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Caitlin Clark Praises WNBA Refs After Fever's Loss to Wings, Sees Positive Changes

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Caitlin Clark shared her honest thoughts about the officiating following the Indiana Fever's 95-80 loss to the Dallas Wings. After beating the New York Liberty earlier in the WNBA preseason, the Fever stumbled against Dallas at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday. Clark finished with 21 points on 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from three.

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Nikola Jokic: 'I still want to be a Nugget forever' after Denver eliminated

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The Denver Nuggets are out. Nikola Jokic is not going anywhere. At least, that is how he sees it. “I still want to be a Nugget forever,” Jokic said after Denver’s 110-98 Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a defeat that ended the Nuggets’ season. Jokic did what he could. He finished with 28 […] The post Nikola Jokic: ‘I still want to be a Nugget forever’ after Denver eliminated appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Franz Wagner Out For Game 6 With Strained Calf

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Updated May 1, 11:29 AM ET

The Orlando Magic ruled Franz Wagner out for Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons with a strained right calf. It is increasingly likely that Wagner, who will miss his second straight game, will not return this series. Wagner was in a walking boot on Wednesday. Wagner is averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals in the series. The Magic hold a 3-2 lead going into Friday's Game 6.

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Hawks most to blame for 51-point Game 6 beatdown vs. Knicks

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Updated May 1, 12:10 PM ET

For the Atlanta Hawks, Game 6 wasn’t just a loss. It was a complete unraveling under pressure. In a closeout game against the New York Knicks where urgency should have fueled competitiveness, Atlanta instead delivered one of the most lifeless postseason performances in recent memory. From the opening possessions, there was a visible disconnect. Rotations […] The post Hawks most to blame for 51-point Game 6 beatdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks put season in perspective after ugly 51-point elimination loss vs. Knicks

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ATLANTA – The best felt like it was yet to come. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit a 3-pointer in the corner three minutes into Game 6, and it capped off a 9-0 run for the Atlanta Hawks. There was a mini crowd pop, and from there, it was hard to get a Hawks fan to get excited […] The post Hawks put season in perspective after ugly 51-point elimination loss vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 preview

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We’re at the point in the series where the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are familiar with one another. There’s not much that either team can do to surprise the other. Truly, it comes down to which team can successfully impose their will and identity into the proceedings. We know that the Lakers want […]

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Los Angeles looks to finish off series against Houston in game 6

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Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Rockets -3.5; over/under is 206.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the series over the Houston Rockets in game six of the Western Conference first round. The Rockets defeated the Lakers 99-93 in the last matchup on Thursday. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22...

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Magic look to secure series win over the Pistons

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Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -3.5; over/under is 210.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Magic lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Detroit Pistons in game six. The Pistons defeated the Magic 116-109 in the last meeting on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 45 points, and Paolo...

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Cavaliers look to secure series victory over the Raptors

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Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 219.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers look to clinch the series over the Toronto Raptors in game six of the Eastern Conference first round. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 125-120 in the last matchup on Wednesday. James Harden led the Cavali...

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Adam Aaronson (@adamaaronson.bsky.social)

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Kelly Oubre Jr. with an unreal line when asked about the Sixers’ defense earlier: “At the end of the day, man, I like white rice, and I'm just trying to be the white on the rice.”

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1 Nuggets player most to blame for season-ending Game 6 loss to Timberwolves

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After entering the 2025-26 season as one of the favorites to win it all, the Denver Nuggets’ journey in the 2026 NBA playoffs has already come to an end — and in the first round, disappointingly so. The Nuggets could not overcome a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was playing as if it was a shark […] The post 1 Nuggets player most to blame for season-ending Game 6 loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Cronin says he isn't worried about Tom Dundon being willing or able to hit whatever number they need to hit to hire the right head coach.

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Magic Stuff Vol. 4

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Back to Earth: Why History Won't Repeat Itself For The Orlando Magic

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