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The Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 2, with injury availability playing a major role in the outlook for both teams. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Portland enters the game with a 14-20 record and is coming off a 124-95 loss at Oklahoma City […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans injury report for Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday, January 2, at Chase Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City holds a 29-5 record and rides a three-game winning streak, while Golden State is 18-16 and carries a two-game streak of its own. The Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng (right […] The post Thunder vs Warriors full injury report for January 2 game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sacramento head coach Doug Christie acknowledged his team’s improved effort despite a 120-106 loss to Boston on Thursday. “The compete level and the standard that we’re looking for was much, much better,” he said, emphasizing the higher energy and focus compared to recent games. Christie noted defensive progress, pointing to the Celtics’ limited offensive rebounds […] The post Doug Christie highlights progress despite Celtics’ win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd highlighted Max Christie’s aggressive play after Saturday’s 110-104 victory over the Houston Rockets. “He was great… looking to be a little bit more aggressive, and you saw that this evening. Not just from three, but being able to get to the rim,” Kidd said. Kidd also lauded Christie’s two-way […] The post Jason Kidd praises Mavericks’ effort as Christie and Davis lead win over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alperen Sengun played just 64 seconds for the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The All-Star center left the game against the Dallas Mavericks after rolling his right ankle on a rebound early in the first quarter and didn’t return. The Rockets first listed him as questionable, then ruled him out. The injury could derail a career-best […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun ruled out of Mavericks game with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford. The Indiana Pacers selected 6-foot-5, 202-pound guard Newton with the No. 49 overall pick […] The post Rockets sign UConn standout to 2-way contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LOS ANGELES – Since Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have been sidelined due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have taken their place in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, for the time being. The Lakers are 1-1 across the past two games with the duo running with the starters, and during […] The post How Marcus Smart-Jake LaRavia ‘connection’ creates balance for Lakers’ lineups appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s stating the obvious that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been better as of late due to improved health, but few consider the importance of this on an individual level. Athletes are creatures of habit, and when those routines are altered or interrupted because of injuries or roster moves, it throws things off. In basketball, that […] The post Finally healthier, the Cavs are getting back on track amid 3-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chris Finch explained why it was necessary for the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Finch is going through his sixth season as a head coach in the NBA, all with the Timberwolves. He looks to keep the squad competitive as a serious playoff contender after reaching the West Finals for […] The post Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves really ‘needed’ win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a right ankle sprain and said he will not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hopeful […] The post Mavericks’ PJ Washington exits vs. Rockets with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ayo Dosunmu nailed a ridiculous half-court shot during the Chicago Bulls’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Dosunmu is going through his fifth season in the NBA, all with the Bulls. He remains productive as one of the team’s reliable two-way players, standing out as a defensive playmaker. Dosunmu put together an astounding […] The post Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu nails insane half court buzzer-beater appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Durant sent Anthony Davis to crossover school during one of his highlights in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Durant is going through his 19th year in the NBA, his first with the Rockets. It has been a successful start to the 2025-26 campaign for him and the Rockets, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant sends Anthony Davis to school with tough and-1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
