Alec Burks Shows Well In Friday's Road Start
Alec Burks was in the starting five Friday night in Miami with Rodney Hood sitting due to his left Achilles' tendon injury. Burks took advantage of the situation, posting 17 points with six rebounds, five assists and just two turnovers over 30 minutes in the 118-94 loss. Burks hit 6-for-10 from the field, made his only three-pointer try and hit all four of his free-throw attempts, leading all starters in points. In fact, he was just one of two players in the starting five to go for double digits in points, and one of just four Cavs in another disappointing game. If he starts again in Atlanta on Saturday he could be a nice mid-tier DFS value.
Source: ESPN
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Source: ESPN
Alec Burks Good To Go Against 76ers
Alec Burks (back) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran has been dealing with a back issue but is ready to make his 11th consecutive appearance. Burks was outstanding on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 24 points. However, his offensive role will be much smaller on Monday night as Tyler Herro (thigh) will return to the lineup. For the month, Burks has averaged 12.0 points in 23.3 minutes per game.
Source: Ira Winderman
Miami Heat guard Source: Ira Winderman
Alec Burks Available For Monday's Matchup With Wizards
Alec Burks (back), is available to suit up against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Burks will play despite dealing with a lingering back issue. The 33-year-old guard has been averaging 20.0 minutes, 16 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists per contest in the last three games. This evening, he could see extra scoring opportunities with Davion Mitchell (illness) potentially sidelined with a stomach ailment.
Source: Ira Winderman
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat guard/forward, Source: Ira Winderman
Alec Burks Available For Thursday's Matchup With Atlanta
Alec Burks (back) is available to suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Burks had been labeled as questionable earlier due to a back injury. However, he will be good to go for the sixth straight game after missing seven in a row. Burks turned in a 17-point effort in 24 minutes on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, and he will likely see plenty of extra scoring opportunities with Duncan Robinson (back) still sidelined for this evening's matchup.
Source: Anthony Chiang
According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat guard/forward Source: Anthony Chiang
Alec Burks Questionable To Play Against Hawks
Alec Burks (back) has been labeled questionable for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Filling in for Duncan Robinson (back) in the starting unit on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, Burks turned some heads with a 17-point effort in 24 minutes. But he may now join Robinson on the sidelines Thursday night due to a back issue. Jaime Jaquez Jr. had just a few minutes on the court against the Warriors, but if both Robinson and Burks can't play on Thursday, he could step up and take on a much more significant role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
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