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Andre Drummond Records Double-Double In Just 18 Minutes
Brooklyn Nets center Andre Drummond is a perpetual double-double threat on a nightly basis, with Saturday's victory over the Heat driving that point home. Drummond collected 13 points and 11 rebounds, in addition to two steals, despite logging just 18 minutes. Drummond has played between 16-24 minutes in 13 of his last 16 outings, but […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDe'Anthony Melton Ties Career High With Six Made Triples
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard De'Anthony Melton dropped a team-high 24 points off the bench during Saturday's win over Milwaukee. Without Ja Morant (knee) available, the Grizzlies have been scoring by committee, with Melton taking the onus Saturday while tying his career high with six made threes. It was a night of all-around production for the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAlperen Sengun Drops Career-High 27 Points In Victory
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun produced the best offensive night of his young NBA career in Saturday's win over Portland, dropping 27 points off the bench. Sengun has had sporadic DFS appeal throughout the year when drawing starts, but he found his rhythm Saturday en route to shooting 10-for-16 overall, including knocking down multiple threes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGreg Brown III Departs Saturday’s Game With Eye Injury
Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Greg Brown III (eye) left Saturday's contest vs. Houston after just six minutes due to an eye ailment that has sent him to a doctor. Brown has seen his playing time jump exponentially over the past month-plus due to widespread injuries on the Portland roster, although he has yet to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDejounte Murray Notches 13th Triple-Double Of Season
San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray scuffled mightily from the field during Saturday's win over the Pelicans, but he led the way with a triple-double. New Orleans held Murray to just 4-for-19 shooting overall, but he went 7-for-8 from the free-throw stripe, adding in 13 assists and 11 rebounds to his 15 points. Seven […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaVale McGee Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. McGee has continued to be a solid per minute contributor when utilized off the bench, but the return of Deandre Ayton has made him a non-entity in season-long formats. On the year, McGee has averaged 9.3 points and 6.6 rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNikola Jokic Delivers Dominant 35-Point Double-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic compiled a masterful performance in Saturday's win over the Thunder, finishing with 35 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks. Of the 68 games that Jokic has appeared in this year, 59 have resulted in him compiling at least double-digit points and rebounds totals. In addition to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTrendon Watford Sustains Knee Injury Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Trendon Watford (knee) was able to accrue a double-double during Saturday's loss to the Rockets, but it came with a price: a bone contusion to his left femur. The injury will keep Watford shut down for at least one week, ruling him out for the team's next three games. Since […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKhris Middleton Expected To Return For Saturday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton (wrist) has been bumped up to probable for Saturday's contest vs. Memphis after he missed two outings due to a sore left wrist. Middleton will be in line for elevated offensive duties with Jrue Holiday (ankle) down and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) listed as questionable. Middleton has been scorching […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJrue Holiday Will Miss Saturday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest vs. Memphis due to a sore left ankle. Holiday's absence comes after he led the charge with a double-double Thursday as Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (wrist) were unavailable. Holiday's production has been peaking heading into the postseason, averaging 20.5 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Saturday's contest vs. the Grizzlies as he continues to battle the sore right knee that kept him sidelined Thursday. Without Antetokounmpo in the mix, Jrue Holiday (ankle) took on elevated offensive duties, but he will be unavailable Saturday, potentially […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoImmanuel Quickley Drops Team-High 23 Points Off Bench
New York Knicks point/shooting guard Immanuel Quickley served as instant offense off the bench in Friday's win over Miami. With Julius Randle (quad) out and RJ Barrett and Evan Fournier combining to shoot 7-for-28, Quickley's 23 points in 24 minutes were integral to the Knicks' comeback victory. In addition to knocking down three triples, Quickley […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Orlando due to a sore right hand. Fox's absence marks his fourth consecutive outing sidelined due to the ailment, which will allow Davion Mitchell to continue seeing an elevated workload among the starting five. Prior to going down, Fox was […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTrae Young Ties Season High With 15 Assists In Friday’s Win
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young delivered an elite statistical performance in Friday's victory over the Warriors, compiling 33 points and 15 assists, good for his 37th double-double of the year. Young's 15 dimes tied his season high, as all five starters scored in double figures. The 23-year-old has heated up his production in March, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJames Harden Snatches Season-High 15 Boards In Double-Double
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard James Harden continued his nightly packing of the stat sheet during Friday's victory over the Clippers. Back in his native California, Harden recorded his first points/rebounds double-double since Dec. 8, as he collected 29 points and 15 rebounds, tossing in seven assists for good measure. The 15 boards are a season […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJordan Poole Records First Career Double-Double Friday
Golden State Warriors point guard Jordan Poole notched the first double-double of his three-year career in Friday's loss to Atlanta, collecting 24 points and 10 assists across 39 minutes. Poole, alongside Klay Thompson (37 points), carried the Golden State offense, as the 22-year-old hoisted 13 three-point attempts, the third consecutive game that he has done […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKlay Thompson Knocks Down Season-High Nine Triples Friday
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson was uber-aggressive offensively during Friday's loss to the Hawks, as he set a season high with 26 field-goal attempts, with 16 of those coming from long range. To his credit, he knocked down nine threes en route to a game-high 37-point performance, adding in seven rebounds and three […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJrue Holiday Logs Double-Double In Short-Handed Bucks Win
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday was tasked with a significantly elevated offensive role during Thursday's victory over Washington with both Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (wrist) sidelined. Holiday finished with a game-high 24 points to go along with 10 assists, marking his 10th double-double of the year. Holiday has ramped up his scoring […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDesmond Bane Drops 30 Points In Just 24 Minutes Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane put together a comprehensive stat line during Thursday's victory over Indiana, all while having his team outscore the opposition by 40 points with him on the court. Bane poured in 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting overall, needing to play only 24 minutes due to the nature of the victory. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPascal Siakam Ties Season High With 35-Point Effort Thursday
Toronto Raptors power forward/center Pascal Siakam had his entire offensive arsenal clicking in Thursday's win over the Cavaliers, as he tied his season high with 35 points. Siakam shot 12-for-20 overall, including 6-for-7 from deep, soaring past his previous yearly high of three made triples; the last time he knocked down six threes was Feb. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJose Alvarado Drops 15 Points Off Bench During Win
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado has quietly played his way into season-long roster contention, as his minutes have climbed over the past two weeks. Alvarado recorded 15 points, seven assists, and three steals in Thursday's victory vs. the Bulls, adding two made triples as well. Defensive activity has been the name of Alvarado's […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoZach LaVine Pours In Season-High 39 Points During Defeat
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine took advantage of DeMar DeRozan's (groin) absence Thursday, using the increased offensive opportunities to collect a season-best 39 points vs. New Orleans. LaVine shot 12-for-23 overall, including 4-for-11 from behind the arc, giving him multiple made triples in 17 of his last 20 games. Even with the offense primarily […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevonte' Graham Records Season-Best 30 Points In Victory
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Devonte' Graham went for a season-high 30 points across just 29 minutes Thursday in a win over the Bulls. Graham's offensive eruption comes on the heels of a diametrically opposite performance Monday, when he scored just two points and shot 1-for-8 overall against his former team, Charlotte. Graham, complete with […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChris Paul Records Double-Double In Return To Action
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul returned from a 15-game absence for Thursday's win over the Nuggets and immediately got back into the double-double column with 17 points and 13 assists across 30 minutes of action. While Paul, the league's leading assist man at 10.7 per game, was expected to have his minutes monitored, he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevin Booker Drops Season-High 49 Points In Double-Double
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker did not see his production stunted in the slightest upon the return of Chris Paul during Thursday's win over Denver, as Booker poured in a season-best 49 points on 16-for-25 shooting. Adding in 10 assists, it was far and away the most significant statistical night for Booker this season, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Game
Utah Jazz small forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) has been ruled out for a seventh consecutive game Friday vs. the Hornets due to a strained left calf. Eric Paschall stepped into the starting five in his place Wednesday, although Jordan Clarkson has been the primary beneficiary with elevated offensive opportunities. Bogdanovic has added a career-best 4.3 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKris Dunn Inks Another 10-Day Contract With Portland
Just 24 hours after Portland Trail Blazers point guard Kris Dunn drew his first start of the 2021-22 season in a loss to San Antonio, the team announced that he would be sticking around on his second 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dunn has averaged 7.3 points, 5.2 assists, three rebounds, and two […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHassan Whiteside Draws Questionable Tag For Friday
Utah Jazz center Hassan Whiteside (foot) has been listed as questionable to take the floor for Friday's game vs. Charlotte due to a sprained right foot. Whiteside's fantasy appeal is directly tied to that of Rudy Gobert, as the 32-year-old currently doesn't receive a high enough minutes share to justify a roster spot in season-long […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTyler Herro, Duncan Robinson Questionable For Friday’s Game
Miami Heat shooting guards Tyler Herro (knee) and Duncan Robinson (Achilles) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. the Knicks. Herro was held out Wednesday due to a sprained left knee, which funneled more minutes in the direction of Robinson and paved the way for Max Strus to see time with the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJulius Randle, Mitchell Robinson Questionable To Play Friday
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle (quad) and center Mitchell Robinson (back) have been tagged as questionable to suit up for Friday's game vs. Miami. Both were unavailable for Wednesday's victory over the Hornets, which allowed Obi Toppin and Jericho Sims to enter the starting five and play considerably elevated roles. Toppin logged a […]
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