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Wembanyama and Fox dominate in Game Four.

Turnovers have plagued the Lakers all playoffs against the Rockets but never more than in Game 4 on Sunday.

The Orlando Magic had one player land on the NBA Injury report before facing the Detroit Pistons. Now Franz Wagner added to it during Wednesday’s game. Wagner left with a calf ailment, per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. The insider described the ailment as a sore right calf. The Pistons and Magic got tied at […] The post Franz Wagner questionable to return to Game 4 vs. Pistons with calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cade Cunningham shot 7-of-23 for the Pistons and had eight turnovers, but he was not getting enough help.

This is starting to feel like more than a nice story. The Magic are one win away from something that almost never happens — and they didn’t even need to shoot well to get there. Orlando knocked off the Pistons, 94-88, in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s top seed […] The post Magic push Pistons to brink, eye rare No. 8 over No. 1 upset appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Orlando Magic looked to notch back-to-back wins when they hosted the Detroit Pistons on Monday at Kia Center in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs. Desmond Bane’s former teammates on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., were on hand to cheer for him versus the Pistons. Late in […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant brings back finger gun celly after Desmond Bane’s Game 4 3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cade Cunningham’s high tendency to turn the ball over had him make unfortunate NBA history that featured LeBron James following the Detroit Pistons’ Game 4 clash with the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Cunningham is going through the fifth season of his career and his second playoff appearance. He shines as the Pistons’ top star […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham joins LeBron James in historically bad playoff club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons must be wracking their brains right now in search of answers on how to avoid being just the seventh one-seed in NBA history to lose in the first round of the NBA playoffs. On Monday night, the Orlando Magic suffocated their offense once more and frustrated Cade Cunningham to the tune of […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff vows to help Cade Cunningham more amid turnover issues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Magic overcame 32.6% shooting to win Game 4 and push the No. 1 seed Pistons to the brink of elimination.

Many thought that the Orlando Magic would get swept. After all, they barely squeezed into the playoffs. Well, now, they have a strong chance to eliminate the Detroit Pistons in their first-round series. The eighth-seeded Magic outlasted the top-seeded Pistons, 94-88, in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Kia Center on […] The post Desmond Bane has heartwarming question for Franz Wagner after Magic’s Game 4 win over Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If getting rid of the three-point line feels extreme, legendary coach Phil Jackson has another idea. And he’s apparently been pushing it for a while. “15 years I’ve been asking the NBA rules committee to widen the court apron,” Jackson wrote in a tweet, responding to a tweet from NBA Base. “Corner shot becomes 23.9.” […] The post Phil Jackson offers alternative to Steve Kerr’s 3-point line idea appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Landry Shamet’s tumble out of the Knicks rotation was a multistep process.

The Detroit Pistons’ dream 2025-26 season might be headed for a premature end. On Monday, the Pistons just went down 3-1 in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic after suffering a 94-88 defeat. While a 3-1 series deficit does not necessarily spell doom for the Pistons quite yet, it’s never an easy task to […] The post Cade Cunningham’s brutal Game 4 fourth quarter has Pistons fans worried about a Magic upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is actually one the legendary head coach said he has pitched to the league for more than a dozen years.

Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were both fined for a verbal spat with the referees on the court immediately following L.A.'s 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets, the NBA announced Monday.

Flagg edges out Kon Knueppel for the award

Flagg became the first rookie since Michael Jordan to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals.

The Detroit Pistons are trying to overcome a 2-1 deficit to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. For Jalen Duren, a chance to redeem himself after a sluggish start. Meanwhile, Hall of Famer-turned-analyst Carmelo Anthony wants Duren to go the extra mile as the Pistons take on the Magic in […] The post Carmelo Anthony reveals what’s on the line for Jalen Duren vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This Knicks core has been a group that constantly seems to need a bit of a wake-up call before they get their act together

Charlotte's Kon Knueppel was a close second, with Philadelphia's VJ Edgecombe a solid third.

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]

SportsLine's model reveals its Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA picks today

The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The latest rumors and rumblings from around the league with just over a week until the trade deadline

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .