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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu talked about the system of coach Chris DeMarco ahead of the new season.

The Portland Trail Blazers just won a huge Game 2 in San Antonio, defeating the Spurs, 106-103. It was the first for interim head coach Tiago Splitter, who took over in place of Chauncey Billups amid the FBI’s gambling investigation. Elsewhere, however, the Blazers may be attempting to replace Splitter before the season is even […] The post Tiago Splitter reacts to ownership distractions and changes during playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

VJ Edgecombe was downright heroic (and still just 20 years old) Tuesday night in the Sixers' Game 2 victory over the Celtics.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 101-94 win over the Rockets in Game 2.

Los Angeles Rams stars Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua took in Game 2 of Lakers vs. Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, joining a star-studded crowd as playoff basketball lit up Los Angeles.

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This free agency period was different for Rebecca Allen than previous ones.

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For most of the regular season, Landry Shamet was a contract steal. Not anymore

The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart to guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

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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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