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The Chicago Bulls took on the Miami Heat in a rescheduled game on Thursday. In the first half, forward Jalen Smith scored in double figures for the 10th consecutive game. However, in the second quarter, he was taken out due to tightness in his calf, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network. Altogether, Smith […] The post The Bulls lose Jalen Smith to concerning injury during Heat game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga has reached the point where even the NBA’s most seasoned veterans are checking their watches. With the Feb. 5 trade deadline looming, the noise surrounding the two-time MVP and the struggling Milwaukee Bucks has become deafening. Now, two of the most influential figures in Miami Heat history are weighing in […] The post Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem express shared stance on Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Washington Wizards’ Trae Young represented the district by wearing a John Wall jersey on the retired guard’s special night during Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. As Young continues his recovery from an MCL injury, he’s embraced the Wizards’ culture. From helping out the younger players to giving tips from the sidelines during games, Trae […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young pays homage to John Wall on special night in DC appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia 76ers might have added another “W” to the win column on Thursday night, but head coach Nick Nurse isn’t exactly planning a parade. Despite escaping with a 113-111 victory over a struggling Sacramento Kings squad, Nurse was refreshingly and brutally honest about his team’s performance. “I think we’re pretty lucky, to be honest […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse gets brutally honest about close win vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dillon Brooks has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but on Thursday night, he decided to turn the Footprint Center into his own personal playground. With the Phoenix Suns missing their primary offensive engine in Devin Booker, the man often dubbed “Dillon the Villain” stepped up and delivered a first-half performance for […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks explodes for 24 points in 1st half vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) have too many injury questions and not enough room for error to squander surefire wins. Well, they got quite a scare in Thursday’s home game versus the lowly Sacramento Kings (12-37). Tyrese Maxey had to empty his offensive arsenal in Xfinity Mobile Arena, and it was just enough to send the […] The post Tyrese Maxey rescues 76ers with bonkers game-winner vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bulls gave it their all against the Miami Heat in a rescheduled game on Thursday. However, they sustained their second consecutive loss of the week, 116-113. With 4.6 seconds left on the clock, the ball found its way into the hands of Coby White. He chucked it from way beyond the arc in […] The post Coby White makes painful admission after missing game-tying 3-pointer vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Clint Capela received a touching tribute in his return to Atlanta during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Hawks on Thursday night. Capela represented the Hawks for five seasons from 2020 to 2025, helping the franchise with productive performances throughout three playoff runs. This included a historic run to the East Finals in 2021, the […] The post Rockets’ Clint Capela gets tribute video from Hawks before Atlanta return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
John Wall had a fiery message to the home crowd during the halftime break of the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Wall attended the game as Washington dedicated a Celebration Night for him. He represented the franchise for 10 seasons from 2010 to 2020, giving them their best years in […] The post John Wall’s halftime message to Wizards fans will have them fired up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The clock is ticking for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a move, as the trade deadline is quickly approaching. The Pelicans are already rumored to be shopping around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones. But as of writing, the Pelicans have stayed pat, perhaps awaiting what the other teams will do, especially […] The post Pelicans’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III decisions looming appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg continues to prove why he’s destined for greatness in the NBA. Against the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, the former Duke Blue Devils star managed to make history in just three quarters, as he relentlessly tormented the defense of the visiting team at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. “Cooper Flagg […] The post Maverick star Cooper Flagg’s career night makes new NBA rookie history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Michael Porter Jr. was back in a familiar place on Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets visited the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. It was his first return to Mile High City since the Nuggets traded him to the Nets in the offseason. Porter spent his first six years in the NBA in Denver, helping the […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. gets tremendous welcome from Nuggets in Denver return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
