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The Philadelphia 76ers are not done yet. They went into hostile territory on Tuesday and upset the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 to stay alive in their first-round collision in the playoffs. The 76ers stunned the crowd at TD Garden, with the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George spearheading the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

They learned a lot in a short amount of time and shared just how close the team has become

Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.

The leadership of the Los Angeles Sparks has always been fragile. Penny Toler, who served as the GM and Vice President, departed in 2019 amid various misconduct allegations towards the team managing partner and governor Eric Holoman.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese speaks out ahead of her first game against the Chicago Sky.

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Joel Embiid delivered a massive Game 5 performance for the Sixers against the Celtics on yet another night he played through pain and injury.

Vlade Divac reveals strategy against Shaquille O'Neal: run, frustrate, flop.

CHICAGO — Billboards of Angel Reese still loom throughout the city. One showing her modeling for Victoria’s Secret’s latest global ad campaign, the words “The Summer of Angel” taking up a quarter of a city block near LaSalle Boulevard and Hubbard Street in the city’s posh River North neighborhood. Her No. 5 black explorer Sky jersey is still available at sporting goods stores across the Chicago area. Reese is the elephant in the room this preseason in Chicago, a supersized embodiment of the fran

The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.

In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.

Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan have been among the more successful players in NBA history, but only Steve Kerr could properly identify how different they were as leaders.

Shaquille O'Neal gives Victor Wembanyama his flowers.

While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to the Motor City this Wednesday, April 29, as the Detroit Pistons face a season-defining moment against the Orlando Magic. Following a defensive lockdown in Orlando on Monday that resulted in a 94-88 Magic victory, the eighth-seeded Magic (3-1) have pushed the top-seeded Pistons to the brink of elimination. Detroit must now win three straight games, starting at Little Caesars Arena, to keep their championship aspirations alive. Catch this do-or-die ...

Women's basketball has grown by leaps and bounds since the first organized game was played in 1893. Who are the greatest players in U.S. history?

Paige Bueckers was asked to flex during media day. Now, the moment is trending online.

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season

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The 76ers dominated the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 behind Joel Embiid's superstar performance as the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 6.

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The Atlanta Hawks suffered a decisive 126–97 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, falling behind 3–2 in the series and facing mounting pressure entering Game 6. The Hawks entered the matchup seeking a more disciplined defensive effort but once again struggled to contain New York’s […] The post Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals challenge of defending Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons are facing elimination because Orlando has turned their entire offense into a Cade Cunningham stress test. The Magic lead the series 3...

The San Antonio Spurs' lack of postseason experience was not much of a factor in their first playoff series since 2019. San Antonio held Portland under 100 points three times in capturing its Western Conference first-round playoff series in five games. Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, De'Aaron Fox added 21 points and San Antonio never trailed in eliminating Portland 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5.

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The NCAA has reportedly initiated the final steps to expand both men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with an announcement possible in mid-May L'articolo NCAA basketball tournaments set to expand to 76 teams proviene da Sportando.

The Cavaliers need to get Jarrett Allen much more involved in the offense.