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Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs

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Updated Apr 18, 6:32 PM ET

The No. 4-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the No. 5-seeded Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. Evan Mobley turned heads in the second quarter of the contest after putting two opponents on a poster with a monster slam. Near the end of the second quarter, […] The post Watch Evan Mobley put 2 Raptors on a poster in NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

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As the Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team is dealing with a key injury to point guard Immanuel Quickley. Before Game 1 with the Raptors taking on the Cavs on Saturday afternoon, Quickley is the only one on the team’s injury report, dealing with […] The post Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

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After a regular season that may have provided more questions than answers, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Playoffs and searching for the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. After losing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in both 2023 and 2024, the Knicks advanced to the East Finals and came within […] The post 3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Hornets' Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a 'good learning experience'

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Brandon Miller was optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets’ future ceiling despite their season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Friday night. Miller completed the third season of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the most promising young stars in the […] The post Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets fans can't believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push

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The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the best teams in the NBA in the calendar year of 2026 thus far, and they looked like a world-beating team, as they were almost always blowing out their opponents when they reached victory lane. In the first game of the play-in tournament, it almost looked as though […] The post Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cavs-Raptors halftime dribbles

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Updated Apr 18, 5:04 PM ET

Random dribbles following the Cavsliers-Raptors Game 1 on Saturday afternoon at Rocket Arena. Cavs lead, 61-54. 1. The Cavs did a good job matching Toronto’s ultra-physical play early. Then got into a rhythm late in the second quarter. 2. James Harden (15 points, six assists) really helped toward that end, both making shots and finding […] The post Cavs-Raptors halftime dribbles appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Lakers star LeBron James picks favorite to win NBA Championship

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Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong play in March, they quickly received a reality check in April by playing the Oklahoma City Thunder twice. LeBron James suited up in that first meeting and the team got embarrassed, losing 139-96, with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves getting hurt. Despite the injuries, L.A. clearly was at […]

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Rudy Gobert fires 'underdog' message to Timberwolves about frustrating officiating vs. Nuggets

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Updated Apr 19, 1:24 PM ET

On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped Game 1 of their series against the Denver Nuggets on the road by a score of 116-05. One point of frustration for the Timberwolves in this game was the officials, as Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shot a whopping 16 free throws and made every single one of them. […] The post Rudy Gobert fires ‘underdog’ message to Timberwolves about frustrating officiating vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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