Dirk Nowitzki Struggles Against Denver

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki had a performance to forget against the Denver Nuggets. Nowitzki played only 23 minutes, shooting 3-for-5 from the field, and missing his only shot attempt from deep for a total of six points in the loss. He was also quiet everywhere else for the most part, pulling down only four […]

DeMar DeRozan Scores 24 Points In Loss to Philly

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan led his team in scoring once again, but it wasn't enough as his team would fall to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. DeRozan played 35 minutes, shooting 8-for-18 from the field, to finish the day with 24 points. He was quiet virtually everywhere else but still managed to provide some […]

Kyle Lowry Struggles in Return

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) was inefficient in his return against the Sixers. Lowry was awful shooting the ball, going 3-for-16 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep to total only 13 points. He did manage to pull down seven boards and grab three steals but had ball-control issues, turning it over four times. […]

Marc Gasol Struggles on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol had a rough night shooting on Monday against the Lakers. Gasol scored 17 points in the 123-114 win over Los Angeles, but struggled shooting the ball, going 6-for-14 from the field in addition to only nabbing seven boards. Nonetheless, outside of guard/forward Tyreke Evans, Gasol remains the offensive force for […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/15/18): NBA DFS Lineups

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and are enjoying the extra day off. We have a loaded slate, as always on MLK Day, with a handful of games kicking off early in the day, which is never a bad thing. Below you will find my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/15/18. I'll provide […]

E'Twaun Moore Solid on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward E'Twaun Moore was a solid contributor during the team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Moore played 45 minutes on Sunday, shooting a precise 4-for-7 from deep and finishing things out with 16 points. Though he was virtually quiet everywhere else, he still contributed enough on the scoring end for […]

Rajon Rondo Irrelevant on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo didn't contribute much during his team's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Rondo played only 24 minutes, shooting an inaccurate 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep for a total of only four points. He also underperformed from an assists standpoint, totaling only five on the day. […]

Jrue Holiday Plays Well at MSG

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday played well in the win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Holiday played an inflated 45 minutes as a result of overtime, shooting an accurate 12-for-19 from the field and 3-for-7 from deep for a total of 31 points. He also had five boards, four assists and contributed […]

DeMarcus Cousins Efficient on Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center DeMarcus Cousins struggled offensively but picked it up elsewhere in the overtime win over New York on Sunday. Boogie played 45 minutes but struggled shooting, going 4-for-16 from the floor and 0-for-5 from deep for a total of only 15 points. While inefficient offensively, he made amends by yanking down 16 […]

Anthony Davis Dumps 48 Points on Knicks

News Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis had a solid outing in the 123-118 overtime win over the New York Knicks. While center DeMarcus Cousins struggled offensively, Davis picked up the slack, scoring 48 points on an efficient 17-for-30 from the field, 2-for-6 from deep and 12-for-15 from the stripe. It didn't end there, as he […]

Alex Len Posts Double-Double off the Bench

Phoenix Suns center Alex Len was productive, unlike most of his team, during the loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Despite coming off of the bench, Len produced a double-double, scoring 12 points and pulling down 10 boards in only 19 minutes of action. However, Len remains a hit-or-miss type of player who […]

Dragan Bender Scoreless on Sunday

Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender got the start once again for the injured Marquese Chriss (hip) but it didn't make a difference. Bender failed to score a single point in the 120-97 loss to Indiana, shooting a dreadful 0-for-7 from the field and an equally unimpressive 0-for-6 from deep. Though he pulled down five boards, […]

Josh Jackson Scores Career-High 21 Points in Rout

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson got the start for the injured forward T.J. Warren (back) and took advantage of it in a big way. Jackson scored a career-high 21 points on 7-for-16 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep. He also contributed elsewhere slightly, pulling down six boards and dishing out three assists, but it […]

Tyson Chandler Pulls Down 10,000th Rebound

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler made history on Sunday night, becoming the 40th player in NBA history to record 10,000 career rebounds. Despite his accomplishment, nothing else would go right for his team as they would get mauled by the Indiana Pacers 120-97. Chandler was his usual ineffective self on the offensive end, scoring only […]

Devin Booker Cold on Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker struggled during Sunday's beating at the hands of Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers. Booker struggled all night, going 5-for-16 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep for a total of 15 points. He managed to dish out seven assists and pull down five boards, but it wasn't enough as […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Hopefully, everyone is having a fantastic weekend. With NFL playoffs taking center stage, the NBA still has four games to satisfy your DFS cravings. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 1/14/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You […]

Kevin Love Produces Double-Double on Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love played well on Friday despite his team falling to the Indiana Pacers. Love scored 21 points on an efficient 8-for-14 from the field. He wasn't as productive from deep, only netting one of five from behind the arc. He made up for it by pulling down 10 boards and was solid […]

LeBron James Scores 27 Points Against Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James had a rough night shooting the ball on Friday night in the loss to the Pacers. James played a team-high 40 minutes and scored 27 points but was inefficient from both the field and from deep, going 11-for-25 from the floor and 2-for-9 from behind the arc. He was solid […]

Lou Williams Scores 30 Points On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams got the start against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday and responded once again. Williams scored 30 points, only one game removed from his career-high 50 that he had against the Golden State Warriors. He was relatively accurate shooting, going 10-for-24 from the field and 5-for-12 from downtown. In addition, […]

DeAndre Jordan Leaves Game with Sprained Ankle

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during Thursday's win over the Kings. Before the injury, Jordan logged 11 minutes and scored eight points on a perfect 4-for-4 from the field. He also managed to pull down seven rebounds despite his limited time on the court. It wouldn't be unreasonable for him […]

Blake Griffin Secures Double-Double on Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin recorded a double-double in the win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Griffin appeared healthy and free from any residual effects from the concussion suffered last weekend by playing 33 minutes. He dropped 18 points and was decent shooting the ball, finishing the night going 5-for-14 from the field […]

Eric Gordon Continues Efficient Play

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon continues to thrive in the absence of guard James Harden (hamstring). Gordon played 33 minutes in the 121-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers and scored 30 points. He was an effective 11-for-23 from the field and was relatively accurate from deep, finishing the night going 5-for-12. He also pulled […]

Chris Paul Dumps 37 Points on Blazers

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul was letting them fly against Portland on Wednesday night. Paul was a rough 13-for-29 from the field and an equally inefficient 3-for-11 from deep, finishing the night with 37 points. He also handed out 11 assists, pulled down seven boards and nabbed away three steals. Since the absence of guard […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Plays Well Against San Antonio

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein played well against the Spurs on Monday. Cauley-Stein played 30 minutes on the night and scored 22 points. He was efficient from the field, shooting 8-for-12, and got it done from the free throw line, finishing 6-of-8. He also pulled down nine boards, barely missing a double-double, but overall this […]

Victor Oladipo Struggles Against Milwaukee

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo had a subpar performance against the Bucks on Monday. Oladipo played only 33 minutes, scoring a below-average 15 points on 6-for-11 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. He also had five assists and three boards but did turn over the ball four times in the win. It may take […]

Eric Bledsoe Struggles Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe had a subpar outing in the loss to Indiana on Monday. Bledsoe struggled, scoring only 11 points on 6-for-11 from the field and only 1-for-6 from behind the arc. He was virtually quiet everywhere else and battled foul and turnover issues throughout the night. Bledsoe hasn't really found his groove […]

Khris Middleton Dumps 19 Points In Loss to Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton played relatively well against the Pacers on Monday. Middleton scored 19 points and did so shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep. Middleton continues to play well this year and is easily enjoying the best season of his career, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and field goal percentage. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores 19 Points In Loss to Indy

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had a subpar outing on Monday in the loss to the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo had 19 points, which was much lower than his current average of 29 points per game. He struggled from the field, finishing 3-for-8 from the field, and did most of his work from the free throw […]

Jordan Clarkson Plays Well Off Of The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson played well in the 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Clarkson came off the bench, playing 24 minutes and dropping 18 points on a tremendous 7-for-10 from the field and 3-for-4 from deep. He filled in well while guard Lonzo Ball was sidelined due to a shoulder issue and […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Scores 14 Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a relatively efficient night in the blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks. Caldwell-Pope scored14 points on 5-for-8 from the field and an accurate 3-for-5 from behind the arc. With his legal issues seemingly behind him and now that he is cleared to re-join his team on road trips […]