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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.

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.

Fever rookie Raven Johnson revealed her thoughts on star teammate Caitlin Clark's personality as they gear up for the 2026 WNBA season.

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.