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Despite starting slow versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, Nikola Jokic scored a team-high 28 points on 57.9 percent shooting and was one rebound shy of a triple-double. He performed like a superstar in this one, but the Denver Nuggets are still heading for a painfully long offseason following a 110-98 loss in Game […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hints at what really decided Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Jokic addresses the Nuggets' first-round exit, his future with the team and more, during his postgame press conference after the Game 6 loss to the Timberwolves.

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Jalen Brunson understands the importance of staying focused following the New York Knicks’ 140-89 series-clinching victory over the Atlanta Hawks, especially given the struggles this team endured last week. But he has a little time to address other matters before gearing up for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. One reporter was dying to know the superstar […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson responds to unexpected WWE question after Hawks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown explained after Thursday's win that the Hawks pushed the team to change after Game 3 and feature Karl-Anthony Towns more.

Paige Bueckers stole the spotlight on Thursday night as the Dallas Wings defeated Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a preseason matchup. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year went off 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, two rebounds, three assists, a steal and four triples in just 20 minutes of action. Clark got off to a hot start, dropping 14 points in the first quarter.

The Nuggets were upset by a banged-up Timberwolves team in the first round, so can Denver still build a contender around Jokić?

The Nuggets couldn't extend the series to have a chance to host the Timberwolves for Game 7, as they were thoroughly outplayed on both ends in a 110-98 loss in Game 6.

Jaden McDaniels became public enemy number one for the Denver Nuggets after he put the entire team on blast in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 win. McDaniels has certainly backed up his trash talk, as he emerged as the Timberwolves’ best player on the floor in their 110-98 win over the Nuggets […] The post Nikola Jokic, Jaden McDaniels bury hatchet after Nuggets-Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Depleted by injuries to three starting guards, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 on Thursday, advancing to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs behind 32 points and 10 rebounds from Jaden McDaniels. With Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu all sidelined, Minnesota adopted a frontcourt-heavy lineup. Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid powered a dominant 64-40 edge in points in the paint and a 50-33 rebounding advantage over Denver....

30 points in 26 minutes against the team that let him go. This is what the Warriors traded for.

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the Denver Nuggets in a 110-98 victory in Game 6 to win the series despite not having Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu, and Donte DiVincenzo.

Injuries are mounting for the Minnesota Timberwolves amid competitive first-round series vs. Nuggets.

The Boston Celtics failed to close out the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 after a disappointing 106-93 loss as they look ahead to Game 7.

Nikola Jokic got into another altercation with the Timberwolves, this time against Jaylen Clark and Naz Reid, during Game 6 of their first-round series.

Former NBA players' comments on the Lakers suggest the media now favors the Rockets to win their first-round series despite coming back from a 3-0 deficit.

The New York Knicks decimated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 behind spectacular performances from their star players as they head to the second round.

The Knicks completely destroyed the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6, which sends them into the second round of the playoffs.

The Houston Rockets avoided elimination Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 to cut the first-round series deficit to 3-2. Houston becomes the 16th NBA team to force a Game 6 after falling behind 3-0. Reed Sheppard delivered key plays in the closing minutes. With Houston ahead by three and under three minutes remaining, he hit a midrange jumper and then stripped LeBron James for a dunk, pushing the lead to seven. "We definitely remember what happened in Game 3, an...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark left Thursday's preseason game against the Dallas Wings with a right ankle injury in the third quarter. Clark landed on the foot of Dallas forward Alanna Smith after attempting a stepback three-pointer and immediately showed signs of pain. Officials reviewed the play and assessed Smith, the reigning co-Defensive Player of the Year, a flagrant foul for failing to give Clark adequate landing space. Clark converted two of three free throws before departing at th...

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will remain sidelined for Game 6 of his team's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with an ankle injury. The Rockets forced Game 6 in Houston after falling behind 3-0 in the series. Durant has played in only Game 2 of the series. He missed Game 1 after banging knees with a teammate in practice. In Game 2, the veteran forward injured his ankle and has missed the last three games with a bone bruise. Durant's ankle injury typically requi...

On to Game 7…

OG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes, Karl-Anthony Towns had his second triple-double of the series and the New York Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night. The Knicks broke several NBA records by halftime. Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected after fighting following a pair of free throws from Anunoby that gave the Knicks a 50-point lead in the second quarter.

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate has won the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award. The honor recognizes players whose effort-based contributions drive winning but rarely appear in traditional statistical categories. Diabate's impact coincided directly with Charlotte's dramatic midseason turnaround. The Hornets went 9-20 through Dec. 22 before posting a 35-18 record the rest of the way, the sixth-best winning percentage in the league during that stretch. Dec. 23 marked Diabate's first game as a ful...

The Los Angeles Lakers are relocating their NBA G League team to the Greater Palm Springs region in California, where it will be renamed the Coachella Valley Lakers. Beginning with the 2026-27 NBA G League season, the Coachella Valley Lakers will play their home games at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. The Lakers have long played in El Segundo. "I have enjoyed a long-time relationship with Jerry and Jeanie Buss, Lon Rosen and Linda Rambis," said Oak View Group Senior Partner Irving Azoff. "And...

Karl-Anthony Towns makes his feelings known after recording a triple-double against the Hawks in Game 6 with only four shot attempts.

CJ McCollum has had a career renaissance with the Atlanta Hawks as he is set to enter free agency this offseason. The Hawks plan on retaining McCollum, who is making $30.67 million in the final season of his two-year, $64 million extension signed in September 2022. McCollum was traded by the New Orleans Pelicans to the Washington Wizards last offseason and then flipped to the Hawks at midseason as part of the Trae Young deal. Across 76 games during the regular season, McCollum averaged 18.7 p...

The NBA formally asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday to impose stricter regulations on prediction markets, citing risks to competitive integrity and public confidence in professional sports. The league's submission arrived on the final day of the CFTC's public comment period, which drew nearly 1,500 responses since opening March 13. Dan Spillane, the NBA's executive vice president and assistant general counsel, authored the letter. He argued that prediction markets pose...

Quin Snyder is set to enter the final season of his existing contract as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the 2026-27 season. Snyder and the Hawks are expected to engage in extension discussions at the end of the season with him receiving strong front office support to be retained long-term. The Hawks finished the regular season with the sixth seed as they pivoted away from the Trae Young era. Snyder was targeted last offseason by the New York Knicks for their head coaching vacancy, b...