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Nuggets star Jamal Murray bursts past Damian Lillard for sweet slam dunk

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Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray got past Damian Lillard for a driving dunk late in the second quarter Monday, supplying a highlight against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Murray finished with 38 seconds remaining after a pass from Nikola Jokic, pushing the Nuggets’ lead to 64-57. The basket came as Denver worked to […] The post Nuggets star Jamal Murray bursts past Damian Lillard for sweet slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pelicans’ Derik Queen hits Grizzlies with 3 word diss after OT win

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The New Orleans Pelicans handed the Memphis Grizzlies their first loss of the season on Monday night, and Derik Queen made sure everyone at FedExForum knew how he felt about it. As he headed into the tunnel after the Pelicans’ 135-134 overtime win, Queen was caught on video yelling, “Whoop that trick!” via Dodson on […] The post Pelicans’ Derik Queen hits Grizzlies with 3 word diss after OT win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown explains decreased minutes for ‘in a funk’ Mikal Bridges

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The New York Knicks may have won their third game of the 2026-27 season in seven contests with a 103-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, but there remains plenty of reasons for them to be concerned. Perhaps the most pressing concern for this Knicks team is the steep drop-off in Mikal Bridges’ production, […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown explains decreased minutes for ‘in a funk’ Mikal Bridges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers HC Nick Nurse gives props to ‘tough’ Jaylen Brown after win over Bulls

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The Philadelphia 76ers’ Monday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls once again highlighted the winning mentality and competitive edge Jaylen Brown has brought to the team since arriving through the offseason trade. Brown’s toughness helped Philadelphia secure a 126-107 win, earning significant appreciation from head coach Nick Nurse. Following Monday’s win over Chicago, Nurse did not […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse gives props to ‘tough’ Jaylen Brown after win over Bulls appeared first on Clu...

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Grizzlies waste 40-point Ty Jerome performance in OT loss to Pelicans

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Ty Jerome may have put up a spirited effort in the dying embers of the game, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Memphis Grizzlies from suffering their first loss of the season, 135-134, as the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted them in a back-and-forth overtime thriller. Jerome caught fire towards the end of the fourth, […] The post Grizzlies waste 40-point Ty Jerome performance in OT loss to Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler

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Following a tough start to his South Beach stint, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are on a two-game winning streak. After knocking off the Atlanta Hawks, they pounded the Indiana Pacers by 20 points in their NBA Cup opener. Giannis and the Heat are after their third win in a row against Luka Doncic […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers Defeat Nuggets for Significant Road Win

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 2: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 2, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Dillon Brooks defends Khaman Maluach in Draymond Green altercation

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Nov 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect When you have explosive personalities like Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks sharing the floor, there’s always the possibility that a spark will ignite a fire. And on Monday night, as the Warriors took on the Suns, w...

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