Desmond Bane Drills Seven Threes, Logs Game-High 26 Points

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane ripped off seven made triples in Thursday's Game 3 victory over Minnesota, en route to finishing with a game-best 26-point effort. After having combined to take 12 threes over the first two games, Bane came out firing with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks scuffling from the field. On just […...

Ja Morant Logs First Career Playoff Triple-Double

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was able to record the fifth triple-double of his career in Thursday's win over Minnesota, despite scuffling from the floor overall. Morant finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, giving him his first postseason triple-double, although it came with the caveat of having shot 5-for-18 overall with […...

Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole Collect Team-High 27 Points

Golden State Warriors point guards Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole combined to form a nearly unguardable duo (in addition to Klay Thompson, too) in Thursday's Game 3 victory over Denver, with each dropping 27 points. Poole remained in the starting five as Curry reacclimates to a full minutes allotment, with the 22-year-old shooting 9-for-13 overall […...

Jalen Brunson Drops Team-High 31 Points In Victory

Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson led the way offensively during the team's pivotal Game 3 series win Thursday, dropping a team-best 31 points on 12-for-22 shooting, including knocking down all seven of his free throws. Without Luka Doncic (calf) available, Brunson has emerged as the team's focal point and primary ballhandler, as he led […...

Karl-Anthony Towns Logs Career-Low Four Shot Attempts

Never before in Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns' professional career had he attempted four shots from the field or fewer -- until Thursday, that is. Towns' ability to be involved in the offense was thoroughly flummoxed by Memphis, who got the big man into foul trouble and forced him to make four turnovers. Across his […...

Nikola Jokic Records 37-Point Double-Double In Defeat

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic erupted for an enormous night of production in Thursday's loss to Golden State, compiling 37 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists across his 38 minutes. The 37 points tied for the fourth most in Jokic's playoff career, as he shot 14-for-22 overall and knocked down his first two triples of […...

Gary Trent Jr. Will Suit Up For Game 3, Expected To Start

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) will join the mix for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, although how much he is able to play remains up in the air as he continues to battle an illness. Trent has started each of the first two contests, but he has combined to shoot 2-for-14 overall, […...

Steven Adams Plays Just Three Minutes In Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams saw just three minutes of action during the team's resounding Game 2 victory over Minnesota. Adams picked up two quick fouls and headed to the bench, never to return to the scorer's table over the final 45 minutes. The veteran was accepting of the decision and it will be noteworthy […...

Ja Morant Records Double-Double In Game 2 Victory

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant logged a 23-point, 10-assist double-double Tuesday en route to a convincing Game 2 win over Minnesota. Morant needed just 30 minutes to pack his stat sheet, adding nine rebounds and two made threes as well. The high-octane pace of the series has been a boon to Morant's fantasy appeal, […...

Chris Paul Scuffles From Field Amidst 14-Assist Outing

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul logged his second consecutive double-double to begin the 2022 postseason, but this performance came with the caveat of shooting just 5-for-16 overall. Paul collected 17 points and 14 assists across his 36 minutes and was asked to shoulder a heavier offensive load during the second half with Devin Booker […...

C.J. McCollum Drills Six Triples In Game 2 Win

New Orleans Pelicans point guard C.J. McCollum posted another strong stat line in Tuesday's victory over the Suns, finishing with 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. After scuffling from the field in Game 1, McCollum did improve his shooting percentage, while finding a rhythm from deep to the tune of 6-for-10. McCollum knocked down […...

Brandon Ingram Posts Dominant 37-Point Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram put together an enormous outing in his second career playoff game, finishing with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in Tuesday's Game 2 win. After shooting 6-for-17 in the opening contest of the series vs. Phoenix, Ingram flipped the script and went 13-for-21, while also knocking down […...

Devin Booker Exits Game 2 Due To Hamstring Ailment

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (hamstring) had an early knot tied on his Game 2 performance Tuesday due to a tight right hamstring. Booker was electric from the field during the first half, collecting 31 points and seven made triples by halftime. He finished shooting 12-for-19 overall across his 25 minutes, adding two rebounds, […...

Kyrie Irving Drops Game-High 39 Points In Game 1 Loss

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had his entire offensive game working during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as he finished with a game-best 39 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including knocking down six triples. While playing a whopping 42 minutes, Irving was able to pack his stat line with six assists, five rebounds, and four […...

Jayson Tatum Knocks Down Buzzer-Beater In Game 1

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum found himself in the right place at the right time with time winding down Sunday vs. Brooklyn, as he snatched a pass from Marcus Smart and laid it in just prior to the final buzzer sounding. The layup gave Tatum 31 points, his fourth consecutive 30-plus-point playoff performance, all […...

Nikola Vucevic Compiles Double-Double In Game 1 Loss

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic put forth an impressive final stat line during Sunday's loss to the Bucks, logging 24 points and 17 rebounds in his first playoff game with his new franchise. But it's hard to not think of what could have been, considering Vucevic shot 9-for-27 overall, including 2-for-10 from behind the arc. […...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Opens Postseason With Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo opened his quest to repeat as an NBA champion with a solid 27-point, 16-rebound effort in Game 1 over Chicago. Antetokounmpo shot 10-for-19 overall and added three assists and two blocks, delivering his usual dominant production. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the 6-for-11 effort from […...

DeMar DeRozan Held In Check By Bucks In Game 1

Chicago Bulls power forward DeMar DeRozan was held to just 6-for-25 shooting in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Milwaukee, despite logging a solid all-around stat line of 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. The shooting percentage (24%) marks the lowest of the year for DeRozan, and his lowest in […...

Jonas Valanciunas Compiles 25 Rebounds In Game 1 Loss

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas enjoyed a field day on the glass during Sunday's defeat to the Suns. Valanciunas grabbed a staggering 25 rebounds in total, tying his career high. The last time that Valanciunas pulled down that many boards came Feb. 28, 2020, while the 13 offensive rebounds that he secured set a […...

Chris Paul Drops 30-Point Double-Double In Game 1 Win

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul kicked off his participation in the 2022 playoffs with a dominant 30-point, 10-assist showing in Sunday's victory over New Orleans. Paul delivered four postseason double-doubles during Phoenix's run to the NBA Finals last year, and he's already off on the right foot, having added seven rebounds and three steals […...

Scottie Barnes Will Miss Game 2 Monday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle. Barnes arrived Monday wearing a walking boot, indicative of the severity of the ailment. The Rookie of the Year finalist compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in his first playoff […...

Landry Shamet Misses Practice Friday

Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Landry Shamet (foot) was unable to participate in Friday's practice, with head coach Monty Williams slapping a day-to-day designation on the sharpshooter. Shamet sustained a left foot injury preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. New Orleans, with a potential absence paving the way for Aaron Holiday […...

Taurean Prince Receives Green Light To Play Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Taurean Prince (knee) has been cleared to suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. Memphis on Sunday as he battles right knee inflammation. The ailment caused Prince to miss the regular-season finale, but he should return to his role as a solid source of scoring production among […...

Gabe Vincent Expected To Suit Up For Game 1

Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent (toe) has been listed as probable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday vs. Atlanta as he battles a persistent toe ailment. Vincent's production has fluctuated on a nightly basis down the stretch due to health of his teammates, but he appears to have the […...

Dewayne Dedmon, Markieff Morris Questionable For Game 1

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) and power forward Markieff Morris (hip) have been deemed questionable to suit up Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Atlanta. Dedmon missed the regular-season finale due to a sprained right ankle, while Morris was sidelined for the final three games due to a left hip flexor […...

Grayson Allen, George Hill Ready To Go For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen (hip) and point guard George Hill (abdominal) have received the green light to suit up for Sunday's game vs. Chicago in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Allen missed the final three contests of the regular season due to hip soreness, while Hill has battled abdominal soreness. […...

P.J. Tucker Officially Questionable For Sunday, Says He’ll Play

Miami Heat power forward P.J. Tucker (calf) has been tagged as questionable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday vs. Atlanta due to a right calf strain, but the veteran has insisted that he will suit up. Tucker has appeared in just one outing since April 2, which could limit the […...

Bam Adebayo Clears Protocols, Set To Play Sunday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (health and safety protocols) has been given the green light to return to action ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Atlanta after having cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Adebayo missed the regular-season finale last Sunday due to the protocols, but the lay-off isn't set […...

Vit Krejci Undergoes Knee Surgery, Set For Start Of 2022-23

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Vit Krejci (knee) underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery Tuesday in an attempt to alleviate a nagging ailment that kept him from playing at 100% in 2021-22. Krejci appeared in 30 games (eight starts) for OKC and averaged 6.2 points and 3.4 boards, shooting 40.7% overall. A second-round selection in the […...

Romeo Langford On Track To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs small forward Romeo Langford (hamstring) has been deemed probable to take the floor for Wednesday's contest vs. New Orleans in the play-in tournament. Langford has been battling a tight right hamstring, but he is on track for the green light to give San Antonio additional depth off the bench. Acquired by the […...