NBA NewsTuesday, May 5, 2026

Despite a late scare, the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for the win, 104-102, against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round face-off in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. The Spurs had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed his three-pointer at the buzzer. The breaks of […] The post Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If there’s one thing that everyone is guaranteed to see from the Minnesota Timberwolves under the tutelage of Chris Finch come playoff time, it’s that they will show up and rise to the occasion. Coming off a first-round upset of the higher-seeded Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves just went out and took Game 1 of their […] The post Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jonathan Kuminga's time with the Warriors appears to finally be over.

The Philadelphia 76ers took an embarrassing Game 1 loss Monday to start round two of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks played far more superior in their 137-98 rout. Except 76ers star Joel Embiid ended up addressing possible “dirty” play out of Mikal Bridges. Embiid took this shot to the ribs during a designed […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards ended up missing the final two games of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury, but the Timberwolves, despite being heavily undermanned, were able to get the job done. But what loomed was a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the following round — a […] The post Why Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ return reminds Mike Conley of 2015 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are licking their wounds after they absorbed a 39-point beatdown against the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, banked on a scoring surge in the second quarter, 41-26, to break the game […] The post 76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA trade deadline is one month away -- so where do we think Giannis, AD, Trae Young and others will be on Feb. 5?

The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden

Jalen Williams missed the first month of the season recovering from a wrist injury, too.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed his early “Hack‑a‑Mitch” strategy following the team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, confirming the decision was an attempt to disrupt New York’s early momentum. The intentional fouling of center Mitchell Robinson became a major topic of discussion, with video of his comments […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse speaks up on Game 1 tactic vs Knicks that did not matter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama is truly a special player. No 7’5 player should be able to move the way he does on the court, and yet here he is. His rare combination of height, mobility, and instincts already makes him the best rim protector in the league. In his first foray into the NBA playoffs, Wembanyama is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes history with block streak last seen in 2001 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards healthy if they’re going to take down the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs. They got their guy back for Game 1 to everyone’s surprise, but could it be a mistake? Edwards was made available for Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs on […] The post Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare in Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.