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Darius Garland Stays Aggressive, Scuffles From Field
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland has seen his usage rate take a sharp uptick since after Christmas, and he followed through again during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. For owners who can look past his 4-for-17 shooting effort, Garland finished with 13 points and four assists across his team-high 38 minutes. He has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCollin Sexton Continues Scoring Barrage With 29-Point Effort
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton recorded a team-high 29 points during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, his fourth time reaching the 25-point plateau in his last five games. Sexton shot 10-for-15 from the field, drilling both threes that he attempted and adding four rebounds, four assists and two steals to his stat line. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Ties Career High With 22 Points In Double-Double
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. collected his second straight double-double off the bench during Thursday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, tying his career high with 22 points in the process. Nance got more run (28 minutes) than that of starting center Tristan Thompson (21), as he shot 10-for-14 from the field, knocking down […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal Pours In 36 Points In Just 29 Minutes During Win
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal was scorching-hot from the field during Thursday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, compiling a game-high 36 points on 15-for-22 shooting across just 29 minutes. He shot 4-for-8 from long range, marking his highest total of makes from deep in a single contest since Dec. 16, as he also […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSteven Adams Tagged As Questionable For Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has picked up a questionable designation for Friday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to an ankle sprain. Adams has missed two of the team’s previous four outings and another absence would pave the way for Nerlens Noel to remain among the starting five, making him a high upside […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPatrick McCaw To Miss Friday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors point guard/small forward Patrick McCaw has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks due to a fractured nose that he sustained Wednesday versus Philadelphia. McCaw had been seeing considerable run as of late, even if it failed to translate into outings that were relevant from a fantasy perspective. His […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCameron Johnson To Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson has already been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to a quad contusion. His absence will mark his fourth straight game out of the mix, as Mikal Bridges continues to pick up a pile of minutes, while head coach Monty Williams gets creative with […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarvin Bagley Unlikely To Take Floor Friday
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley is not expected to return to action for Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to foot soreness. With Richaun Holmes (shoulder) also expected to be out of the mix, Dewayne Dedmon is likely to continue seeing an increased role in the frontcourt. Bagley had appeared to have turned […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMalcolm Brogdon To Miss Friday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a concussion that he sustained Wednesday versus Phoenix. Brogdon’s absence will pave the way for Aaron Holiday and T.J. McConnell to see a larger workload, although who slides into the starting five may not necessarily […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAnthony Davis Given Green Light To Suit Up Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis will be in action Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets after having previously picked up a questionable designation due to his persistent glute injury. With JaVale McGee (illness) having previously been ruled out, Davis is likely to see a somewhat increased workload on the glass, having feasted against the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic Questionable Friday
A slew of Miami Heat backcourt members have their status for Friday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers up in the air. Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic have all been hit with questionable tags, despite all three of the trio being on the floor for Wednesday’s win. Butler is dealing with right knee […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDeandre Bembry Will Be Sidelined For Friday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Deandre Bembry has been listed as out for Friday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to personal reasons. The absence will mark the second game in a row that Atlanta will be without Bembry, with Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter having seen slightly increased roles in his absence. Now […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPatrick Beverley Questionable To Suit Up Friday
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley has been deemed questionable to play in Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to a groin ailment that kept him out Wednesday. For those in search of positive news, he was upgraded from doubtful, which could mean there is optimism surrounding his chances of taking the floor. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMichael Porter Jr., Gary Harris Both Questionable For Friday
Neither small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. or shooting guard Gary Harris were able to take the floor for the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, and now the pair have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Friday’s contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter, who has become a breakout fantasy revelation over his last five games, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaVale McGee To Miss Thursday’s Game Due To Flu-Like Symptoms
Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to an illness, likely paving the way for Dwight Howard to see an increased role in the frontcourt. McGee had started every game thus far in 2019-20 for Los Angeles, with his absence certainly to throw head […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPaul George To Miss Eighth Straight Game Friday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to the hamstring strain that has been a thorn in his side for the better part of three weeks. George will miss his eighth contest in a row, leaving Kawhi Leonard with a significantly larger workload, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarkieff Morris Records First Double-Double Of Season
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris rejoined the starting lineup for Wednesday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings and notched his first double-double of the year with a 13-point, 11-rebound showing. He knocked down multiple three-pointers for the fourth consecutive contest, shooting 4-for-12 overall. His role on the glass was increased due to Andre Drummond’s (mouth) […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoReggie Jackson Pours In 22 Points Off Bench In Return
Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson was raring to return for Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings and indicated his level of offensive aptitude by dropping 22 points in just 19 minutes of action as a reserve. Jackson, who last suited up Oct. 24, had been sidelined due to a back injury and is being […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDewayne Dedmon Compiles Double-Double In Rare Start
Sacramento Kings center Dewayne Dedmon entered the starting five for the first time since Oct. 28 during Wednesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons and promptly notched his second double-double of the season. With Marvin Bagley unavailable, Dedmon took on a prominent role down low, collecting 13 points on 6-for-13 shooting, while adding in a team-high […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoChristian Wood Logs Team-High 23 Points
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Christian Wood stepped up in the absence of Andre Drummond (mouth) during Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, collecting a team-best 23 points off the bench, making all seven shots that he attempted. His scoring output was boosted by a 9-for-11 performance from the free-throw stripe, as he also added three […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Rose Notches Double-Double Amid Starting Five
Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose keyed the starting unit during Wednesday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings, logging 22 points and a team-high 11 assists, which marked his fourth double-double of the season. Additionally, he snatched six rebounds and recorded just one turnover, giving him one of his more impressive fantasy performances of the season. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoThon Maker Records First Career Double-Double
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Thon Maker was thrust into a starting role for Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings and he took advantage of the increased workload by notching the first double-double of his career. The vast majority of Maker’s offensive damage came from the free-throw stripe, where he finished 8-for-11 en route to 10 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEric Paschall Delivers Third Career Double-Double In Defeat
Golden State Warriors small/power forward Eric Paschall was back at it again versus the Portland Trail Blazers in Monday’s overtime loss, finishing with 22 points and 13 rebounds across a career-high 42 minutes of action, marking the third double-double of his career. His first came against the Blazers back on Nov. 4 when he set […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Fires Up 16 Threes, Flirts With Triple-Double
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has proven to not be bashful about firing up gaudy shot totals this season, with Monday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers serving as the latest example. Russell toyed with a triple-double across his 40 minutes, collecting 27 points on 9-for-27 shooting, including going 5-for-16 from behind the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAlec Burks Sinks Season-High 33 Points In Overtime Loss
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard Alec Burks retained his starting role during Monday’s defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers and recorded a season-high 33 points on 11-for-23 shooting. With Draymond Green (illness) and Glenn Robinson III (ankle) both ruled out just prior to tip-off, Burks saw a large role on both ends of the floor […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHassan Whiteside Swats Six Shots During Double-Double
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside logged a season-high 44 minutes during Monday’s victory over the Golden State Warriors and utilized his time on the floor to notch a 17-point, 21-rebound double-double. His rebounding onslaught marked his fifth occasion this year in which he has accrued at least 20 boards in a game, as he […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDamian Lillard Drops Historic 61-Point MLK Day Performance
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard became just the sixth player in NBA history to record multiple 60-point performances when he dropped 61 points during Monday’s overtime win against the Golden State Warriors. His incredible offensive performance featured a 17-for-37 shooting night, including going 11-for-20 from behind the arc, setting new career highs in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTaurean Prince Records First Double-Double In New Year
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince went for 12 points and 12 rebounds during Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, checking his three-point onslaught at the opening tip. Prince shot 5-for-9 from the field overall on the night, including going 1-for-3 from long range; his three attempts from deep marked his fewest in an outing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCaris Levert Notches Season-High Six Assists In 16-Point Outing
Brooklyn Nets point guard/small forward Caris Levert packed the stat sheet across his 29 minutes in Monday’s defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers, which marked his largest allotment of playing time since his return from a thumb injury. Levert utilized his time on the floor to finish with 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting, adding six rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJarrett Allen Records 20th Double-Double Of Season
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen racked up a double-double during Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds across his 31 minutes. In addition to marking his fourth double-double in his last six games, Allen has now collected 20 double-doubles on the year. His role in the Brooklyn offense has […]
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