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Back in mid-October, as Karl-Anthony Towns voiced his displeasure with the lack of a new contract extension, he also maintained it wouldn’t impact his performance.

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the struggling Utah Jazz en route to a 112-100 win in the NBA Cup. The game was a memorable one for Morez Johnson Jr., who had a breakout game as he notched the first double-double of his career with 13 points and 17 rebounds, including an impressive 10 offensive boards. Mavericks […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May gives props to ‘winning player’ Morez Johnson Jr. for big game vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA – Dyson Daniels has been everywhere on the floor for the Atlanta Hawks this week. Two nights ago in their first game against the Washington Wizards, he finished with 16 rebounds, with seven of them being on the offensive end. He added eight points and eight assists, nearly finishing with a triple-double. Tonight at […] The post How ‘natural instincts’ nearly led Hawks’ Dyson Daniels to a triple-double vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were firing on all cylinders against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, and head coach Joe Mazzulla had nothing but praise for his star forward’s shot selection. Tatum poured in 34 points in Boston’s 119-80 blowout win at Spectrum Center, and Mazzulla liked everything he saw. “I thought every […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives props to Jayson Tatum for taking great shots vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After an injury delayed his season debut, Adou Thiero shined in his first game on Friday.

The Lakers aren’t where they want to be defensively.  But they have reasons to be optimistic that they can be a lot better on that end of the floor. The Lakers entered Friday’s home game against the Trail Blazers ranked No. 16 in defensive rating according to Cleaning The Glass, which filters out garbage time. ...

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have already demonstrated they can build a lead. What happens afterward has been considerably less dependable. Friday offered a better answer. When the Sixers pushed back, the Cavs kept playing aggressively instead of giving them a chance to take over. “We have to continue to be aggressive with these leads,” Kenny […] The post Cavs finally give a big lead the protection it deserves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cooper Flagg doesn’t need to rescue the Mavericks every time their offense gets stuck. Friday offered a useful reminder that they have other players capable of getting things moving. P.J. Washington was the biggest reason. With Flagg struggling early and Kyrie Irving playing through an illness, Washington scored 26 points and made six of 10 […] The post Mavericks get reminder they can help Cooper Flagg, too appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Pelicans have Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Finding enough shots for them shouldn’t be this difficult. Yet the two combined for just 17 attempts in Friday’s 115-109 loss to the Timberwolves, ending a four-game winning streak and bringing a familiar offensive concern back into focus. As David Grubb of Pelicans On SI noted⁠, […] The post Pelicans need to get Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy more involved appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) ...

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points in three quarters Friday. The Hornets probably would have preferred that he stick to shooting. He also handed out nine assists, giving the Celtics the kind of offensive direction that matters well beyond a blowout against a struggling opponent. As John Karalis of Celtics On SI observed⁠, Tatum’s reads were […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is giving defenses more than his scoring to worry about appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Trae Young’s return to Atlanta was the obvious story. Kyshawn George gave the Wizards something more useful to think about beyond one emotional night. Their young wing is becoming a player who can carry a substantial share of the offense. George finished with 33 points and seven assists in Friday’s NBA Cup loss to the […] The post Wizards’ Kyshawn George gives them a reason to look beyond Trae Young appeared first on Hoops Wire.