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Joel Embiid Starting Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) will continue to start against the Miami Heat Wednesday night. Embiid is battling a sore right ankle and was listed as a game-time decision, but got through warmups unscathed. Embiid has been a common name on the injury report his whole career, so the Sixers will most likely try […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoHassan Whiteside Posts Double-Double In Limited Minutes
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside posted 10 points and 10 rebounds in just 21 minutes against the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Whiteside has seen his minutes fluctuate all season, but the addition of Dwyane Wade gave optimism to a rise in minutes given their chemistry. So far that has not been the case, with Whiteside […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoGoran Dragic Bounces Back In Big Way
After scoring just six points on 1-for-11 shooting Saturday, Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic put up 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting to lead the team in scoring Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Dragic also contributed four assists, three three-pointers, two rebounds and a steal, but it wasn't enough to seal the win. Miami […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoDwyane Wade Posts Double-Double Off The Bench
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade put up a solid all-around line Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. In his second game back in a Heat uniform, Wade recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds while also contributing six assists. Miami plays again Wednesday and Wade would usually rest one night of a […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoThomas Pieters A Sleeper Pick At Genesis
Thomas Pieters is currently the 38th-ranked player in the world, but PGA experts are advising not to write him off so quickly. Pieters will enter the Genesis Open at Riviera this weekend, where he has some history with favorite and reigning champ Dustin Johnson. Pieters finished tied for second in last year's Genesis Open, five […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoLi HaoTong A Surprise Victor At Omega
Li HaoTong came out victorious at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, narrowly edging out a surging Tyrrell Hatton and superstar Rory McIlroy. This was HaoTong's first win since the 2016 Volvo China Open and it jumped him 28 spots in the world rankings to 32nd. HaoTong unfortunately followed up the win with a missed cut […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoMatt Kuchar Inconsistent Heading Into The Weekend
Matt Kuchar will join the star-studded field this weekend for the Genesis Open coming off his worst finish of 2018. Kuchar couldn't capitalize on his 66 Round 1, shooting 71, 75 and 73 in the subsequent rounds to finish tied for 62nd. Kuchar has been inconsistent in his past five starts, finishing T29, T9, T32, […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTyrrell Hatton Climbing Up The Rankings
Tyrrell Hatton continues to make a splash in the world of golf and is currently ranked 15th in the world after finishing third in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic a couple weeks ago. Hatton missed the cut at last year's PGA Championship, but since then he has not finished outside the top 20 in any […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoOG Anunoby Will Play Tuesday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby (ankle) will play Tuesday against the Miami Heat after a one-game absence with a sprained ankle. Head coach Dwayne Casey relayed Anunoby's ankle isn't fully healed, so he will likely be limited. Even though Anunoby starts, his low usage rate next to Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan limits his overall […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoRussell Westbrook And Carmelo Anthony Good To Go Tuesday
The Oklahoma City Thunder will have Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony (ankle) Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both Westbrook and Anthony were held out of their last two games with ankle injuries but will make their returns in a primetime matchup against the new-look Cavs. Neither player is expected to have limitations, so Raymond […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTiger Woods Making First Appearance At Genesis In 11 Years
Tiger Woods will return to Riviera this weekend for the first time since 2006. Woods has never won the Genesis Open, but his best finish came in 1999 when he finished second to Ernie Els. The focal point for Woods will most likely be his health, as he has missed most of the past couple […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTommy Fleetwood Has Hot Hand
Tommy Fleetwood is arguably one of the hottest players coming into this weekend's tournament. Fleetwood has not finished lower than sixth in his past four starts, including a tied for third finish at the Hero World Challenge and a first-place victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. That was Fleetwood's fifth career tournament victory, but […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoBrooks Koepka Hopes To Play In Masters
Brooks Koepka (wrist), ranked ninth in the world, will miss several big tournaments after suffering a torn tendon in his wrist. It is unknown when the injury occurred, but Koepka already missed scheduled starts at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Although Koepka expressed his frustration with the injury, he […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoHideki Matsuyama Dealing With Wrist Injury
Hideki Matsuyama (wrist), the sixth-ranked golfer in the world, will not be on the course for The Genesis Open while dealing with a left wrist injury. Matsuyama withdrew from the Waste Management Phoenix Open, where he was the two-time defending champ, after experiencing pain near his left thumb/wrist area. Although the injury was not deemed […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoJordan Spieth Looking To Make A Splash
After a strong 2017 finish, Jordan Spieth is having a disappointing start to 2018. In his last three appearances, Spieth finished T18, missed the cut and finished T20. Spieth has really been struggling with his putting. His -0.72 shots gained from putting is ranked 193rd after finishing 42nd in 2017. Spieth will look to return […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoBradley Beal Takes Back Seat In Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a poor offensive night in the win over the Chicago Bulls Saturday. Beal scored just seven points on 3-for-13 shooting from the field, including 0-for-7 shooting from the three-point line in 35 minutes. Beal also committed four turnovers but contributed six assists, two steals and two rebounds. Beal […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoTomas Satoransky Continues To Improve
Washington Wizards point guard Tomas Satoransky led his team to another win Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls. Sato notched a career-high 25 points on 10-for-12 shooting to go along with six assists, three rebounds and two steals. Since John Wall (knee) went down, Satoransky has been a consistent option for assists and steals. Satoransky […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoCarmelo Anthony And Russell Westbrook Out Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony (ankle) and point guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) will not play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Neither injury is considered serious, so they both will get more rest. The Thunder have not announced replacement starters, but most likely starting at point guard will be Raymond Felton. The Thunder […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoHassan Whiteside Posts Big Double-Double
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside put up a big double-double against the Houston Rockets Wednesday. Whiteside posted 16 points, 17 rebounds and not much else in 33 minutes. The minutes marked Whiteside's most played since Jan. 19, and the rebounds marked the most since the middle of November. Whiteside's minutes have fluctuated ever since he […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoGoran Dragic Drops 30 Points
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was dominant on the offensive end of Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets. Dragic poured out 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting with six assists. Dragic easily got to the rim all night, marking his second 30-point game in his past three games. Overall, Dragic is having a down […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoJosh Richardson Sets New Career High
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson set a new career high for the fourth time this season against the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Richardson posted an incredible all-around stat line with 30 points on 11-for-20 shooting, including 7-for-9 from three-point range. Richardson rounded out the night with five assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoEric Gordon And Ryan Anderson Ruled Out Wednesday
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (back) and power forward Ryan Anderson (ankle) will not play Wednesday night against the Miami Rockets. Gordon was doubtful coming into the night with a tight back while Anderson warmed up and did not feel healthy enough to go. Without Gordon, Gerald Green will get extended run off the bench […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoWayne Ellington And Kelly Olynyk Will Not Play Wednesday
The Miami Heat will be without the services of Wayne Ellington (shoulder) and Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Both Olynyk and Ellington suffered shoulder injuries in Monday night's loss to the Orlando Magic. Tyler Johnson, Justise Winslow and James Johnson will all see extended run without Olynyk and Ellington. Of the […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoJustise Winslow Will Play Wednesday
Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (illness) will be ready to play Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Winslow felt a little under the weather coming into the contest, but will resume his normal workload. Winslow has a potential to see big minutes with Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) out and Wayne Ellington (shoulder) doubtful, but despite big […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoQuincy Acy Out Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Quincy Acy (finger) has been downgraded to out Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Acy will miss his second consecutive game with a sprained finger after being ruled questionable coming into the contest. DeMarre Carroll will move over to power forward while Joe Harris gets the spot start again. Harris is set […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoFrank Ntilikina Good To Go Tuesday
New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina (knee) will play Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ntilikina was questionable with a lingering sore knee but will resume his normal role off the bench. The Knicks could decide to play it safe with their lottery pick and play Ntilikina under his normal 20.2 minutes per game. Jarrett […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoDwyane Wade Will Play Tuesday, Rest Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dwyane Wade (illness) will play Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic after being listed as questionable. However, Wade will miss Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in order to rest. With Wade out Wednesday, J.R. Smith will benefit the most on the wing, but Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver will get […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoJonathon Simmons Will Play Tuesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Jonathon Simmons (ankle) is good to go for Tuesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simmons twisted his ankle Monday night against the Miami Heat, but the injury is not serious enough for him to miss any game action. Simmons will get plenty of run in the starting lineup without Aaron Gordon […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoMarkieff Morris Double-Doubles In Win
Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris continued his torrid stretch Monday night against the Indiana Pacers. Morris double-doubled with 11 points and 10 rebounds to go along with two assists and a three-pointer. This marked his first double-double in about a month, but Morris scored in double figures for the sixth straight game. Morris isn't a […]
Dale Johnson 7 years agoOtto Porter Struggles From Deep
Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter could not find his three-point range Monday night against the Indiana Pacers. Porter went 1-for-5 from deep, but managed to finish with 13 points, three assists, and two rebounds in 25 minutes. Porter got into foul trouble early leading to the reduced role Monday. Porter has been one of […]
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