Game RecapsMonday, Oct 26, 2026

Luka Doncic, fresh off his 52-point performance on Sunday, was joined by a teammate to be nominated for their early-season excellence.

Kiah Stokes blocks Naz Hillmon. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries took care of business in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, winning 64-55 over the Atlanta Dream to take a 3-2 series lead. Golden State is now just one win away from a championship after holding Atlanta to their lowest-scoring game of the year. Here’s what Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase said after the game: When you just put all your energy and all your fight into our defensive schemes, it’s going to be really hard t...

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently improved to 3-0 on the young 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant home win over the Toronto Raptors. The Timberwolves have now blown out all three opponents they’ve faced so far this year, with LaMelo Ball looking quite comfortable in his new threads through one week. In addition to his lethal […] The post How LaMelo Ball turns hitting Timberwolves teammates in head into a teaching moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. reached a historic milestone in Sunday night’s 123-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, setting a new NBA record for field-goal attempts through a player’s first three career games. The seventh overall pick has attempted 73 shots to begin his professional career, surpassing Kevin Durant’s previous mark of 64, […] The post Kings G Darius Acuff Jr. is chucking at unprecedented levels in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavily reliant on Rudy Gobert’s physicality. He is one of the league’s most dominant players and isn’t changing his approach one bit. On Sunday, Gobert explained this after the Timberwolves’ 117-94 defeat to the Toronto Raptors. “My role is to be who I am, be the best in the world at […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to ‘continue to dominate offensively,’ but in his own way appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have been getting creative with a short-handed frontcourt, even sliding LeBron James to center. After Sunday’s loss, Maxey made it clear the team would welcome some reinforcements. “If some of our tall guys could come back, that would be great,” he said after the game. The 76ers fell 106-93 […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey speaks up on situation that led to LeBron James starting at center appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat looked to notch their first win as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Kaseya Center on Monday. The Heat are off to a 0-3 start, with Giannis Antetokounmpo still searching for his maiden victory with his new squad. Both teams are coming off a loss. Miami bowed to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-110, […] The post Heat’s Bobby Portis gets into heated confrontation with Daniel Gafford appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting the season at 0-3 ahead of Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, there’s no denying that many are disappointed with the start of a new era for the franchise led by Giannis Antetokounmpo. As the Heat look to adapt from the painstaking slow start to the season, one […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra comes to Bam Adebayo’s defense after slow start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball while defended by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the game during Round One Game Four on April 27, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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...

On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-94 to start the season at 3-0. A big factor was Jonathan Kuminga. He scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Head coach Chris Finch praised Kuminga’s impact and willingness to work, per Reddit. “He’s doing everything we asked him to do, or everything he said […] The post The early Jonathan Kuminga returns are dynamite. Now he just needs to keep it up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 21: Former Atlanta Hawk player Josh Smith attends game three of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s time for another combined...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 I...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots over s11 in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers are off ...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers reach for a rebound during a game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sixers kn...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 127-116. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Transparency and auth...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards guard Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on January 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Im...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots a basket against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2025 in New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another two winless teams will squar...

The Celtics host the Chicago Bulls for the first of 4 games between them this season.

WNBA fans are not happy with the league.

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 24, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The H...

Suns have a chance to work on their process issues against a great but depleted OKC squad.

The Atlanta Dream return to the court tonight to take on the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco for Game Five of the WNBA Finals.

The 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream continue to attract attention. Tied at two games apiece, the Atlanta-Golden State matchup seems evenly poised.

The 2026 WNBA Finals are tied at 2-2. The Atlanta Dream are getting ready for an away Game 5 at Chase Center.

A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.

The WNBA found a solution -- but this one is more of a head-scratcher.

The series is tied at 2–2 entering Game 5 on Monday.

The Knicks are shooting the ball as if the court is made of Jell-O, but only when they’re on offense. They’re lacking in physicality. They’re not running. These are all the signs of a team with tired legs, but it’s the first week of the season. How could that be? The aftermath of winning a title still appears to be lingering into the next season. It’s not time to panic. At all. Don’t. The Knicks deserve grace. They’re the defending champions. They’ve gotten off to slow regular-season starts b...