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Spencer Dinwiddie Drops Team-High 22 Points In Defeat
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie reclaimed his previous role in the offense during Monday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets without Kyrie Irving in the mix. Dinwiddie led the team in scoring with 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting, including going 3-for-7 from behind the arc. In addition to playing a team-best 35 minutes, he also […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBen Simmons Records Fourth Triple-Double Of Year In Win
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons tied his career high with 34 points during Monday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, also adding 12 rebounds and 12 assists to mark his fourth double-double of the season. It was a stellar shooting performance from Simmons, who went 12-for-14 from the floor, in addition to shooting 10-for-14 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSviatoslav Mykhailiuk Continues To Fire From Long Range
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk collected just 10 points during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, but moving forward, his nine shots from behind the arc are reason for optimism. Since he entered the rotation on a consistent basis back on Dec. 20, Mykhailiuk has attempted at least seven threes in 10 of […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Rose Collects Team-High 21 Points In Defeat
Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose reached the 20-point plateau in his ninth consecutive outing during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Rose led his squad in scoring following an 8-for-21 shooting performance that led to 21 points. In addition to his scoring, he added four rebounds, two assists and two steals, as his production […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGlenn Robinson III, Draymond Green Both Likely Out Monday
The Golden State Warriors are on track to be short-handed again for Monday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers with both shooting guard/small forward Glenn Robinson III and point guard/power forward Draymond Green unlikely to take the floor. Robinson will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury, while Green is under the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAron Baynes To Miss Monday’s Contest
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes will be sidelined for Monday’s game versus the San Antonio Spurs due to left hip soreness. His absence will likely force Cheick Diallo or Dario Saric to see a handful of additional minutes in the frontcourt, with Deandre Ayton seeing an increased role at the center spot. Since moving to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRajon Rondo Cleared To Suit Up Monday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has been given the green light to take the floor against the Boston Celtics on Monday. Rondo, who has missed the team’s previous three games due to an avulsion fracture on his right ring finger, will return to the building that he won a championship in back in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSteven Adams To Miss Remainder Of Monday’s Contest
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has been ruled out for the second half of Monday’s game versus the Houston Rockets due to a sprained left ankle. His absence creates a chasm in the Thunder frontcourt with Nerlens Noel (ankle) already having been ruled out prior to tip-off. Prior to his departure, Adams missed two […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPaul George Will Remain Out Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George will once again be out of action for Tuesday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a strained left hamstring. The team has given little update as to how George is progressing in his return from the injury, which has left Kawhi Leonard to handle a hefty offensive […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndre Drummond Records Career-High Nine Turnovers In Loss
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond notched his fourth straight double-double during Monday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, but his 18-point, 16-rebound performance was stunted by the career-high nine turnovers that he committed. Facing a Wizards squad that has been lax in defending opposing centers this season, Drummond’s rocky outing was flummoxing, even as he added […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCameron Johnson To Miss Second Consecutive Contest
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Cameron Johnson has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a right quad contusion. The absence marks Johnson’s second straight game spent on the sidelines, likely paving the way for Dario Saric to pick up a handful of additional minutes, even as Kelly Oubre Jr. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoIan Mahinmi Collects 21 Points In 23 Minutes Before Fouling Out
Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi packed the stat sheet during his 23 minutes of action in Monday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, shooting 9-for-10 from the floor en route to a 21-point showing. He also recorded seven rebounds, three blocks and two steals before fouling out in the fourth quarter. The scoring output marks the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal Drops Game-High 29 Points In Victory
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal percolated from the field down the stretch en route to finishing with a game-high 29 points on 10-for-21 shooting during Monday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. The scoring total marks Beal’s highest output since Dec. 23, as he also tacked on six assists across his 33 minutes. Head […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/20/20): NBA DFS Lineups
As the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Day, the NBA has rolled out a 14-game slate in total Monday. While playing in the “all day” slate remains an option for the bold, conventionally speaking, we’ll be sticking with the “main” slate, or the one that tips off at 7:30 ET for our selections. This […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKemba Walker, Jaylen Brown Tagged As Questionable For Monday
The Boston Celtics could once again be without the duo of point guard Kemba Walker and shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown for Monday’s matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers as both have been tagged as questionable to participate. In their absence, Marcus Smart set a new career high in scoring Saturday and would figure to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Drops Team-High 21 Points In Defeat
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox led his team in scoring for the fifth time in the last six games, collecting 21 points during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz. Fox continued his recent stretch of churning out top notch fantasy performances, finishing 10-for-16 from the field overall, in addition to the eight assists and […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMike Conley Plays 15 Minutes In Return From Injury
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley saw 15 minutes off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, marking his first game action since Dec. 17 due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Quin Snyder was reticent to extend Conley too long, especially in the wake of a previous setback, as the veteran collected […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan Clarkson Pours In 20 Points To Lead Second Unit
The Utah Jazz acquired point/shooting guard Jordan Clarkson to score, and score he has since his arrival. He dropped 20 points off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, his fourth time reaching the 20-point plateau since his acquisition and seventh straight outing having scored in double figures. It was arguably his best […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRudy Gobert Delivers Dominant Double-Double In Victory
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put together arguably his best fantasy performance of the season during Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, collecting 28 points on 9-for-11 shooting to go along with 15 rebounds. The outing marks Gobert’s sixth consecutive double-double, as he also added three blocks and two steals to his stat line. Not […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Drops 30 Points On Efficient Shooting Night
Utah Jazz small/power forward Bojan Bogdanovic went 10-for-15 from the field, including 6-for-9 from behind the arc during Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings. His elite shooting performance delivered him his ninth performance having reached the 30-point plateau this season. As has become the norm particularly since the start of the new year, Bogdanovic contributed […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJames Harden Sinks 16 Free Throws During 34-Point Outing
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden continued his league-wide scoring barrage during Saturday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, collecting 34 points on 8-for-20 shooting. Harden continues to rewrite the modern free-throw shooting record book as he finished 16-for-18 from the stripe, now bringing his averages on the year up to 10.7 makes and 12.4 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRussell Westbrook Collects Team-High 35 Points In Defeat
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook led his squad in scoring in back-to-back games for just the second time this season during Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook logged his second-highest shooting percentage of the year (65.2), while going for 35 points across 40 minutes. In typical Westbrook fashion, he flirted with a […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyle Kuzma Bounces Back With 23-Point Showing In Win
Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma found his offensive rhythm during Saturday’s victory over the Houston Rockets, shooting 8-for-16 from the floor en route to a 23-point performance among the starting five. Kuzma once again drew the start with Anthony Davis (back) sidelined, as the third-year wing snapped his cold spell from deep and […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLeBron James Dominates En Route To 31-Point Double-Double
Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James continued to make his claim for league MVP honors during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets, compiling 31 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, two made threes and two steals across his 35 minutes. With the performance, James has logged a double-double via just points and assists in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKentavious Caldwell-Pope Drops Season-High 20 Points Off Bench
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tied his season high with 34 minutes played off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Houston Rockets, allowing his time on the floor to help him set a new season high in scoring with 20 points. Caldwell-Pope shot 7-for-14 from the field overall, marking his highest […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMikal Bridges Hits Career-High Six Triples En Route To 26 Points
Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Mikal Bridges had the premier offensive outing of his career during Saturday’s win over the Boston Celtics, setting new career highs with six made threes and 26 points. Again among the starting five with Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) sidelined, Bridges spotted up beyond the arc and went 6-for-8 from deep. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJayson Tatum Logs Second Straight 26-Point Outing Versus Suns
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum scorched the Suns for 26 points during a win back on Nov. 18; he was at it again during a loss Saturday, finishing with 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting. In addition to the scoring, it was also his second consecutive double-double notched against Phoenix, as Tatum collected 10 rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarcus Smart Sets New Career Highs With 37 Points, 11 Triples
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart entered the starting five for Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns with both Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown unavailable and had the offensive performance of his professional career. Smart finished with a career-high 37 points, having knocked a career-best 11 triples (which also set a franchise record) during a […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDeandre Ayton Ties Season High With 26 Points In Double-Double
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Deandre Ayton delivered his second consecutive dominant 26-point double-double during Saturday’s win over the Boston Celtics, shooting 8-for-22 from the floor and 10-for-11 from the free-throw stripe. The 10 makes from the line tie a career high, while he also added 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across his 36 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDevin Booker Drops 39 Points Amid Double-Double In Win
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker continued his deluge of points without Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) available during Saturday’s victory over the Boston Celtics. Booker finished 12-for-20 from the floor en route to a 39-point showing, boosted by a 14-for-15 performance from the free-throw stripe. Across the stat sheet, Saturday arguably marked Booker’s best showing […]
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