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The Houston Rockets did well to respond with an emphatic 115-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, doing just enough to stave off elimination. But while they may live to see another day, circumstances are still looking dire for the Rockets. Kevin Durant has already been ruled out […] The post Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham first joined the WNBA in 2019. After an iconic four-year collegiate career with the Missouri Tigers, Cunningham was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 WNBA Draft. Cunningham spent the first six years of her career in Phoenix.

The Pistons are on the verge of becoming the seventh No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose a first-round series to a No. 8 seed. They’re down 3-1 after Monday’s 94-88 road loss to the Magic. Turnovers, 3-point shooting and Jalen Duren‘s lack of production have all been factors in their poor showing. Cade […]

Entering the second half, the Boston Celtics appeared to be in cruise control against the Philadelphia 76ers in a closeout Game 5 at TD Garden. They were defending the 76ers well, hitting their threes, and were executing smoothly on offense. Even as Joel Embiid got into a roll in the third quarter, the Celtics were […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla explains players’ behavior in brutal 4th quarter vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The draft relegation zone is about to make the bottom of the standings an uncomfortable place to live.

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The Philadelphia 76ers successfully extended their season on Tuesday night, coming into Boston and getting a huge 113-97 upset win in Game 5 against the Celtics on the road. Now, Philly has cut the Celtics’ series lead to just 3-2 and will head home for a Game 6 in the City of Brotherly Love. A […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid reveals keys to getting back to Boston for Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After he made just 15-of-48 shots (31.3%) during the Nuggets‘ two losses in Minnesota, Nikola Jokic submitted a more characteristic performance in Game 5 on Monday, racking up a triple-double (27 points, 16 assists, 12 rebounds) while knocking down 9-of-15 field goal attempts. Perhaps even more importantly, Denver’s supporting cast stepped up in a major […]

Former NBA guard Damon Jones remains at the center of one of the league’s more troubling off-court stories in recent memory. Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday in Brooklyn federal court to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, admitting his role in both a sports betting scheme and a series of rigged high-stakes poker games, […] The post Damon Jones pleads guilty in sports betting, poker fraud schemes appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The 76ers dominated the fourth quarter and silenced a stunned TD Garden crowd.

The NBA is proposing radical changes to the draft lottery system.

The Spurs try to close out the first round with a win at home

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in Game 4, though it wasn’t because of Deandre Ayton as he had his best game of the series. Ayton was the lone bright spot for the Lakers offensively as he led the team with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds. However, Ayton was […]

We’ve got the Portland Trailblazers vs. San Antnio Spurs Game 5 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Overall, the Spurs are currently on a two-game win streak and need just one more win to advance to the next round. However, the Portland Trail Blazers can keep their season alive […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets found life in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 125-113 win, keeping the series alive at 3-2 down. One of the biggest reasons behind the turnaround was none other than Spencer Jones, who stepped into the starting lineup due to Aaron Gordon’s calf injury and played […] The post The Game 5 Nuggets breakout star who could be next Fernando Mendoza with LinkedIn obsession appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Minnesota Timberwolves look to close out their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, they are no doubt concerned about star Anthony Edwards' health.

Does the NBA have a tanking problem? The executives certainly think so. The last few weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season had a few instances that seemed to show teams intentionally trying to lose games to get a better draft position. It sparked a debate amongst fans on what the best way is to fix […] The post Why proposed ‘3-2-1 lottery’ is bad news for NBA’s tanking problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WNBA teams set to show improvement in 2026, including Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever and Paige Bueckers' Dallas Wings.

The NBA’s new draft lottery proposal is here.

The New York Knicks are facing a tough challenge in the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With the series heading back to the Big Apple tied at 2-2, Game 5 is the most important game of the season for both clubs. As the Knicks prepare for the game, head coach […] The post Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick makes his feelings known ahead of the Lakers' Game 5 at home against the Rockets.

The Cavs will look to regain control of the series.

De'Aaron Fox’s steady performance for the Spurs this playoffs cannot be ignored.

With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kostas Sloukas has undergone successful knee surgery and could return in time for a potential EuroLeague Final Four with Panathinaikos L'articolo Kostas Sloukas undergoes successful meniscus surgery, expected back in three weeks proviene da Sportando.

Watch full March Madness highlights from junior Dailyn Swain during Texas' run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

While there isn’t just one reason the Lakers lost Game 4 to the Rockets, their offense certainly didn’t help.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are currently up 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, having dropped Game 4 in blowout fashion on Sunday night. The Lakers are still anxiously awaiting the injury return of Luka Doncic, who has missed the entirety of this series with a hamstring issue. The basketball world […] The post Mark Cuban might have ‘jumped in front of a train’ to stop Lakers’ Luka Doncic trade, Jeanie Buss claims appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Game Five at MSG with momentum, math, and matchups tilting toward the Knicks.