Game RecapsThursday, Oct 22, 2026

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley react to the high-stakes matchup in the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. They spotlight the unstoppable, championship-hungry Angel Reese, diving into her historic performances in Game 2 and Game 3. They also break down the Valkyries' biggest weak spots. Can the defensive-minded squad shift their momentum offensively to stay alive in the fight for a championship?

Josh Hart spent five years going at it with Mitchell Robinson in practice. Now, they’re about to do it in a real game, on opposing teams.

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns knows he can't afford to be whistled as early as he was in Tuesday's season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers once his team is back on the court.

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 10.00 PM ET / 9.00 PM CT / 7.00 PM PT Location Chase Center, San Francisco How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Golden State Home Broadcast NBC Sports Bay Area Memphis Away Broadcast WATN-ABC How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Warriors fans in local market Peacock Grizzlies fans in local market DAZN Out-of-...

Gabby Williams: "We have to just go back to our defense, and that will get our offense going" The post Can the Valkyries offense do enough to come back in the Finals? appeared first on The IX Sports.

Darius Garland scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Clippers opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 121-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The Clippers never trailed, building an early lead before pulling away in the second half. Garland shot 11-for-19 from the field, including three three-pointers, and went […] The post Darius Garland drops 30 as Clippers crush Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

ESPN's Malika Andrews shared a playful clip with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić after their postgame interview went viral.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant delivered a memorable message following his debut with the franchise Wednesday night. The former Memphis Grizzlies star emphasized the importance of making an immediate impression with his new team, having previously discussed what he looked forward to most in his Portland debut. “You only get one chance at a […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant drops a memorable line after his Portland debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks recently stumbled out of the gates in their title defense, losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers in narrow fashion. The Knicks will next hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday evening as they look to get into the win column for the first time this year. […] The post Knicks HC Mike Brown’s NSFW response to playing against Mitchell Robinson for 1st time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo finally made the move to the Miami Heat after years of being a superstar on generally ordinary Milwaukee Bucks rosters. The two-time MVP arrived in Miami after winning the 2021 championship, but did not have the kind of help he needed in his later years at the franchise. Now, after the Heat were […] The post Heat overreactions: Giannis Antetokounmpo facing nasty Bucks déjà vu after Timberwolves beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks needed only one game to give their NBA Southeast Division matchup some fresh bad blood. As the final seconds ticked off the Hawks’ 132-125 win over the Magic in the season opener on Wednesday night at Kia Center, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Johnson got into a heated exchange. The […] The post NBA stars Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson have to be seperated after tense end to Hawks-Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 18: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives past Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on March 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After licking their wounds from the lost series ag...

The Boston Celtics stumbled out of the gates on Tuesday afternoon with an ugly road loss to the Detroit Pistons, blowing a 22-point lead in the process. Jayson Tatum’s rough performance drew the majority of the headlines in this one, but he wasn’t the only Celtics player who struggled to make things happen, as it […] The post Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson ethers his ‘trash’ performance vs. Pistons, and he’s absolutely right appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Andre Drummond #0 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Im...

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the game against the New York Knicks on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 07: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Target Center on March 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Did anyone enjoy what...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks shakes hands with Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 21, 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates his three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-202...

Andre Drummond felt he hadn't earned the right to experience the celebrations.

Opening night marked the debut for a number of new Los Angeles Lakers players, but perhaps none have anticipated this moment longer than Ziaire Williams. The forward was born in Lancaster and grew up a Lakers fan while also attending Sierra Canyon High School. Williams had a solid debut for his hometown team, finishing with […]

Atlanta’s long-suffering sports fans know better than to get carried away. But the Dream’s first WNBA finals game in 13 years showed this might finally be a team worth falling for

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Irving only attempted five shots in the first half. Afterward, Flagg said that the Mavericks needed to do a better job of getting him involved. When Flagg’s comments were relayed to Irving, he seemed amused. “He’s a caring individual,” Irving said. “I want him to continue that. Tomorrow, once we watch film and get to Indy, we will talk about how to attack together. We cause a lot of chaos when we are in action together. I feel like we can do more than that. … I appreciate him looking out for ...

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Every Ball splash was followed by a stare into the crowd or a word of dismissal. Every Ant bomb was accompanied by profane barking at anyone within earshot. “I love that,” Edwards said. “I love that aspect of the game. That fuels me every time.” It is possible that Edwards was embellishing the chatter that was coming from the Heat bench. He wouldn’t be the first great player to conjure motivation out of thin air. But Edwards insisted that he heard the yapping, until he returned fire. “When I ...