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Buddy Hield passes Kyle Lowry on all-time 3-point list

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The Chicago Bulls needed something to feel good about as they played the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. They were without Caleb Wilson due to a broken hand, which will keep him out for at least six weeks. However, guard Buddy Hield provided some positivity by surpassing Kyle Lowry on the all-time 3-point list. Hield is now […] The post Buddy Hield passes Kyle Lowry on all-time 3-point list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Darius Acuff joins Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in elite rookie company

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Amid a disastrous 1-10 start to the season for the Sacramento Kings, Darius Acuff Jr. has been a bright spot for the team. The Kings’ No. 7 overall pick is averaging 26.2 points per game, which puts him in truly elite company. Acuff has joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan as the last three rookies […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff joins Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in elite rookie company appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Meleek Thomas makes unreal trick shot in back-and-forth Heat clash

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The Cleveland Cavaliers came into their game against the Miami Heat on Friday looking to add to the win column and climb above .500 as the sit with a 6-6 record. Late in the third quarter, with the Cavs trailing by a slim margin, rookie guard Meleek Thomas continued his solid start to the season […] The post Meleek Thomas makes unreal trick shot in back-and-forth Heat clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Jalen Johnson throws down nasty slam vs. Bulls in NBA Cup

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson proved again on Friday why he is regarded as one of the league’s top throwdown artists. In the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at United Center in the NBA Cup, Johnson flew down the lane, drove past Josh Giddey, and went up for the nasty slam against Jalen Smith. […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson throws down nasty slam vs. Bulls in NBA Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Smith exits overtime game against Hawks after hard fall

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The Chicago Bulls came into Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks feeling down. An eight-game losing streak hung over them, and Caleb Wilson was out with a broken hand. Nevertheless, the Bulls pulled out all the stops to beat the Hawks 125-117 in overtime, their first win of the group stage of the NBA Cup. […] The post Jalen Smith exits overtime game against Hawks after hard fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Quentin Grimes drops ‘pick your poison’ approach to playing with Luka Doncic

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LOS ANGELES – One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ big offseason acquisitions was guard Quentin Grimes. The six-year veteran was brought in as an additional ball-handler who can provide Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with some relief in that aspect. And Grimes is no stranger to playing with Doncic. The pair were teammates briefly during […] The post Quentin Grimes drops ‘pick your poison’ approach to playing with Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Robert Williams III puts Dylan Cardwell on a poster during Kings clash

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The Portland Trail Blazers are flying high after sweeping the Oklahoma City Thunder in back-to-back games at home. Those wins put the Blazers up to 8-3, fifth in the very competitive Western Conference. The Blazers are searching for their third straight win on Friday against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Cup. Robert Williams III […] The post Blazers’ Robert Williams III puts Dylan Cardwell on a poster during Kings clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic connect for textbook alley-oop dunk vs. Clippers

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The Oklahoma City Thunder visited the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in the NBA Cup on Friday, hoping to end a two-game skid suffered at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. The Thunder have been hobbled by major injuries to Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace, and everyone needs to step up […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic connect for textbook alley-oop dunk vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama somehow hits a reverse slam through contact

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Victor Wembanyama continues to rack up incredible dunk highlights, getting a reverse slam during the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Wembanyama is going through the fourth season of his career with the Spurs. He shines as one of the best young superstars in the league, coming […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama somehow hits a reverse slam through contact appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Norman Powell’s 33 points lift Bulls past Hawks in OT

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Norman Powell scored 33 points, including nine in overtime, as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Friday, November 13, snapping an eight-game losing streak. The post Norman Powell’s 33 points lift Bulls past Hawks in OT appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Grant Nelson hits game-winner as Long Island Nets defeat College Park Skyhawks, 117-116

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UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 13: The Long Island Nets celebrates the game winning three point shot by Grant Nelson #16 against the College Park Skyhawks on November 13, 2026 at The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Phebe Grosser/...

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Dribbles: Cavs have their moments, Heat have too much Giannis and Bam

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Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 133-121 road loss to the Heat on Friday. 1. I thought the Cavs played pretty well. The Heat played better. Sometimes, that’s about the size of it. There are things to clean up, particularly defensively, but I didn’t come away from this one feeling like the Cavs had taken some […] The post Dribbles: Cavs have their moments, Heat have too much Giannis and Bam appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green issued flagrant 1 for pushing Victor Wembanyama from behind

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green found himself at the center of another controversial play during Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Officials assessed Green a flagrant 1 foul after he pushed Victor Wembanyama from behind underneath the basket. The incident occurred near the rim, where Green shoved Wembanyama and sent the […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green issued flagrant 1 for pushing Victor Wembanyama from behind appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA Coaches, GMs Discuss Replay Center Ahead of 2027 Launch

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WNBA coaches and GMs discussed officiating and the 2027 replay center at league meetings. No rule changes were made, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports.

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Knicks Notes: McBride, Bridges, Towns, Dillingham

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The Knicks’ edict from ownership to remain under the second apron, and their subsequent move to pause extension talks for their players, created the impression that backup guard Miles McBride could be the odd man out should the team pursue a backup center on the trade market. However, McBride’s play over the last few weeks […]

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3 Things to know as the Mavericks prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers

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After getting completely debacled on Thursday in a near 40-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavericks (7-5) hit the road once more to continue their weekend road trip. This time, Dallas visits the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dallas, having won three contests in a row prior to their loss to Minnesota, looks to regain momentum against one of the East’s best. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are in action Friday night in NBA Cup play against the Miami Heat. For various reasons, there’s a lo...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo dominate Cavaliers in 133-121 loss in Miami

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MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 13: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 13, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Image...

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Spurs make NBA history with 18-0 start vs. Warriors

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The San Antonio Spurs had De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell starting on Friday in their NBA Cup clash against the Golden State Warriors despite their presence on the injury report. The two then proceeded to help the Spurs to a blistering 18-0 run to start the game. Per the NBA’s official X account, that is […] The post Spurs make NBA history with 18-0 start vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rapid Recap: Magic 107, Bucks 99

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the first half of a game against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup at the Kia Center on November 13, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee ...

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Sixers Notes: Embiid, James, Fall, Contender Status

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The Sixers have gotten off to a hot start, sitting in second place in the East with a 10-2 record heading into Friday’s slate of games, but star center Joel Embiid is far from satisfied with the team’s performance, according to Sixers reporter Keith Pompey. “We got a long way to go,” Embiid said. “Obviously, […]

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