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Blazers Pull the Plug on the Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers dominate the Utah Jazz 112-90 on October 31, 2026, pulling ahead with a 17-0 first‑quarter run and never looking back. Deni Avdija leads the Jazz with 24 points, but Damian Lillard fuels Portland with 22 points and four assists, scoring 11 of the Blazers’ first 14 points. Portland builds a 17‑point halftime lead (59-42) and secures its fourth win in five games, outworking the Jazz in second‑chance points (18-6) and forcing 19 turnovers while shooting 41 free throws to Utah’s 26. Bench centers Brandon Carlsen, Micah Potter and Yang Hansen see limited impact as Robert Williams III returns. The Blazers head to Denver to face the 3‑2 Nuggets on Nov. 2, while Utah looks to rebound after a rough night.

76ers star Jaylen Brown to return vs. Hornets amid Joel Embiid, LeBron James absences

Jaylen Brown is cleared to play for the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets, despite LeBron James and Joel Embiid sitting out due to back and foot injuries. Brown, who averages 20.6 points and 6.6 rebounds this season, missed Friday’s game with left patellar tendinopathy but returns after scoring 20 points in a win over Indiana. The Sixers (5-1) aim to extend their streak, while the Hornets sit at 3-3. Both Tacko Fall and Jabari Walker are also listed as available.

WNBA Continues To Hit Milestone As Dream vs Valkyries Witness Impressive Audience Turnout Despite Bizarre Scheduling

Getting a primetime slot is often important for a championship game to reach a larger audience. However, Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals had to take place on a weekday afternoon because of an unexpected scheduling change. Sports media reporter Richard Deitsch shared the viewership numbers on X, revealing that Game 6 drew an […] The post WNBA Continues To Hit Milestone As Dream vs Valkyries Witness Impressive Audience Turnout Despite Bizarre Scheduling appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Heat’s Klay Thompson makes thoughts extremely clear on upcoming Warriors matchup

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat on a two-game winning streak after the 145-135 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, coming after the surprising 0-4 start to the season, a big bright spot was newcomer Klay Thompson. After Thompson’s first explosive game for the Heat against the Pacers after a slow start to […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson makes thoughts extremely clear on upcoming Warriors matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive start to the 2026-27 NBA season, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes star forward Cooper Flagg has already established himself as one of the league’s 10 best players. Dallas improved to 4-2 Friday night with a 116-111 victory over the previously undefeated Houston Rockets (5-1) in its NBA Cup […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giannis, Bam Adebayo praise Heat’s X-factor amid two-game winning streak

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat beating the Indiana Pacers in the first NBA Cup group play game on Friday night, 145-125, the team is finally starting to head in the right direction with two straight wins after the 0-4 start. As the partnership between Heat stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo has reached new […] The post Giannis, Bam Adebayo praise Heat’s X-factor amid two-game winning streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall active, Joel Embiid, LeBron James ruled OUT for Sixers-Hornets

The Sixers announce a bruising injury list ahead of their Halloween matchup in Charlotte, ruling out Joel Embiid (plantar fasciitis) and LeBron James (lower‑back/sciatica) while listing Jaylen Brown, Jabari Walker and Tacko Fall as questionable. Brown missed the Knicks game with left‑knee patellar tendinopathy, Walker sits with a similar issue, and Fall nurses a quad injury. The Hornets, also on a back‑to‑back, remain shorthanded, missing Kon Knueppel, Colby White and Grant Williams after preseason setbacks. Expect bench players like Kentavious Caldwell‑Pope, Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons to see expanded roles.

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops bold MVP prediction for himself this season

All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have the best odds to win the NBA Finals in 2027. After losing 4-1 to the New York Knicks in his first Finals appearance and finishing runner-up for MVP, Spurs’ Wembanyama has had plenty of highlight reels against some of the better teams in the Western […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops bold MVP prediction for himself this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Here’s what Geno Auriemma thinks about Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma is no stranger to high-stakes women’s basketball games, and he weighed in on the upcoming Game 7 of the WNBA Finals. Following a dominant victory by the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, the Valkyrie and the Dream are facing off in a winner-take-all Game 7 that is the first in […] The post Here’s what Geno Auriemma thinks about Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers, Warriors Rival 7 NBA Teams to Win Race for $180 Million Duo

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent months turning away calls about Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III. That hasn’t stopped nine teams from sending scouts to watch them, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are among them. ClutchPoints’ Chris Dodson reported that the Lakers, Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder are among […] The post Lakers, Warriors Rival 7 NBA Teams to Win Race for $180 Million Duo appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Paul Reed channels Dan Orlovsky in incredible interview

During an in‑game interview at the NBA Cup showdown on Oct. 31, 2026, Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed delivered a candid, viral moment that resembled Dan Orlovsky’s famously clueless NFL breakdowns. When asked about the game’s pace, Reed admitted he didn’t know the term but cheerfully claimed it favored the Pistons—an answer that preceded a 110‑94 comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets, erasing a seven‑point first‑quarter hole. Reed contributed 12 points and is riding a breakout 2026‑27 season, averaging 13.8 points per game, nearly double his career high. The interview’s humor and the Pistons’ decisive victory make it a must‑watch highlight.

How to watch 76ers vs Hornets: NBA, live stream, TV channel

The Philadelphia 76ers (5‑1) head to Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, for a 6:00 PM ET showdown with the Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The game airs on NBA TV and NBC Sports Philadelphia, with a live stream available on Fubo (free trial). Philadelphia rides Tyrese Maxey’s 28‑point average and Joel Embiid’s interior dominance, while Charlotte looks to rebound from back‑to‑back losses, relying on Brandon Miller’s 24‑point scoring. The Hornets will count on home‑court advantage but face injury setbacks. Tune in for a key early‑season Eastern Conference clash.

Mavs Notes: Irving, Flagg, Risacher, Martin, Aldama, Lively

Kyrie Irving drops a season‑high 35 points as Dallas beats the Rockets 101‑96, handing Houston its first loss. Irving and rookie Cooper Flagg combine for 68 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, with 27 of those points coming in the fourth quarter. French No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher adds 12 points and defensive spark off the bench, while veteran Caleb Martin fuels a 13‑point fourth‑quarter surge. Coach Dusty May notes Santi Aldama is close to returning from knee surgery and Dereck Lively II remains a bench energizer despite a foot injury. The win marks the Mavs’ third straight victory.