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On Saturday afternoon, the Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers 148-124. Carmelo Anthony ended up scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. LeBron James only scored 18 points with seven assists and three rebounds. Clearly, Anthony out-dueled James in a discouraging game for the Cavaliers. Still, Anthony was not bragging to one of […]

With the new format for the All-Star Game set to be used for the first time this season, players from the same team could be playing against each other during next month’s exhibition game. That may be the case for Golden State Warriors stars Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry especially if LeBron James uses the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t having the best season as of late. On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Cavaliers 148-124. The game made Cleveland look like anything but a championship contender or the home of the best player on the planet. On Saturday, Enes Kanter made sure to post his thoughts about the […]

On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 148-124. It was a great night for the Thunder as they destroyed the Cavaliers on both ends of the floor. Also, the night was special for Paul George as he released his new signature shoe, PG2. “Pushing the envelope” with the new #PG2. @Yg_Trece […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday afternoon delivered a spanking at the Quicken Loans Arena with their 148-124 beatdown of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was a contest in which Cavs superstar forward LeBron James was supposed to get to 30,000 career points and he needed just 25 to do so, but Thunder star forward Paul […]

Enes Kanter is one of the most outspoken players in the NBA. Even against arguably the best player in the NBA in LeBron James, the New York Knicks’ center is a regular troll. On Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kanter’s old team. The Thunder wiped the floor with the Cavs, […]

On Saturday afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena, the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-20) set a franchise record for most points scored in regulation for a road game when they put a 148-124 beatdown on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Thunder simply put together an offensive clinic on national television, while the Cavs gave up the second-most points […]

We’re only three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline and while several members of the media are prepping for a quiet afternoon on February 8th, keeping an eye on team circumstances and quiet rumblings around the league leads our team here at ClutchPoints to believe there’s still plenty opportunity among the NBA landscape for […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is on the verge of reaching 30,000 career points, and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has thoughts. Speaking to the media on Friday, Westbrook reacted to James being just 25 points from reaching one of the most prestigious scoring feats in NBA history, per Erik Horne of The […]

Kevin Durant now has the longest All-Star streak (nine) in the NBA behind none other than LeBron James (14). This accomplishment is further drawing the line of comparison between both players, especially since Durant is now starting to be named as James’ successor as the best player in the NBA. Kevin Durant: Has now made […]

If the rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers doesn’t seem the same after two regular season matchups in less than one month, it’s likely because it isn’t. Not only have viewers, reporters, and analysts noticed a different air in this three-plus-year epic battle between these two teams, but also the players […]

Rajon Rondo is no stranger to controversy so he doesn’t mince words when he has to speak his mind. In a statement he gave to certain media in attendance, the New Orleans Pelicans guard was quite offended that the Boston Celtics were going to honor Isaiah Thomas with a tribute video. According to Bill Doyle […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard Isaiah Thomas finally addressed the video tribute saga by announcing he will not have it on the same night as Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce’s jersey retirement ceremony. Thomas reportedly told Boston’s head of basketball operations Danny Ainge that he had no intention of spoiling Pierce’s night after “The Truth” admitted […]

For several months since Kyrie Irving demanded a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, many assumed that LeBron James was the one who wanted his point guard traded. But according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, James was against the prospect of seeing his then-teammate in another uniform. This is in contrast to reports swirling at the time […]

The Golden State Warriors’ latest Monday night 118-108 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers isn’t the statement game some were hoping for it to be. While a 2-0 record against their bitter rivals is more convincing than splitting the regular season series, as they have the last few years, this second matchup in less than […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are two of the NBA’s fiercest competitors, and it showed in their Finals rematch on Monday night. The Warriors won the game 188-108, thanks to a fruitful second half by their bench unit. The Cavaliers definitely have some questions on both offense and defense that relates to […]

In yet another hallmark play in Monday night’s Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers rematch, LeBron James made an amazing play on the defensive end. After blocking Kevin Durant on a previous play, the Cavs forward followed up with an incredible chase-down block on Stephen Curry. LeBron is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/4MtTiQHzsF — The Crossover (@TheCrossover) January […]

During the last three NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have had hotly-contested games, with their players not minding being physical against each other. That has carried on to their regular season games as well, with the latest during their Monday night matchup that saw a physical moment between Draymond Green and […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have embarked into an intense game on Monday night. The two heavyweights, led by Stephen Curry and LeBron James, have headlined the past three NBA Finals matchups and they look ready to do it again in June. The Warriors hold the best record in the Western Conference […]

The NBA’s marquee matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers has gotten off to a spectacular start with a bevy of highlights early in the game. Among the notable matchups is the showdown between Warriors guard Steph Curry and Cavs forward LeBron James. Both teams were trading shots before Curry managed to get the better […]

LeBron James wasn’t ready and Kevin Durant put him on a poster Monday night. At least, LeBron would be at the very bottom of the poster. Durant took a pass on the fastbreak and went as aggressive as possible for a slam dunk despite James waiting for him in the paint. LeBron knew better than […]

It’s no secret that the Warriors and the Cavaliers are the NBA’s next best rivalry. Both teams have met in the last three NBA Finals, and can’t stand each others’ guts because of their constant warfare over the years. Head coach Steve Kerr went as far to say that the Warriors and Cavaliers resemble the […]

Stephen Curry is often regarded as the best shooter in NBA history. He constantly reshapes the ideology of the game, thwarting defenses and fueling one of the greatest offenses in NBA history. Stephen Curry is truly a marvel player. He is a two-time NBA champion and two KIA MVP. He constantly breaks his own three-point […]

The rivalry of the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is probably one of the most iconic rivalries not just in basketball but in all of sports in the present. The two teams faced in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years — a feat that even the Celtics-Lakers rivalry back in the day […]

The rivalry between Kevin Durant and LeBron James has been one brewing even before the former signed with the Golden State Warriors. Back in his days with Oklahoma City, Durant lost convincingly to a Miami Heat team, giving James his first NBA championship. The sour taste was likely wiped out of his mouth after showing […]

LeBron James is not someone you can call a ball hog. In fact, he is known not just for his scoring abilities, but also for how he involves his teammates with his passing. But The King seems to not be at his best when facing the Golden State Warriors in the regular season. In the […]

The third Monday of each year is a special one in the U.S. as the whole country celebrates Martin Luther King Day. It gives honor to the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement who paved the way for racial equality, by fighting for it without the need for violence. Just like […]

Over the past three seasons, the entire regular season and the first three rounds of the playoffs only seemed to be a long setup for an NBA Finals showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two teams have met in each of the last three Finals, and the smart money is […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have had the most exciting rivalry in the NBA over the past few years. Both teams have pounded each other in the regular season and in the NBA Finals — where they have met three consecutive times. Although the Warriors have won two of their three Finals matchups, […]

The three-point revolution has led to a new era of NBA basketball. Teams are employing as many as five shooters on the court at a time, allowing for easier driving lanes to the hoop. At the forefront of this renaissance is the Golden State Warriors. Armed with arguably the greatest offense in NBA history, it seems like […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was seen shouting at his teammates and coaches near the bench during the second quarter of Thursday night’s 133-99 loss in Toronto to the Raptors. Whether he was motivating or chastising is a bit unclear, but his former teammate, Kyrie Irving, saw the exchange from afar. As most hoops fans […]

For the past few seasons, a 1st round pick from the Brooklyn Nets was extremely valuable on account of the Nets not being very good. The Boston Celtics have had the utmost pleasure of owning those highly-valuable picks, and as a result, have already acquired Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Part of the deal that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki may be 39 years old, but don’t tell the stat geeks that. Nowitzki has always been one of the best and most efficient shooters in the NBA. Every season, he lights up the stat sheet with high percentages from the field, three-point range and free throw line. This season, as […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to be one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season. Although they have managed to prove their doubters wrong up to this point, quarterback Blake Bortles continues to receive his fair share of criticism. Needless to say, not much has changed with the Jaguars ready to square off with […]

The 2003 NBA Draft is widely considered one of the best ever as it included future hall of famers who are having very successful pro careers. The likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony lead the list of the members of that year’s class and are still going strong in their 15th season. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed a decisive 127-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Target Center on Tuesday night. It was a dominant performance from the Timberwolves that saw them hold the firm advantage over the Cavaliers throughout the contest that included them taking a 27-point lead into the half. According to u/Granny_Danger of Reddit, […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, there are already frights about how the match-up will take place. These fears have been established internally, most notably by Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler, who is afraid to defend LeBron James in their upcoming game according to Jerry Zgoda of the […]

Prior to their Monday night match-up at the Target Center, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was asked to explain why he failed to mention Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns when talking about the talented young players in today’s NBA. James, now in his 15th season, says he meant no disrespect. He just feels that […]

The NBA is in love with PR and marketing. Although it will never be admitted, the league loves rumors, speculations and most of all team and player rivalries. Because at the end of the day, it all promotes the product which is the NBA itself. That’s why the so-called Christmas games have turned into one […]