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Hornets' Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history

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Updated Apr 13, 4:38 AM ET

The Charlotte Hornets ignited an NBA Playoffs run by adding Kon Knueppel. The No. 4 overall pick now owns league history by hitting a mark never seen before in the NBA against the New York Knicks. League insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed what mark Knueppel now owns. “Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the first […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies

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Updated Apr 13, 12:32 AM ET

Clint Capela had a season-high 23 points with 13 rebounds on Sunday night as Houston’s stars sat out in a 132-101 rout of the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies to end the regular season. The Rockets went 4-0 against the Grizzlies this season for their first season sweep against them since 2009-10. The Rockets played without starters Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. with the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoffs secured.

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LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz

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Updated Apr 13, 12:56 AM ET

LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each had 22 points and 10 assists. James and Luke Kennard were held out of the second half as a precautionary measure, and the Lakers closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak.

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Lakers Highlights: Deandre Ayton & Rui Hachimura Lead Way In Regular Season Finale Against Jazz

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The end of the 2025-26 season finally arrived for the Los Angeles Lakers, though it’s a bittersweet time as the team was robbed of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves heading into the playoffs. Without Doncic and Reaves, the Lakers’ championships odds are not high, but the team has remained steadfast in its quest to compete […]

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Deni Avdija Opens Up About Path To Breakout Season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

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