Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, Brandon Ingram also added 23 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 on Sunday to tie the series.
Houston Rockets face internal concerns as Kevin Durant situation raises questions.
The Raptors tie the series thanks to an abysmal showing from Cleveland’s star players.
The Celtics face the 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
The Golden State Warriors have many questions to answer this offseason, including what the future holds for head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr has been open about his uncertainty regarding whether or not he will remain as the Warriors’ head coach moving forward after winning four championships in the Bay Area. Recently, Kerr participated in a […] The post Why Warriors’ Steve Kerr would consider banning 3-pointers…after Stephen Curry retires appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James has gone about his business in prime fashion against the Houston Rockets, emerging as the series’ best player thus far in the absence of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, both out with injuries. At the age of 41, James has averaged 26.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game while shooting at […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls LeBron James the ‘greatest athlete in human history’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle after further testing, is expected to miss Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
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Following a season full of uncertainty and lingering questions, Milwaukee acted decisively.
The Denver Nuggets are on the brink of elimination against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in part due to an uncharacteristic drop in efficiency and late-game production from Nikola Jokic. Through four games, Jokic is still producing at volume, averaging 25.0 points, 14.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists. However, he has not been as efficient as he can […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s Game 4 night was so rough he thought somebody stole his underwear appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Spurs survive with no Wemby, Lakers with no Luka or Reeves, and the T-Wolves with no Ant. What is happening?
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren gave Ajay Mitchell his flowers after the second-year guard started in place of an injured Jalen Williams in Game 3 against the Suns. Before the first-round best-of-7 series shifted to Phoenix, Jalen Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Mitchell, who started in the past for […] The post Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 2-1 in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 113-105 loss in Game 3. The Pistons trailed this one for most of the way, and although they came back to take a late lead, they then melted down over the next few […] The post Pistons most to blame for 2-1 series deficit vs. Magic after ugly Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors recently saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns, and the future is now uncertain for the team, especially regarding head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr has admitted that he isn’t sure whether he will be back in the Bay Area for next season, […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr reveals how Stephen Curry, Draymond Green complicate his future appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Random dribbles following the first half of Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Raptors on Sunday in Toronto. Raptors lead, 38-36. 1. Yes, you read that score right. If you like ugly playoff basketball, this is the game for you. For starters, the two teams combined for 2-of-26 shooting on threes through the first quarter […] The post Cavs-Raptors Game 4 halftime dribbles appeared first on Hoops Wire.
After struggling in Game 3 — he shot just 7-of-26 from the field in the loss — Nuggets center Nikola Jokic praised Minnsota’s defense and acknowledged he needed to score much more efficiently ahead of Game 4, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Jokic didn’t find much more success in Game 4, however, scoring […]
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The Cavs will try to push their lead to 3-1.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets have developed an intense rivalry, meeting in the NBA playoffs three times in the last four years. The Nuggets bounced the Wolves 4-1 in 2023 on their way to the franchise's first NBA championship but Minnesota won the rematch a year later, capped by a 20-point second-half comeback in Game 7 in Denver. This year the Nuggets rolled into the playoffs on a 12-game winning streak and handled the Timberwolves in the opener of their Western Conference p...
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On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets inexplicably fell behind 3-1 in their first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 112-96 defeat. This loss was made even more puzzling by the fact that the Timberwolves played most of this game without both Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, each of whom suffered injuries and will […] The post Nuggets most to blame for 3-1 series deficit vs. Timberwolves after inexcusable Game 4 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Just one month ago not many would have envisioned Bronny James being part of the the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation even if it’s come in limited minutes in every game so far. James was particularly effective in Game 3 as he drilled a 3-pointer and caught a lob in transition, courtesy of his father, […]
When Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion, the Blazers looked primed to upset the Spurs. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore.
Veteran coach Billy Donovan may already have his eye on what’s next. Namely, the Warriors. According to a Sports Illustrated report (via Fullcourtpass), Donovan is essentially waiting to see if the Golden State job becomes available before deciding on his next move. That’s where things get interesting. The Warriors haven’t made a coaching change. Steve […] The post Billy Donovan reportedly waiting to see if Warriors job opens appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise.
NBAKings rookie Max Raynaud revealed his "welcome to NBA moment" came against Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valančiūnas.
The Spurs and Trail Blazers meet in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
After Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and the Toronto Raptors lit up the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen understand the assignment for Game 4. Not only do the Cavs have to play with force, but they also have to turn up the heat defensively. “I think we have our coverages […] The post Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen detail how Cavs can better fend off Scottie Barnes, Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.