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Tuesday night brought a bit of rest for the Denver Nuggets, as they faced the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers at home. In the end, they took as easy of a victory as fans expected them to, demolishing the 76ers by 28 points, 124-96, in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score would suggest. […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s bizarre 1st half vs. 76ers is like just 2 others in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Check out some of the best banter and stories between basketball icons Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale, calling their first March Madness game together at the First Four in Dayton, OH.

The Boston Celtics have hit 34.9 percent from beyond the arc since February 4, 2026.

The Sixers trailed by 33 points during the second quarter of their loss Tuesday night to the Nuggets.

Phoenix had the answers early but the Timberwolves changed the game late.

Christian Braun had 22 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 14 assists, and the Denver Nuggets routed the injury-plagued Philadelphia 76ers 124-96 on Tuesday night. Denver kept pace with Minnesota, which beat Phoenix on Tuesday night, in a tight Western Conference race. There are 1 1/2 games separating the third-place Los Angeles Lakers and the Timberwolves in sixth.

On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic had a golden opportunity to test themselves against the toughest imaginable opposition in today’s NBA — the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Paolo Banchero played his heart out, tallying 32 points on 12-21 shooting from the field, and the rest of the Magic’s starters did their job — with […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley has intriguing 3-word reaction to bench play in loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Moneylines, spreads, totals and BPI predictions for the first round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament.

Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat NC State 68-66 on Tuesday night in a First Four matchup.

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Victor Wembanyama had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 132-104 on Tuesday night. Wembanyama shot 7 of 14 with a pair of 3-pointers and three assists to help the Spurs to their first win in Sacramento in more than two years. Former Kings star De'Aaron Fox added 15, five rebounds and six assists for San Antonio.

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Russell Westbrook passed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash on the NBA's all-time assist list, moving him into the top five.

The Atlanta Hawks have spent much of the 2025-26 season navigating a landscape of transition and transformation. Following the monumental January trade that sent franchise icon Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, the team initially struggled to find its footing. However, under the steady hand of Quin Snyder, Atlanta has ignited a spectacular ten-game winning […] The post 3 Hawks 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bones Hyland on connecting w/fans in game: "I just want to change the momentum of the game, add some spark, add some flow. I always say, man, the fans, they pay their hard-earned money, so why not inject them into the game?"

The Washington Wizards and their young squad kicked off the game on a 13-4 run. Cade Cunningham put a stop to it with a right-handed hammer to add another poster to his MVP highlight reel. Detroit created a run of their own, including a strong drive from Ausar Thompson who bumped off his defender in […]

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 123-116 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. … 1. The Cavs played with their food for a little bit here, but it ended up OK. That can happen when you’re a lot better than the other guy. 2. Basically, not even Pete Nance could save the Bucks. But […] The post Dribbles: Cavs rise at right time to take down feisty Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Spurs finish up the road trip in Sacramento

Harden scored 27 points tonight.

While this season has been a mess for the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook in Year 18 has continued to play hard and help be a leader for the young players alongside him. In the process of doing so, Westbrook has also continued to add to his own legacy, and that’s what he did on Tuesday […] The post Kings’ Russell Westbrook adds to Hall-of-Fame legacy with latest historic feat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A pair of impending free agents provided a glimpse of what an ideal Warriors lineup could look like if they’re re-signed, Monte Poole of NBCSportsBayArea.com writes. Kristaps Porziņģis and De’Anthony Melton combined for 57 points againt the Wizards on Monday during a 125-117 victory. That snapped Golden State’s five-game losing streak. Porziņģis will be an […]

Analyzing the Hornets' blowout win over the Miami Heat: three factors that led to decisive victory.

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Evan Mobley had 27 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden also scored 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a three-game trip by beating the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. This was the career-high 32nd game the two-time MVP has missed this season, and the Bucks fell to 11-21 without him.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns without All-Star Anthony Edwards 116-104 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle led the Wolves with 32 points, Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench, while Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 19 boards. The Timberwolves are 7-4 without Edwards this season, as he will miss […] The post Timberwolves hand Suns third straight loss 116-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The LA Clippers had been one of the best teams in the league since mid-December, but have faltered of late with a couple of losses as injuries have piled up. Kawhi Leonard is currently out due to a left ankle sprain, and now the franchise will be without their Sixth Man in Bennedict Mathurin. On […] The post Clippers injury woes worsen with Bennedict Mathurin news appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers just etched their names into the franchise record books, but it is certainly not for a reason anyone in Indianapolis wants to celebrate. On Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks handed the Pacers a crushing 136-110 defeat, marking Indiana’s 14th consecutive loss. This dismal stretch officially sets a […] The post Pacers make wrong kind of franchise history with loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

When it comes to the 2026 NBA MVP award, it’s widely expected to be a three-dog race, with reigning title holder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander duking it out with fellow former MVP Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, the former first overall pick from France who is turning in an all-time great season for the San Antonio Spurs. […] The post Bill Simmons plants his flag amid heated MVP race: ‘Best player I’ve seen all season’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world shift from the professional grind to the single-elimination theater. This is where legends are born and draft stocks are solidified. For the Boston Celtics, this tournament is a high-stakes scouting mission. Sure, most teams are either tanking for ping-pong balls […] The post 3 Celtics 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LaMelo Ball had 30 points and 13 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in a huge fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Miami Heat 136-106 on Tuesday night. Coby White scored 24 points off the bench and rookie Kon Knueppel added 22 as Charlotte (35-34) won for the ninth time in 12 games. Brandon Miller scored 16 for the Hornets, who are 10th in the Eastern Conference.