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Lakers' Luke Kennard getting MVP chants vs. Rockets is wildest thing of playoffs so far

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The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what was marked down as impossible before their series against the Houston Rockets, defeating Kevin Durant and company 101-94 in Game 2. LeBron James once again led the charge, but the likes of Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart also stepped up in a big way to help their team […] The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard getting MVP chants vs. Rockets is wildest thing of playoffs so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe Has Historic Rookie Playoff Performance As Sixers Take Game 2 Over Celtics

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Updated Apr 22, 6:22 AM ET

VJ Edgecombe delivered one of the most remarkable rookie playoff performances in NBA history Tuesday, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while battling a back injury as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 to level their first-round series at 1-1. At 20 years and 265 days old, Edgecombe became the youngest player in NBA history to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game, surpassing Magic Johnson, who was 20 years and 276 days old during his celebrated 4...

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Tiago Splitter On Blazers' Coaching Rumors: 'Just Trying To Be A Pro'

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Updated Apr 22, 10:18 AM ET

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter said he was trying to remain professional with rumors of new owner Tom Dundon conducting an extensive coaching search with the team in the playoffs. "Just trying to be a pro," Splitter said before the Blazers' 106-103 win over the Spurs in Game 2. "[I] try to focus on my locker room and my staff to stay and think about basketball. Same way when I got the job and all the stuff that was going on." Splitter was reportedly given a raise from his as...

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