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An NBA insider believes Jalen Duren could be the long-term solution for the Lakers at the center spot.

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on Tuesday night, as the home side has a big opportunity to close out the series.

The Orlando Magic are staring at history as they face the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs, with the run now tied to a rare path. This Magic-Pistons matchup carries weight. It carries undeniable pressure. According to The Sporting News’ Dan Treacy, only six No. 8 seeds have ever taken down a […] The post Magic looking to become 7th 8-seed to upset 1-seed. When was last time? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaden McDaniels got more pushback from the Denver Nuggets and their fans as he heard constant boos from the crowd all evening. All it did was embolden McDaniels, the antagonistic Minnesota Timberwolves forward who's worked his way under the skin of Nuggets Nation through his words and his actions. Following a 125-113 loss to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night, McDaniels insisted he wouldn't be back in Denver anytime soon.

Stephon Castle's jump-shooting was a concern for the Spurs coming into the playoffs, but he has put those concerns to rest.

The Phoenix Suns were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Rockets get a bigger name and a better fit while the Clippers get a young star to build their team around.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a lot of free time these days after they failed to qualify for the playoffs. He can fully discuss various topics, serious or mundane, about the NBA on his podcast. In the latest episode, he chimed in on the issue regarding the ownership of the Portland Trail Blazers, […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green calls for overlooked player standards needed in every arena appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeremy Woo's NBA mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected teams for Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer.

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The Sixth Man of the Year is an undisputed leader in San Antonio and helped lead the Spurs back to the postseason.

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Nikola Jokic almost managed to trick Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer.

Leaked audio reveals Jaden McDaniels calling Nikola Jokic out during Game 4 clash.

PHOENIX — After completing a 4-0 sweep in their best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks his flowers. The Thunder’s 131-122 win over the Suns in Game 4 capped off Oklahoma City’s second consecutive first-round sweep. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Brooks’ impact for the Suns this season, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘redefining’ take on Suns’ Dillon Brooks after Thunder sweep appeared first on Clutc...

The Raptors won Game 4 over the Cavaliers despite missing 26 of 30 three-point attempts and shooting just 32.0% from the field. That’s a feat no team in playoff history has ever accomplished, writes Josh Lewenberg of TSN. It was an anomalous victory, which makes sense, because it was led by Toronto’s anomalous star, Scottie Barnes. […]

The NBA Draft class of 2026 appears to be absolutely nothing like the 2024 draft class, and for that, we give thanks to the basketball gods. Tangible star power that bleeds beyond the top pick has forced nearly a third of the good citizens of the league to sabotage this year’s crop for the prospects […]

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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The Spurs look to close out the series in front of their home crowd.

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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With their starting backcourt out with injuries, the Wolves turned it over 25 times in a Game 5 loss.

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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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.

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.