Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers started slow, with the Cavaliers taking control of the first quarter, 33-18. Embiid’s lone basket in the opening frame was a three-pointer. But it was a memorable one as [.] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid 3-ball completes big career milestone vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The final minutes of a close NBA game are a unique brand of chaos. The pace tightens, the pressure mounts, and every possession becomes a high-stakes chess match where experience is the most valued currency. For Tuomas Iisalo’s drama-driven Memphis Grizzlies, finding players who can not only survive but thrive in that “crunch time” environment [.] The post Where Grizzlies expect Cedric Coward to help calm ‘crunch time’ chaos appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Moe Wagner set for Magic return after 13 months after suffering torn ACL
Timberwolves hang on to beat depleted Pacers 114-110, after Edwards exits early with tight hamstring
Timberwolves hang on to beat depleted Pacers 114-110, after Edwards exits early with tight hamstring
Timberwolves hang on to beat depleted Pacers 114-110, after Edwards exits early with tight hamstring
Cunningham scores 25, helps Pistons overcome slow start and Brown’s 41 points to top Celtics 119-113
Cunningham scores 25, helps Pistons overcome slow start and Brown’s 41 points to top Celtics 119-113
DETROIT (AP) Cade Cunningham scored 25 points and Jalen Duren had 24 to help the Detroit Pistons hold off.
Takeaways: Lakers flatten Timberwolves as Luka Doncic scores 49 points
It was an explosive start to the season, as the Charlotte Hornets’ offense went off in a 136-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Amazingly, all five starters for Charlotte hit double digits, while four bench players also had 10 or more points in the Hornets’ season opener. The Hornets’ Kon Knueppel described the scoring, detailing [.] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel drops ‘potluck’ claim after Charlotte’s 136-point explosion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared a promising update on Luka Doncic’s injury ahead of Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic was favoring his right groin late in the Lakers’ opening night loss to the Golden State Warriors. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, coach JJ Redick told reporters after Wednesday’s practice that Doncic [.] The post Lakers Coach JJ Redick Gives Encouraging Update on Luka Doncic’s Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Although Kevin Durant remains one of the best scorers in the NBA today, he is nearing the end of his illustrious career. Ergo, the two-year, $90 million contract extension he signed with the Houston Rockets on Sunday could be the last deal he ever agrees to in this league. Such a decision cannot be made [.] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant delivers ‘no-brainer’ admission after signing $90 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Down goes another Archer. Just three days after Mason Amos’ unfortunate MCL injury in the Green Archers’ loss to National University, La Salle has been forced to deal with another key manpower issue, with Kean Baclaan going down with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of a tight duel against the University of the