Mason Plumlee Logs Double-Double In Rare Start
Mason Plumlee entered the starting lineup for the 13th time this season Monday versus the Detroit Pistons, taking the place of the injured Paul Millsap and utilizing that opportunity to snatch up his sixth double-double of 2018-19. Even with the six turnovers factored in, it was a monster performance from Plumlee, who had 15 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals, rewarding owners who were able to snatch him up in DFS prior to lock. His fantasy viability moving forward is tied to Millsap; keep an ear out for updates on Denver’s traditional starting big man ahead of Wednesday’s game versus Brooklyn.
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Denver Nuggets power forward/center Source: ESPN
Mason Plumlee Moves Into Starting Five
Mason Plumlee will shift into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are going to need Plumlee to step up with Ivica Zubac (calf) sidelined for at least the next four weeks. Plumlee will get the starting nod on Tuesday, while Daniel Theis operates as the primary backup center. However, it wouldn't be surprising if Theis gets a few starts depending on the matchup. Both players could have streaming appeal depending on the matchup, but aren't must-have fantasy options.
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Los Angeles Clippers center Source: Law Murray
Mason Plumlee Out With MCL Sprain
Mason Plumlee (knee) has suffered a left MCL sprain, sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The big guy was injured Monday against the Knicks and had to be carried off the court. He has left the team's road trip to undergo further evaluation in Los Angeles, meaning Plumlee is out for at least the next two games, starting with Wednesday's matchup against Brooklyn. Plumlee's injury leaves the Clippers without a proper backup for starting center Ivica Zubac, although Brooklyn uses a lot of smaller lineups, and his absence will be more missed in the next game against Dallas. P.J. Tucker should get extra minutes off the bench with Plumlee out, but he's never been a great fantasy producer.
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Los Angeles Clippers center Source: ESPN
Mason Plumlee Won't Return On Monday
Mason Plumlee (knee) won't return to Monday's game against the New York Knicks. This doesn't come as a surprise after Plumlee needed to be carried off the court and into the locker room. The team is calling the injury a sprained left knee, which means Plumlee could miss some time from this issue. Ivica Zubac figures to play heavy minutes with the Clippers thin at the center spot. Possibly, the Clippers decide to go small-ball with Moussa Diabate and P.J. Tucker. Regardless, Zubac is likely to benefit the most with the loss of Plumlee.
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Los Angeles Clippers center Source: Law Murray
Mason Plumlee Carried To Locker Room
Mason Plumlee (knee) suffered what looked to be a significant injury during Monday's game against the New York Knicks. The big man appeared to have hyperextended his knee while attempting to get a loose ball. The veteran center needed to be carried back to the locker room in order to be further examined. The fact Plumlee wasn't able to walk is not a good sign. Fantasy managers should get another update on his status later in the night. In the meantime, Ivica Zubac is likely to play big minutes with the Clippers extremely thin at the center spot.
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Los Angeles Clippers center Source: Law Murray
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