pointer during the first quarter against the Portland Trail […] The post Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr hits career milestone with wide-open 3-pointer vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .