CoachingThursday, Apr 23, 2026

A fierce halftime speech from J.B. Bickerstaff sparked the Detroit Pistons as they had a 30-3 third-quarter run to defeat the Orlando Magic 98-83, leveling the first-round series at 1-1 on Wednesday night. The victory ended Detroit's NBA-record 11-game home playoff losing streak. The Pistons' last home postseason win had come on May 26, 2008, against Boston in the Eastern Conference finals. "He really got on us in the locker room," said Tobias Harris. "[His message was] there is no more of 'm...

Joel Embiid has been upgraded to “doubtful” for the Sixers‘ Game 3 against the Celtics on Friday, Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports notes (via Twitter). The Athletic’s Tony Jones writes that Embiid partially participated in Philadelphia’s practice on Thursday, with coach Nick Nurse describing it as slightly more than a walkthrough. “I think we’re going […]

Saturday, the captain needs to answer the call. And it’s not necessary to wait until the end this year.

The Bucks have their Doc Rivers replacement.

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The New York Knicks have fallen behind 2-1 in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, losing two consecutive one-point games in the most demoralizing fashions possible. In Game 2, Mikal Bridges clunked a game-winning attempt after CJ McCollum bricked two free throws. And then in Game 3, the Knicks couldn’t execute properly on their […] The post What Knicks’ Mike Brown told Jalen Brunson to do on failed last play vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The way the Los Angeles Lakers have taken control of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets has raised more than a few eyebrows. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out injured, most expected the series to be one-sided in the opposite direction. However, the Rockets have shown the same vulnerabilities that were apparent all […] The post Ime Udoka’s seat should be scorching hot after Rockets’ embarrassing start to series vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are currently in the early stages of what could be a highly consequential 2026 offseason following their play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns. There has already been chatter about whether or not head coach Steve Kerr will continue his highly successful run in the Bay Area, and the clock is also […] The post Warriors rumors: Stephen Curry’s ‘definite’ contract extension plans amid retirement speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For 24 minutes on Wednesday night, the Orlando Magic looked like a team capable of taking a commanding series lead back to Florida. By the end of the third quarter, they looked like a group searching for an emergency exit. The Detroit Pistons dismantled Orlando in a decisive 98-83 Game 2 victory, but the game […] The post Magic HC Jamahl Mosley reveals when Pistons took over Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nuggets coach sets the record straight on current status of Aaron Gordon.

Former Grizzlies coach replaces Doc Rivers as the new leading voice in Milwaukee.

Former NBA players make their feelings known on Ime Udoka getting criticized by fans for not giving significant minutes to Reed Sheppard in Game 2 against the Lakers.