Editor-in-chief mailbag: Bring on the Magic
The Sixers will host the Magic in a play-in game Wednesday. Hit me with your questions ahead of the game.
The Sixers will host the Magic in a play-in game Wednesday. Hit me with your questions ahead of the game.
Inside the Miami Heat locker room on Sunday night, everybody's eyes were on a giant television set showing the end of the Orlando-Boston game. Miami goes to Charlotte for a play-in game on Tuesday, while Orlando goes to Philadelphia for a win-and-you're-in game on Wednesday. The Orlando-Philadelphia winner will play No. 2 Boston in Round 1, while the Orlando-Philadelphia loser will play the Miami-Charlotte winner on Friday to decide who plays No. 1 Detroit in an East quarterfinal series.
On Sunday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks 2025-26 NBA season came to a merciful end with a road loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks have already moved on from head coach Doc Rivers, and now face an offseason in which more trade rumors will likely swirl around Giannis Antetokounmpo, although things have […] The post Bucks rumors: GM Jon Horst comes under fire for ‘behavior change’ during dismal season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
AJ Green accomplished an amazing franchise feat with his 3-point shooting in the Milwaukee Bucks’ season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Green completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Bucks. He made his way up the ranks to secure a starting role as one of the best perimeter shooters […] The post Bucks’ AJ Green sets new franchise record amid 76ers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Another chapter has ended for Doc Rivers after he stepped down as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks just a few minutes after they lost in their season finale on Monday. The Bucks fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-06, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, finishing their lowly campaign with a 32-50 record, including 13-28 on the road. […] The post Doc Rivers expresses hope for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks after stepping down appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One could write a 2,000-page book about the Milwaukee Bucks’ controversial season, and that might still not even cover the whole drama that apparently unfolded. The Bucks finished their woeful campaign with a 32-50 record, breaking their nine-year appearance streak in the playoffs. Just minutes after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season […] The post Bucks player ‘checked out on season’ after Doc Rivers accused vets of failing him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Orlando Magic had high expectations coming into the season, but they were not able to live up to the hype. That has led them to the No. 8 seed and a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Play-In tournament, which means they’ll still have at least two chances to advance to the playoffs. […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs acknowledges fan frustration before 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said that his future with the Bucks is "not up to me." He also declined to commit to signing a contract extension if one was offered.
The Sixers still haven’t forgotten what happened the last time the Magic visited Philadelphia.
Perhaps fittingly, the Milwaukee Bucks, in their final game of a dreadful season, were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-106, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time after nine years with a 32-50 record, their worst since going 15-67 in the 2013-2014 season. Obviously, a […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Boston finishes the regular season on a 13-3 run and are the favorites to come out of the East.
Stephen Curry's Warriors vs. Kawhi Leonard's Clippers is set, as is the 76ers vs. Magic.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers tuned up for the play-in tournament with a 126-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night in what could be Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers' final game. The 76ers did not immediately know at the final horn their Eastern Conference opponent. The Bucks played without All-Star and former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the 76ers were without Joel Embiid after he was stricken last week with appendicitis.
A strong third quarter helped the Sixers pull away in their regular season finale.
The Raptors have clinched a playoff spot in the East after beating the Nets 136-101. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance in four years. Scottie Barnes closed out his season with an 18-point triple-double, while RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram contributed 26 and 25 points, respectively. “It’s a big relief,” Barnes said about reaching […]
With Game 82 in the books, here's a look at the Eastern Conference playoff seedings ahead of the play-in tournament.
BOSTON (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108 on Sunday night, sending the Magic into a road play-in tournament game. Ron Harper Jr. had a career-best 27 points for Boston, and Garza grabbed 12 rebounds. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 23 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and Jalen Suggs scored 23 points. The Magic (45-37) had won five straight a...
The Bucks end their season with a whimper on the road
The Sixers’ first-half effort was brutal, but they woke up in the third quarter to take care of business.