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Jalen Duren's 30-point double-double leads Pistons past Pelicans 129-108

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Updated Mar 27, 5:01 AM ET

Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108 on Thursday night. Kevin Huerter had 22 points and Daniss Jenkins added 19 for Detroit, which was coming off a 130-129 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The Pistons, normally one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league, shot 53.6% (15 of 28) from beyond the arc, including 9 of 14 from Huerter and Jenkins.

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Lakers Notes: Luka, Hachimura, Ayton, Smart, Bronny, LeBron

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Updated Mar 26, 11:40 PM ET

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic might miss Friday’s game against Brooklyn — he’s been listed as questionable due to left hamstring soreness, per Dan Woike of The Athletic (Twitter link). Doncic has appeared in 61 of the Lakers’ 73 games thus far in 2025/26. He needs to appear in four of the team’s final nine games […]

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How Hornets' Kon Knueppel blindly ranks his Rookie of the Year resume

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Updated Mar 27, 12:31 AM ET

Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel is enjoying an unforgettable rookie campaign. He has quickly established himself as an elite NBA shooter, while also breathing new life into what had been one of the most irrelevant franchises in major American sports. Those feats alone are enough to make a mighty convincing Rookie of the Year argument, […] The post How Hornets’ Kon Knueppel blindly ranks his Rookie of the Year resume appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Kon Knueppel keeps making crazy 3-point history during rookie season

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The Charlotte Hornets hit the jackpot when they drafted Kon Knueppel, as he’s been arguably the best rookie in the NBA this season. While Dallas Mavericks sensation Cooper Flagg has had a strong year of his own, Knueppel has made his case for the Rookie of the Year Award. Knueppel is already among the most […] The post Kon Knueppel keeps making crazy 3-point history during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers' Luka Doncic added to injury report for Nets game as 65-game limit looms

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Luka Doncic has been one of the best players in the NBA this season. That’s especially true over the last few weeks, as the Los Angeles Lakers star has performed at an MVP level. Doncic is firmly in contention to win his first MVP award this season… if not for one major rule change over […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic added to injury report for Nets game as 65-game limit looms appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Warriors HC Steve Kerr nearly loses cool over Play-In Tournament message

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The Golden State Warriors continue to navigate a tense stretch in the NBA standings, with head coach Steve Kerr’s recent reaction bringing renewed attention to the team’s position in the Play-In Tournament race. Kerr showed visible frustration during an appearance on Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game, offering a candid glimpse into the pressure […] The post Warriors HC Steve Kerr nearly loses cool over Play-In Tournament message appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Game Thread: Knicks at Hornets, March 26, 2025

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Updated Mar 27, 6:10 PM ET

The Knicks (48*-25) face the Hornets (38-34) tonight at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina. A win would help New York keep pace in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race. The Hornets are hot, however, ranking the top third for offense and three-point accuracy. Expect a shootout in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7 pm EST on […]

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Jarrett Allen (Knee) Upgraded To Questionable For Friday

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Updated Mar 27, 7:12 PM ET

The Cavaliers could have their starting center back for Friday’s rematch against the Heat, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, who tweets that Jarrett Allen has been upgraded to questionable. A one-time All-Star, Allen has been sidelined March 3, when he injured his knee vs. Detroit. His official injury designation is right knee […]

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Jaylen Brown, Derrick White injury status casts dark cloud on availability for Celtics vs. Hawks

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Updated Mar 27, 12:38 PM ET

The Celtics are coming off perhaps their best game of the season as they had a convincing 119-109 victory over the streaking Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night. The Celtics fell behind by double digits early in the game before turning things around thanks to their solid defense and a 31-point effort by team leader Jaylen […] The post Jaylen Brown, Derrick White injury status casts dark cloud on availability for Celtics vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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