Daily Archives: May 7, 2026

NBA’s Nightly Recap | May 6, 2026

0:00 76ers at Knicks 7:54 Player of the night 9:43 Timberwolves at Spurs 16:52 Player of the night 18:23 This day in NBA history: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IA_DGLXaJk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Bucks owner: Giannis’ future should be resolved before NBA draft

The uncertainty surrounding two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee should be resolved within the next month. At an introductory news conference Wednesday for new head coach Taylor Jenkins, Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam addressed the issue hanging over the franchise’s head this offseason: Trade the 10-time All-Star or try to re-sign him to a new deal? Advertisement “I just …

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Thunder vs. Lakers – Game 2 Round 2 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, stats, trends and best bets for May 7

The Thunder take the court tonight in Oklahoma City up just one game against the Lakers but seemingly in complete control. OKC dominated LA in the opener, winning 108–90. The Oklahoma City Thunder look every bit the part of defending champions having dictated every aspect of the opener including the pace and the physicality, and defensive tone. Even with Shai …

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Blue Bloods: How Many Are Left?

The whole concept of Blue Bloods is annoying. Some teams have been very successful over the decades, obviously, including Duke. But the term seems kind of dumb. That said, people use it, so who would be a Blue Blood? Most of these teams would probably make your list, but some you’d surely drop. Advertisement Indiana has been mostly irrelevant since …

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Dan Issel Talks UK Basketball

Dan Issel is one of the legends of Kentucky Basketball. Issel is Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer and one of the best to wear the blue and white, so it was interesting to see Issel join Lou Williams, Michelle Beadle and Chandler Parsons on Run It Back to talk about Kentucky. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Maybe the most interesting bit was when Issel …

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Karl-Anthony Towns nearly prevented his own Knicks dominance

Few players can be so infuriating. Few players can be so dominant. Karl-Anthony Towns’ brilliance eventually overpowered his long-standing demons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, as the 7-footer overcame his latest bout of foul trouble and picked apart the Joel Embiid-less 76ers front line, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 27 …

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Twitter Gold: Austin Rivers And Draymond Green Are Beefing

Every so often, pro sports seems like something straight out of junior high. Last week, there was the beef between former Duke star Wendell Carter and Detroit Pistons Jalen Duren. Carter is dating Angel Reese, who used to go out with Duren. This week, we have the entertaining Austin Rivers-Draymond Green beef. Advertisement Those guys were in the same high …

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Tyrese Maxey is getting buried by Mikal Bridges’ playoff redemption

Against the Celtics, Tyrese Maxey was unstoppable. He owned crunchtime of the winner-take-all Game 7. That player has yet to show up to the Eastern Conference semifinals – in part due to Mikal Bridges’ lockdown defense. Advertisement Bridges was at it again Wednesday night, shutting down Maxey when Game 2 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series was hanging in the …

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76-team NCAA Tournament expansion nearing final approval

76-team NCAA Tournament expansion nearing final approval appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The NCAA Tournament delivered once again in 2026, with Michigan coming out on top after a dominant run to the national championship. However, one controversial topic loomed in the background throughout the entire Big Dance: March Madness expansion. Advertisement Expansion …

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76ers couldn’t hold Jalen Brunson down forever in Knicks crunch time

Jalen Brunson was searching for answers. He was searching for his shot. The Knicks superstar was forcing the action, missing his first three shots. Nearly nine minutes passed before he scored his first points. Advertisement More than 10 minutes elapsed before he hit his first field goal. When Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals ended, the 76ers were pleased …

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The Cavs have a Dean Wade problem

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played some of their best and ugliest basketball with Dean Wade on the court in the playoffs. Offensively, the floor has looked far too cramped, as defenders can cheat away from Wade, making it difficult for Cleveland’s backcourt to find driving lanes. Defensively, Wade has been their best player. He’s made it difficult for Brandon Ingram, …

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USC men’s basketball transfer Jadis Jones tries to forge fairy tale

USC men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added a Cinderella story to his collection of proven returners and heralded newcomers. It involves Jadis Jones, a guard from Lindenwood in the relatively obscure Ohio Valley Conference. Advertisement Jones announced his commitment to the Trojans on Wednesday, posting a picture of himself in a USC jersey alongside the caption “let’s do it …

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Mike Brown questions Game 2 officiating as Knicks get into foul trouble again: ‘Not sure what’s a bump’

Mike Brown was prescient. Then he was critical. After the Knicks bludgeoned the 76ers in Game 1, fouling was the one area he specifically noted they had to improve. It seemed like a footnote in what was otherwise a historic blowout. Advertisement But in their 108-102 Game 2 win Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, it became a central storyline. …

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Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95: Rodeo Ruination

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Wednesday night’s Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs with a chance to get greedy. After taking Game 1 104-102, the Wolves had the opportunity to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before even playing a game at Target Center. Instead, the Timberwolves never gave themselves a chance. Advertisement …

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Spurs bounce back in Game 2, blow out Timberwolves to tie series

The Spurs lost a close Game 1 on a missed Julian Champagnie buzzer-beater, and it seems it was the wakeup call they needed. San Antonio demolished the Timberwolves in Game 2, outexecuting them and outhustling them en route to a 133-95 win. At halftime, the visitors had only scored 35 points, and the biggest lead reached 47 points before being …

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