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Brandon Ingram made waves following the Toronto Raptors’ 126-113 loss in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he noted his lack of touches, especially in the second half. In Game 2, Ingram did get the touches he was asking for, but the team may have been better […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram has ‘no quit’ despite another rough game vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -17.5; over/under is 214.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 119-84 on Sunday, led by 25 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Devin Boo...

CJ McCollum finished with 32 points and six assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 107-106 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 to even the series. McCollum scored the go-ahead step-back jumper over OG Anunoby with 34 seconds left in the game to secure the win. "I'm no villain, I'm a nice guy with two kids and a wife," McCollum said. "I think it's admiration. Great, passionate fans in a hostile environment. It's fun, It's basketball, it's the playoffs. If anything, I think it's a sign of respect." M...

The clock is ticking on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stint with the Milwaukee Bucks; the two sides appear to not be seeing eye to eye more often than ever, and the Bucks are in dire need of an infusion of young talent and draft picks. All these factors make it that much more likely that Antetokounmpo’s time […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo drops sincere career admission amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls now have another interesting player to work with after getting the No. 15 pick from the Portland Trail Blazers. This pick could be a key part of their roster retool. Chicago still needs more size on the wing, more defensive options, and another long-term scorer to help its younger players grow. Picking […] The post 3 Bulls early 2026 NBA Draft targets with pick they just got from Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Denver Nuggets have no one else to blame but themselves after their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Ball Arena on Monday. The Nuggets allowed the Timberwolves to rally from a 19-point deficit to escape with the victory, 119-114, and tie their best-of-seven face-off at […] The post David Adelman points to glaring issue that sank Nuggets in Game 2 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rui Hachimura has shot exceptionally well from deep in his playoff career.

Here is how the Houston Rockets can still win Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant if he’s out of the lineup again.