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Spurs’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances

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The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2026-27 campaign with only one goal in mind, and that is to avenge their five-game series loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. After all, Many would argue that the Spurs should have won that championship after building double-digit leads in each of those five games. But […] The post Spurs’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals Cooper Flagg’s ‘ very rare’ trait after defeating Rockets

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Kyrie Irving has seen plenty of talented players throughout his NBA career, and he can spot rare talent when he sees it. It was Cooper Flagg’s competitive drive that has already stood out to the Dallas Mavericks veteran. The 19-year-old showed that quality again Friday, helping Dallas hand the Houston Rockets their first loss of […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals Cooper Flagg’s ‘ very rare’ trait after defeating Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa reveals biggest lesson he's learned from Anthony Davis so far

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After Washington Wizards’ top prospect AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut, he talked about what he’s learned from Anthony Davis. Dybantsa finished with 19 points against the Cleveland Cavs. Then, he helped the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 in his first NBA Cup matchup. After the win, Dybantsa revealed how Davis has influenced his […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa reveals biggest lesson he’s learned from Anthony Davis so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who Are The Minnesota Timberwolves: What The First Five Games Tell Us

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 28, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fans are down with—not on—Jenkins’ rotations

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Taylor Jenkins the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks gives instructions to Ryan Rollins #13 against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Roughly two weeks into the NBA season, Mil...

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court

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When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise. However, the decision seems to be proving better than many initially anticipated. George has continued to demonstrate his value both on and off the […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch praises Rudy Gobert for making ‘all the right plays’ in win over Clippers

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MINNEAPOLIS — After a rough 0-13 shooting stretch for Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert that drew major criticism from fans and even his coach, the four-time defensive player of the year responded in a big way. “I see a lot of short arms, a lot of flips, a lot of like kind of finesse shots around […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch praises Rudy Gobert for making ‘all the right plays’ in win over Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ exhilarating 116-111 NBA Cup win over the Rockets

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 23: Cooper Flagg #32 & Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 23, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

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Four huge swings from the Mavericks’ thrilling 116-111 NBA Cup win over the Houston Rockets

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Updated Oct 31, 6:41 PM ET

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 ...

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Karl-Anthony Towns gives 76ers props for second win over Knicks

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Updated Oct 31, 10:07 AM ET

New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns commended the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers for their 98-93 win without All-Star Jaylen Brown in their NBA Cup matchup on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led with 27 points, and Anfernee Simons led the bench with 21 points for the 76ers. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points, six assists, five rebounds, […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives 76ers props for second win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Open Thread: Stephen A. Smith goes on a rant regarding Kawhi Leonard

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Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Team Lebron forward Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors (2) speaks during the NBA All-Star Media Day at Bojangles Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports With a rash of injuries plaguing the league early, many key players are out. Whether temporarily or long term, teams have been effected. One of those teams is the Toronto Raptors. Now, in the second week of league play, Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined from swelling and fluid buildup in ...

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