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Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks game preview

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Updated Oct 26, 9:35 AM ET

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 24, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The H...

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Mike Brown gets brutally honest as Knicks’ winless streak continues after loss to Magic

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Reality has come crashing down for the New York Knicks to begin the 2026-27 season. They may be the reigning NBA champion, but they surely aren’t playing like it. They have now lost all of their first three games to begin their title defense, with their most recent defeat coming at home to the Orlando […] The post Mike Brown gets brutally honest as Knicks’ winless streak continues after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Can Rockets rely On Steven Adams?

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Updated Oct 26, 12:38 PM ET

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 18: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on January 18, 2026 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality ...

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[Patterson] Duncan Robinson’s 3s, passing have been vital centerpieces to Pistons’ 3-0 start

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Duncan Robinson has been Detroit’s second-leading scorer behind Cade Cunningham, averaging 19.7 points, 2.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. And Robinson couldn’t have asked for a better start from beyond the arc. With Jalen Duren sidelined for at least the next two weeks with a right hamstring strain, and Ausar Thompson recovering from a right ankle sprain, Robinson sustaining his strong start will be vital to weathering those injuries. It could also be a determining factor in ...

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Grading the Mavericks: A strong start hidden under mixed results

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Updated Oct 26, 10:52 AM ET

The Dallas Mavericks finished their first week of the 2026-27 season with a 1-2 record. They got blown off the floor in game one by Houston (128-110), bounced back with a win in Indiana (121-105), and then fell to San Antonio in their home opener (122-106). Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points per game. Flagg also injured his shoulder against Indiana and missed their last game. Grade: B+ If you take out the second quarter against the Rockets and the fourth quarter against the Spurs, the Ma...

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The Solar Report, Week 1: Suns continue developing chemistry after challenging opening week

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Updated Oct 26, 10:14 AM ET

Oct 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives on Golden State Warriors forward Georges Niang (32) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect All right, time to dust off the old weekly recap and give it another rejuvenation as I reinvent it once again this year. I’d previously mentioned that I’d be calling this the Solar Report, and I’ve already given you my reasons why. Now I’m ...

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