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Being at the other end of a historic record is not something that any team in league history would desire. The Golden State Warriors just became one of these squads. They gave the Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics their third win with more than a 50-point deficit which no other team has ever done. Stephen Curry […]

Once a Celtic, always a Celtic. That phrase can be made about a lot of players who have worn a Boston uniform, but perhaps nobody exemplifies it more than Kevin Garnett. He was thrilled when he was traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Celtics in 2007, and he helped the Celtics win their 18th […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered what was probably their worst loss of the season, a 140-88 demolition at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Prior the game, Warriors star Stephen Curry appeared on the injury report due to a knee issue. Curry ended up playing the game although his stat line was rather pedestrian. After […]

Battling for a spot in the playoffs has become much more intense since the creation of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to avoid the Play-In Tournament, securing a top-six seed in the playoffs. As are LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Luka Doncic, who are all in danger of facing win-or-go-home […]

The Boston Celtics remember the Golden State Warriors raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the TD Garden parquet. That’s just one reason why the C’s absolutely dominated on Sunday afternoon, destroying the Dubs 140-88. Although this game was heralded as a marquee matchup, it got out of hand fast. The Celtics took a 22-point lead […]

Wing depth has been a concern that the Dallas Mavericks have not been able to solve just yet. The Jason Kidd-led squad fixed their frontcourt problems during the NBA Trade Deadline and their ball-handling conundrum last season. Luka Doncic just needs a reliable presence on the perimeter who can create shots for the team when […]

The Golden State Warriors dynasty may be officially dead after the team got blown out of the water by the Boston Celtics in a 140-88 loss. Losing by 52 points is never a good look and NBA fans are convinced the team is no longer a threat to win a championship. It was a brutal […]

Popular sports analyst Stephen A. Smith of ESPN gave his ultra candid comments about the Golden State Warriors horrid performance against the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon where by halftime, the former were down by almost 50 points. He would call it an “epic butt whooping” and said on behalf of the network that “we want […]

The Boston Celtics are showing the world why they have the best record in the NBA this season. They’re currently playing the Golden State Warriors in the TD Garden and it’s very far from a close game. At the half, the Celtics led by 44 points. By blowing out a popular team such as the […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo suffered an injury scare during the team’s big win over the Utah Jazz as he collided with teammate Duncan Robinson during a scramble for the basketball which made him go to the locker room. The big-man for Miami spoke to the media after the game not only to give an […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a huge road win sparked by Tyrese Maxey. A native of the Dallas area, Maxey played a strong game that was made worrisome by an injury scare. Fortunately, he was able to come back into the game and helped close out the win. In the third quarter, […]

Some former Boston Celtics players are having strong reactions to the team’s demolishing of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Former Celtics’ Paul Pierce and Isaiah Thomas each took to social media to express their views on the game. “Damn warriors gettin that ass whooped,” Thomas posted on social media. Pierce was a little more […]

It was a successful Saturday night for the Miami Heat as after losing in Denver the Thursday before, they came on to their home floor and beat the Utah Jazz, 126-120. The team is currently in the midst of a turnaround since the seven-game losing streak a while ago as star Bam Adebayo spoke to […]

In the NBA, achieving a triple-double in a game is a significant feat, showcasing a player’s versatility and ability to impact the game in multiple facets. However, elevating this achievement to consecutive 30-point triple-doubles places a player in an elite and rarified category. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has joined this exclusive club, putting […]

The Phoenix Suns are going to be without one of their stars for a critical game Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Suns guard Devin Booker is out for the game, per ClutchPoints. Booker is dealing with a right ankle sprain. Booker has battled injuries for a good part of the season, and the Suns […]

With wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, the San Antonio Spurs have beaten the top two teams in the Western Conference over the last month-plus. “Yeah, for sure. I think we feel our improvements throughout the season,” Spurs guard Tre Jones answered when ClutchPoints asked if the two victories prove the worst […]

Senior Day was extra special for LSU women’s basketball superstar Angel Reese. Not only is she playing what’s likely her final home game in Baton Rouge, but NBA icon and Tigers legend Shaquille O’Neal escorted Reese onto the floor for Senior Day festivities alongside her mother. Shaq is escorting Angel Reese, along with her mom, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-25) faced the Dallas Mavericks (34-27) in a Sunday matinee. The Sixers played one of their best games of the season without Joel Embiid, winning 120-116. Let’s break down a wild one between the Sixers and the Mavs. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 24 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 8-15 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are breathing a sigh of relief. Star point guard Tyrese Maxey returned to a game Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, following an injury scare. Maxey left the game following what looked to be a head injury while slipping during game action. Tyrese Maxey was holding onto his head after slipping on a […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark broke Pete Maravich’s NCAA DI all-time scoring record against Ohio State on Sunday. Another superstar who knows a thing or two about scoring records weighed in shortly after the history was made, with LeBron James taking to social media with a congratulatory message for Clark. CONGRATS @CaitlinClark22 on becoming […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is officially active for Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup with the Boston Celtics. Steve Kerr had previously told reporters the four-time champion was “expected” to be available as long as he didn’t suffer a health setback during pregame warmups. “Steph Curry is expected to play today in Boston, per Kerr,” […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is happy to see one of his idols get honored by the franchise. The Suns admitted Amar’e Stoudemire into the Phoenix Ring of Honor on Saturday, and Durant had kind words for the former Suns player. Kevin Durant on Amar’e Stoudemire making the Suns Ring of Honor: “He’s left his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers saw the night LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points end on a sour note thanks to a 124-114 loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, but it wasn’t all bad for them. While they didn’t play great on defense, they had a […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler took to social media to share the best pictures from the team’s huge win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. In the caption of the post, he humorously brings up a point in the game where he missed a wide open lay-up off a pass from Heat rookie sensation Jaime […]

Dejounte Murray received one of the most peculiar technical fouls in recent NBA history Saturday night in the Atlanta Hawks’ 114-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Murray, moments after sitting on the bench during a timeout in the fourth quarter, was approached by NBA official Tony Brothers, who attempted to talk with Murray. It’s unclear […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reached 40,000 points on Saturday night, but the Denver Nuggets ultimately beat the Purple and Gold 124-114, their fourth straight regular-season win over the Lakers. Remember, they also knocked off LeBron and Co. in the Western Conference finals last year, too. Following the victory, guard Jamal Murray spoke on […]

The Boston Celtics are the hottest team in the NBA right now, as they are currently in the middle of a nine-game win streak heading into their Sunday afternoon contest against the Golden State Warriors. A big part of their success during this run, and their season as a whole, has been Kristaps Porzingis, but […]

The Miami Heat got a huge win Saturday as they beat the Utah Jazz which was a close game for most of the contests up until the fourth quarter where they took control and handled business. Heat star Jimmy Butler and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game to the media and talked about […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is in awe of being able to play with LeBron James. Reaves revealed how much he appreciates the opportunity following James’ 40,000 point milestone on Saturday night. “I haven’t completely soaked in the opportunity to play with [LeBron James]… It’s just greatness, right in front of all our eyes.” […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has witnessed a clutch player or two over his Hall of Fame career. His superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama may not yet have the moments to match some of the greats Popovich either has coached or gone against, but the generational prospect fits the mold. “He’s not afraid to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got themselves in the record books to start a dominant home win over the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Ingram led the way with 19 first-quarter points and no other Pelican missed a shot in the opening frame, equaling a franchise record with 48 points. The 90.9% (20-of-22) shooting success was the highest […]

Television commentator Stephen A. Smith is holding nothing back. Smith is disgusted by how the Los Angeles Lakers performed on the night LeBron James reached 40,000 career points. The TV personality says the team’s performance is consistent with what happens on big nights for the franchise. "I'm quite disgusted [in the Lakers]… The night Kobe […]

Every milestone LeBron James reaches offers an opportunity to reflect on his sustained greatness in the face of unprecedented expectations. For LeBron — who became the first player in NBA history to surpass 40,000 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday — the entire ride has represented the […]

LeBron James achieved yet another historic feat on Saturday night with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points over the course of their career. Unfortunately, James wasn’t able to lead the Lakers past the Denver Nuggets, as star center Nikola Jokic led his team past […]

The increasingly prestigious career of LeBron James has been by no means perfect. The self-proclaimed “haters” know all about this, and they’ll be quick to spin any positive story about LeBron into a tale about his failures. LeBron has made ten appearances in the NBA Finals. Yeah, but he’s lost six of them! He’s the only player […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is revealing more information about how he felt hitting a career milestone. James celebrated hitting 40,000 career NBA points on Saturday night. James said what meant the most to him was seeing his daughter Zhuri celebrate in the stands. “It’s definitely special. When I looked up at the stands […]

As their 2023-24 campaign draws to a close, USC basketball managed to pick up a hard-fought 82-75 win over Washington on Saturday night to push their record to 12-17 on the season. As has been the case all season long, all eyes were on Bronny James, although he didn’t do much in this win (0 […]

On Saturday night, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to scored 40,000 career points. But Lakers forward Anthony Davis has had enough of that, according to ClutchPoints’ Michael Corvo: Anthony Davis said he told LeBron he needs to stop hitting milestones cause the Lakers always lose when he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the first player in NBA history to score at least 40,000 points. So what was his secret to achieving such milestone and maintaining his incredible dominance for over two decades? Some will give credit to James’ ability to take care of his body. Others will probably point to […]