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Ime Udoka shreds Rockets for disrespectful effort vs. Bulls

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There are no guarantees on the NBA calendar, and that was made very clear on Monday night with the way the Houston Rockets tripped up on a banana peel and lost to the Chicago Bulls, 132-124, despite Kevin Durant’s 40-point night. The Rockets were playing from behind all night long, and while they did mount […] The post Ime Udoka shreds Rockets for disrespectful effort vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bam Adebayo's NSFW response to Heat losing 5 straight amid playoff push

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MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are making a push for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the team is currently heading in a negative direction, having tied a season-long for five straight losses after Monday’s defeat to the San Antonio Spurs, 136-111. With the Heat and Bam Adebayo unable to topple Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, […] The post Bam Adebayo’s NSFW response to Heat losing 5 straight amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bulls' Matas Buzelis sends defiant message after big game vs. Rockets

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Updated Mar 24, 3:47 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls have fallen off in the postseason picture, and they are poised to miss the play-in tournament for the first time in the past four seasons. It’s clear that Chicago is pivoting more towards its youth, and in turn, Matas Buzelis is getting the opportunity of a lifetime. On Monday night, Buzelis played […] The post Bulls’ Matas Buzelis sends defiant message after big game vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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‘Freak of nature: Zion Williamson’s resurgence could pose a Knicks problem versus motivated Pelicans

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Updated Mar 24, 3:58 AM ET

The “freak of nature,” as Josh Hart called Williamson, appeared in 45 of the past 46 games before Tuesday night’s showdown against the Knicks. It’s a noteworthy accomplishment for a player whose path toward superstardom was derailed by injuries and DNPs.

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Pacific Notes: Dunn, Curry, Clifford, K. Hayes, Hachimura, Smart

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Updated Mar 24, 2:41 PM ET

Kris Dunn‘s $5.7MM salary for next season is currently non-guaranteed, but will be fully guaranteed if the veteran guard makes an All-Defensive team or is still on the roster past June 30, 2026. Justin Russo asked Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue what responsibility he felt to make sure players who have incentives in their contracts […]

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Kansas legend Mario Chalmers picks side on NCAA Tournament vs. NBA debate

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Kansas bowed out of the second round of the NCAA Tournament after suffering a two-point loss to St. John’s, 67-65, on Sunday at Viejas Arena. Dylan Darling made the biggest shot of his career, sinking the game-winning layup as time expired to save the No. 5 Red Storm against the No. 4 Jayhawks. One guy […] The post Kansas legend Mario Chalmers picks side on NCAA Tournament vs. NBA debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers HC JJ Redick looks at the bright side of LeBron James' first half dud vs. Pistons

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JJ Redick saw the silver lining in LeBron James’ performance despite him going scoreless in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is going through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, his eighth with the Lakers. Even at age 41, he continues to […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick looks at the bright side of LeBron James’ first half dud vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Rockets' Kevin Durant name drops Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic as next all-time greats

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On Saturday, Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan and is now fifth on the all-time scoring list — a major feat for the future Hall of Famer and arguably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA. But the Houston Rockets star is far from finished in racking up the points, especially if Monday […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant name drops Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic as next all-time greats appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bulls race to 20-point lead in 1st quarter, hang on to beat the Rockets 132-124

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Matas Buzelis' layup in the final seconds put Chicago ahead to stay and Collin Sexton came off the bench to score 25 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 132-124 Monday night. Houston's loss, combined with San Antonio's 136-111 win over Miami, allowed the Spurs (54-18) to clinch the Southwest Division. The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.

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Pelicans' Zion Williamson gives one-word explanation on why Dejounte Murray 'has done numbers'

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As the New Orleans Pelicans navigate a critical stretch of the season, a rejuvenated Zion Williamson didn’t need a lengthy scouting report to explain the impact of Dejounte Murray’s return to the lineup. The All-Star and longest tenured player in the locker room only needed one word. Fans in the Smoothie King can feel it […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson gives one-word explanation on why Dejounte Murray ‘has done numbers’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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