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Kings interim coach D.J. Smith had shattered glass fall on him after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench Tuesday night in Game 2 against Colorado.

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LeBron James and Marcus Smart had intense battles in the playoffs when they were the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, respectively. Now that they are on the same team, they are providing a safety net for each other. James and Smart know that they can compete with anyone when they are in sync on […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James flexes telepathy with Marcus Smart after Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A defensive showdown saw the Lakers move ahead 2-0 against the Rockets with an ugly win.

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The Houston Rockets looked very much in danger after losing Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Kevin Durant’s knee was bothering him enough to the point of having to miss a playoff game, after all. But Durant returned on Tuesday for Game 2, renewing the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits brutal career-tying low in Game 2 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James leads the LA Lakers into a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, while Victor Wembanyama faces a race to be fit for the San Antonio Spurs' next game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are doing the unexpected as they lead the series 2-0 over the disastrous Houston Rockets thanks to the spectacular play of LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart.

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The Portland Trail Blazers gave the San Antonio Spurs a wake-up call on Tuesday, slaying the Western Conference’s two-seed with a huge comeback in the fourth quarter en route to a 106-103 victory. The Spurs did still have a chance to tie the game in the dying embers, but Devin Vassell missed a heavily-contested three-pointer […] The post De’Aaron Fox gives Blazers props for tough Game 2 defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter said he was trying to remain professional with rumors of new owner Tom Dundon conducting an extensive coaching search with the team in the playoffs. "Just trying to be a pro," Splitter said before the Blazers' 106-103 win over the Spurs in Game 2. "[I] try to focus on my locker room and my staff to stay and think about basketball. Same way when I got the job and all the stuff that was going on." Splitter was reportedly given a raise from his as...

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106-103 to win Game 2 and even the series. Henderson, who did not score 30 points in the regular season, finished 11-of-17 from the field. "I'm so blessed to even play in a situation like this," Henderson said. "Playoffs, third year, younger team, with great vets. The picture couldn't have painted itself better." Henderson added that he was focused on being aggressive and getting downhill. "It's just...

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Lakers coach opens up on current injuries to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves.

Doctors gives their estimated timelines for Victor Wembanyama's return from concussion protocol and also point out the possibility of another injury that may keep the Spurs star out of the rest of the playoffs.

Lakers coach speaks out after Luka Doncic's disappointing finish in the MVP race.

The Portland Trail Blazers overcame a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to steal Game 2 from the San Antonio Spurs 106-103.

The Spurs breathe a sigh of relief as Victor Wembanyama's postseason may not be over just yet.

The Boston Celtics couldn't take advantage of their early lead as they couldn't stop a rampant Philadelphia 76ers run to lose Game 2.

VJ Edgecombe delivered one of the most remarkable rookie playoff performances in NBA history Tuesday, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while battling a back injury as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 to level their first-round series at 1-1. At 20 years and 265 days old, Edgecombe became the youngest player in NBA history to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game, surpassing Magic Johnson, who was 20 years and 276 days old during his celebrated 4...

Ime Udoka gives the latest intel on Kevin Durant's availability ahead of Game 2 of the Rockets-Lakers first-round series.

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When the Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White, GM Jeff Peterson said he envisioned it being a long-term move. Peterson restated those desires at his end-of-season media availability on Monday. "Like I said when we traded for Coby, we envisioned him as somebody who's going to be with the Hornets for a long time," Peterson said about re-signing White. "He embodies what we're about in terms of just of course on the court he's a really, really good player. But the human being, his approach, hi...

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Tuesday, April 21, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Los Angeles (1-0) holds the early advantage after a hard-fought 114-108 victory in Game 1. Houston, led by Kevin Durant, is searching for a vital road split to shift the momentum before the series heads to Texas. Catch the action live on Peacock. The status of Lakers star Luka Dončić remains the biggest storyline heading into tip-...

Rudy Gobert delivered a defensive masterclass against three-time MVP Nikola Jokic on Monday, limiting him to 1-of-8 shooting in direct matchups as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-114 to level their first-round series at 1-1. The performance marked the worst shooting game of Jokic's playoff career against a single defender, with a minimum of six shot attempts. Minnesota generated 1.157 points per possession compared to Denver's 1.109. The result carried added signifi...