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Dillon Brooks will always carry himself with so much pride, and he’s not one to show any signs of weakness. That’s just his identity as a basketball player. He will not be moved, and he will establish himself as his team’s spiritual leader the way he’s done thus far in his first season as a […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he can guard James Harden, but stats tell another story appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets saw their 10-game winning streak come to an end after falling 111–99 to the Phoenix Suns. Charlotte had not lost on the road since January 17 against the Golden State Warriors but suffered at the hands of Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie, who scored 30, 24 and 24 points, respectively. […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball hits LeBron James milestone vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers have all the incentive in the world to lose every game they could from now until the end of the 2025-26 season, as if their 2026 first-round pick ends up within selections five to nine, they’ll be forking that over to the Los Angeles Clippers courtesy of the Ivica Zubac trade. For […] The post Pacers’ TJ McConnell, Jarace Walker injuries get honest take from Rick Carlisle appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Washington Wizards (16-47, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (36-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami heads into a matchup against Washington as winners of five consecutive games. The Heat are 6-5 against division opponents. Miami has a 6-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Wizards are 11-28 in conference games. Washington allows 123.3 points to opponents and has been outscored by 11.0 points per game. The Heat sc...

Toronto Raptors (36-27, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (39-24, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors visit the Houston Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 21-8 on their home court. Houston is third in the Western Conference with 52.2 points per game in the paint led by Alperen Sengun averaging 13.8. The Raptors are 19-11 on the road. Toronto is fourth in the Eastern Conference allowing only 111.7 ...

Phoenix Suns (37-27, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (27-36, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks take on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in out-of-conference action. The Bucks are 15-17 in home games. Milwaukee is 10-8 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.9 turnovers per game. The Suns are 15-14 on the road. Phoenix is fourth in the NBA averaging 14.7 made 3-pointers per game whil...

Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24, third in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (39-25, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Minnesota aiming to continue its four-game home winning streak. The Lakers are 26-16 in conference matchups. Los Angeles is 18-17 against opponents with a winning record. The Timberwolves have gone 24-17 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference shooting 37.2...

Dallas Mavericks (21-43, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (33-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Hawks play Dallas. The Hawks are 15-16 on their home court. Atlanta is the league leader with 30.5 assists per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 7.9. The Mavericks have gone 7-24 away from home. Dallas gives up 117.7 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4...

Indiana Pacers (15-49, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (15-50, 15th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will look to stop its five-game road skid when the Pacers play Sacramento. The Kings are 10-22 on their home court. Sacramento is the worst team in the Western Conference shooting 33.5% from 3-point range. The Pacers are 5-27 in road games. Indiana gives up 120.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 8.6 p...

The Milwaukee Bucks struggle without Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Portland Trail Blazers enjoy Deni Avdija back in action The post NBA results and standings: Avdija returns, but Giannis sits appeared first on Eurohoops .

Panathinaikos’tan ayrılan Ömer Faruk Yurtseven, G-League'de ilk maçına çıktı. The post Ömer Faruk Yurtseven, G-League’de Mesaiye Başladı: İlk Maçında Neler Yaptı? appeared first on Eurohoops .

San Antonio’s balanced attack and relentless pace overwhelm Houston in statement win.

Sunday night gave the Houston Rockets another opportunity to test themselves against one of the best teams in the NBA in the San Antonio Spurs. However, this ended up being nothing more than a test they flunked completely. They did not look like they belonged on the same court as the upstart Spurs as Houston […] The post Ime Udoka details what Rockets are missing to keep up in the West appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Luka Doncic always wears his heart on his sleeve in every minute he spends on the hardwood, and this was certainly the case during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks at home on Sunday. While everything ended well and in good spirits for the Lakers, Doncic did have some of […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic sets record straight after missed call vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After overwhelming the Rockets, Victor Wembanyama appeared to be taking subtle shots at the Rockets during his postgame press conference.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Allen Graves came off the bench to score 19 points and Santa Clara beat Pacific 76-68 on Sunday night in a West Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal. No. 3 seed Santa Clara (25-7) will play No. 2 seed Saint Mary's in a Monday semifinal. No. 4 seed Oregon State will play top-seeded Gonzaga in the other semifinal. Graves made 7 of 10 shots with three 3-pointers and both of his free throws for the Broncos. Christian Hammond had 14 points and Elijah Mahi posted a double-doubl...

On the 31st of January in 2025, Dejounte Murray’s first season with the New Orleans Pelicans came to a premature end after he ruptured his Achilles in an eventual loss to the Boston Celtics. A torn Achilles typically entails an absence of nearly or over a year, and for the Pelicans guard, he definitely took […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray draws strong statement from Ryan Clark after Wizards win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Gradey Dick, during his rookie and sophomore campaigns, had established himself as a solid rotation piece quite early. But in his third season, the standards have risen for the Toronto Raptors. They are no longer a lottery team building for the future. They are now a playoff-caliber team that intends to improve its record against […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic makes clear declaration on Gradey Dick’s status appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Devin Booker had 30 points and 10 assists as the Phoenix Suns stopped the Charlotte Hornets’ road winning streak at 10 games with a 111-99 victory Sunday night. Booker was 1 for 6 from 3-point range but made all 15 of his free throws. Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green each scored 24 points for the Suns, who have won four of five.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting Boston to a win over Cleveland in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Brown also had nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics built an 81-55 lead in the third quarter, sweeping their three-game season series with Cleveland. Tatum scored six points in the fourth, finishing 6 of 16 from the field in 27 minutes. Payton Pritchard added 18 points and Baylo...

Draymond Green had a hilarious reaction to parents who claimed that their child played like him.

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings, with Florida and Virginia climbing.

A big at home as Paolo Banchero proved unstoppable.

While multiple scenarios are possible, Lakers fans remain confident the team will avoid the play-in.

Biko Johnson had 19 points and Isaiah Brickner scored 15 — all in the second half — to propel Idaho to a 78-74 victory over No. 2 seed Montana State on Sunday night in a Big Sky Conference Tournament quarterfinal. No. 7 seed Idaho (19-14) moves on to Tuesday's semifinals where it will play the winner of a Monday quarterfinal between No. 3 seed Eastern Washington and sixth-seeded Weber State. Johnson made 7 of 12 shots with a 3-pointer for the Vandals, adding five rebounds and four assists.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday continues to remind the NBA just how valuable he can be. Over his last five games, the veteran guard is averaging … 24.8 points, 6.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds. Holiday is also shooting 58.2 percent from the field, 52.5 percent from three-point range and 84.6 percent from the free-throw […] The post Jrue Holiday quietly powering Blazers’ play-in push appeared first on Hoops Wire .