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The Denver Nuggets have started the season off with just two wins in four contests, with both of those victories coming against the New Orleans Pelicans. Their latest victory, which came on Wednesday, was, at the very least, convincing, unlike their first win against the Pelicans which required them to come back from 23 down. […] The post Nuggets’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The game that forced the Dream to play WNBA Finals Game 6 during the day at State Farm Arena was a win for the Hawks.

The New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Sacramento Kings 132-120 for their first victory of the season on Thursday night. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 22 points, a career-high 13 assists, and eight rebounds. Zion Williamson contributed 22 points on 10 of 12 from the floor, with all of those made shots coming in the […] The post Pelicans earn first win of season with a 132-120 win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. made history with his performance during the team's 132-120 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.

Can Utah’s very movable object slow Portland’s unstoppable force?

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 114-111 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. 1. Second night of a back-to-back. On the road. Against a likely playoff team. I didn’t love the Cavs’ chances. 2. But they came within a play or two of getting it done anyway. 3. In fact, Donovan Mitchell had two […] The post Dribbles: Cavs run low on gas, still make Hawks sweat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Another extended lead created by the Cavaliers, another one lost.

The Sacramento Kings have hit a slow start to the 2026 NBA season. But NBA Draft find Darius Acuff Jr. is rising as an early highlight. Now he’s added a monster tomahawk throwdown to his reel, coming against the New Orleans Pelicans. Acuff took flight in transition, then put Trey Murphy III on a poster. […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr.’s bonkers first half includes monster tomahawk throwdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks needed a spark, and assistant coach Rick Brunson pointed to Tyler Kolek.

LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams missed his first game of the season during the team’s 103-87 win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday due to a left foot injury. Ahead of the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that the injury wasn’t expected to be anything serious and that […] The post Ziaire Williams does not stutter over NBA flopping crackdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After being sidelined against the LA Clippers due to a back issue, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was off the team’s injury report ahead of their upcoming game on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Prior to Wednesday’s win against the Clippers, Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that Doncic’s status […] The post Luka Doncic cleared for injury return in Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Mavericks’ march to claim the NBA’s most prestigious newest prize begins on Friday night against the Houston Rockets

Updated injury report provides clarity on player availability for Lakers-Warriors showdown.

Lakers The Lakers found a way to win without Luka Doncic on Wednesday. They’ll gladly try the next one with him. Doncic has been cleared to return Friday against the Warriors after missing the Clippers game with back tightness, according to Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI⁠. Ziaire Williams is questionable after sitting out with […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

How far can Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead the Lakers' offense?

In his postgame interview Monday, Warriors star Stephen Curry discussed Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start to the season, per Dan Dempster of NBC Sports Bay Area. After contributing 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in Monday’s win in Denver, the former Michigan star — who was selected 11th overall in this year’s draft — followed […]

Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado will miss Friday's NBA Cup game against the 76ers because of a right ankle injury.

Ben Simmons opens up about his conversation with the Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr after Golden State reportedly passed on the Kings guard this summer, despite training camp interest.

Third game in State Farm Arena in around 30 hours.

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The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special. Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Famer’s inability to accurately pinpoint where players landed in the offseason. From Moe Wagner to Taurean Prince, Barkley went 0-for-5...

Trail Blazers star speaks candidly on his time in Memphis ahead of Grizzlies game.

After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first loss of the season in a 120-96 blowout to the Dallas Mavericks, will GM Sam Presti make a move for either New Orleans Pelicans’ Herb Jones or Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome sooner rather than later? The injuries continue to stack up for the Thunder, as Alex Caruso and Chet […] The post NBA rumors: 2 Clippers named as Thunder trade targets in addition to Herb Jones, Ty Jerome appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The defending champion Knicks open NBA Cup group play on Friday in Philadelphia, seeking revenge against the 76ers after a 106-100 loss.

Game Details Date Friday, October 30 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Barclays Center, New York How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Brooklyn Home Broadcast YES Network Detroit Away Broadcast The Spot - Grand Rapids 17 (Detroit Pistons)/WMYD-IND How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Nets fans in local market DAZN Pistons fans in loca...

Game Details Date Friday, October 30 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location TD Garden, Boston How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Boston Home Broadcast NBC Sports Boston Chicago Away Broadcast Chicago Sports Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Celtics fans in local market Peacock Bulls fans in local market CHSN App Out-of-market...

Game Details Date Friday, October 30 Start Time 8.00 PM ET / 7.00 PM CT / 5.00 PM PT Location American Airlines Center, Dallas How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Dallas Home Broadcast KFDA NewsChannel 10 Too (Amarillo, TX)/KFAA-IND/WFAA-ABC Houston Away Broadcast Space City Home Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Mavericks fans in local market ...