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The New York Knicks came into Game 4 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks in desperate need of a win to avoid falling behind in the series 3-1. Late in the third quarter, the Knicks were holding a double digit lead, but all eyes were on Jalen Brunson […] The post Jalen Brunson suffers injury scare in Game 4 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The future is now, young men.

The Rockets definitely need some changes. Is moving Sengun one of them?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who took criticism from the Suns' Dillon Brooks after Game 2 for so-called foul-baiting, dominated Saturday's Game 3 with a career playoff-high 42 points to put the Thunder one win away from a series sweep.

Gabby Williams said she was attracted to signing with the Valkyries due to their winning culture.

Lakers and Rockets are mostly healthy for Game 4 of their first round series, save for some major exceptions.

PHOENIX– We know who Dillon Brooks will be matched up with after the Phoenix Suns’ 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. “He’s efficient,” Brooks explained when asked about Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 42-point performance. “I got him (for) Game 4.” The Suns forward hasn’t shied away from the limelight. He embraces the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives six-word response to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson went into the locker room during the third quarter of Game 4 after getting banged up on a loose ball.

Minnesota took a 2-1 series lead on Thursday as Gordon sat on the bench with tightness in his left calf.

Devin Booker briefly left the Phoenix Suns' Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday because of a left ankle injury he sustained after tripping over Lu Dort's foot. Booker returned a few minutes after the injury and said after the game he was “fine." The five-time All-Star should be ready to play in Game 4 on Monday when the Suns try to avoid a four-game sweep.

The Thunder bench tripled the output of the Suns bench, and that's not counting Ajay Mitchell moving into a starting role.

The Los Angeles Lakers have thus far been just fine without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. LeBron James has been playing like someone at least a decade younger than 41, and produced another display in Game 3. And well, he may as well have to continue operating […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves receives injury status for Game 4 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded guard Austin Reaves to questionable for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Reaves has been out since April 2nd due to a strained left oblique. The original timeline for Reaves to return was between four and six weeks. This return would come at approximately three-and-half weeks. The Lakers have gone up 3-0 over the Rockets, despite the absences of Reaves and Luka Doncic. While Reaves could play in Sunday's Game 4, Donci...

Herald Celtics notebook: Payton Pritchard’s ‘grenade’; fouls limiting C’s starter How slumping Derrick White delivered winning play for Celtics in Game 3 Jayson Tatum clinches gritty Celtics win in Game 3 vs. 76ers Celtics not yet concerned about potential Joel Embiid return Globe Jayson Tatum buries the 76ers late as Celtics take Game 3: 8 […]

Hawks general manager Onsi Salah was a long-time admirer of CJ McCollum and was happy to acquire him in the January deal that sent Trae Young to Washington, but Salah admits to Howard Beck of The Ringer that he had no idea McCollum would emerge as a playoff force. The veteran guard is the main […]

Huge potential swing game today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left with his hand bent against the Phoenix Suns before Saturday. But he delivered the hot hand for the Oklahoma City Thunder. By going full Most Valuable Player mode in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs and hitting new personal marks. Turns out his NBA Injury is a non-issue, dropping a new playoff […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes full MVP-mode in huge Game 3 win over Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cavs are hoping to bounce back after their Game 3 loss.

The San Antonio Spurs seized control of their first-round series with a 120-108 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3, flipping both home-court advantage. This was despite the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the game due to concussion protocol. The result gives San Antonio a 2-1 lead as Stephon Castle took […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija shares urgent message after Game 3 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All the Magic was on Orlando’s side as the Detroit Pistons dropped Game 3 113-105 to the Orlando Magic and face a 2-1 series deficit and plenty of questions. I’m not sure how many of them have answers Pistons fans are comfortable with. The Pistons played awful basketball nearly the entire game, but somehow found […]

The key elements of OKC's Game 3 victory that gave it a 3-0 first-round series lead.

The Minnesota Timberwolves look like a championship contender, but one thing may be holding them back from true greatness.

The Spurs survived Game 3 at Portland without Victor Wembanyama, and he may not be ready to return on Sunday, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Meeting with reporters this afternoon, coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama remains in the league’s concussion protocol and his status is uncertain. “We are […]

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The Sixers added Kelly Oubre Jr. to their injury report Saturday night going into Game 4 of their first-round playoff series vs. the Celtics.

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns had yet another injury on their hands, as Devin Booker exited the game with a left ankle injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. It occurred during the third quarter, and he landed awkwardly after attempting a shot. He was on the floor for a while before the team immediately […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker returns to Game 3 vs. Thunder after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aside from a pair of fourth quarters, Miles McBride had a rough series heading into Saturday’s Game 4.

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Here are the top 10 plays from yesterday's NBA play-off action.