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Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso Will Miss Regular-Season Finale
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (rest) and point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (back) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota. Vucevic and Caruso join leading scorers DeMar DeRozan (rest) and Zach LaVine (rest) on the sidelines, paving the way for Chicago's second unit to take on significantly increased offensive roles against the league's top […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoWendell Carter Jr., Franz Wagner Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist) and small forward Franz Wagner (wrist) will miss Sunday's season finale vs. Miami. Carter enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, having averaged a double-double (15 points, 10.5 rebounds) across his 62 games. Wagner is a candidate for First-team All-Rookie honors after averaging 15.2 points on 46.8% shooting […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCole Anthony, Jalen Suggs Will Miss Season Finale
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) and shooting guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) have been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Miami, ending their season. After a strong start to the season, Anthony averaged just 13 PPG during the second half, while Suggs was largely beset with injuries over the season's final month-plus. Without the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBrandon Ingram Unavailable For Saturday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest vs. Memphis as he continues to battle a sore right hamstring. Devonte' Graham stepped into the starting five for New Orleans on Thursday, but he did not draw a significantly elevated workload. Injuries have limited Ingram to just 55 contests […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Davis, Russell Westbrook Ruled Out For Season Finale
The 2021-22 season has officially come to an end for Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) and point guard Russell Westbrook (shoulder), who have been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver. The duo had missed the two previous outings after the team was officially eliminated from postseason contention, paving the way for Stanley […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine Will Miss Sunday’s Game
Chicago Bulls power forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) and shooting guard/small forward Zach LaVine (rest) have been ruled out for Sunday's contest vs. Minnesota. The Bulls will have a distinctly different look Sunday with Nikola Vucevic (rest) and Alex Caruso (back) also sidelined. Ayo Dosunmu stands out as a DFS target due to the missing scoring […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJordan Poole Draws Questionable Tag For Saturday
Golden State Warriors point guard Jordan Poole (hand) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game vs. San Antonio due to a sore right hand. Poole has been integral for the Warriors since Stephen Curry (foot) went down, having averaged 26.8 points across his last 13 outings, all of which have been starts. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoel Embiid Records Season-High 20 Rebounds In Victory
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was virtually unguardable during Saturday's win over Indiana, as he compiled 41 points on 14-for-17 shooting, adding a season-best 20 boards for good measure. The last time that Embiid logged a 20-rebound performance came on Aug. 1, 2020, also against the Pacers. With the opposition severely limited in the frontcourt, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRodney McGruder Drops Career-High 26 Points Off Bench
Detroit Pistons small forward Rodney McGruder took advantage of a 24-minute allotment off the bench in Friday's loss to Milwaukee by compiling a career-best 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting, including going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Typically known for his defensive acumen, McGruder was lethal offensively, while adding three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Logs First Career Points/Rebounds Double-Double
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. continued his offensive flurry to close 2021-22 with a 35-point performance in Friday's loss to the Raptors. In addition to the scoring, Porter added 10 rebounds, marking the first time in his career he has earned a double-double via points and boards. He also added four assists, four […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaylen Hoard Delivers Massive Double-Double In 47-Minute Outing
Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylen Hoard played all but 70 seconds of Friday's loss to the Lakers, which enabled the 23-year-old to collect 27 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists in the team's penultimate game of the 2021-22 season. Hoard has been a late season breakout compiler for OKC, having averaged 24.7 points and 14.3 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGeorges Niang Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Georges Niang (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Pacers due to left knee tendinopathy. Niang has emerged as a solid contributor off the bench for Philly this season, with his absence likely to affect the team's three-point shooting and spacing, along with wing defense. In the short-term, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLuka Doncic Compiles 39-Point Outing In Just 30 Minutes
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic continued his regular-season domination during Friday's win over Portland, needing only 30 minutes of action to log a 39-point, 11-rebound double-double. With the Mavericks cruising to a 50-point victory, Doncic wasn't needed for much more than what he provided, which also included seven assists and seven made triples. The […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRJ Barrett Exits Early Friday, Will Miss Season Finale On Sunday
New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (knee) saw his 2021-22 campaign come to a close after sustaining a sprained right knee during Friday's win against Washington. Barrett logged just 15 minutes prior to departing, but he was off to an electric offensive start, dropping 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting. The 21-year-old finishes his third […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoObi Toppin Drops Career-High 35 Points In Victory
New York Knicks power forward Obi Toppin enjoyed the best offensive outing of his career during Friday's win over Washington, pouring in a career-high 35 points on 14-for-22 shooting overall, including going 6-for-9 from behind the arc. The absence of Julius Randle (quad) has paved the way for Toppin to take on an elevated workload […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Earns Questionable Tag For Friday
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has popped back up on the injury report, earning a questionable designation for Friday's contest vs. Miami due to a sore right knee. Bogdanovic has been a frequenter of the tag as of late, but he has managed to play through the ailment and knock down 11 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKristaps Porzingis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out Friday
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) have been deemed unavailable for Friday's contest vs. the Knicks. Porzingis' absence comes on the heels of a dominant 26-point, 18-rebound outing Wednesday, paving the way for Daniel Gafford and Thomas Bryant to take on increased roles in the frontcourt. Caldwell-Pope's absence on […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGordon Hayward Will Miss Friday’s Game
Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Chicago as he continues to battle a sore left foot. Hayward has played all of 17 minutes since Feb. 7, with his absence paving the way for P.J. Washington to remain a staple of the starting five. The Hornets' offense […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCarmelo Anthony Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Contest
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Carmelo Anthony (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Oklahoma City, his second straight outing on the sidelines. The Lakers are holding out their primary offensive contributors alongside Anthony, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Russell Westbrook (shoulder) all missing at least Friday's outing. Anthony's absence […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKris Dunn Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Kris Dunn (ankle) has been deemed unavailable for Friday's game against Dallas due to a sprained right ankle. Dunn has been an integral member of the Blazers' rotation since joining the team March 14, with his absence paving the way for Brandon Williams to see all of the minutes at […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Earns Questionable Tag For Friday
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Detroit due to a sore right calf. Antetokounmpo has been sidelined three times in the past three weeks, and Milwaukee could choose to give their MVP candidate the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James Will Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (ankle) has been ruled out for the final two contests of the year due to a left high ankle sprain. James pushed through the injury to suit up prior to the Lakers' elimination from playoff contention, but the organization sees little reason to have him suit up Friday […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Davis, Russell Westbrook Will Miss Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) and point guard Russell Westbrook (shoulder) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against Oklahoma City. Davis and Westbrook are missing their second consecutive outing after the Lakers have been eliminated from playoff contention, paving the way for Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk, Dwight Howard and others to all […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarcus Smart Records Season-High 29 Points In Defeat
Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart took on elevated offensive duties in Thursday's loss to Milwaukee with Jayson Tatum (knee) unavailable and he utilized that opportunity to deliver a season-high 29-point effort. The seven triples that he knocked down also set a new season high and marked his first time drilling seven threes since March […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLaMelo Ball Drops Team-High 26 Points In Thursday’s Win
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball packed the stat sheet during Thursday's victory over the Magic, compiling a game-high 26 points, to go along with nine assists, eight rebounds, and four steals. Ball went 4-for-10 from behind the arc, as he continues to improve his long-range shooting: since the All-Star break, the 20-year-old has shot […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJames Harden Records Double-Double Amidst Rough Shooting
Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden continued to set his teammates up in Thursday's defeat to Toronto, notching 15 assists, but he shot just 3-for-12 overall across 39 minutes. Harden has shot 31.7% overall across his last five outings, four of which have seen him compile 18 points or fewer. He has managed to record […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPascal Siakam Notches Second Triple-Double Of Season
Toronto Raptors power forward/center Pascal Siakam dominated in all facets of Thursday's victory over Philadelphia, compiling a 37-point triple-double to lead his team. With Fred VanVleet (knee) sidelined, Siakam became the de facto floor general, compiling 12 of Toronto's 22 assists. He also snatched a team-high 11 boards, all while shooting 14-for-28 from the floor. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNikola Jokic Reaches Historic Mark In Thursday’s Victory
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has enjoyed one of the most dominant seasons of production in modern NBA history in 2021-22. He continued to pack the stat sheet in Thursday's win over Memphis, dropping 35 points on 16-for-24 shooting, adding 16 rebounds, six assists, and four steals, as he once again starred and delivered on […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTalen Horton-Tucker Erupts For 40-Point Performance
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Talen Horton-Tucker served as the focal point of the team's offense during Thursday's loss to Golden State and wound up dropping the first 40-point outing of his career. With the Lakers' stars sidelined, Horton-Tucker took advantage and shot 15-for-28 overall, also adding four steals, three rebounds, three assists, and […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Edwards Drops Career-High 49 Points Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards put forth the most dominant offensive outing of his career during Thursday's win over San Antonio, dropping a career-best 49 points on 16-for-28 shooting overall. Edwards spent the end of the contest in pursuit of 50 points, but he will have to settle for a historic outing that also […]
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