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Raptors' Darko Rajakovic reveals level of concern for Brandon Ingram's injury

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Updated Mar 24, 9:17 AM ET

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was a last-minute scratch in their game against the Utah Jazz on Monday due to heel inflammation. But even without him, the Raptors claimed the easy win, 143-127, at Delta Center. Ingram was originally part of the starting lineup against the Jazz, but just a few moments before tip-off, he […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals level of concern for Brandon Ingram’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Παναθηναϊκός: Κρίσιμη “μάχη” με Ντουμπάι στο Σεράγεβο

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Ο Παναθηναϊκός φιλοξενείται από την Ντουμπάι BC απόψε στο ουδέτερο Σεράγεβο (20:30, Novasports 4), σε μία πολύ κρίσιμη "μάχη" για αμφότερες τις ομάδες. The post Παναθηναϊκός: Κρίσιμη “μάχη” με Ντουμπάι στο Σεράγεβο appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Πίστονς: Ο Ντάνις Τζένκινς με ρεκόρ καριέρας, σταμάτησε στο φινάλε το “καυτό” σερί των Λέικερς

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Updated Mar 25, 2:19 AM ET

Ο Ντάνις Τζένκινς πέτυχε ρεκόρ καριέρας με 30 πόντους και με "clutch" ενέργειες στα τελευταία 30 δευτερόλεπτα, οδήγησε τους Πίστονς στη νίκη με 113-110 κατά των Λέικερς στο Ντιτρόιτ! The post Πίστονς: Ο Ντάνις Τζένκινς με ρεκόρ καριέρας, σταμάτησε στο φινάλε το “καυτό” σερί των Λέικερς appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Lakers come back from double-digit deficit but winning streak ends with narrow loss to Pistons

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Updated Mar 24, 9:43 AM ET

One of coach JJ Redick’s pregame messages before the matchup against the Pistons, and what’s gone into the Lakers being as connected as they’ve been during their surge over the last few weeks entering Monday, was how his job has done a better job of bending but not breaking.

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Magic's Paolo Banchero makes 'tough' admission on final play vs. Pacers

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The Orlando Magic fell short against the Indiana Pacers, 128-126, at Kia Center on Monday after Paolo Banchero’s game-winning attempt was blocked as time expired. The Pacers finally ended their franchise-record 16-game losing streak, while dealing the Magic their fifth straight defeat. Orlando won the jumpball with only 6.4 seconds left in the game. Banchero […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero makes ‘tough’ admission on final play vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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4 NBA teams who should sign Cam Thomas despite playoff ineligibility

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On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks surprisingly gave up on Cam Thomas after bringing him in following the trade deadline after Thomas had fallen out with the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks waived Thomas on the 23rd of March, which means that he is ineligible to play in the postseason as he was waived after the […] The post 4 NBA teams who should sign Cam Thomas despite playoff ineligibility appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Jazz HC Will Hardy sends clear message on Ace Bailey showing emotion

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The Utah Jazz continue to emphasize player development, and that focus is evident in Ace Bailey’s growth. Head coach Will Hardy’s messaging reflects a broader organizational belief that emotion is a key part of the development process. The Jazz sit at 21–51 following a loss to the Toronto Raptors Monday night. Despite the record, the […] The post Jazz HC Will Hardy sends clear message on Ace Bailey showing emotion appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Edgecombe, 76ers take on the Bulls

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Chicago Bulls (29-42, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-33, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers host Matas Buzelis and the Chicago Bulls. The 76ers have gone 22-23 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia ranks sixth in the NBA with 17.0 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 5.7. The Bulls are 17-28 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks ni...

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Los Angeles plays Toronto following Garland's 41-point showing

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Toronto Raptors (40-31, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (35-36, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts the Toronto Raptors after Darius Garland scored 41 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 138-131 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers have gone 20-15 at home. Los Angeles has a 6-8 record in one-possession games. The Raptors are 21-15 on the road. Toronto ranks eighth in the...

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Durant leads Houston against Minnesota after 40-point game

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Houston Rockets (43-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (44-28, fifth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Houston visits the Minnesota Timberwolves after Kevin Durant scored 40 points in the Rockets' 132-124 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Timberwolves have gone 27-21 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota has a 5-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Rockets are 23-21 in conference play. Houston is fourt...

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Washington faces Utah, aims to stop 16-game skid

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Washington Wizards (16-55, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (21-51, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington heads into the matchup with Utah after losing 16 in a row. The Jazz have gone 13-24 in home games. Utah ranks second in the Western Conference with 16.6 fast break points per game led by Lauri Markkanen averaging 3.3. The Wizards are 5-29 in road games. Washington is 9-10 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents an...

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Oklahoma City puts road win streak on the line against Boston

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Oklahoma City Thunder (57-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (47-24, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its seven-game road win streak alive when the Thunder face Boston. The Celtics are 24-11 in home games. Boston is third in the Eastern Conference with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Neemias Queta averaging 3.0. The Thunder have gone 28-8 away from home. Oklahoma City has a 5-6 record in...

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Brooklyn takes on Golden State, seeks to break 8-game slide

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Brooklyn Nets (17-55, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (34-38, 10th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn enters the matchup with Golden State after losing eight straight games. The Warriors have gone 19-15 at home. Golden State averages 15.0 turnovers per game and is 20-12 when it wins the turnover battle. The Nets are 8-29 on the road. Brooklyn averages 15.3 turnovers per game and is 4-17 when turning the ball over le...

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Indiana hosts Los Angeles on 9-game home slide

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Los Angeles Lakers (46-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana is looking to end its nine-game home losing streak with a win over Los Angeles. The Pacers are 10-25 on their home court. Indiana is 4-34 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Lakers have gone 23-14 away from home. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 14.6 fast break points per game led by LeBron Ja...

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Detroit puts home win streak on the line against Atlanta

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Atlanta Hawks (40-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (52-19, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Atlanta looking to prolong its four-game home winning streak. The Pistons are 34-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference with 57.8 points in the paint led by Jalen Duren averaging 14.4. The Hawks are 22-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta ranks seventh in the league avera...

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Clippers turn hot shooting into 129-96 rout of Bucks, led by Leonard's 28 points

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Updated Mar 24, 4:05 AM ET

Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in 25 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers pummeled the Milwaukee Bucks 129-96 on Monday night. Brook Lopez added 19 points, Darius Garland had 15 points and six assists, and the Clippers won consecutive games following four straight losses. Gary Trent Jr. paced the Bucks with 20 points off the bench.

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Mavericks Eliminated From Postseason Contention

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Updated Mar 24, 2:54 AM ET

The Mavericks were officially eliminated from postseason contention after they lost to Golden State in overtime on Monday. Dallas dropped to 23-49 with its latest defeat, while the Warriors — who are currently the No. 10 seed in the West — improved to 34-38. The Mavericks only have 10 games left in the regular season, […]

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Fans Rally Behind Coach Stephanie White Despite Criticism Ahead of WNBA Season

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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was with Caitlin Clark in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament earlier this month. While Clark led Team USA as the tournament MVP, White coached the squad on the sidelines. White is an assistant for USA Basketball as part of head coach Kara Lawson’s staff.

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Nets suffer beatdown from Trail Blazers for eighth straight loss as tanking race grows even tighter

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Updated Mar 24, 9:17 AM ET

Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night, the Trail Blazers’ largest margin of victory this season.

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Camara posts career highs of 9 3-pointers, 35 points as Trail Blazers beat Nets 134-99

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night, the Trail Blazers' largest margin of victory this season. The Nets have lost eight straight and 18 of the last 20. Brooklyn (17-55) is a game behind Indiana (16-56) and a half-game behind Washington (16-55) for the best draft lottery odds. Camara made 10 of 12 shots from the field. Deni Avdija scored 18 points and Scoot Henderson had 13 points,...

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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford exits clash vs. Warriors with shoulder injury

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The Dallas Mavericks cannot seem to catch a break this season at all as their woes continue. On Monday, Daniel Gafford was forced to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors due to a shoulder injury. Gafford was having a magnificent game before leaving late in the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. The […] The post Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford exits clash vs. Warriors with shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bill Simmons places Spurs' Victor Wembanyama in legendary territory

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Updated Mar 25, 12:35 AM ET

The 2025-26 season has been the San Antonio Spurs’ coming out party, as they have ascended towards the top of the NBA totem pole and have become one of the best teams in the association. And it’s not like the Spurs are just the Victor Wembanyama show; they have such a young and deep team […] The post Bill Simmons places Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama in legendary territory appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers' Austin Reaves reveals where Los Angeles gets its resiliency amid adversity

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Updated Mar 24, 12:05 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to display resilience, and Austin Reaves’ postgame comments reinforced that identity. Despite a 113–110 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers’ ability to compete through adversity remained evident. Los Angeles fell Monday night at Little Caesars Arena, but the result did not fully reflect the team’s effort. The Lakers erased […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves reveals where Los Angeles gets its resiliency amid adversity appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Barrett leads hot-shooting Raptors to 143-127 victory over Jazz

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Updated Mar 24, 1:57 AM ET

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143-127 on Monday night. Ja’Kobe Walter had 21 points and Scottie Barnes finished with 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Raptors (40-31) stopped a two-game skid. Utah rookie Ace Bailey had 37 points and Brice Sensabaugh scored 24 off the bench for the Jazz (21-51), who have lost six of seven and are eliminated from playoff contention.

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