NBATrail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin conducted a end-of-season press conference on Thursday, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Portland, which was making its first playoff appearance since 2021, was eliminated by San Antonio in the first round. Cronin confirmed the Blazers are conducting a search for a new head coach, stating that interim coach […]
The Knicks made a statement — and then some — in a dominant first half on Thursday night.
Tension boiled over in the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks playoff series as Daniels and Robinson were ejected during New York’s blowout win L'articolo Hawks-Knicks: Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson ejected after Game 6 fight proviene da Sportando.
NBAWith the first round of this year’s playoffs not even done yet and six different series going to Game 6, the NBA is already registering record-high viewership numbers. After a regular season that saw viewership totals reach their highest in 24 years and increase by 86 percent compared to the 2024-25 season, the NBA Playoffs […] The post Early 2026 NBA playoff ratings reach record highs not seen since Michael Jordan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBASteph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are forced to watch the NBA Playoffs from the sidelines but are looking for ways to make it back next year.
NBAThe Houston Rockets have pushed their NBA first-round playoff series to a Game 6 after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, clawing back to 3-2 and keeping alive a historically rare comeback bid from a 3-0 hole. Houston’s response comes after a late collapse in Game 3 left […] The post Who was the last NBA team to force Game 7 after facing 3-0 series deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAAtlanta, Philadelphia and Denver are facing elimination on Thursday
The Western Conference First Round returns to the Twin Cities this Thursday, April 30, as the Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the series against the defending-championship-caliber Denver Nuggets. Following a dominant 125-113 statement win by Denver on Monday, the Timberwolves' lead has been cut to 3-2. For Minnesota, tonight is about finishing the job at home to avoid a winner-take-all Game 7 back in the altitude of Colorado. Catch every high-stakes moment of this pivotal Game 6 live on...
NBAJoel Embiid returned and dominated in Game 5 to ensure the Sixers’ season wouldn’t end just yet. Can they keep it going to force a Game 7?
NBAThe LA Lakers blew it.
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NBAThe Houston Rockets have won the last two games in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers after being down 3-0, and they’ve done so without Kevin Durant. It looks like they’ll have to win another one with him sidelined, as Shams Charania offered an update on Get Up about the Rockets’ star injury. “Kevin […] The post Kevin Durant out for Game 6 vs. Lakers after Rockets extend series again appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.
NBAJohn Wall is taking on a new challenge following his retirement from the NBA.
NBAThe Denver Nuggets will try to keep their season alive in Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. They could be without Aaron Gordon during the win-or-go-home matchup. Gordon is questionable on Thursday due to left calf tightness. The 6-foot-8 forward missed Games 3 and 5 of the series due to his calf ailment. […] The post Is Aaron Gordon playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Lakers' offense has stalled in the last two games, and L.A. is in jeopardy of blowing a 3-0 series lead
NBADeandre Ayton responds to criticism with dominant rebounding and interior control.
NBAWhile noting Devin Booker's massive contract extension last season, Brian Windhorst raised some concerns that could harm the Phoenix Suns moving forward.
NBARockets forced to lean on youth again as Kevin Durant misses another playoff game.
NBALakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.
The Knicks will try to close out the Hawks on Thursday night. Will they have Josh Hart?
NBAThe Eastern Conference First Round returns to Georgia this Thursday, April 30, as the New York Knicks look to advance to the semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks. Following a dominant 126-97 victory at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, the third-seeded Knicks (3-2) hold a pivotal lead in this electric series. For the Hawks, playing in front of their home crowd at State Farm Arena is a do-or-die scenario to force a winner-take-all Game 7. Catch this potential series-clincher live on Fubo. Game...
NBAKevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston's first-round playoff series, sources told ESPN.
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NBAIn response to LeBron James' recent comments on the GOAT debate, Stephen A. Smith tore into the superstar for playing the victim.
NBAAfter his inspiring play on a Game 3 overtime win against the Rockets in Houston, the 41-year-old star has looked mortal.
NBAThe Minnesota Timberwolves have a chance to close out the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. This time, they’ll be back at home in front of their raucous fans for a pivotal Game 6 that send them to the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Wolves lost Game 5 in Denver, and had to do […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBADennis Schroder led by example both on and off the court.
NBANo NBA team has ever lost a playoffs series when leading 3-0. The Lakers are hurtling toward becoming the first.