Ben Simmons Records Assist-Rebound Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons took a secondary role on offense in Thursday night's rout of the Orlando Magic. Simmons only scored six points on 3-for-4 shooting, but posted 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his 30th double-double of the season. The Australian rookie has been dominant in his first year and continues to […]

Joel Embiid Effective In Just 20 Minutes

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was not needed for much of Thursday night's win over the Orlando Magic. Embiid only saw 20 minutes of playing time, but finished with 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting and nine rebounds. The Sixers put a beat down on the Magic on the second night of a back-to-back, which allowed […]

Andrew Harrison Out Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Andrew Harrison (wrist) will sit Thursday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Harrison had just returned from a lengthy absence for the same wrist injury and appears to have re-aggravated it. Harrison was questionable coming into the contest so the Grizzlies are probably being cautious with their young guard. In his […]

George Hill Nearly Perfect From The Field Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill was unconscious from the field in a win over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday. Hill finished with 22 points on a blistering 10-for-11 shooting in 36 minutes. Although the hot shooting was great for owners who took a chance on Hill, it was his first game with more than 15 points […]

Kevin Love Posts First Double-Double Since Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love returned to form Wednesday in a close win over the Toronto Raptors. Love posted a double-double with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. Love also was able to contribute four assists and four three-pointers to round out his solid line. Many owners cut bait with […]

LeBron James Carries Cleveland Down The Stretch

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James made continuous plays in the final minutes in the win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. James finished with a game-high 35 points on 11-for-19 shooting with 17 assists and seven rebounds in 39 minutes. What was also impressive in James' performance was the 12-for-14 shooting from the free throw […]

Fred VanVleet Looks Good In Return

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (hand) returned to game action Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing two games with a hand injury. VanVleet showed no signs of injury, finishing with 16 points, five assists, four three-pointers and three steals in 29 minutes. VanVleet hit big shots throughout the game, including a three right […]

Jakob Poeltl Dominates Off The Bench

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl was a force to be reckoned with Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Poeltl showed a huge effort on the offensive end, finishing with 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting and eight rebounds, seven of which were offensive rebounds. Poeltl has not been a consistent fantasy option with Jonas Valanciunas ahead […]

Demar Derozan Scores 21 In Return

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Demar Derozan put up another solid scoring effort Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after receiving a day off for rest. Derozan scored 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting to go along with five assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes. Derozan struggled with his shot a bit which can happen to the […]

Kyle Lowry On Fire From Deep Wednesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was automatic from three-point range Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lowry scored 24 points which included shooting 6-for-9 from beyond the arc to lead his team in scoring. The veteran guard also contributed seven assists and four rebounds. Lowry was subject to a slow start to the season, but […]

Fred VanVleet Will Play Wednesday, C.J. Miles Will Sit

The Toronto Raptors will have guard Fred VanVleet (hand) return to the lineup Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but will not have C.J. Miles (illness) available. VanVleet is returning after a two-game absence with a hand injury while Miles is suffering from gastroenteritis and will not suit up. With these injuries, VanVleet, Delon Wright and […]

Jrue Holiday Set To Return Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (illness) will return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Holiday sat out Tuesday's game with flu-like symptoms, but feels healthy enough to return without any restrictions per coach Alvin Gentry. With Holiday back, the rest of the starters will see a decrease in usage and backup […]

Nikola Mirotic Struggles From The Field Again Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nikola Mirotic could not get his shot going against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday. Mirotic shot 3-for-10 from the field to finish with just eight points and seven rebounds in 31 minutes. Most of Mirotic's value comes from his ability to score and drain three-pointers, but he has shot just 28.6 […]

Anthony Davis Dominant Again Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis continued making his case for MVP on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Davis had no trouble dominating the paint, finishing with 37 points on 15-for-21 shooting and eight rebounds. Although he ended his streak of five straight double-doubles, Davis continues to silence doubters given his injury history. However, […]

Rajon Rondo Narrowly Misses Triple-Double

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo heavily benefited from the absence of Jrue Holiday (illness) Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Rondo posted 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting, 14 assists, nine rebounds and three steals in the 10-point win. Rondo has been rejuvenated lately, filling up the stat sheet. Now the Pelicans are in the […]

Dirk Nowitzki Sharp From Beyond The Arc

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki continued his increased three-point shooting Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Nowitzki went 4-for-8 from three and finished with 19 points in just 23 minutes. Nowitzki has now shot 46.0 percent from beyond the arc in the month of March. Nowitzki is no longer the dominant star we once knew, […]

Harrison Barnes Scores 19 Points In Return

After receiving a day off for rest, Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes continued his offensive output against the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday. Barnes scored 19 points on 8-for-19 shooting with four rebounds and two assists. Barnes is arguably having his best month of the season, averaging 21.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in March. Although he […]

J.J. Barea Plays Admirably In Starting Lineup

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea filled in well without Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Barea posted 10 points, eight assists and four rebounds in 29 minutes, recording at least five assists in his past six games played. Coach Rick Carlisle stated Smith would be out "a few games" […]

Nikola Vucevic Struggles From The Field

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic struggled with his shot Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors used a committee at center to limit Vucevic to 15 points on 7-for-19 shooting to go along with nine rebounds. Depite suffering a hand injury earlier in the year, Vucevic has had an impressive season thus far. The big […]

Jonathan Isaac Shows His Defensive Potential

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac gave viewers a taste of his defensive ability on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Isaac recorded five steals and two blocks against one of the league's top offenses. Isaac also contributed a modest 10 points, five rebounds and two three-pointers in 28 minutes. Isaac struggles to stay out of foul […]

D.J. Augustin Dishes 10 Assists

Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin continued his increased production Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran point guard scored nine points on 4-for-9 shooting to go along with 10 assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes. Augustin has seen a huge boost in value since the Magic dealt Elfrid Payton away. Since the All-Star […]

Jonas Valanciunas Quiet On Tuesday

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas was limited in a win over the Orlando Magic Tuesday. Valanciunas only played 19 minutes, his lowest playing time since March 2, and posted nine points and eight rebounds. Valanciunas had a stretch of stellar play but went back to his inconsistent self, which we have seen for most of […]

Kyle Lowry Scores 25 Points In Win

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry took advantage of extra usage without DeMar DeRozan (rest) Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. Lowry led his team to a win with 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting, eight assists and five rebounds. This marks Lowry's second straight 20-point game after missing a game for rest purposes. Head coach Dwane […]

DeMar DeRozan and Fred VanVleet Ruled Out Tuesday

The Toronto Raptors have ruled out guards DeMar DeRozan (rest) and Fred VanVleet (hand) ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Head coach Dwane Casey hinted earlier in the week that he could be resting players ahead of the Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back, and DeRozan seems the first to be rested. VanVleet will miss his second […]

Jrue Holiday Will Sit Out Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (illness) will not play in Tuesday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Holiday came down with flu-like symptoms ahead of Tuesday and will take the night off to recover. In Holiday's absence, look for Ian Clark to pick up additional minutes on the wing while the rest of the […]

Ben Simmons Notches Fourth Triple-Double

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons was all over the floor Monday night in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. Simmons recorded another triple-double with 11 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in 33 minutes. This was his fourth on the year and third in his last four games. Simmons is clicking at the right […]

Dwight Howard Quiet In Loss

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard could not handle the Process in a 14-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Howard posted 10 points and four rebounds in 29 minutes, ending his double-double streak at four. Howard was disappointing on the defensive end, committing five fouls and giving up 25 points to opposing center Joel […]

Jeremy Lamb Plays Well In Start

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Jeremy Lamb posted 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a spot start against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday. Lamb was a very popular add in fantasy leagues earlier in the season with Nicolas Batum (Achilles) on the shelf. Batum is on the sidelines yet again, being evaluated on a game-by-game basis with […]

Kemba Walker Bounces Back With 24 Points

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker returned to form Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers after a subpar outing Saturday. Walker posted a full line with 24 points on 8-for-19 shooting, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block in 40 minutes. Walker's line could have been monstrous, but he went an abysmal 1-for-9 […]

Joel Embiid Dominant Yet Again

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid continued his incredible season in a win over the Charlotte Hornets Monday night. Embiid posted a double-double with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting and 19 rebounds while also collecting four blocks. Although Embiid needs to take care of the ball more (nine turnovers Monday) and will always be at risk […]