The Celtics (4‑1) head to Orlando for Game #6 on Nov. 1, seeking a fifth straight win. New Magic coach Sean Sweeney will debut against a Boston lineup anchored by Derrick White, Jayson Tatum and Paul George, while Neemias Queta likely starts at center after Mitchell Robinson rests. Orlando’s key absentees include Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee); Boston’s Devin Carter remains out with mononucleosis. Key matchup: Tatum vs Franz Wagner, who averages 20.8 points for the Magic. The game airs on NBCSB, DAZN, and NBA‑LP.
Another early season rest for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green risks blowing momentum built by the Golden State Warriors over the past three games.
The Golden State Valkyries just made WNBA history by winning the title in their second year of existence, and it will be fair to say that their NBA counterparts have also noticed. Especially Golden State Warriors star Yaxel Lendeborg, who was in attendance at Chase Center as the Valkyries won Game 7 68-63. Lendeborg walked […]
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Skip Bayless had reason to celebrate alongside Golden State after the Valkyries completed a remarkable rise to the top of the WNBA. The franchise captured its first championship on Saturday, edging the Atlanta Dream, 68-63, in a decisive Game 7. Following the victory, Bayless took to X, formerly Twitter to congratulate the newly crowned champions […]
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Nike nailed the description of the Golden State Valkyries WNBA championship run
The Minnesota Timberwolves fall 121-111 to the San Antonio Spurs despite a valiant effort on a back‑to‑back night without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. Victor Wembanyama dazzles with 43 points on 17‑34 shooting, while the Wolves lean on Ayo Dosunmu’s 27 points, nine rebounds and efficient shooting, and Jonathan Kuminga’s 19 points and defensive work. Rookie Joan Beringer steps in for Gobert, contributing 12 points and six boards. LaMelo Ball struggles, scoring just 10 points before fouling out, and the bench provides limited impact. The loss highlights both promising individual performances and lingering roster gaps as the Wolves chase playoff positioning.
The Golden State Valkyries clinch their first WNBA championship with a 68-63 Game 7 win over the Atlanta Dream, becoming the youngest expansion franchise to capture the title. The celebration turns sour when outgoing commissioner Cathy Engelbert, presenting her final trophy, is met with loud boos at the Chase Center – the second such incident in eight months after similar jeers in Phoenix last year. Fans criticize Engelbert over player‑safety, officiating and draft eligibility controversies, despite her credit for league growth. Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries with 30 points as they complete a playoff run that includes a sweep of the Las Vegas Aces and a first‑round win over Dallas.
The Suns lose to the Nuggets after Dillon Brooks is ejected for a flagrant‑2 for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin, a decision coach Jordan Ott disputes. Murray says the contact was part of their trash‑talk rivalry, not malicious. Meanwhile, starter Jalen Green struggles, scoring just two points on six shots, while bench spark plug Collin Gillespie drops 16 points and 10 assists. Oso Ighodaro returns from an oblique strain with nine rebounds and five assists, and rookie Ryan Dunn adds energy as a small‑ball center, prompting optimism about the second unit’s growth.
The Golden State Valkyries emerged victorious in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream to win the franchise’s first championship in only their second season of existence. A big reason why the Valkyries were able to win a championship was the play of standout guard Tiffany Hayes, now in her second season […]
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Yet another reunion of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant? The league is not ready! The Houston Rockets have the pieces to compete in a crowded Western Conference. But adding another elite playmaker could take them to a different level. Kyrie Irving’s return to the Dallas Mavericks has already changed the outlook around the team, and […]
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The Golden State Valkyries have now etched themselves into bonafide WNBA history in multiple ways after winning Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream, 68-63. Gabby Williams was chosen as the Finals MVP after a monster 30-point performance, 28 of which came in the second half, a Finals record. What is even more impressive is the […]
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The Golden State Valkyries are the new WNBA champions after knocking off the Atlanta Dream in Game 7. Gabby Williams had an unreal Game 7 performance in front of an ecstatic Chase Center crowd to lead the Valkyries to their first championship in just their second season in existence. Shortly after winning the title, the […]
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Five games into his sophomore season and Dallas Mavericks rising star Cooper Flagg is already turning heads with his strong play.
WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell recaps the decisive Game 7 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. Noa discusses what a championship means for the Valkyries, how Gabby Williams went berserk en route to a historic second half, and what went wrong for Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Angel Reese in the Dream’s loss. [...]
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In Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries clinched a 68‑63 title at San Francisco’s Chase Center, becoming the fastest expansion team to win a major American pro‑sports championship—just two seasons in. Gabby Williams exploded for 28 second‑half points, earned Finals MVP, and posted a career‑high 14.4 points per game while anchoring the league’s top defense. The victory sparked congratulations from Barack Obama, Martina Navratilova, Nike, and the NBA. The Valkyries, the No. 2 seed, swept the Las Vegas Aces and out‑lasted Atlanta in a historic series, cementing coach Natalie Nakase’s defensive blueprint and owner Joe Lacob’s title promise.
The Warriors head into a November 1 showdown with a reshaped Clippers squad at Chase Center. After a dramatic comeback win over the Lakers—trailing 38-15 and erasing a 23‑point deficit, a first in the shot‑clock era—Golden State sits at .500 despite missing Steph Curry and Draymond Green for the game. The Clippers, now 1-4, have lost Kawhi Leonard and rely on Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram and rookie Keaton Wagler, who posted 7‑of‑8 free throws in a recent 127-101 win in Minnesota. Warriors bench stars like De’Anthony Melton (16 pts) and Georges Niang (+21) could be pivotal, while Curry’s 29.2 PPG season and the Warriors’ small‑ball line‑up set the stage for a must‑watch clash.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ historic World Series win ends a 57‑year drought, and the celebration spills into a Milwaukee Bucks game. On November 1, 2026, Jackson Chourio, Cooper Pratt and Antonio Senzatela receive a roaring ovation at Fiserv Forum as the Bucks host the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighting the city’s shared sports pride. Chourio logged 11 hits (.458) and three steals in the five‑game series, Pratt matched a rookie RBI record with seven, and Senzatela added a World Baseball Classic title with Venezuela. The title parade drew over 750,000 fans, and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent Bucks stake underscores the cross‑sport bond.
After just two seasons in existence, the Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champions. Thanks to Gabby Williams’ Game 7 heroics, the Valkyries overcame the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a closely contested WNBA Finals. After a surprising run to make the playoffs last season in their debut campaign as an expansion team, the talk around the […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers rout the Milwaukee Bucks 136‑111 on Oct. 31, 2026, showcasing the dominance of their big men. Jarrett Allen records 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while Evan Mobley adds 27 points on 3‑for‑5 three‑point shooting, each with 16 shot attempts. James Harden contributes 13 points and 7 assists, feeding the interior duo. Donovan Mitchell chips in 15 points and steadies the offense, and Mario Hezonja grabs 11 rebounds. Coach Kenny Atkinson credits the intentional feeding of the bigs as the winning formula. Milwaukee’s defense collapses, highlighted by a weak performance from Tyler Herro.
Lakers reveal improving health status ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors.
The Atlanta Dream lost Game 7 of the WNBA Finals 68-63 to concede the title to the Golden State Valkyries after Gabby Williams’ historic performance. Angel Reese once again left it all out on the court, and gave an emotional interview post-game, per a post on X by ClutchPoints. Reese herself was limited by a […]
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Despite having played well to start the season, Minnesota Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball is struggling in one key area: foul trouble.
Former Northwestern star Veronica Burton helps the Golden State Valkyries clinch the 2026 WNBA championship, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 at Chase Center on Oct. 31. Burton posts a double‑double (10 points, 10 rebounds) with five assists, becoming the first Wildcat to win a WNBA or NBA title. The veteran guard, a 2022 AP All‑American and two‑time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, also hits a crucial late three‑pointer to set up the winning basket. Drafted seventh overall in 2022, Burton earned the league’s Most Improved Player award in 2025, and the Valkyries capture their first title in only their second season.
In Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries stunned the Atlanta Dream 68-63 to claim their first championship in just two seasons. Atlanta led 30-24 at halftime, fueled by Jordin Canada’s 13 points, but Gabby Williams ignited a second‑half surge, scoring 28 of her 30 points and hitting three threes in a minute to flip the game. Angel Reese added eight points and 12 rebounds, while Canada and Allisha Gray tried to close the gap in the final minutes. Despite a valiant comeback, the Dream fell short, leaving head coach Karl Smesko to reassess offensive consistency ahead of 2027.
The Suns have not been able to build off the optimism from last season, especially defensively.