<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jamal-Murray-Nuggets-Warriors.jpg"></figure><h1>VIDEO: Jamal Murray falls down in pain after scary-looking knee injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-04-12T21:57:51-07:00">April 12th, 9:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-04-12T21:57:51-07:00">April 12th, 9:57pm</time><address><a>Dijo Songco</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jamal Murray’s Monday night ended early as the Denver Nuggets guard had to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors after a scary left knee injury.</p><p>With just under one minute left in the game, Murray drove hard and seemed to have hyperextended his left knee on the play. The 24-year-old couldn’t even propel himself to go up for the basket as the non-contact setback was a scary sight for everyone.</p><p>Prayers up for The Blue Arrow.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jamal Murray left the game after an injury to his left knee <a href="https://t.co/ddEEMg9A4c" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/ddEEMg9A4c</a></p><p>— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWarriors/status/1381827475207041033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Murray was trying to lead a late comeback as the Nuggets were trailing the Warriors behind a huge night from Stephen Curry who erupted for 53 points on 10 three-pointers. Unfortunately, the Nuggets left the Chase Center with their second straight loss and a huge question mark on Murray’s condition.</p><p>Murray, who’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/jamal-murray/bb960a46/stats">putting up numbers</a> of 21.2 points and 4.9 assists per game, hit the floor hard and was grimacing in pain for a few minutes as he clutched his left knee. A positive sight though amid all the uncertainty was that he was able to stand up and walk out of the venue without needing the help of a wheelchair.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jamal Murray refuses to get in wheelchair and is helped to the locker room after apparent knee injury  <a href="https://t.co/b37hCvz4Uu" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/b37hCvz4Uu</a></p><p>— gifdsports (@gifdsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/gifdsports/status/1381827889587499009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Nuggets were on an incredible eight-game winning streak prior to dropping their game against the Boston Celtics the other night. After the <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/denver-nuggets-golden-state-warriors-2021041209/">116-107 loss against the Warriors</a>, they’ve now dropped their first back-to-back losses since the All-Star break with Jamal Murray’s status still up in the air.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

VIDEO: Jamal Murray falls down in pain after scary-looking knee injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/warriors-news-draymond-greens-awesome-gesture-after-stephen-currys-historic-feat.jpg"></figure><h1>VIDEO: Warriors’ Stephen Curry passing Wilt Chamberlain gets perfect Draymond Green reaction</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-04-12T21:48:53-07:00">April 12th, 9:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-04-12T21:48:53-07:00">April 12th, 9:48pm</time><address><a>Virgil Villanueva</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made franchise history by surpassing the great Wilt Chamberlain in the team’s all-time scoring list. Draymond Green congratulated Curry by giving the sharpshooter one big hug and a few words.</p><p>Check the <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1381804075381972993" rel="noopener">sweet moment</a> below between the long-time teammates. Perhaps everyone knew that one day, Curry will be crowned as the Warriors’ all-time leading scorer. Green himself has never doubted Curry, but he does not take the two-time MVP for granted either.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dray and Steph embrace after Curry becomes the Warriors all-time leading scorer 🙌<a href="https://t.co/rUR3mGPWQ4" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/rUR3mGPWQ4</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1381804075381972993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Stephen Curry entered the game just 19 points short of surpassing Chamberlain’s previous record of 17,783. Curry made short work by dropping 21 points in the first quarter alone. The Warriors sharpshooter was subsequently congratulated by his teammates and the Warriors coaching staff as he made his way to the bench.</p><p>Warriors fans know that Curry has amassed tons of franchise records in his 12-year stint with the team. Almost all 3-point and various scoring records belong to the two-time MVP, but he himself claims that the all-time record—especially since it involves basketball juggernaut Wilt Chamberlain—is a “pretty significant milestone.”</p><p>It’s one heck of an achievement, and what’s better is that Curry has a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/schedule" rel="noopener">ton of games left</a> to play and a whole lot more to score.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

VIDEO: Warriors’ Stephen Curry passing Wilt Chamberlain gets perfect Draymond Green reaction

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5 ways Joel Embiid knows he is Kevin Durant

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr sounds off on Tennessee school shooting, police killing of Daunte Wright

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The Sixers improved to 37-17 and Simmons feels they can take on all comers.</p><p>Simmons even issued bold remarks against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets, two of the heavy favorites to win the NBA title this season (via <a href="https://twitter.com/rich_hofmann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1381800209919934469%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1089952action%3Dedit">The Athletic’s Rich Hofmann</a>).</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ben Simmons: "We're going for the past champs, the Lakers. They were the ones who won a championship, so you got to give the respect to them. Obviously Brooklyn has a lot of talent. But at the end of the day, there's only one ball and you gotta play defense too."</p><p>— Rich Hofmann (@rich_hofmann) <a href="https://twitter.com/rich_hofmann/status/1381800209919934469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Simmons alluded to the Lakers as the team to beat. Even though they have been without their two superstars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Purple and Gold are still a threat in the tough Western Conference. While Simmons showed respect for the Nets for their star firepower with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, he pointed out their defensive inconsistencies. The Nets are ranked 25th in the NBA for points allowed.</p><p>Speaking of defense, as the NBA season winds down, Simmons also has set his sights on the Defensive Player of the Year trophy. He proclaimed himself as the “clear cut” best defender in the NBA as he has shown his versatility on the defensive end by guarding all five positions on the floor.</p><p>Simmons’ name is in the DPOY conversation with Rudy Gobert and Giannis Antetokounmpo but he said he doesn’t want to be a runner-up.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Simmons with a very clear goal for himself: “I want to be the clear cut best defender in the league…I don’t want to be second or third.”</p><p>— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleNeubeck/status/1381799572503150592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Ben Simmons has a chance to walk the talk as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/philadelphia-76ers/schedule">Sixers face the Nets on Wednesday</a>. It, however, remains unclear if Irving or Harden will be available. The Nets are coming off of a tough loss against the Lakers last Saturday, while the Sixers have won seven of their last 10 games.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ben Simmons fires off bold caution on Lakers, Nets

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VIDEO: Warriors star Stephen Curry talks trash after scoring 46th point in 3rd quarter

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Luka Doncic sets the record straight on Mavs’ real aim amid 2-game skid

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Knicks’ Julius Randle reacts to ‘MVP!’ chants from New York fans in win over Lakers

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The Semiconductor Shortage could lead to a lack of Nintendo Switch stocks

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The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/brooklyn-nets">Brooklyn Nets</a> superstar took to social media to blast everyone’s favorite ‘drunk uncle’ aka Shannon Sharpe for seemingly misquoting something Durant had previously mentioned. Durant wasn’t letting this one slip, as Sharpe clearly was trying to spark a beef between him and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> superstar LeBron James.</p><blockquote>“Ya’ll drunk uncle out here lying again. When did I say this @ShannonSharpe?” Durant <a href="https://twitter.com/KDTrey5/status/1381795070089773059">tweeted</a>.</blockquote><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shannon Sharpe: "KD said if LeBron James is the GOAT, I beat the GOAT twice, hit the shot in his building, what does that make me?"</p><p>Kevin Durant: "Y’all drunk uncle out here lying again. When did I say this <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonSharpe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@ShannonSharpe</a>?"</p><p>👀😳 <a href="https://t.co/MN1knlotBs" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/MN1knlotBs</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1381805411972476928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Kevin Durant was responding to Sharpe’s comments about him and James where apparently, at least according to Sharpe, Durant was throwing shade at LeBron and his GOAT status. According to Sharpe, Durant mentioned that “LeBron James is the GOAT, I beat the GOAT twice, hit the shot in his building, what does that make me?”</p><p>Kevin Durant quickly took control of the narrative before things were taken out of context and clapped back the way he knew best, via Twitter. The former MVP immediately called out Sharpe for his inaccurate comments to suggest that this is clearly all made up.</p><p>This is not the first time these two personalities butt heads. Just last month, Sharpe called out Durant on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevin-durant-responds-to-shannon-sharpes-criticism-on-ig/">Instagram</a> after the Nets acquired Blake Griffin to add to their stacked line-up. Durant wasn’t having that one either and jumped on the comments section to sarcastically apologize to Sharpe. That wasn’t the first, either.</p><p>Obviously, with the way these two approach their respective crafts, it won’t be the last time Kevin Durant will be sparring with Sharpe – at least online.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nets’ Kevin Durant absolutely blasts ‘drunk uncle’ Shannon Sharpe

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Metta World Peace argues why Bill Russell is the GOAT over Michael Jordan

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a-german-voiceover-studio-leaked-the-sonic-colors-remaster.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>A German voiceover studio leaked the Sonic Colors Remaster</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-04-12T20:30:50-07:00">April 12th, 8:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-04-12T20:30:50-07:00">April 12th, 8:30pm</time><address><a>Carmelo Favie III</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Gaming</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The internet increasingly makes it difficult for game developers to keep their projects under wraps. It becomes infinitely more difficult to keep secrets when an outsourced company decides to spill the beans. Thanks to a German dubbing studio, players now believe a remaster of Sonic Colors is on the way. Developers already face enough challenges with leakers and hackers but this is an entirely different ballpark. Thanks to one attentive Twitter user, Sonic fans everywhere rejoice at the prospect of a modern take on one of the franchise’s best games.</p><h2><b>TRUE SONIC COLORS</b></h2><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I found out that the German dubbing studio of the Sonic games dubbed Sonic Colours Remastered in 2020 :O<br>I'm excited now. <a href="https://twitter.com/LennFennex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@LennFennex</a><br>Source:<a href="https://t.co/vpUmHxUg65" target="_blank">https://t.co/vpUmHxUg65</a> <a href="https://t.co/n4tj5ExLqk" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/n4tj5ExLqk</a></p><p>— • Gum | Kupo (@Kutairo_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kutairo_/status/1380295988292812800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 8, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Germany-based voiceover studio iksample included a listing for a Sonic Colors Remastered game on their body of works. The linked site in the Tweet has temporarily shut down for maintenance but it’s most likely due to the damage caused by the leak. Sega showed no inclination of ever remaking Sonic Colors but there’s no denying cold hard evidence. The involvement of a German localization team points towards more language options for Sonic games should the remaster hold true.</p><p>Sonic Colors initially released back in 2010 on Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Now it could potentially arrive on the Nintendo Switch or on PC once Sega officially confirms the project. Several Sonic the Hedgehog games made their way to the Steam platform in recent years.</p><p>Iksample most likely rocked the localization for the German language but their slip-up with the project could prove fatal. Naturally, Sega’s lack of announcement for the remake extends to any statement towards the situation. Sega could potentially validate the alleged remaster project if they come out for or against the German voiceover company.</p><p>Recently, the sequel to the live-action film adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog was confirmed for an April 2022 release. Hopefully, Sega answers the prayers of millions of Sonic fans around the world hoping for a remake of Sonic Colors.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

A German voiceover studio leaked the Sonic Colors Remaster

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The game developer established itself as a pillar of game consoles ever since the launch of the PlayStation. However, the company’s success undoubtedly took a massive hit with Microsoft’s advances with the next-generation Xbox. Now, rumors floating on the internet point towards Sony’s alleged plans to make some of its library available on mobile. Video game consoles continue to be a massive player in the games market but the mobile platform remains an untapped market for Sony.</p><h2><b>SONY’S UNTAPPED MARKET</b></h2><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>Sony’s top strength lies in its impressive library of exclusive games. Players recognize and live characters such as Nathan Drake from Uncharted or Crash Bandicoot. Unfortunately, not every player caves and buys consoles solely to play exclusive games. Additionally, Sony’s losing battle in the current generation of game consoles is due to the Microsoft library’s availability for both console and PC. Naturally, players prefer to get games that can be played on a multitude of platforms. Above all, Microsoft fans can get most of the games on PC without having to buy any additional hardware. They definitely fell behind in the consoles race but the alleged transition to mobile could prove to be beneficial if executed properly.</p><p>The mobile expansion rumors ignited with the appearance of Sony’s hiring notice for a new “Head of Mobile.” The new hire would take on the monumental task of developing a 3-to-5 year strategy for mobile developments. It makes complete sense for Sony to go for the mobile market. Whereas Microsoft’s primary market lies in its expertise with PCs, Sony started out as a tech developer ages before venturing into video games. Sony attempted to combine video games and mobile phones in the past but it proved to be a futile attempt. Now, it looks like the massive company is ready to venture into uncharted territory once more.</p><p>Recently, Sony’s attempts to launch the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/one-in-every-ten-playstation-5-units-us-went-scalpers/">PlayStation 5</a> resulted mostly in failures. A large number of PS5swent to the hands of nefarious scalpers. Hopefully, Sony’s plan to expand into the mobile territory breathes some life into the ailing console developer.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Sony planning to put PlayStation Games on Mobile?

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So inspirational. The Golden State Warriors superstar just broke a nearly six-decade-old scoring record set by none other than Wilt Chamberlain against the Denver Nuggets.</p><p>After scoring his 19th point on Monday, Curry successfully reached 17,784 career points to pass Chamberlain’s 17,783 points mark which was set way back in 1964. The former MVP is now the Warriors’ <a href="https://twitter.com/WarriorsPR/status/1381798091083288581" rel="noopener">all-time leading scorer</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Stephen Curry (17,784 career points) has passed Wilt Chamberlain (17,783) as the Warriors’ all-time leading scorer, a record Chamberlain held since March 16, 1964.</p><p>— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/WarriorsPR/status/1381798091083288581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Coming into the game, Stephen Curry only needed 19 points to pass Wilt’s all-time scoring record and it’s safe to say that the three-time NBA champion knew a thing or two about it. It took him just 11 minutes of the opening quarter to set the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/records" rel="noopener">franchise record</a> in points, via <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1381798057147125760">Anthony Slater of The Athletic</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nineteen first quarter points for Steph Curry. Needed 19 tonight to pass Wilt Chamberlain for the Warriors franchise record in career points. Obtained in the first 11 minutes.</p><p>— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1381798057147125760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Stephen Curry has been one of the biggest superstars in the league for the past few seasons, and iconic feats like this only further cement his case. If ever there was any doubt that the 33-year-old is one of the best players to ever wear a Warriors uniform, then this should definitely minimize the hate.</p><p>Prior to breaking the record, Kerr–who knew that it would happen in the contest–offered some praise for his superstar.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Steve Kerr on Steph Curry, who's 19 points away from breaking Wilt Chamberlain's franchise scoring record: "Passing Wilt in anything statistically is sort of remarkable. … The fact that Steph is about to break that record is just incredible."</p><p>— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) <a href="https://twitter.com/Con_Chron/status/1381765885845643264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Though it has been one rocky season, Curry has managed to lead his team to at least be in contention for a spot in the upcoming play-in tournament. Steph’s MVP-worthy season has been nothing short of incredible, and it would be such a disappointment if the Warriors fail to make the postseason for the second straight campaign.</p><p>In his 12th season with the Warriors franchise, it seems that Curry has done it all. He’s a seven-time All-Star, a six-time All-NBA Team member with both a scoring title and even a steals title under his belt. Are we forgetting anything else? Oh yeah, he is a back-to-back league MVP and a three-time NBA champion.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Stephen Curry breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s 57-year-old Warriors scoring record

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Mavs star Luka Doncic perplexed by logic of play-in tournament for NBA Playoffs

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Warriors rookie James Wiseman excited to train with Hall of Fame forward in offseason

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Steve Kerr’s perfect response on how to slow down Nuggets star Nikola Jokic

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The wide receiver played <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/new-england-patriots/news">all 12 seasons</a> of his NFL career with the Patriots.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Foxboro Forever <a href="https://t.co/x3SDDPJoTX" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/x3SDDPJoTX</a></p><p>— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edelman11/status/1381722282570170373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>A seventh-round draft pick in 2009 out of Kent State, Julian Edelman spent his collegiate days playing quarterback. However, he ultimately became one of the most decorated receivers to ever suit up for the Patriots. He ranks second in franchise history in catches (620) and fourth in receiving yards (6,822). The 34-year-old hauled in 34 receiving touchdowns.</p><p>Edelman’s biggest career achievement came by securing Super Bowl LIII MVP honors in a win over the Los Angeles Rams.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Never forget when Julian Edelman torched the Rams secondary and earned himself a Super Bowl MVP. </p><p>Very very tough to see the Edelman chapter in New England end. Edelman has been an absolute warrior his entire career. <a href="https://t.co/pjPToNzWyx" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/pjPToNzWyx</a></p><p>— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatsBuzz/status/1381704069895626753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>With Edelman’s career now behind him, NFL pundits and fans alike are debating whether the Patriots icon should be enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame. Let’s review the arguments in favor (and against) of Julian Edelman making the Hall of Fame in Canton, OH.</p><h2><b>The case for Julian Edelman</b></h2><p>Julian Edelman thrived in the postseason like few others before him. In addition to winning three rings and reaching five Super Bowls with New England, the wideout ranks second in NFL history in both postseason receptions (118) and receiving yards (1,442). The only player he trails in those categories?—Jerry Rice, the greatest receiver in NFL history who accumulated 151 playoff receptions for 2,245 yards.</p><p>In the Patriots’ most recent Super Bowl victory following the 2018 NFL season, Julian Edelman was named MVP after reeling in 10 passes for 141 yards versus the Rams. He had memorable moments in his other two Super Bowl wins, too. Edelman’s fingertip grab helped the Patriots engineer the greatest Super Bowl comeback in history, overcoming a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the most memorable catches in Super Bowl history—Julian Edelman vs. the Falcons 🙏</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/insidetheNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@insidetheNFL</a>) <a href="https://t.co/cDR0YAu7fk" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/cDR0YAu7fk</a></p><p>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1381710741468745728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Julian Edelman also caught the game-winning touchdown in the Patriots’ Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He collected nine receptions for 109 yards in the 28-24 thrilling win.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Julian Edelman is responsible for three of the NFL’s most iconic plays over the last decade:</p><p>1. The Catch against the Falcons</p><p>2. Touchdown pass to Amendola in Ravens playoff win</p><p>3. Game-winning TD catch vs. Seahawks</p><p>— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenVolin/status/1381719856979054603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>With the game on the line, the ultra-clutch Julian Edelman was the most reliable target for former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Always performing on the biggest stage, Edelman’s 24 catches in Super Bowl games are tied for fifth all time. His 337 Super Bowl receiving yards are the fourth-most in league history.</p><h2><b>The case against Julian Edelman</b></h2><p>The major flaw in Edelman’s resume is his lack of Pro Bowl appearances. Failing to make a single Pro Bowl, Julian Edelman eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in a season just three times. Furthermore, the slot receiver never scored more than seven touchdowns in a single year.</p><p>In 12 years with the Patriots, Julian Edelman led the Patriots in receiving just three times. From a statistical standpoint, it’s fair to argue the legitimacy of Edelman’s stardom.</p><p>Another concern for Julian Edelman is how he stacks up against other eligible receivers. Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Hines Ward has been unable to make into Canton the past five years and his career achievements appear to easily outrank Edelman’s:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">love Julian Edelman…</p><p>but compare his career to Hines Ward, who can't make the final ballot in HOF voting the last 5 years</p><p>catches<br>Hines 1,000<br>Julian    620</p><p>yards<br>Hines 12,083<br>Julian   6,822</p><p>TDs<br>Hines 85<br>Julian 36</p><p>Super Bowl MVPs<br>Hines 1<br>Julian 1</p><p>Pro Bowls<br>Hines 4<br>Julian 0</p><p>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1381736136222052358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><h2><b>Verdict: Not a Hall of Famer</b></h2><p>Julian Edelman is first eligible to make the Hall of Fame in 2026. It’s hard to foresee him earning first-ballot recognition from the NFL, so his best shot likely will come in 2027 and beyond.</p><p>As noted, Julian Edelman served as a key member of the Patriots’ three titles during the 2010’s, so he could one day make the NFL Hall of Fame. But the most likely scenario is he makes the Patriots Hall of Fame and gets his number retired by the team—but ultimately does not receive a gold jacket for Canton.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Does Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman belong in the NFL Hall of Fame?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lakers-alex-caruso-talen-horton-tucker.jpeg"></figure><h1>Lakers’ Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker show epic connection with alley-oop</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-04-12T19:01:37-07:00">April 12th, 7:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-04-12T19:02:12-07:00">April 12th, 7:02pm</time><address><a>Joseph Nocco</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In the absence of superstar forward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/lebron-james/b1a9094f">LeBron James</a> and All-Star big man <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/anthony-davis/b77109e3">Anthony Davis</a>, the defending NBA champion <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> haven’t been able to keep up with the resurgent <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/new-york-knicks">New York Knicks</a> at the world-famous Madison Square Garden. However, the short-handed Lakers have been able to get their role players more minutes on Monday evening in the “Big Apple” as guard <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/alex-caruso/aedc09c2">Alex Caruso</a> and swingman <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/talen-horton-tucker/9eaf090f">Talen Horton-Tucker</a> have been taking full advantage of the opportunity.</p><p>Although this particular squad is far from the “Showtime Lakers” of old, Caruso found Horton-Tucker for an impressive alley-oop which might have brought back a memory or two for fans of the heralded Western Conference franchise.</p><p>Not only did Caruso complete this stellar pass, but his teammate in Horton-Tucker was able to stuff it home in style as well.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Caruso and THT went showtime ✨ <a href="https://t.co/QtOKkUlfMv" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/QtOKkUlfMv</a></p><p>— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1381781170396917761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 13, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>With the tandem of James and Davis slated to miss at least a few more weeks, it will be interesting to see if the Lakers can continue to stay afloat in their absence. Of course, traveling across the country to play a red-hot Knicks team isn’t the easiest task in the world, but head coach Frank Vogel has his team playing competitive basketball as of late as Los Angeles entered the franchise’s Monday evening clash against New York with a 33-20 record.</p><p>As it stands today, the Lakers sit in <a href="https://tv5.espn.com/nba/table">fifth place</a> in the Western Conference with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/utah-jazz">Utah Jazz</a>, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/utah-jazz">Phoenix Suns</a>, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-clippers">L.A. Clippers</a>, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> sitting ahead of the defending champions. The Lakers remain two full games ahead of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a> as well.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers’ Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker show epic connection with alley-oop

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Heat icon Dwyane Wade fires perfect clapback to troll using Jimmy Butler

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Even without All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, they secured their fifth straight win to remain in third place in the Western Conference.</p><p>Without Leonard, the team used a balanced effort, with seven players scoring in double figures led by Marcus Morris’ season-high 33 points and All-Star Paul George’s 32 markers. While the Pistons kept the game close, they had no answer for the Clippers’ firepower, specifically their outside shooting, which has been the team’s weapon of choice this season.</p><p>The Clippers shot a scorching 57.7 percent from beyond the arc against the Pistons, making 15-of-26 long distance shots. Morris was 6-of-8 from deep, while Nicolas Batum drained all four of his rainbow attempts. Their sizzling shooting from downtown allowed the Clippers to surpass a record previously owned by the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors, who went on to finish with a 73-9 record, the best regular season in NBA history.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Clippers are the best three-point volume shooting team in NBA history (min 30 attempts per game).</p><p>42.1% — 2021 Clippers<br>41.6% — 2016 Warriors<br>39.3% — 2021 Bucks <a href="https://t.co/ijT4IKmLOO" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/ijT4IKmLOO</a></p><p>— StatMuse (@statmuse) <a href="https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1381464899990167553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>With a 42.1 percent shooting from three-point range through 55 games, the Clippers surpassed the Warriors’ 41.6 percent clip from downtown, an astounding feat considering that The Bay had two of the best shooters of all time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.</p><p>Against the Pistons, George shot just 1-of-5 from beyond the arc, but Morris, Batum, Rajon Rondo, Luke Kennard, and Terance Mann all made at least one three-pointer to pick up the slack and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-clippers/stats">maintain their impressive shooting</a> this season. 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Clippers eclipse 73-9 Warriors to hold astounding NBA record through 55 games

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Sure enough, after the momentous win, the talk of the town has been the prize purse and Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth in 2021.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.golfchannel.com/news/2021-masters-purse-what-hideki-matsuyama-will-zalatoris-and-rest-made-augusta" rel="noopener">Golf Channel</a>, Matsuyama took home a total of $2,070,000 in the 85th Masters Tournament, with Will Zatoris behind him with a little over $1.2 million earnings in Augusta. The massive cash prize certainly adds more to the net worth of Matsuyama, which is already shocking to say the least.</p><h2>Hideki Matsuyama’s Net Worth in 2021 (estimate): $25 million</h2><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Hideki-Matsuyama.jpg"></figure><p>According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-golfers/hideki-matsuyama-net-worth" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth in 2021 is at an estimated $25 million.</p><p>Of course, that number pales in comparison with the likes of the more established golfers like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy who are valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. heck, even <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/justin-thomas-net-worth-in-2021/" rel="noopener">Justin Thomas</a> has a higher value than Matsuyama, as the fellow 85th Masters participant has a whopping $30 million net worth.</p><p>Prior to the victory, Matsuyama was listed at No. 37 on <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/moneylist/_/tour/alltime" rel="noopener">ESPN’s list of golf’s all-time money leaders</a>. He has earned over $31 million over his career.</p><p>However, Matsuyama is only 29 years old and he should have more time and opportunities to see his value increase over time.</p><p>Matsuyama, according to reports, was introduced to golf when he was 4 years old, and he hasn’t stopped swinging his club ever since. He has multiple PGA Tour wins since debuting as a pro in 2013, though his best finish (prior to Sunday’s victory, of course) being tied for second with Brian Harman in the 2017 US Open.</p><p>Aside from that, he finished at the Top 5 of the 2015 Masters Tournament and no.6 in the 2013 The Open Championship. He placed fourth in the 2016 PGA Championship. On the PGA Tour, he won the 2014 Memorial Tournament, the 2016 and 2017 The Waste Management Phoenix Open and the 2016 WGC-HSBC Champions competition.</p><p>Now, as Matsuyama moves forward after his Masters win, his value should only continue to trend upwards–with potential sponsorship deals and endorsements waiting on the horizon. As <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/matsuyama-masters-win-may-unlock-234927948.html" rel="noopener">Kurt Badenhausen of Yahoo Sports! reported</a>, Matsuyama’s win could easily  lead to as much as $600 million worth of endorsement deals.</p><p>Currently, Matsuyama has partnered with the likes of Lexus, Srixon and Nomura Securities that reportedly bring him $8 to $10 million per year.</p><p>Considering that Japan is crazy about golf, it won’t be surprising to see the 2021 Masters Champion to rake in more money off the course in the coming years. Who knows, Hideki Mastuyama’s net worth in 2021 could double or triple by 2022 and beyond.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth in 2021

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pascal2.jpg"></figure><h1>Kyle Lowry reacts to Pascal Siakam’s crucial blunder in Raptors’ loss to Knicks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-04-11T22:42:00-07:00">April 11th, 10:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-04-11T22:42:00-07:00">April 11th, 10:42pm</time><address><a>Dijo Songco</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kyle Lowry had his teammate’s back after Pascal Siakam basically lost it for the Toronto Raptors on Sunday against the New York Knicks.</p><p>Lowry didn’t throw Siakam under the bus and mentioned after the game that Siakam’s costly mistake in the Raptors’ final possession is something they should not really dwell on.</p><blockquote>“He was about to make a pass and decided to go. It happens. It’s a mistake that happened and it happens,” Lowry said on Siakam’s late blunder, via <a href="https://twitter.com/JLew1050/status/1381452843379474433">Josh Lewenberg of TSN</a>. “It’s a tough situation but we can’t dwell on it. It is what it is. He double-dribbled and that was that.”</blockquote><p>With New York holding the possession while up by two with just 15 seconds left in regulation, Lowry made a crucial play on the defensive end and stole the ball. The Raptors point guard then led the break and found Siakam who had more than enough room to create with a 3-on-2 advantage in transition. Unfortunately, Spicy P ended up with a dribbling violation after double-guessing himself and hesitating on whether or not to give the ball up or go strong to the hoop.</p><p>Watch the Raptors’ <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raptors-news-pascal-siakam-hilariously-asks-coachs-challenge-after-blatant-double-dribble/" rel="noopener">messy possession</a> here:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pascal Siakam : 16 points on 5-18 shooting, 1-5 from 3, 5-5 from the FT line, no rebounds, 7 assists, 5 turnovers &amp; fouled out in 36 minutes (Double dribbled with 11.8 seconds left in the game down by 2) <a href="https://t.co/xEUeIDbvUa" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/xEUeIDbvUa</a></p><p>— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) <a href="https://twitter.com/MusikFan4Life/status/1381455196845318147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">April 12, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Pascal Siakam even wanted Nick Nurse to challenge the call, but the Raptors coach Nurse gave him a shrug, short of saying that it was clearly a turnover. The former Most Improved Player ended up fouling out from the game with 16 points, seven assists and five turnovers–including that late dribbling violation.</p><p>To Kyle Lowry’s point, these things happen and the best thing the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/toronto-raptors/roster" rel="noopener">Raptors</a> (and Siakam) can do right now is to just move on and learn from this.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kyle Lowry reacts to Pascal Siakam’s crucial blunder in Raptors’ loss to Knicks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Marissa-Mowry-Trevor-Lawrence.jpg"><figcaption>Wow!</figcaption></figure><h1>Who is Trevor Lawrence’s wife? 4 things you didn’t know about Marissa Mowry</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-04-12T09:48:42-07:00">April 12th, 9:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-04-12T09:48:42-07:00">April 12th, 9:48am</time><address><a>Julian Fadullon</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In some of the more wholesome news out of the NFL recently, presumptive number one pick and Jacksonville Jaguars franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-news-trevor-lawrence-ties-the-knot-with-longtime-girlfriend/"> got hitched</a> to his longtime girlfriend Marissa (Mowry) on Sunday. This comes, of course, as great news for Lawrence who has been stuck nursing a recovering shoulder since the 2020 college football season was still in full swing. Thankfully, the injury hasn’t seemed to harm his draft stock at all and the wedding was sure to be a nice respite from the doldrums of recovery.</p><p>But we’re not here to talk about Trevor Lawrence. We’re here to talk about the relatively mysterious Marissa Mowry, who, with in conjunction with her now husband, will probably be making the whole world jealous with their picture perfect story. A college football sensation and consensus number one pick sticking it out with his high school girlfriend to the end? She’s got to be something special.</p><p>Congratulations Mrs. Lawrence — let’s celebrate you for a little bit! These are 4 things you didn’t know about Marissa Mowry.</p><p> </p><p><b>1. College Sports</b></p><p>Boom, right out of the gate. Turns out that Mowry has more than decent athletic abilities of her own. After a brief long distance stint to their relationship, Mowry joined Lawrence in South Carolina, and ended up committing herself to the Anderson University Trojans’ Women’s Soccer Team. She seems to have played at least two years for the Trojans, growing from 5’3 to 5’9 during her time as a midfielder before devoting the rest of her college career to her major.</p><p> </p><p><b>2. Philanthropy</b></p><p>Another lesser known part of Mowry’s life has been her joint efforts with her now-husband to raise money for COVID-19 relief. Back in March of 2020, the couple co-launched a GoFundMe page that raised upwards of $2,500 before it was <a href="https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/college-football/trevor-lawrence-and-his-girlfriend-start-gofundme-for-covid-19-aid-ncaa-shuts-it-down/">taken down by the NCAA</a>, who are notoriously strict about using the likenesses of college athletes for crowdfunding. The money raised was sent to Meals on Wheels America and No Kid Hungry. Leave it to the NCAA to ruin some goodwill from well-meaning athletes, but the thought was there.</p><p> </p><p><b>3. Modeling</b></p><p>If being in college, raising money for charity, and grinding as a full-time athlete wasn’t enough, Mowry dipped her toe into professional modeling as part of the hustle. She apparently has been linked to Georgia-based boutique Love June, and at least before the pandemic was signed with the Atlanta-based agency MP Management. Her stint with the agency was seemingly brief, but with life returning to normal and college behind her, there’s no doubt that agencies and managers will be lining up outside the door to sign a lucrative deal with the multi-talented Mowry, if it’s something she still wishes to pursue.</p><p> </p><p><b>4. She inspired Trevor Lawrence to grow out his hair</b></p><p>Not really, but it’s fun to speculate. And you’ve got to admit that they at least use similar product. Congratulations again to the happy couple, and enjoy your honeymoon and whatever the journey brings you. Lord knows that the Jacksonville Jaguars could use some of that good energy right about now.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Who is Trevor Lawrence’s wife? 4 things you didn’t know about Marissa Mowry

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