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Josh Hart delivered his first playoff dud — at least scoring-wise — at the worst time.

The Houston Rockets are staring down an 0-2 hole against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. With the series shifting to Houston for Games 3 and 4, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and how he’ll respond after one of the worst playoff games of his NBA career. Durant finished Game 2 with 23 […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. puts pressure on Kevin Durant with blunt take vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CJ McCollum may be public enemy number one among fans of the New York Knicks at present considering how he’s emerged as the hero for the Atlanta Hawks over the past two games, but Mikal Bridges isn’t far behind. Bridges, the man who was acquired back in 2024 for a king’s ransom of five unprotected […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for embarrassing Game 3 goose egg vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Saturday, the captain needs to answer the call. And it’s not necessary to wait until the end this year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was reportedly not part of the Taylor Jenkins hiring process as uncertainty looms on his future.

With the hiring of Taylor Jenkins, the Milwaukee Bucks made their second-most important decision of the offseason. Now they just have to figure out the gigantic Giannis Antetokounmpo situation. Following in their footsteps, the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant are next up in the NBA trade rumors market. While not quite the attraction as the […] The post Grizzlies eyeing 6 teams to drive up Ja Morant trade market appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phoenix is using their platform to put a microscope on a style of play that many find impossible to respect.

The Lakers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead against the Rockets on Friday.

Knicks coach Mike Brown isn't yet ready to bench Mikal Bridges, but he took a step toward it in a disappointing Game 3 finish in Atlanta.

The 2025-26 season was supposed to be the New York Knicks’ time to shine. Both their biggest competitors for Eastern Conference supremacy seemed to be headed for down years, and the Knicks had all the opportunity in the world to perhaps finally get over the hump. But they have been having trouble in their first-round […] The post Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks have fallen behind 2-1 in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, losing two consecutive one-point games in the most demoralizing fashions possible. In Game 2, Mikal Bridges clunked a game-winning attempt after CJ McCollum bricked two free throws. And then in Game 3, the Knicks couldn’t execute properly on their […] The post What Knicks’ Mike Brown told Jalen Brunson to do on failed last play vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A fun trip to Minneapolis.

It was close early, but you could almost see it right away — this would not be the Cavaliers’ night. Lots of first-quarter turnovers, not enough energy for a road playoff game, not enough production from their stars. The Raptors deserve credit for that. This is how they play. So, yes, the Raptors stepped up […] The post Cavs’ lack of pace, energy catches up in Game 3 loss to Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Rockets' All-Star Alperen Sengun makes a confident statement despite a 0-2 deficit in the first-round series against the Lakers.

CJ McCollum may not be embracing the role of the villain like Trae Young did back in 2021 against the New York Knicks, but he’s becoming one all the same. On Thursday night, it was McCollum who once again drove the decisive blow into the Knicks’ hearts, as the Atlanta Hawks took a 109-108 win […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum keeps Trae Young villain arc going with Game 3 game-winner vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are floundering in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, but at least one stat makes it hard to blame Karl-Anthony Towns for his team’s Game 3 loss on Thursday. The Knicks dropped Game 3 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta to the tune of a 109-108 score. Despite the razor-thin […] The post This Karl-Anthony Towns stat makes Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks even more mind-blowingwp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toronto outscore Cleveland by 20 in the fourth quarter.

Nuggets coach sets the record straight on current status of Aaron Gordon.

The sixth-seeded Hawks now hold a 2-1 lead over the favored Knicks in the best-of-seven series.

The Knicks were defeated by the Hawks 109-108 in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup on Thursday night in Atlanta.

For the second time in three nights, the Atlanta Hawks upset New York in the NBA Playoffs, and now the Knicks have fallen behind in the series, 2-1.

Jalen Brunson had the ball in his hands with a chance to win.

There was never any danger of Jordi Fernández being sacrificed after tanking, the way David Fizdale was at MSG, but the faith from his bosses matters.

Report card from the Knicks' 109-108 Game 3 loss to the Hawks in Atlanta:

Tennessee forward Nate Ament declared Thursday that he's heading to the NBA draft after one season in college.

CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

There hasn’t been an official update on the timeline for Luka Doncic’s return to the court — but there was an encouraging sign before the Lakers traveled to Houston. Doncic...

The NBA has fined Devin Booker $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials following the Suns' Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

The Bucks have their Doc Rivers replacement.

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