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Jamahl Mosley Following Magic Win To Take 3-1 Series Lead: 'Right Now It Means Nothing'

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94-88 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 series lead. "We put our ourselves in position to try to get four, but right now it means nothing," Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. "We have the advantage and now we have to try and make sure we keep that advantage." Desmond Bane lead the way with 22 points, with Franz Wagner adding 19 points. Wagner would leave the game with right calf soreness in the third quarter. A No. 8 seed has beaten the No. 1 ...

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Sloppy Pistons are 1 loss from becoming 7th No. 1 seed to lose to an 8 seed in the NBA playoffs

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Those 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now. They’re one loss away from a rare elimination. Only six No. 8 seeds have defeated a No. 1 in a playoff series in NBA history. It’s happened only four times since the postseason was expanded to a best-of-seven series for all rounds in 2003. But the Pistons were sloppy with the ball and careless overall in a 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, falling behi...

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Lakers aim to fix turnover issue: 'Majority are mental'

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Turnovers have been a talking point for the Lakers throughout their first-round series vs. the Rockets, and it remains an issue even with L.A. holding a 3-1 lead. The Lakers committed 23 turnovers in Sunday’s Game 4 loss, which Houston converted into 30 points. Through four games, L.A. has been charged with 80 total turnovers […] The post Lakers aim to fix turnover issue: ‘Majority are mental’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Draymond Green urges Adam Silver to step in over Blazers ownership

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The Portland Trail Blazers have their backs against the wall when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers are now on the brink of elimination after blowing a 19-point lead in Game 4. Portland has been […] The post Draymond Green urges Adam Silver to step in over Blazers ownership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero lead Magic past Pistons for statement Game 4 win

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The Orlando Magic are now just a win away from advancing to the next round and eliminating the Detroit Pistons after their gutsy victory, 94-88, in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Kia Center on Monday. The No. 8 Magic stayed composed in the endgame, with the No. 1 Pistons threatening […] The post Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero lead Magic past Pistons for statement Game 4 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets fans serenade Jaden McDaniels with 2-word diss in Game 5

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is public enemy No. 1 in Colorado these days. If that was not clear enough, the fans of the Denver Nuggets made it so at Ball Arena on Monday. The Nuggets were in the middle of eviscerating the Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series. With the outcome already […] The post Nuggets fans serenade Jaden McDaniels with 2-word diss in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green cautions Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s blame game coaching tactics

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There was a general sense of frustration and disappointment surrounding the Houston Rockets after their painful collapse back on Friday night in a 112-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, as he’s done all year long, was not afraid to put his players […] The post Draymond Green cautions Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s blame game coaching tactics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham takes responsibility for late Game 4 struggles vs. Magic

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The Detroit Pistons remain under the spotlight after Cade Cunningham addressed his late-game struggles in Monday night’s Game 4, offering a candid assessment following a tough loss to the Orlando Magic. The defeat pushed the Pistons into a high-pressure position as they look to keep their season alive. After entering the NBA playoffs as the […] The post Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham takes responsibility for late Game 4 struggles vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves' Naz Reid painfully turns ankle as injuries stack up vs. Nuggets

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The Minnesota Timberwolves were already shorthanded heading into their Game 5 clash against the Denver Nuggets on the road on Monday night, as they will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for the rest of this series. While they are in a commanding position as far as the series goes since they are currently […] The post Timberwolves’ Naz Reid painfully turns ankle as injuries stack up vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic's Jamahl Mosley channels Kobe Bryant after Game 4 win over Pistons

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What a difference a few weeks can make for the Orlando Magic. The sky seemed to be falling on Orlando just two weeks ago when they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament matchup. But fast forward to Monday night, and the Magic are now just one win away from advancing to […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley channels Kobe Bryant after Game 4 win over Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers look to secure series victory over the Rockets

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Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Lakers -2.5; over/under is 208.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game five. The Rockets defeated the Lakers 115-96 in the last meeting on Monday. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points, and ...

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Oklahoma City’s first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. Oklahoma City is 12-0 in the first round over the past three years. “It's a really good feeling," guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said of the sweep.

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Phil Jackson breaks silence on 15-year issue with NBA's rules

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The NBA has really taken on a new look over the last decade as the three-point shot continues to revolutionize the game. Teams are putting up more three-pointers than ever before, making it a simple math equation given the simple fact that three points are worth more than two. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve […] The post Phil Jackson breaks silence on 15-year issue with NBA’s rules appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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