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SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Josh Okogie #21 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images After pushing the San Antonio Spurs to overtime last Wednesday, the Utah Jazz tried to make a similar stand in Alamo City on Monday night. But the home team, spurred on by a raucous crowd, had other ideas, outmusclin...

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MINNEAPOLIS — After a ragged yet much-needed win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said that newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga is playing the “perfect role.” “When we were really struggling to rebound there, kind of in the second quarter… (Kuminga) made it a point to really go hunt the […] The post Chris Finch reveals why the Timberwolves would be ‘lost’ without Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns lost an important rotation guard during Monday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Jordan Goodwin exited late in the first half with a right calf injury, and the team ruled him out for the remainder of the game. Goodwin left with 1:24 remaining in the second quarter after appearing to limp toward […] The post Suns lose guard to concerning injury amid Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic's volcanic scoring spree continued Monday with 42 points in the Lakers' 138-117 win over the Heat, prompting Giannis Antetokounmpo to call him "one of the best scorers to play this game" -- "of all time."

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on November 2, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

JJ Redick doesn’t take for granted what Luka Dončić has brought to the Lakers to start the season. And Dončić continues to make it difficult to with the way he’s racked up historic performances, adding another one to the record books in Monday’s 138-117 home win over the Heat. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles...

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The sport’s grandest stage served a harsh spotlight to the Nets’ highest draft pick in 16 years.

PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 10: Kyrone Alexander #5 of the Boston University Terriers Terriers in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a game at Jersey Mike's Arena on November 10, 2023 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON – It’s a 10-minute drive from Northeastern to Boston University, if you catch the city on a good day. Some days, it might even be faster to walk. Every year, almost without fail, one of these teams makes th...

Golden State trailed Phoenix 68-57 at the time Draymond Green was tossed from the game.

UNC pushed through the final six minutes to beat Western Carolina 80-72 on Monday night and open a new chapter in Chapel Hill.

Jaylen Brown said the Philadelphia 76ers is still developing its chemistry and defensive identity despite opening the 2026-27 season with a 7-1 record after Monday’s 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. The post Jaylen Brown: 76ers have ‘a long way to go’ despite 7-1 start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ty Jerome scored 40 points, but the Memphis Grizzlies suffered their first loss of the 2026-27 season, falling 135-134 to the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime on Monday night at FedExForum. The post Ty Jerome scores 40 as Pelicans end Grizzlies’ unbeaten start in OT appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Renee Montgomery’s work as a USA Network studio analyst during the WNBA Finals earned a public salute from her co-host after the Atlanta Dream, a team she co-owns, fell 68-63 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7 on Saturday. Sports anchor Elle Duncan, her co-host on the network’s coverage, told Montgomery on air, “It never impacted your analysis,” and followed up with more praise Monday.

One scuffle highlighted the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors contest on Monday and involved Khaman Maluach, Draymond Green, and Dillon Brooks. Let’s begin with the first two. It was a mismatch height-wise between Maluach and Green. Devin Booker threw him the ball, and Green fouled Maluach Then after the foul, the Suns center was […] The post Khaman Maluach delivers bottom line on Draymond Green fight that had Dillon Brooks playing peacemaker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green was ejected for the first time this season -- and 31st time of his career -- after receiving two techs in the same sequence vs. the Suns.

Mikal Bridges again watched a comeback victory from the bench.

LaMelo Ball scored a season-high 34 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Monday night at Target Center. The post LaMelo Ball scores season-high 34 as Timberwolves beat Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Suns’ only win came against this Warriors team, but this time they won’t be depleted.

LeBron James took a sip of a fan's wine during the 76ers 126-107 win over the Bulls, saying he wanted to try "how good it was."

The Sacramento Kings earned their first victory of the 2026-27 season on Monday night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 at American Airlines Center. The post Kings end winless start with victory over Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives around Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half at American Airlines Center on November 02, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (4-3) fell to the...

The Fighting Illini smashed records in a 120-45 rout of Fairleigh Dickinson

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 43 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night. Gilgeous-Alexander went 14-of-35 from the field for the Thunder, who were coming off consecutive road losses. The guard also went 11-12 from the free throw line. "He was putting a ton of pressure on their defense, and he had the look in his eye tonight, so we obviously rode him offensively," head coach Mark Daigneault said of Gilgeous-Alexander. "It's not our ...

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 34 points, including nine three-pointers, as the Atlanta Hawks held off the depleted Indiana Pacers 108-104 on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 34 as Hawks survive Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

It was anything but a stellar night for the New York Knicks against the Brooklyn Nets, but Ben Stiller celebrated Landry Shamet, who led the team in scoring off the bench. As the game was winding down, Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to give a shoutout to the role player, writing, “LANDRY SHAMET 22 […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller celebrates Landry Shamet’s team-leading 22-point night vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards outlasted the Orlando Magic 103-94, giving Magic their fourth straight loss on their home court on Monday night. The post Anthony Davis takes charge as Wizards beat Magic 103-94 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

But then the defending champs woke up. OG Anunoby caught fire, Josh Hart provided a spark and the Knicks ultimately cakewalked to a 103-90 victory over the Nets Monday at MSG.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night at Rocket Arena in the first of a two-game set.