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The Boston Celtics are in serious danger. After another brutal loss in Game 6, Boston has officially squandered their 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite holding a dominant lead over their rivals, Philly is coming back into the series thanks in large part to Joel Embiid’s efforts. The loss to the Sixers on the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown admits fixes needed for Game 7 vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on Thursday night in Atlanta:

The shorthanded Wolves defeated the Nuggets and will be San Antonio’s opponents in the second round of the playoffs.

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The Sixers picked the right night to look even more like themselves. They handled the Celtics 106-93 in Game 6, tying the series at 3-3 and setting up a Game 7 in Boston. This was control from the start. Philadelphia never trailed. The ball moved. The defense held. The stars delivered. Tyrese Maxey scored 30 […] The post Sixers force Game 7 vs. Celtics: ‘Tired of losing to them’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Nikola Jokic said he wants to be "a Nugget forever" following the team's first-round exit from the playoffs, but acknowledged the team is "far away" from title contention.

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At times this season, Karl-Anthony Towns looked uncomfortable in the Knicks' offense, including in their first-round series against the Hawks, but that changed after Game 3.

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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The Hawks are eliminated, but GSW’s former lottery picks performance is still a hot topic for Warriors fans

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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.

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.

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.

It didn't take the Knicks long to start building the foundation for a Game 6 rout. And then they turned it into a historic one.

Coach, what’s turned this series around for you? Nick Nurse: “We won two games.”

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 […]

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...

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...

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...

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.”

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.