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Damian Lillard and Blazers send shockwaves with 2 straight wins vs. Thunder

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Updated Nov 12, 3:04 PM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers just put the entire Western Conference on notice. One night after blowing out the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103, Damian Lillard and company ran it back Wednesday night at Moda Center and took down the shorthanded Thunder again, 118-108. Beating a conference powerhouse once grabs attention. Doing it on back-to-back nights sends […] The post Damian Lillard and Blazers send shockwaves with 2 straight wins vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers Cobble Together Second Straight Win Against Thunder

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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 10: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks the shot of Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game on November 10, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Jaden Coleman/NBAE via ...

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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs’ 10th straight win over Bulls

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Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 22-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Wednesday, securing their 10th consecutive victory. The post Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs’ 10th straight win over Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Pacers' big men take charge to outlast Wizards 114-101

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Updated Nov 13, 12:36 AM ET

The Indiana Pacers outlasted the Washington Wizards 114-101 behind Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac on Wednesday night. The post Pacers’ big men take charge to outlast Wizards 114-101 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Rockets Beat Warriors After Curry Exits, Box Score Stats, Highlights for KD, Draymond, Top Players

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The Golden State Warriors were unable to overcome the early departure of Stephen Curry on Wednesday night, falling to the Houston Rockets by the final score of 115-108 at the Toyota Center.

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Atlantic Notes: Shamet, Barnes, Saraf, Demin

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After bouncing around for several seasons and nearly losing his place in the NBA, Landry Shamet has been a crucial part of the Knicks’ rotation since last season. This year, he has emerged as the team’s go-to plug-and-play starter if one of the starting wings is hurt or resting, Stefan Bondy writes for the New […]

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76ers HC Nick Nurse reveals why Jaylen Brown had ‘no chance to get going’ vs. Celtics

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Jayson Tatum came out on top against Jaylen Brown in their first matchup since the shocking trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia, as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 123-101 win over the 76ers on Tuesday. Brown endured an unusually difficult outing against his former team, and head coach Nick Nurse had a clear explanation […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse reveals why Jaylen Brown had ‘no chance to get going’ vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko should've kept Alijah Martin and Allen Graves out for longer. They combined 7/9 from 3. Should've ridden the hot hands all the way to the finish. Especially alijah. Instead we got IQ shot chucking.

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Martin, Battle, and Walter all impressed me by their aggressiveness. Good for them. Glad they have a chance to prove themselves while the stars are out. Allen Graves had the best game this season. I'm less concerned about Barret's struggle because he is playing in a position that is not ideal for his strengths. He's never been asked to carry an offense before, we know that when he is paired with an elite player like Barnes and Kawhi he can be very effective. But when every player on the court...

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Celtics vs. Raptors, Nov. 11

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TBH, after watching the celtics light up the sixers last night, I was fully aware that we would lose this game. However, I think what hurt was the fact that we actually put up a decent fight missing our two superstars. The fact that we dragged this game to the very end but lost because of dumb mistakes from IQ and RJ was actually kinda encouraging. Some takeaways... 1) If Alijah Martin doesn't get more freaking minutes AND touches ASAP I might lose it. He clearly has the hot hand. He was used...

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Spurs overcome terrible start to beat Bulls, get 10th straight win

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs steals the ball from Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on November 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Spurs’ win streak has reached ...

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Marcus Smart ejected after punching Charles Bassey

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Marcus Smart #36 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Toyota Center on November 02, 2026 in Houston, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors have been involved in more than a few ...

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Wizards host Pistons Preview: Washington returns from four-game road trip

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Updated Nov 12, 6:36 PM ET

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards gets to the basket next to John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on November 09, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Game Info When: Thur...

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Mikal Bridges' Playing Time, Potential Benching Discussed by Knicks HC Amid Early Season Struggles

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Updated Nov 12, 4:54 PM ET

Mikal Bridges has had a rough start to the 2026-27 campaign, and it's fair to wonder whether New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is considering bringing him off the bench rather than starting him.

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Raptors’ record-tying feat wasted in loss to Celtics

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The Toronto Raptors came out of the gates firing in their Wednesday night clash against a Boston Celtics team that is on the second night of a back-to-back after coming off a spirited blowout victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. They scored 38 points in the first quarter, thanks in large part to a three-point barrage […] The post Raptors’ record-tying feat wasted in loss to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers rout Bucks for seventh straight win

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Updated Nov 12, 3:27 PM ET

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 11: Luka Dončić #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers used a big run in ...

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Austin Reaves suffers heel injury vs. Bucks, x-rays negative

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MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE ...

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