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Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama

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The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder's Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers

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Updated Apr 3, 4:42 AM ET

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault didn’t feel anything different with his team in preparing for Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. With an opportunity to send a message to the defending champions after winning 13 of 14 games, the Lakers fell behind by double-digits before trailing all night. After […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyshawn George Out For Season With UCL Tear In Elbow

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Kyshawn George will miss the rest of the year with a Grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the Washington Wizards announced on Thursday. George suffered the injury on March 2. George, who will be re-evaluated in two weeks, is expected to make a full recovery by the start of next season. The 22-year-old averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on the year.

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Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success

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The current CBA has been very punitive of the NBA’s biggest spenders, and this is meant to maintain a sense of parity around the association by de-incentivizing teams that stack their roster with All-Star talents. Now, one would think that the Oklahoma City Thunder will have their fair share of difficulties navigating this cap landscape […] The post Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder's Jalen Williams gives 'spooky' perspective of Luka Doncic's injury

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OKLAHOMA CITY — After watching Luka Doncic limp off the court in the third quarter of a 139-96 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is hoping for the best for the All-Star guard. Upon recovering from a wrist surgery, Williams suffered two right hamstring injuries this season. Watching […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams gives ‘spooky’ perspective of Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Washington faces Miami, looks to end road slide

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Washington Wizards (17-59, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (40-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington will try to stop its three-game road slide when the Wizards face Miami. The Heat are 24-23 in Eastern Conference games. Miami is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Kel'el Ware averaging 2.9. The Wizards are 11-35 in conference matchups. Washington is 2-2 in games decided by less than ...

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Wembanyama leads San Antonio against Denver after 41-point performance

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San Antonio Spurs (58-18, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (49-28, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio plays the Denver Nuggets after Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points in the Spurs' 127-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets are 31-16 in Western Conference games. Denver leads the Western Conference with 121.4 points and is shooting 49.5%. The Spurs are 33-14 in conference matchups. San Antonio averag...

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Lakers' JJ Redick discusses apparent Austin Reaves injury after drubbing by Thunder

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Updated Apr 3, 1:13 PM ET

As if Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury was not enough, Austin Reaves was bothered by a back injury in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Thursday. The Lakers started flat and never recovered, as their four-game winning streak was snapped by the Thunder, 139-96. It did not help […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick discusses apparent Austin Reaves injury after drubbing by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs roll past the Clippers 118-99 without Victor Wembanyama for 11th straight win

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Updated Apr 3, 7:45 PM ET

De'Aaron Fox scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-99 on Thursday night without Victor Wembanyama in the lineup to win their 11th in a row. Wembanyama was rested on the second night of a back-to-back. The Spurs had six players in double figures, including Stephon Castle with 20 points and Dylan Harper with 19 off the bench.

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Dribbles: Cavs fend off Warriors with right plays at end, clinch playoff spot

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Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 118-111 road win over the Warriors. 1. The Cavs, again, woke up and played with some real energy and efficiency when it mattered. 2. That’s kind of been the story against some of these lackluster opponents these days. 3. Impressive? Well, only at the end. But in the Cavs’ defense, […] The post Dribbles: Cavs fend off Warriors with right plays at end, clinch playoff spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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LeBron James' instant reaction to Luka Doncic's crushing injury

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Updated Apr 3, 1:28 PM ET

The streaking Los Angeles Lakers intended to make a statement in Thursday night’s showdown with the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were annihilated in the Paycom Center. The Purple and Gold did not just lose a marquee matchup, however. They also might have lost their top guy roughly two weeks before the playoffs begin. […] The post LeBron James’ instant reaction to Luka Doncic’s crushing injury after Lakers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jrue Holiday has 27 to lead the Blazers to a 118-106 win over the Pelicans

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Updated Apr 3, 4:02 AM ET

Jrue Holiday had 27 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Trail Blazers downed the New Orleans Pelicans 118-106 on Thursday night with Portland's new owners looking on. Deni Avdija added 26 points for the Blazers, who have won three straight and eight of their last 10 games. Toumani Camara finished with 23 points.

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Donovan Mitchell scores 25, Max Strus 24 as Cavaliers hold off Warriors 118-111

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Updated Apr 3, 9:59 AM ET

Donovan Mitchell had 25 points and six rebounds, Max Strus' 3-pointer with 54 seconds left helped seal it as he scored 24, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-111 on Thursday night. James Harden contributed 19 points and five assists as the Cavs won for the seventh time in nine games during a stretch playing five times in eight nights. Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points apiece for the Warriors, who were missing Stephen Curry for the 27th straight gam...

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