Nikola Vucevic Puts Up Big Numbers Versus Miami
Nikola Vucevic had his third consecutive preseason game with at least 20 points and he polished off Monday's performance against Miami by getting his first double-double of the preseason with 22 points and 14 rebounds. He also had three assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes on the floor. Vucevic has been a nightly double-double threat for years now, but he's also a good ball mover who reached a new career-high with 3.4 assists last season. He'll be an unrestricted free agent next summer, so we can expect a monster year from the soon-to-be 28-year-old Montenegrin.
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Nikola Vucevic Out Of Action Versus Cavs
Nikola Vucevic (back) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 34-year-old big man will miss the first leg of a back-to-back set due to soreness in his right calf. Vucevic finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes in his last appearance on Sunday versus the Hornets. With Vucevic on the shelf, Zach Collins will likely soak up most of the minutes available at center during tonight's contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Nikola Vucevic Available Thursday
Nikola Vucevic (back) will play in Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers after overcoming a questionable designation. It has been a solid campaign for Vucevic, although he has lost some momentum after spending a few weeks on the sidelines due to a calf injury. Since returning to action, Vucevic has averaged 14.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 28.0 minutes. He recorded a 12-12-5 line in last week's encounter with the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Nikola Vucevic Dealing With Back Injury, Questionable For Thursday
Nikola Vucevic (back) may have to come out of the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers after the team listed him as questionable for the game. After missing time due to a calf injury, Vucevic has made eight consecutive appearances, but he could be sidelined again as he deals with a mid-back strain. Zach Collins had an impressive stint as a starter while Vucevic was recovering from his calf injury earlier this month. Jalen Smith will also be in line for more usage if Vucevic ends up back on the shelf.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Nikola Vucevic Remains Out On Saturday
Nikola Vucevic (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Vucevic will miss his seventh game in a row due to a right calf strain. He was listed as doubtful coming into this game and his timetable to return to the court is unclear. Zach Collins and Matas Buzelis should continue seeing increased playing time while Vucevic is out. Both players are worth a look as streaming options right now. Collins has been on a hot streak lately with three double-doubles over his last five games.
Source: Ira Winderman
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