Nikola Vucevic Stretches Double-Double Streak To Four Game
Nikola Vucevic couldn't help his team beat the Grizzlies on Sunday, but he at least had some personal success, posting his fourth consecutive double-double with a team-high 26 points and 10 rebounds. Vuc is now tied for third with Joel Embiid in double-doubles, having collected 49 of them. Andre Drummond leads the league with 54. Vucevic actually shot just 10-for-24 from the field against Memphis, so it could've easily been a much bigger night by him. Look for him to do better and crush the Wizards on Wednesday. Washington can't handle opposing bigs, and Vucevic has averaged 22 points and 11.3 rebounds against them this season.
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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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