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Through three games, atlanta hawks saved by a hair’s breadth new York Knicks As they took their lead in the series to 2-1. There was another nervy situation at the end of Game 3, but the Hawks were able to prevail in the end and win 109–108.

A number of players have been instrumental in the team’s performance in the series, one of them being Jonathan Kuminga and his impact on the bench.

Kuminga had a good performance in Game 3, but some fans are still looking at a small step he made in Game 2, which helped the Hawks steal a lead on the road.

On one of the final possessions where Nickeil Alexander-Walker swiped the ball from Knicks captain Jalen Brunson, Kuminga was seen pushing his teammate toward Brunson in an effort to give him better position.

That strategy may have worked, because the Hawks got the steal and scored on the other end.

Jonathan Kuminga credits Draymond Green for winning strategy against New York Knicks

After the game, Kuminga, who will earn an average annual salary of $23,400,000 in the 2025–26 season, credited Draymond Green for his instincts to make that play.

Speaking to journalist Kevin Chouinard after the matchup, Kuminga praised Green as the source of that strategy.

“I’m going to give my praise to Drummond,” Kuminga said. “Growing up around him and watching him, I’ve seen him do it a lot of times. He’s one of the best at doing it.”

He added, “It’s something I’m not thinking about in the game, but watching someone do it over time, sometimes it just clicks.” “Nickel was still in good shape because he was able to get steals, especially with the way Nickel was playing defense.”

The Hawks sent Kuminga to help Brunson on key defensive possessions in Games 2 and 3.

When Brunson stopped for a turnaround at the end of G2, I asked him about pushing Nickell Alexander-Walker back.

“I’m going to give my compliments to Drummond.” pic.twitter.com/siPxxmWtkJ

– Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) 24 April 2026

Jonathan Kuminga has been around some of the better players who played the game while he was with him Golden State WarriorsAnd it’s no surprise that he adopted defensive tactics from former teammate Green.

This shows that the power forward is a sponge and he is using his experience to help the Hawks get an edge in the matchup against the Knicks, who have been good in the last two games.

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The Detroit Pistons continued to thrive without Cade Cunningham as they snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game winning streak on Monday.

The Pistons escaped the Lakers 113–110 at Little Caesars Arena, with Dennis Jenkins leading the way in the fourth quarter with a career-best 30 points, including a clutch basket.

Detroit led by as many as 16 points as Los Angeles rallied to keep the game close. However, the Pistons stayed the course and defended the Purple and Gold.

Lebron James much appreciated At the Pistons’ restraints, as shown in video posted by Spectrum Sportsnet.

“You give credit where credit’s due. They’re the No. 1 team in the East. They’ve still got a really good team even with their All-NBA player out. I give them a lot of credit. We gave ourselves a chance. That’s all you can ask for,” said James, who had 12 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.

LeBron on tonight’s loss: “Definitely you give credit where credit is due. They’re the #1 team in the East… I give them a lot of credit. We gave ourselves a chance. That’s all you can ask for.” pic.twitter.com/hjlYqDerHe

– Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) 24 March 2026

The Pistons have now won four consecutive games and lost only once in their last eight contests. They solidified their hold on the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 52–19 record. They have already secured the playoff ticket.

They have a relatively tough schedule ahead of them as they will face the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors.

But as James noted, Detroit has also played well without Cunningham, who will miss an extended period of time due to a collapsed lung, and the players will be ready for the challenge.

Jalen Duren added 20 points, 11 rebounds and four assists against the Lakers. Seven other players scored at least six points, highlighting the team’s depth.

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with an impressive home win in overtime over the Denver Nuggets. It wasn’t always rosy for the Lakers, but ultimately, they took the game to extra frames thanks to great play from Austin Reaves and then won it on a late Luka Doncic jumper.

At one point in the game, a heartwarming moment occurred when a young fan was caught showing off his enthusiasm for the game on the Crypto.com Arena jumbotron.

a legend pic.twitter.com/KE9tJ7cRno

– Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) 15 March 2026

After the game, the kid got a shoutout from none other than LeBron James himself.

“It was a great atmosphere. … That little kid on the Jumbotron was definitely — I saw there — I think he’s the reason we won tonight,” James, formerly of the Ax, said, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on Twitter.

The young fan wasn’t the only one thrilled by what he saw Saturday, as Los Angeles picked up its fifth consecutive win against a quality opponent in Denver.

The Lakers’ defense, which has been seen as a reason for the team not being taken seriously as a contender this year, has started to play some better basketball over the past few weeks, with JJ Redick’s strategy appearing to be to get LeBron James off the ball as much as possible so he doesn’t have to expend so much energy on the 41-year-old.

The results have paid off so far, as Los Angeles is currently the number three seed in the Western Conference, the same spot where they finished the regular season last year.

The Lakers will hope that their playoff result this time will be a little different from last year’s gentlemen’s sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

While the Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo had a historic night by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, March 11, the NBA star is giving credit to his girlfriend, WNBA star A’Ja Wilson.

During a press conference after the game, Adebayo made sure to thank Wilson who was present to witness his historic feat.

“She was complaining about how I got 10,000 points and she wanted me to wait until I got 83 points. [points] “His first game here is very special,” Adebayo told the press.

Wilson was not only present to witness that magical night when Adebayo had the second-highest scoring game in NBA history with 83 points, but he also credits him for everything he did for him.

He said of his girlfriend, “The behind-the-scenes footage, the workouts and the conversations are very inspiring. Obviously, you see what she does and you’re inspired by her every day.” “I’m grateful to have her in my life.”

Adebayo beat his basketball idol, the late Kobe Bryant, who had previously scored 81 points in a single game and ranked No. 2 behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game in 1962.

“Wilt, me, then Kobe,” Adebayo said after the game. “It sounds crazy.”

“For me, it was just staying calm, staying locked in and understanding that I could go on to do something special,” Adebayo said. “I didn’t think it was going to be 83. But to have this moment is surreal, because like I said, man, to be able to do it at home, in front of your mom, in front of your people, in front of the home fans, it’s a mark in history that will be remembered forever.”

Adebayo finished the night with impressive stats: 20 of 43 from the field, 36 of 43 from the foul line, 7 of 22 from 3-point range.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 124-117 on Thursday night. In the win, Maxey led all Sixers players with 28 points, although was a poor 9 of 25 from the floor. Nevertheless, the 76ers guard made history by surpassing Allen Iverson for most triples made in franchise history.

Entering the game, he had made 882 triples in his career, three less than Iverson. He knocked down five of them in the win, making 5 of 12 from deep, including four in the first quarter.

After the win, Maxey shared his thoughts on surpassing Iverson.

“Honestly, it’s just a blessing. I’m so happy, man. I’m blessed,” Maxi said humbly.

“I thank God. I thank the 76ers organization for preparing me, trusting me and believing in me… I’m grateful to my coaches, Doc [Rivers], [Nick] Nurse, she gave me a lot of confidence.

“Last but not least are my teammates, man. Everyone… I yelled to Tobias. [Harris] First. My freshman year, he told me I was a great shooter, even though I wasn’t shooting as well as I wanted to. Finally, Joel [Embiid]. He had been thinking about me shooting 10 threes a game since my sophomore or sophomore year. I appreciate.”

After a few relatively steady years in Philadelphia, Maxey has taken off like a rocket this season. He is averaging better than 29 points per game, which is good enough for fourth in the NBA. But he has become more than just a lethal scorer.

The 76ers guard averages nearly seven assists, four rebounds and, perhaps most impressively, two steals per game.

Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith recently credited the Miami Heat for helping shape the foundation of his NBA career, citing the organization’s culture and daily standards as crucial in his development.

Highsmith talked about the impact Miami has had on his development as a professional during his media availability on Saturday.

“The Heat were really the first team to give me a chance. I learned a lot there defensively, action-wise, how to behave every day as a professional and that really helped me in the long run. Obviously, I built some good character throughout the league and a lot of people respect me.”

Highsmith spent parts of several seasons with Miami, playing a role as a versatile wing capable of guarding multiple positions and spacing the floor. Last season with the Heat, he averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 74 games, including 42 starts. He shot 45.8% from the field and 38.2% from 3-point range while logging 24.6 minutes per contest.

Haywood Highsmith on what he learned playing in Miami

“The Heat were really the first team to give me a chance. I learned a lot there defensively, about work and how to behave every day as a professional. It helped me in the long run… I built good character… pic.twitter.com/VqXoLg4gD0

– Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) 21 February 2026

Summer experience with Suns shapes Haywood Highsmith’s veteran presence

After the Brooklyn Nets waived him, Highsmith signed a two-year veteran minimum contract with Phoenix. The 29-year-old is currently recovering from surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus in August. Shane Young of the Suns’ official site reported that Highsmith would be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.

Highsmith also outlined what he believes he can bring to the Phoenix locker room as he works toward returning to the court.

“I think overall, just bringing that winning aspect, that experience, and just knowing what it’s going to be like every day — like I said, the playoff moments, the huddles, the timeouts, and being there for the young guys here as well as I was in Brooklyn. I was a leader there so I’m trying to bring whatever I can and be a good vet, a solid vet.”

The Suns (32-24) are looking for stability as they navigate the second half of the season. Phoenix will attempt to snap a two-game skid when it hosts the Orlando Magic (29-25) on Saturday at 2:00 pm PT on NBA TV.

Highsmith’s experience in Miami’s playoff environment and his reputation as a steady defender could provide additional depth once he returns to full health.

It is a well-known fact that NBA legends Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to the late 2000s, which ultimately resulted in controversy in 2018 when the two played for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers respectively.

However, sport knows sport, and Paul quickly put aside this long-standing feud when asked about the NBA players with the best attitude on the court.

“When you even say court vision. Rondo, I would say Rondo. Rondo got one of the worst passes ever when he threw a behind-the-back pass into the corner,” Paul said during his appearance on the In Brooklyn podcast at 7 p.m. CP13 just debuted and went into detail about what really set the Rondo apart.

“If you watch sports over the years. You’ll watch teams over the years, you’ll see teams get rebounds, and you can see me being like, ‘Yo, yo, yo, let me get it.’ Rondo was the same way, right. Like, let me get the ball, let me get the ball. It’s because everyone’s like, ‘Oh, he’s got to have the ball.’ It’s like, no. We all have a job to do, I know who I am. I’m not a finisher,” he said.

Some would say similar things about Chris Paul, though the point guard could also score at will during his long time in the league. Nonetheless, both Paul and Rondo fall into the category of truly intelligent players who can control a game on their own regardless of their competition.

Rondo’s exclusion from the 2008 Olympics “Redeem Team” roster, which also included Paul, was seen as an early flashpoint. On the court, the rivalry escalated when Rondo reportedly reminded Paul of Boston’s championship lead during a heated 2009 argument.

However, the largest incident occurred during the 2018 Lakers-Rockets brawl, when a heated exchange turned into a physical fight that involved punches and multiple players.

Of course, Paul’s latest comments indicate that regardless of the incidents, there is immense respect between the two former superstars.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had quite the weekend. While the NBA All-Star festivities certainly weren’t worth watching on television, Edwards put in a stellar performance on Sunday night during the All-Star Game, earning MVP honors in the process after scoring 32 points in three games, including eight in their final win, a 47-21 loss to the Team Stars over Team Stripes.

But the Stars certainly faced some close calls on their way to an NBA All-Star Game crown. They lost to the Stripes in the round robin game, but thankfully won their previous competition against Team World thanks to Scotty Barnes’ game-winner, which had Victor Vembanyama fuming in anger at his team’s defensive actions.

This reaction was a clear indication of how seriously Vembanayama was taking the competition, even an All-Star Game that has lost its luster in recent years. and Timberwolves star gave him credit To inject some much-needed life into the exhibition competition.

“I’m not going to lie, Wembley sets the tone. He came out playing hard. It’s hard not to match him, so that’s what happened. Sorry for my language. But that’s what happened,” Edwards said in his postgame interview via the official ClutchPoints account on X (formerly Twitter).

“Wemby sets the tone. It’s hard not to match that, so, that’s what happened. Sorry for my language.”

Anthony Edwards after the USA Stars win 😅
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– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 15 February 2026

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards loves competition

Edwards is a player who has always wanted to play against the best players in the association; That’s exactly the kind of stoic killer he wants to be on the court. The Timberwolves star also said that he really liked the NBA’s new format for this year’s edition of the All-Star Game, and his feedback will definitely be taken into account by those in charge.

Now, all that’s left for Edwards to do this season is try to power up the Timbers

Ahead of his first All-Star appearance, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren explained how he took his game to new heights during Mayday on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander supported Holmgren’s first All-Star selection, calling it a no-brainer. Gilgeous-Alexander watches Chet work during practice, but the Thunder starting forward says it’s important to work overtime when no one is watching.

For Holmgren, it’s the extra time he puts into improving his game to the best of his ability that has led to him becoming the All-Star forward he is today.

“I would call that all work that’s not in the game,” Holmgren said. “It’s the preparation before games, the morning shoots, the work over the summer; all the stuff that no one sees – the rehab from injuries. If you didn’t do it, no one would know about it. But at the end of the day, once you get on the court, it’s right there in the air.”

Holmgren is averaging career bests in points per game (17.4), field-goal percentage (56%), and rebounds (8.7).

Chet Holmgren reacts to his first All-Star selection

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is grateful for his first All-Star selection. Before All-Star weekend, Holmgren reacted to Chet’s move to Los Angeles after his first All-Star selection.

“It means a lot. I have a lot of people I have to be grateful for – the help they’ve given me along the way. From family friends, coaches, old teammates, current teammates, the Thunder, the opportunity they gave me and the situation they put me in. I’m just forever grateful for that,” Holmgren said.

“I always say I would never play or give a chance to things of that nature, but that doesn’t mean there’s gratitude for it, and there’s no understanding of the seriousness of it. I’m extremely grateful, and I just feel like I have to keep going, and I have a lot of [further] To go.”

Holmgren will play for Team USA Stars along with Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, Suns’ Devin Booker, Raptors’ Scottie Barnes, 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Pistons All-Star tandem Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren and Hawks’ Jalen Johnson.