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The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

The Houston Rockets have found themselves down 2-0 in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and many people would have been surprised to hear that before it started. Game 1 was understandable since Kevin Durant was out, but that still felt like a game they should have won. Durant returned in Game 2, but […] The post The ‘impossible’ stats behind Rockets epic fail to start Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There will be plenty of optimism for Los Angeles Lakers fans around the world after their 101-94 win against the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their playoff series. If there were detractors after LA won Game 1 in the absence of Kevin Durant, the discourse is bound to change after the Lakers delivered a […] The post LeBron James’ 32-0 record is on line after Lakers go up 2-0 on Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Phoenix Suns for Game 2 of their series, as Game 1 was a complete blowout by the No. 1 seed.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Wednesday, April 22, as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns for Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round. Following a dominant 119-84 victory in the series opener, the defending champion Thunder (64-18) look to take a commanding 2-0 lead. The Suns (45-37), having battled through the Play-In tournament, must find an answer for the league's top-seeded juggernaut. Catch the action live on Fubo. All eyes are on the clash between reigning MVP Sha...

Patrick Ewing doesn't think the Redeem Team would stand a chance against the Dream Team.

The "Villain Origins" of the Phoenix Suns and why they need that edge for Game 2.

After the win of the season in game two, this is the team everyone will have to get used to, for better or for worse.

The Knicks and Hawks continue their first-round playoff series on Thursday in Atlanta.

Can Detroit bounce back after a disappointing series opener?

Luke Kennard is thriving under pressure, leading Los Angeles Lakers with elite shooting and timely scoring.

The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder meet again in the NBA Playoffs, but the injury report adds another layer to a series already tilted early. The Suns trail 0-1 after a crushing 119-84 loss, and now depth concerns come into play as they try to respond against the league-best Thunder. Phoenix fought through the […] The post Suns have 3 key players on injury report for Game 2 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, despite being shorthanded. Now, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are starting the process of ramping up for a return. Reaves is closer to being able to play than Doncic. "The sense around the Lakers is that Austin Reaves is actually the one that's further along than Luka Doncic in their respective rehab processes," ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said. "I am told Austin Reaves has started one-on-one on-court work. The ...

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what was marked down as impossible before their series against the Houston Rockets, defeating Kevin Durant and company 101-94 in Game 2. LeBron James once again led the charge, but the likes of Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart also stepped up in a big way to help their team […] The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard getting MVP chants vs. Rockets is wildest thing of playoffs so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

The loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night marks Kevin Durant's seventh consecutive playoff loss since 2023.

Olympiacos are getting closer and closer to reaching an agreement with Codi Miller-McIntyre. L'articolo New confirmations: Codi Miller-McIntyre closing in on Olympiacos proviene da Sportando.

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The Rockets will head to Houston down 0-2 against the shorthanded Lakers with its margin for error wiped away

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Anneli Maley had just three days between returning from a short stint playing in China and heading off to New York for the Liberty’s training camp.

The Orlando Magic stole Game 1 from the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, and a German core could now shape the rest of the series.

Orlando's surge over Charlotte and surprise win over Detroit began with a three-minute highlight reel.

The third and final installment of our team-by-team looks at every WNBA training camp, breaking down who's likely to make each team and who could still fight their way on

Here’s a look at the latest from WNBA training camps. Let us know what’s stood out to you.

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Why do the Knicks so often have to make things so hard on themselves?

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LeBron James responded to early contact by exploiting mismatches and guiding Lakers past Rockets in Game 2.