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The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to take full control of this NBA Playoffs series against the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams are making big runs and continually executing big efforts to notch the lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his squad might be lagging behind at the moment. But, it looks like one guy who goes by […]

When it comes to point guards, Jalen Brunson is currently the talk of the town. It’s not surprising, looking at Brunson’s recent string of postseason games. In fact, some fans are going as far as including him in the “best point guard” discussion. That didn’t sit well with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green though. […]

The Boston Celtics were routed 118-94 on their home floor in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the game, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla explained what went wrong, per Bobby Manning of CLNS: “Mazzulla: ‘Their ball pressure was better, their pick up points were higher … they closed into […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed double-digit leads in each of their last four playoff games. But, on Thursday night, they were the ones who had to attempt to overcome a massive lead, yet to no avail, as the Cleveland Cavaliers took Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 118-94. Although the C’s led by as many […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are pressuring the Boston Celtics early in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics lost 118-94 to the fiery Cavs in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. There are many areas to examine for Boston’s shocking defeat; however, the play of Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and the team’s […]

Rising star Anthony Edwards has been the cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves on both ends of the floor, with more NBA analysts and observers taking notice of his work. Naz Reid joined the growing chorus of praises for his teammate, whose work ethic he has experienced up close. Edwards has been gaining more admirers due […]

The 2023-24 MVP Award was announced this week with Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic winning his third career MVP. While Jokic is certainly a deserving candidate, the voting caused no shortage of uproar on social media with many believing Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had cases […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is quickly ascending the ranks in team history due to his brilliant stretch of playoff performances this spring. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has taken notice. On Wednesday night, Brunson suffered a foot injury in the first half of New York’s Game 2 second-round series against the Indiana […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was a struggle for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. They stayed in the contest until the second-half, but the Oklahoma City Thunder took control in the fourth quarter. The Thunder defeated the Mavs 117-95 on Tuesday but Dallas is looking to bounce back in Game 2. Doncic’s […]

When things go wrong in the NBA, usually the first person to take the blame for the failure is the head coach. Whether it is right or wrong, that’s usually the way it plays out. The Phoenix Suns became the latest to engage in this behavior with the firing of head coach Frank Vogel on […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

Being a head coach in the NBA isn’t easy—just ask ex-Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla understands this reality and wants to prepare assistant Charles Lee, who was just made the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. When Mazzulla was asked for his feelings on Lee’s new four-year deal with […]

The New York Knicks are charging full-speed ahead in the NBA Playoffs after swiping two games against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in the past few days. The Knicks are a media darling from the Big Apple to the West Coast with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart’s heroics taking center stage. Now a […]

Mat Ishbia and James Jones have a lot to patch up in the offseason. With another disappointing performance in the NBA Playoffs by the Phoenix Suns, changes were bound to happen. Frank Vogel was the first domino to fall. Now, the organization is on the hunt to find someone who can lead the core of […]

The Miami Heat have a very interesting offseason ahead of them where President Pat Riley and company have to decide the direction of the franchise in the near future starting this summer. While the free agency market is going to heat up, it will also be the opportunity a massive trade will occur where Miami […]

The New York Knicks are coming off a hard-fought 130-121 Game 2 victory over the Indiana Pacers. New York went up 2-0 in the series with their win. However, the Knicks’ injury report for Game 3 has been dealt with concerning updates after Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby’s Game 2 scares. Knicks get cloudy Jalen […]

No coach and no team get criticized more for their management of minutes during games than Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks. Practically his entire coaching career, Thibs has been put under the microscope for running his guys into the ground by playing them 40-plus minutes each and every game. This trend has continued […]

The Detroit Pistons finished a historically inept 2023-2024 campaign and are now looking to the draft and free agency in hopes of giving Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey a chance to compete for a playoff spot next season. One potential name that could help the Pistons is a former Piston: Tobias Harris. Harris had a […]

Recently, former Los Angeles Lakers superstar center Shaquille O’Neal made waves with his comments that his late great former teammate Kobe Bryant, with whom he won three NBA Championships in LA, belongs in the GOAT (greatest of all time) discussion. “The only thing I don’t like about the [GOAT] conversation is they don’t put my […]

The Phoenix Suns have decided to fire head coach Frank Vogel after just one season in response to being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Thursday. Shams Charania of The Athletic was the first to break the news. 🚨BREAKING: The Phoenix […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were steamrolled in the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, there’s reason for optimism as the series continues. Based on the tone heading into Game 2, it’s as if this interaction of the Cavs has the mindset of a team that’s made six […]

San Antonio Spurs’ Legend Tim Duncan is the next 100 OVR player in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM thanks to the upcoming Cerebral Event. This new set also adds several other Dark Matter Players, like Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, and more. Furthermore, players can collect some Galaxy Opal and Pink Diamond player items to improve their MyTEAM […]

Former NBA forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to 40 months in prison, plus three years’ supervised release, for his Nov. 2023 conviction in an alleged scheme to defraud the NBA’s health care benefits plan, per Justin Bey of ESPN: “Breaking: Former NBA forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was […]

The Toronto Raptors are currently at a bit of a crossroads in their storied franchise history, as the team is now firmly out of the era defined by the 2019 Kawhi Leonard championship but does have some young talent to work with, mostly in the form of Scottie Barnes. It was a frustrating season in […]

The Eastern Conference Playoffs will shift to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 of the series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. We’ll be bringing you a betting prediction and pick for the upcoming game as the Knicks just defended home court and lead the series 2-0. Check out our NBA odds series […]

Changes are on the horizon for the Brooklyn Nets after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Less than a year removed from trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the new-look squad posted the NBA’s ninth-worst record (32-50), raising questions about the roster and front office’s long-term viability. Despite this, general manager Sean Marks retained his job and […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games by the NBA for forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and for his inappropriate interaction with a reporter during his postgame media availability, the league announced on Thursday afternoon. These actions took place during and after the Bucks’ 120-98 loss on the road […]

Almost as impressive as Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie of the Year campaign was all the praise the San Antonio Spurs superstar received from the NBA’s biggest stars. In covering Spurs games throughout the season, ClutchPoints received reaction from the game’s elite as they’d go against the top pick in last summer’s draft. “He’s going to change […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen is currently considered a game-time decision heading into Game 2 against the Boston Celtics due to his nagging rib injury. Allen suffered the injury during Game 4 of the Cavs’ opening-round series against the Orlando Magic when Magic forward Franz Wagner reportedly “pierced” one of Allen’s ribs during one […]

Things could not have started much worse for Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets in their second-round series versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Minnesota took both of the first two games of the series–on the road, no less–and Murray has struggled mightily from the field in both contests. A bizarre incident occurred in Monday evening’s […]

The New York Knicks currently lead the Indiana Pacers 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after picking up a 130-121 home victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night. However, this win came at a cost for the Knicks, as two-way forward OG Anunoby suffered a strained left hamstring early in the fourth quarter and did […]

The NBA 2K24 ColdSnap Signature event offers players a chance to earn more VC, Skill Boosts, and more rewards. Overall, this limited time event offers 3v3 matchups with a unique gameplay element. Furthermore, every player starts off cold with chances to earn Takeovers throughout. Nevertheless, we’ll show you everything you need to know to earn […]

On Wednesday evening, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks went up two games to zero in their first round playoff series vs the Indiana Pacers with a thrilling win at Madison Square Garden. Brunson actually left this game in the first half with a sore foot and was forced to miss the entirety of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a good regular season as they finished 51-31 and got the four seed in the loaded Western Conference. That record would be good for the two seed in the East. The Clippers got the five seed Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs, and they weren’t able to […]

As if the New York Knicks weren’t dealing with enough injuries, they suffered a few more in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. First, it was their best player, Jalen Brunson, who went down with a right foot injury midway through the first quarter. Then, after Brunson returned to start the second half, OG Anunoby […]

Now that the offseason has begun for all but eight teams, rumors have been flying across the NBA. In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors have heard their names come up in a ton of chatter due to the fact that they failed to make the playoffs for the first time since their latest […]

They say good things come to those who wait. But in an unforgiving NBA landscape, can the Milwaukee Bucks afford to be patient? Tabbed by many as a legitimate championship contender prior to the start of the season after pulling off a blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard, the Bucks’ season never really got going the […]

In a challenging start to their season, Magic Gaming stumbled in their NBA 2K League TIPOFF group play opener, losing 70-63 to Cavs Legion GC. The match, highlighted by intense moments and pivotal plays, showcased the highs and lows typical in the competitive landscape of the NBA 2K League. During the 5v5 showdown, Magic Gaming […]

Denver Nuggets’ franchise star and now three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic has had one of the most memorable years of his life and he’s got a chance to cap it off with back-to-back championships and basketball history. He also took a massive leap in his career by becoming the latest NBA superstar with […]